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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 6th, 2015 1:29 PM 11 COMMENTS

Docomo launches Rs 9 STV offering Unlimited On-Net calling

TATA Docomo has launched Special Tariff Voucher Rs 9 offering Unlimited On-Net calling for its subscribers in Mumbai circle. The new STV is aimed at users who need unlimited talk hours all day. The Unlimited On-Net calling STV has validity till same day midnight. On-Net includes all calls made to Tata Docomo, Tata Docomo on CDMA mobile and Virgin mobile numbers. Also Local call to any network within Mumbai, Maharashtra & Goa are covered under this offer.... Read More

Tharun G December 5th, 2015 8:46 PM 36 COMMENTS

Idea plans to launch 4G services in 126 cities

Idea started registrations for its 4G service by offering 1GB 4G free data. The registration page on Idea website reveal that 4G service to be available in 126 cities across 8 circles of Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Punjab and Tamil Nadu. Idea 4G: List of 126 Cities Andhra Pradesh Haryana Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Odisha Punjab Tamil Nadu Banswada Ambala Ankola Hubli-Dharwad Calicut Bhopal Cuttack Ahmedgarh Ambur Bhainsa... Read More

Tharun G December 3rd, 2015 1:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT issues new MSC codes for Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, UP(East), Maharashtra circles

The department of telecommunications(DoT) Licensing wing has allocated new set of MSC codes to operators in circles Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, UP(East) and Maharashtra. Videocon has been allocated new MSC code in circle of Haryana and Tata Teleservices got new MSC codes in Madhya Pradesh circle. Bharati Airtel and Idea Cellular got new series of MSC code in UP(East) and Maharashtra respectively. The above allocation also includes MSC codes which were previously... Read More

Tharun G December 3rd, 2015 11:25 AM 25 COMMENTS

Telecom department changes verification process of new mobile connections

All mobile service providers will now be following a new verification process of new mobile connections. The telecom department’s access service cell, which is a competent authority, has ordered all the mobile service providers to follow the alternative process to existing process issued for verification for new mobile connections. The alternative process covers service providers having service authorisation licenses, including CMTS, UAS, and UL (AS). Under the new process, the entry... Read More

Tharun G December 1st, 2015 3:01 PM 16 COMMENTS

Reliance subscribers can now enjoy free Facebook browsing

Reliance communication has announced free internet access to Facebook for its subscribers. It means that users will not be required to have internet data for browsing Facebook on mobile. The free access is applicable for both, web and Facebook app. To enjoy the free service, subscribers need to tap on the “Go to free” button, placed on top of the Facebook page. After clicking the option, it will be redirected... Read More

Tharun G November 29th, 2015 3:55 AM 141 COMMENTS

RJio imports over 5 lakhs SIM cards before launch

Reliance Jio is nearing its launch date, and the company is leaving no stone unturned to make a worthy entry. In accordance with the data published by an import tracking website, Zauba, Reliance Jio has imported more than 5 lakh units of SIM cards for the month of October and November. The company has imported these 4G-equipped SIM cards from China, which hints at its upcoming 4G services. The data... Read More

Tharun G November 27th, 2015 12:12 PM 61 COMMENTS

BSNL revises prepaid 3G data packs, reduces validity

BSNL has announced revision of its 3G prepaid data packs by reducing validity. The new tariff will come into effect from 01-12-2015 on pan India basis. The validity of data STV 17 has been reduced to 1 day from existing 2 days. At the same time free data usage has been increased marginally to 110MB from existing 90 MB. BSNL has also reduced validity of data STV 39 and STV 56 to... Read More

Tharun G November 18th, 2015 2:10 PM 9 COMMENTS

Den Boomband introduces 20Mbps broadband plan at Rs 900

DEN Boomband, the broadband service from the cable operator DEN Networks, has introduced its broadband plans for Delhi, Gurgaon, and Jodhpur. These plans offers speed from 5Mbps to 100Mbps starting at Rs. 599. The plans are divided into four speed categories based on speeds ranging from 5 Mbps to 100 Mbps. Under each speed category, customers can choose plans based on usage requirement from 15GB to 100GB. The upload speed... Read More

Tharun G November 16th, 2015 8:53 AM 18 COMMENTS

TRAI network quality drive test result for Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Pune and Surat

TRAI recently conducted network quality drive test for Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Pune and Surat cities during July to September 2015 period. The test was conducted to measure coverage rate, call completion success rate and voice quality for each operator in these circles. Independent testing agencies IMRB and TUV SUD were tasked to conduct these test for TRAI. Bhubaneswar It was observed that following operators has not met benchmarks set by TRAI. Voice quality: Airtel,... Read More

Tharun G November 15th, 2015 9:48 PM 25 COMMENTS

Airtel’s own 3G network goes live in Goa

Airtel 3G signal is now live in different parts Goa indicating its ready for launching 3G service using own network. Currently Airtel provide 3G service in the circle using ICRA with Vodafone and Idea. Airtel had won 3G spectrum in Maharashtra & Goa circle on March 2015 auction. In the auction, Airtel had also bagged 3G spectrum in additional 6 circles were it currently don't have 3G network. Earlier we had reported Airtel... Read More

Tharun G November 10th, 2015 3:15 PM 22 COMMENTS

Idea Cellular’s 4G LTE signal is now live in Punjab

After Vodafone's 4G LTE signal went live in Kerala, Idea's 4G LTE signals were spotted in Chandigarh (Punjab). Idea is readying its 4G network for an early 2016 launch. Idea had earlier announced its plan to launch 4G LTE services in Kerala, Maharashtra & Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Haryana, North East, Tamil Nadu, and Orissa in a phased manner. Idea will be using its efficient... Read More

Tharun G November 6th, 2015 10:02 AM 25 COMMENTS

Vodafone 4G & 3G signal started appearing in Kochi, Kerala

Looks like Vodafone is all set to launch 4G and 3G service in Kerala circle ahead of Reliance Jio. Vodafone 4G and 3G signals are now live in different parts of Kochi. Kochi was in the list of initial cities announced by Vodafone where it plans to roll out 4G services by the end of December 2015. Live signals indicate that the operator is all set to meet its December... Read More