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About the author: An IT professional who has got great passion for telecom. Has been closely watching Indian telecom space since 2009.

Tharun G December 23rd, 2015 6:34 PM 96 COMMENTS

Idea launches 4G LTE services in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, A.P, Telangana and Karnataka offers 4G Trial Pack at Rs. 29

Idea Cellular, today announced the launch of its high speed 4G LTE services across all five states of South India - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. In the first phase, Idea’s high speed 4G Network will be available across 75 Towns in Southern India. Major towns where Idea 4G services have gone live today are – Kochi, Hosur, Kadapa, Malappuram, Madurai, Mysore, Rajahmundry, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Vijayawada... Read More

Tharun G December 22nd, 2015 7:38 PM 52 COMMENTS

Idea Cellular likely to launch 4G services on December 23

Idea Cellular, the third largest telecom operator by subscribers, is set to roll out first 4G network in the country on December 23, 2015, joining the likes of Airtel, Vodafone and Aircel that have already launched high-speed 4G services in the country. According to sources, the company may launch 4G services in Southern part of the country first. The telco has sent media invites, which reads, “Idea invites you to... Read More

Tharun G December 22nd, 2015 4:56 PM 35 COMMENTS

BSNL announces shutdown of CDMA voice and EVDO services in the UP-West circle

BSNL has announced the shutdown of CDMA Voice and EVDO data service in the UP-West circle. BSNL has cited poor performance, low revenue, and small customer base as reason for the shutdown of CDMA services in the circle. BSNL will issue notice to all CDMA subscribers about the shutdown of services, and the company plans to close the service sometime in January 2016. Affected customers will be given an option... Read More

Tharun G December 22nd, 2015 11:35 AM 14 COMMENTS

BSNL publishes report of cities covered under 3G service as per roll out obligation

The government had allocated 3G spectrum to telecom service providers in the auction in 2010, with specific roll out targets for the winners. Even though BSNL got 3G spectrum without participating in auction, roll out obligation is applicable to BSNL. In view of this, BSNL has published report of cities covered under 3G service as per roll out obligation. 3G spectrum roll-out obligation The roll-out obligations for 3G spectrum mandate that... Read More

Tharun G December 21st, 2015 5:02 PM 44 COMMENTS

Here’s why Kerala has become a new playground for 4G players

Vodafone started its 4G innings in India by launching its LTE service in Kochi last week. Just a week later, the company has added Trivandrum to its 4G LTE map, and will soon launch those services in Calicut. Kerala is getting this attention even though more lucrative metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bengaluru are still awaiting 4G services. Why did Vodafone chose Kerala over metro cities? Vodafone launched... Read More

Tharun G December 21st, 2015 1:33 PM 37 COMMENTS

Vodafone starts 4G services in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Vodafone India, the country’s second largest telecom operator, Monday rolled out high speed 4G network in Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) following its successful launch in Kochi recently. With this launch, the company is now providing 4G services across 10 towns in Kerala. In the Kochi zone, the towns are Kochi City, Maradu, Thripunithura, Vazhakkala, Kalamassery, and Kakkanad. In the Thiruvananathapuram zone, the towns are Thiruvananthapuram city, Kazhakoottam, Kovalam, and Vizhinjam. “We started... Read More

Tharun G December 19th, 2015 11:20 AM 54 COMMENTS

BSNL to introduce highly competitive fiber broadband plans in Hyderabad

BSNL has introduced promotional FTTH Broadband plans ‘Fibro Combo ULD 645 CS34 ’ and ‘Fibro Combo ULD 1045 CS35’ exclusively for Hyderabad telecom District of Andhra Pradesh Telecom Circle. The new promotional broadband plans will be available for a period of 90 days from 21st December 2015. Fibro Combo ULD 645 CS34 broadband plan offers 10Mbps speed up to 50GB and 1Mbps beyond 50GB. While Fibro Combo ULD 1045 offers 40Mbps speed upto 100GB and 4Mbps... Read More

Tharun G December 18th, 2015 1:06 PM 13 COMMENTS

BSNL release guidelines for VAS service providers after numerous complaints

BSNL has received various complaints on a regular basis that some of the VAS providers are pushing obscene promotional messages to BSNL customers, which are hurting their sentiments. On the basis of increased complaints, BSNL has directed all the circles that messages pushed by VAS providers for the purpose of making promotions through any channel shall follow new guidelines. The new guideline mandate no name, age, gender, profession, or place... Read More

Tharun G December 17th, 2015 10:28 AM 47 COMMENTS

Vodafone 4G plan details: Upgrades all 3G plans to 4G for the Kerala circle

Vodafone unveiled its 4G LTE services in Kochi city last week, and has commercially launched the service for consumers. Today, Vodafone took warps off its 4G plans for the Kerala circle. At the time of the launch, Vodafone had revealed only the Rs 29 120MB pack and a bonanza pack of 20GB at Rs 2499. Now, Vodafone has now announced that all current 3G packs have been upgraded to 4G... Read More

Tharun G December 13th, 2015 8:44 AM 12 COMMENTS

BSNL revises CDMA prepaid tariff after Service Tax hike

The Government of India introduced Swachh Bharat cess of 0.5 percent on service tax with effect from November 2015. All the telecom service, which were charged with 14 percent Service Tax, would be increased to 14.5 percent after levying Swachh Bharat cess. On account of increased service tax, BSNL has revised its CDMA prepaid offering across all the circles. BSNL has increased the MRP of its CDMA Plan vouchers, STVs and Data STVs by Rs... Read More

Tharun G December 12th, 2015 5:05 AM 18 COMMENTS

BSNL revises its broadband plans for Chennai and Karnataka circles with slight increase in tariffs

BSNL has announced revision to its broadband plans in Chennai and Karnataka circles. Fixed monthly charges of broadband plans have been increased by Rs. 15 - Rs. 30 across different plans. The new tariffs will come into effect in both these circles starting January 01, 2016. No. Existing Revised in Chennai TD only Plan Name FMC (Rs.) Plan Name FMC (Rs.) 1 BBG Combo ULD 675 675 BBG Combo ULD 699... Read More

Tharun G December 7th, 2015 8:20 AM 122 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio close to launch, asks BSNL to define IUC for emergency calls

Reliance Jio has requested state-run telco BSNL to define Interconnection Usage Charges (IUC) for emergency calls such as 100,101,102, and 108, as the Mukesh Ambani's telecom company prepares to launch commercial services in the country shortly. Reliance Jio will be using BSNL network for provision of Level-I services including Emergency services as per latter's letter to BSNL. The letter sent to all BSNL telecom circles, telecom districts, and maintenance regions... Read More