Tharun G

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

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BSNL to buyback WiMax CPE from existing customers

BSNL started WiMax service long before 4G came to India. But could not find any market for the service as it was costly and speed was just 2Mbps. Finally, BSNL surrendered BWA spectrum which was used for WiMax service in six circles but continued service in other circles. As a relief … Read More

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Operators raise technical issues of full MNP with DOT seeks more time to implementation, will this cause any delay?

Operators raise technical issues of full MNP with DOT seeks more time to implementation, will this cause any delay?

In a letter to DOT, COAI and AUSPI representing all private mobile operators in India raised technical issues of implementing full MNP. On 25th February, TRAI had issues Telecommunication MNP (Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2015 and stated that full MNP has to be implemented by 3rd May 2015. As per COAI and ASUPI, the changes … Read More

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BSNL Introduces new voice STVs 88 and STV 54

BSNL has introduced new voice STVs 88 & 54 offering 50p/min or 0.8p/sec call rate all India. STV 88 comes with a validity of 90 days and STV 54 has validity of 45 days. The new STV can be activated only by per second and per minute plan subscribers. Depending on the plan … Read More

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Vodafone launches App Corner to help first time smartphone users, a move to increase data consumption?

Vodafone launches App Corner to help first time smartphone users, a move to increase data consumption?

Vodafone Qatar has launched App Corner, a service to help users choose the best App for their devices. The store is launched at its stores and online at Vodafone Qatar’s website. Vodafone’s Apps Corner provide information about essential Apps for any smartphone such as Whatsapp, Facebook, Youtube and more. The App Corner also provides 5 favourite apps as recommendation … Read More

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March 2015 Auction: Who will be the real winner?

Next spectrum auction is just few days away and Government is expecting to make around Rs. 100,000 crores out of it. While past auctions where for new spectrum released by the government or canceled by the supreme court in 2G scam, this auction will be mostly for expiring 900MHz and some 1800MHz held … Read More

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TRAI directs Vodafone to stop using 111 number

TRAI directs Vodafone to stop using 111 number

The telecom regulator has issued an order directing Vodafone to stop using 111 number on its network. As per TRAI, Vodafone has violated national numbering plan which prohibits uses of numbers from 100-115 for operator services. DOT issued the national numbering plan in 2003 and kept numbers from 111-115 as spare for … Read More

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Airtel partners with Visa to offer mobile payment services

Airtel partners with Visa to offer mobile payment services

Bharti Airtel announced a partnership with leading payment processor Visa Inc to bring mobile payment services to seven markets in Africa including Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Seychelles and Tanzania. Visa and Airtel will leverage on Airtel’s existing mobile payment platform Airtel Money to allow users to pay at stores and online … Read More

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