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June 19th, 2017 10:30 PM 82 COMMENTS

Idea 4G Plan Details, Offers Double Data on All 4G Packs Above 1GB

Following launch of 4G service, Idea has announced its 4G tariff details for prepaid and postpaid subscribers. Idea is also offering 100% extra data as a special offer. Following the footsteps of Airtel and Vodafone, Idea is also offering 4G in India at 3G prices. Under special promotion subscribers will get double data on all 4G packs above 1GB for a limited time, however even though the core data in these packs... Read More

February 15th, 2017 4:05 AM 74 COMMENTS

Update: Jio extends validity of unlimited preview offer for few early adopters till August 31st

If you are one among the early adopters of Lyf-Jio preview unlimited offer, you have something to rejoice. Jio has extended the unlimited preview offer for early adopters till August 31st 2016. The unlimited 90 days preview offer was launched by Jio in May exclusive for Lyf phone buyers. Under the Offer, Lyf buyers would get Jio connection with unlimited voice, video, data and SMS benefits in addition to free subscription for 8 premium Jio apps. Early... Read More

November 2nd, 2016 4:07 AM 177 COMMENTS

Jio 4G in Kerala: Speeds are good, Indoor Coverage has to Improve

It has been almost a month now since Jio launched its Jio-LYF Preview offer through invite system. When it comes to 4G it is all about data speed. Incumbent operators like Airtel, Idea and Vodafone boast of their 4G speed and coverage they provide. I have been using Jio Preview offer for last two weeks in Kerala and let's see how Jio match up to its competition in terms of network... Read More

November 2nd, 2016 4:00 AM 108 COMMENTS

138 smartphones now support Jio VoLTE, 85 of which support Jio video calls

If you are in the market for a new 4G smartphone, the big question is whether it supports soon to be launched Jio's 4G network. As Jio has a state of the art IP network which doesn't support traditional voice calling technologies, VoLTE is the default option for a voice call. However, not all 4G smartphones support this advanced technology and have to use Jio Join App for making voice... Read More

September 3rd, 2016 12:04 PM 28 COMMENTS

BSNL doubles validity for data STV 561 to 60 days

After introducing true unlimited data STV, Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) now doubled the validity for STV 561 from existing 30 days to 60 days. The new data tariff will come into effect from 1st September 2016 on PAN India basis. Data STV 561 offer 5GB now comes with increased validity of 60 days compared to existing validity of 30 days. Few days ago BSNL had introduced new data STVs 549 offer 10GB data for 30... Read More

September 2nd, 2016 11:42 AM 44 COMMENTS

BSNL to introduce new postpaid GSM plan Rs 1125, offers unlimited calling: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) has introduced new postpaid GSM mobile plan Rs 1125 offering true unlimited calling. BSNL has also revised existing postpaid GSM mobile plan Rs 1500 to offer 5GB data instead of earlier 2GB and revised mobile data plan to add unlimited offer. The new tariff will come into effect from 1st October 2016 on PAN India basis reports keralatelecom. New postpaid GSM plan Rs 1125 offer true unlimited local... Read More

August 31st, 2016 10:56 AM 141 COMMENTS

Jio Vs Incumbents: Why Jio can offer affordable tariff and Incumbents cannot?

Now a days Jio launch is no longer in the news as Jio has been extending its unlimited preview offer to more and more handsets with tie ups with device manufacturers everyday. The big question everyone wants to know is what will be Jio tariff after commercial launch and whether Jio will be able to offer similar unlimited offer. In this article we compare incumbent operators' network with Jio's and explain... Read More

August 27th, 2016 12:45 PM 249 COMMENTS

How VoLTE and IP networks will help Jio to offer low cost services

Jio is already offering true unlimited voice, data and SMS under Jio preview offer. However many will argue it is just marketing tricks to get new subscribers. But the fact is that over 3 million users are enjoying this unlimited experience for three months that too without breaking its network. Let's look at how Jio will be able to offer so-called 'cheaper' data and voice service. Traditional Circuit switched networks... Read More

August 25th, 2016 8:22 PM 81 COMMENTS

Gionee, Karbonn & Lava to bring Jio Preview Offer to users of their 4G smartphones

Jio Preview Offer is now open for customers of all 4G smartphones from the three popular device brands Gionee, Karbonn & Lava. The move could make 4G-LTE a reality for many more customers, bringing Jio closer to its dream of ushering a digital revolution in the country. Users of all 4G smartphones of the brands mentioned above can avail of the Jio Preview Offer at all Reliance Digital stores (Including... Read More

August 25th, 2016 5:46 PM 51 COMMENTS

Jio preview offer now extends to TCL and Alcatel 4G smartphones

After extending preview offer to Micromax and YU smartphones, Jio Preview Offer now officially available for TCL and Alcatel 4G smartphones. Jio Preview offer complementary unlimited HD Voice calls & Video calls, unlimited SMS, unlimited High-Speed Data for 90 days from the activation of Jio SIM. TCL and Alcatel 4G smartphones users can now get Jio Preview Offer at all Reliance Digital stores and Digital Xpress Mini across the country. Customers can also get the... Read More

August 23rd, 2016 2:22 PM 150 COMMENTS

Data tariff war: BSNL to offer True Unlimited 3G Data STV 1099 without any FUP

Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) has announced its revision of its existing data STV 1099 to provide true unlimited 3G internet any without speed restriction or FUP. BSNL has also introduced new data STVs 549 and 156 offering more bundled usage compared to existing data packs. The new data tariff will come into effect from 25th August 2016 on PAN India basis. BSNL has revised existing data STV 1099 which used to offer 9GB... Read More

August 22nd, 2016 10:58 AM 25 COMMENTS

BSNL introduces new 3G data STVs for East Zones

Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) has announced new unlimited 3G data STVs exclusive for East Zone. BSNL East Zone includes the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkahnad, Orissa, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikim, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Andaman and Nicobar islands. The new data STVs has come into effect starting August 1st, 2016. The new unlimited 3G data STVs 351 offer 3G data usage of 1.5GB. While STVs 451 and 651 offer... Read More

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