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Rudradeep Biswas December 14th, 2016 12:54 PM 22 COMMENTS

Airtel 4G launched in Durgapur using dual spectrum bands of 2300 MHz and 1800 MHz

Bharti Airtel Limited, today announced the launch 4G services in Durgapur using dual spectrum bands of 2300 Mhz (TD LTE) and 1800 MHz (FD LTE) to offer a superior mobile broadband experience. In Durgapur, Airtel has deployed Carrier Aggregation (4G-Advanced) technology, which offers data speeds of up to 135 Mbps on compatible handsets. Carrier Aggregation technology combines the capacities across 2300 MHz (TD LTE) and 1800 MHz (FD LTE) to... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas December 13th, 2016 3:26 PM 18 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio to introduce augmented reality game Pokemon GO In India

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (“Jio”) delights Indian gamers by bringing the sought-after, first-of-its-kind, Augmented Reality game ‘Pokémon GO’ to India in a partnership with Niantic, Inc. – publisher and developer of Pokémon GO in association with The Pokémon Company. With this partnership, thousands of Reliance Digital Stores and select partner premises in India will appear as ‘PokéStops’ or ‘Gyms’ in the Pokémon GO game beginning Wednesday, December 14, 2016. This... Read More

Imon December 13th, 2016 1:51 PM 144 COMMENTS

Exclusive: Bharti Airtel to offer four times more data at lower denominations even without any upfront fee

A week after Vodafone's announcement to offer double data on most of the available market denominations, Bharti Airtel has silently launched new data packs that will offer four times data benefits than the current data packs available in the market. The latest move by Bharti Airtel is a clear indication of the company to ensure that Reliance Jio doesn't hit its subscriber base through their claimed 'Cheapest 4G offers'. Also, the... Read More

Ria Lakshman December 13th, 2016 12:21 PM 3 COMMENTS

Vodafone launches SuperNet 4G services in four towns in West Bengal

With the launch of SuperNet 4G services in four more towns in West Bengal -- Alipurduar, Purulia, Jalpaiguri and Coochbehar --- within a short span of 10 days, Vodafone India covered all major towns in the state. Vodafone 4G services were already available in Siliguri, Darjeeling, Gangtok, Behrampur, Bashirhat, Nabadwip, Bardhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Bolpur, Krishnanagar, Midnapore, and Kharagpur in Bengal. Speaking about the new milestone, Arvinder Singh Sachdev Business Head–West... Read More

Imon December 12th, 2016 5:20 PM 43 COMMENTS

Vodafone covered 85% of Kolkata with its SuperNet 4G: Sources

In order to protect its subscriber base from Reliance Jio’s increasing influence, Vodafone India is aggressively deploying 4G networks in Kolkata, according to sources. It is estimated that the operator has completed covering 85% of the metro circle with its 4G services. This is almost double the rate of expansion in a span of 2-3 months. Vodafone India launched 4G services on 25 January 2016 and has been on a... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas December 11th, 2016 7:39 AM 60 COMMENTS

Intense competition from incumbent telcos to impact Jio’s profitability and returns: Ind-Ra

Reliance Jio, the 4G entrant, is facing intense competition from incumbent telecom operators like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular, which may impact its profitability and returns, according to India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), which has assigned the Mukesh Ambani-led telco a Long-Term Issuer Rating of ‘IND AAA’ with a Stable Outlook. Jio launched its IP based 4G-LTE (long-term evolution) services on September 5, 2016 and its operations are in... Read More

Srikapardhi December 10th, 2016 1:06 PM 115 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio may extend its free voice and data services beyond March 31, 2017: Report

Reliance Jio Infocomm may again extend its free voice and data services beyond March 31 next year, as telcos like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular get more aggressive on 4G pricing and try to match the Mukesh Ambani-led telco’s offers in India. Rajiv Sharma, telecom analyst at brokerage HSBC, in a note seen by ET, said that Jio may decide to extend freebies by a couple of months... Read More

Srikapardhi December 9th, 2016 7:59 PM 10 COMMENTS

Vodafone launches 4G services in North East & Assam offers 20 GB at Rs. 999

Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunication services providers, today announced the launch of its Vodafone SuperNet 4G service in North East and Assam beginning from the the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh - Itanagar. Shri Pema Khandu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh graced this momentous occasion of 4G launch in Itanagar, and congratulated Vodafone for starting this high-speed data services in the city. Vodafone SuperNet 4G services will... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas December 7th, 2016 6:31 PM 6 COMMENTS

Telenor 4G services goes live in Patna, rolls out Super Saver 4G plans for customers starting Rs. 11

Telenor India announced the launch of high speed 4G affordable services for its customers in Patna. Subscribers can now experience high speed wireless mobile internet on the company’s modern network and get on to the digital super highway to cater to their data needs. Speaking on the occasion, A.E.A. Jameel, Circle Business Head – Bihar &Jharkhand, Telenor India said, “We are really excited to offer high speed affordable 4G services... Read More

Srikapardhi December 7th, 2016 4:31 PM 18 COMMENTS

Vodafone 4G prepaid users can now enjoy double data on all 4G market data packs starting from Rs 255

Vodafone India, has announced a delightful offer for its new & existing 4G customers. All Vodafone 4G prepaid customers can now avail ‘Double Data’ benefits on existing market packs and will enable Vodafone customers to enjoy an enhanced mobile internet experience. This offer is applicable on all 4G market packs starting from Rs 255. As a part of this offer, Vodafone 4G pre-paid customers can avail 20 GB data on... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas December 4th, 2016 6:32 AM 385 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio MNP: Is it the Right Time to Make Jio as Your Primary Number?

Reliance Jio, the high-flying digital services company led by Mukesh Ambani recently announced the extension of the ‘Welcome offer’ till March 2017. At the same event, the RJIL chairman revealed the full-fledged Mobile Number Portability (MNP) from other networks to Jio. So, the major question which arises in several people’s mind is that ‘Is it the right time to make Jio as your primary number?’. If you’re the one who... Read More

Srikapardhi December 3rd, 2016 12:58 PM 18 COMMENTS

Telecom regulator to examine Reliance Jio’s Happy New Year offer: R S Sharma

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) will examine Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio’s Happy New Year offer that provides free voice and 4G services to its existing and new customers till March 31, 2017. The Trai chairman R S Sharma said that the regulator will look into the offer. “Every tariff that is filed before us is examined. We will come up with our response at appropriate time," he was... Read More