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About the author: An astute writer with a track record in writing and publishing content for various industries, Ria brings on board her wealth of experience in journalism and love for technology to TelecomTalk. When not writing or reading, she spends a copious amount of time daydreaming and finding obscure Japanese folklore on the internet.

Ria Lakshman April 9th, 2015 4:32 PM 18 COMMENTS

An exclusive interview with Mr. Srini Gopalan, Director – Consumer Business, Bharti Airtel (India), who shares his views on Airtel Zero

Airtel recently launched Airtel Zero, an open marketing platform that will allow customers to access mobile applications at zero data charges. By making a part or the entire mobile application free for customers, the mobile app developers can create an interest in the customers, attract potential users and increase retention. Although the platform is claimed to be a non-discriminatory marketing tool for both small... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 9th, 2015 3:20 PM 1 COMMENTS

Nokia Networks showcases future 5G speed of 10Gbps peak rate capabilities at Annual Brooklyn 5G summit

The Finnish technology giant Nokia and the American automated test equipment producer National Instruments (NI) showcased a 5G speed of 10Gbps peak rate over the air at the 73GHz band (millimeter-wave), at the second annual Brooklyn 5G summit held at NYC University Polytechnic School of Engineering. The demonstration was intended to exhibit the smooth performance of any function without any drop in speed or connection, regardless of the number of... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 9th, 2015 2:06 AM 0 COMMENTS

While Eros International mulls launching a new Hindi movie channel, ZEEL shuts down two channels

Eros International, the Indian motion picture production and distribution company plans to launch a new Hindi movie channel, according to reports. The move comes after the company’s content deal with HBO Hits and HBO Defined had ended. Elucidating the competition between top players in the Hindi movie space, between Zee Cinema, Star Gold and Sony Max, Jyoti Deshpande, Chief Executive Officer, Eros international Group said that their strategy would be... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 9th, 2015 2:00 AM 1 COMMENTS

Global: TRA clarifies on free WhatsApp voice calls across UAE

Citing the conflicting media reports raised on the permission to use WhatsApp voice calls in UAE, country’s telecom regulatory authority has issue a statement to Emirates 24/7, elaborating the legality aspect of it. In the statement, TRA has confirmed the regulations of VoIP calls on WhatsApp, but said that the permission is granted to the licensed operators. The companies who wish to provide WhatsApp VoIP calls to their customers should... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 8th, 2015 7:09 PM 20 COMMENTS

TRAI to set new recommendations to enhance internet speed from 512 Kbps to 2Mbps soon

The dream of Indians to get faster internet seems to be a step closer, with TRAI planning to frame recommendations to enhance broadband speed from minimum 512 kbps to up to 2 Mbps. The announcement came soon after TRAI made it mandatory for the wirelines to offer a minimum download speed of 512 Kbps as broadband. For wireline services, TRAI has planned to improve the optical fibre cable penetration in... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 8th, 2015 6:18 PM 2 COMMENTS

ICICI Bank to employ voice authentication for transactions

ICICI bank is the first in the country to introduce voice recognition for biometric authentication of its customers. This will erase the hassles of the customer providing authentication by entering the card number and keying the secret code. The system will immediately recognize the voice of the customer as soon as he introduces himself. The same system is also capable to analyze the voice of the customer to find if... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 8th, 2015 2:39 PM 1 COMMENTS

Global: Vodafone UK to offer 4G by default, ditches 3G-only contracts

Vodafone UK is the latest to enter the 4G buzz by including 4G to all pay-monthly handset contracts. The service provider has also refreshed its postpaid tariffs. Besides, the operator has ditched its 3G-only contracts. According to the new revisions, the entry level Standard Bundle packs come with 500MB or 1GB of data along with different bundles of voice and texts. The medium-priced Red Bundle packs offer unlimited voice and... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 3rd, 2015 5:15 PM 12 COMMENTS

Failed to address customer grievance, Airtel to pay Rs. 38500

Soon after the Minister of Telecom warning the companies for the failure of handling customer complaints, Airtel came under the scrutiny of the law makers for not providing service to a customer after debiting the money for the do. A couple, A. C. Mohan and his wife Alka Mohan, residing in Delhi paid Rs.1, 750 twice to Airtel on 22nd August 2012 to avail its combo package of internet TV... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 3rd, 2015 12:20 PM 12 COMMENTS

Minister warns private telecoms on quality deterioration of service

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad cautioned the private telecom operators to stay alert against any kind of quality deterioration in addressing the customer complaints. Telecom Authority of India (TRAI) will examine the matter, if more complaints are raised from the customers. He also said that there is no scarcity of spectrum for the sector. Stating his accountability to consumers in the country, Mr. Prasad conveyed that the market will soon... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 2nd, 2015 6:23 PM 12 COMMENTS

After Etisalat Du blocks Free Voice Call Feature of WhatsApp in UAE

WhatsApp is once again under the deadlock in UAE, with the country’s telecom operators blocking its new VoIP-based free voice calling feature. In UAE, only licensed telecom operators are allowed to provide voice calling to the customers and thus, the new feature does not comply with the country’s existing telecom regulation. It is not the first time that UAE declares a no entry to WhatsApp’s free VoIP calling. In March,... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 2nd, 2015 12:34 PM 5 COMMENTS

Airtel Digital TV crosses 10M subscriber mark in six years, adds 12 new channels

Airtel Digital TV, nation’s leading DTH service provider has reached a customer base of 10 million in a span of six years. With this new achievement, the provider has decided to add 12 new channels to its subscribers, which will raise its total number of channels and services to a new milestone of 500. Alongside, the company would also expand its HD portfolio to over 50 HD channels. The Number... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 1st, 2015 10:17 PM 5 COMMENTS

Aircel-Maxis case: ED confiscated assets worth Rs. 740 crores from Maran brothers

Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized the bank accounts and properties worth Rs. 740 crores in the name of former telecom Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran and his brother Kalanidhi Maran today in Aircel-Maxis case. The action was taken on the grounds that Maran brothers allegedly favoured the Malaysian firm Maxis Group to take over the telecom Aircel. In the charge sheet filed during August 2014, CBI alleges Dayanidhi Maran of forcing C.... Read More