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Mobile data is becoming expensive day by day irrespective of 2G or 3G. The only way to save cost is to reduce data usage. We analyse different strategies you could adopt to save mobile data. Data hungry apps As soon as you turn on your mobile data, your installed apps start … Read More
Even though government haven’t taken any steps towards implementing NTP 2012 recommendation of minimum broadband speed of 2 Mbps by 2015. Asianet has taken a self initiative to increase their unlimited basic broadband plan speeds. Asianet now offer a 700 kbps for its Rs 450 unlimited plan up from 512 kbps and … Read More
Late in August, last year we heard about Reliance Jio had made a deal with state-owned operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for using later’s towers in the process of rolling out next-gen 4G services. Though there was several media reports, there was no official press release of the deal … Read More
Department of Telecom (DOT) has issued Notice Inviting Applications( NIA) for next spectrum auction to be held from February 25th. Spectrum in 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz will be put for sale which is expected generate at least Rs 80,840 cores earnings to the government. Few days … Read More
Idea cellular has chosen Ericsson as its telecom equipment vendor for 2G network modernization and 3G network rollout in Delhi. Ericsson has secured the deal from Idea Cellular for $45 million. In February 2014 auction, Idea had secured 5Mhz spectrum in efficient 900Mhz band in Delhi for Rs 3,704.8 crore and announced its … Read More
Ahead of rival Reliance Jio 4G launch, Airtel has revamped its website for 4G services. The new website offer a modern and easy to navigate interface with stunning graphics. The website list Airtel 4G service in 16 cities with images of main tourist attractions for each city. It also list … Read More
Idea had earlier launch Easy Share Plan for postpaid customers, which allowed customers to share bundled benefits (Data, Voice & SMS) across multiple connections. Idea now has extended the service for its prepaid subscribers. Customer need to do a recharge with the above donor packs and can share data, voice and SMS benefits available in these … Read More
The union cabinet, headed by PM Narendra Modi today gave principal approval for DOT’s proposal to auction spectrum in 800, 900 & 1800 MHz bands. Government expect to fetch a whooping Rs 64,840 crore from largest spectrum auction in Indian history. The cabinet approved proposed price band of Rs 3646 Cr for pan … Read More
BSNL has awarded contract to QuadGen Wireless Solutions Pvt Ltd for setting up and operate Wi- Fi hot spots at public places in South zone. The states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala would benefit from this project. The project will be on a revenue sharing basis between BSNL and QuadGen Wireless Solutions. … Read More
Reliance is infamous for its VAS activation without customer consent. Recently TRAI had taken several steps to ensure full customer consent before activating any VAS pack. Reliance now using its annoying service messages to trap customers into getting VAS packs activated on their number. Customer Experience #1 One of our … Read More
Aircel recently launched Rs 348 rate cutter which offer both data and voice in Mumbai circle. Aircel has now launched similar rate cutter Rs 397 and Rs 497 in Kolkata circle. Both rate cutters offer unlimited calling between Aircel to Aircel with 10,000 sec to other networks. On data front Rs 397 … Read More
TATA Docomo has silently revised its 2G and 3G data pack in Kerala circle. Available data for certain packs were reduced by up to 50% complimenting with increased validity for certain packs. The move comes after Airtel and Idea reducing data/validity for its 3G offering recently. Tata Docomo New 3G data packs The … Read More
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