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November 3rd, 2016 12:32 PM 105 COMMENTS

Update: Jio 4G network registers a drop-in-speed and reaches half the speed of Airtel: CLSA Analysis

In contrast to the almost stable network speeds maintained by Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular, Reliance Jio showed a fall in speeds from 7.2Mbps in September to 6 Mbps, brokerage group CLSA said in their second edition of Quality of Service Tracker analysis of TRAI’s speed test data. “With 17 of the 22 markets reporting the fall in speed, a quick subscriber ramp-up led by “free offers” (high usage) impacted... Read More

November 3rd, 2016 3:31 AM 34 COMMENTS

Here is why you should consider an upgrade to 4G even if you are already on 3G

The first thing that comes to our mind when we hear about 4G is its download speed. It’s true, thanks to its high-speed data carrying capability. But this article is not about that. I thought of writing this article when I came across many users complaining ‘what will I do with these high-speeds if it costs me ‘this much’ for peanuts of data?’. I would like to share some of... Read More

November 2nd, 2016 10:56 AM 25 COMMENTS

VoLTE smartphone demand goes up in India, courtesy free services from Reliance Jio

The launch of Reliance Jio’s 4G data and VoLTE voice services has led to a significant surge in demand for smartphones compatible with the voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) technology. Reliance Jio, which launched commercial services on September 5, is offering free voice and capped data services to its customers in the country. Almost seven out of every 10 smartphones shipped were LTE capable, while eight out of every 10 LTE capable smartphones... Read More

November 2nd, 2016 4:07 AM 177 COMMENTS

Jio 4G in Kerala: Speeds are good, Indoor Coverage has to Improve

It has been almost a month now since Jio launched its Jio-LYF Preview offer through invite system. When it comes to 4G it is all about data speed. Incumbent operators like Airtel, Idea and Vodafone boast of their 4G speed and coverage they provide. I have been using Jio Preview offer for last two weeks in Kerala and let's see how Jio match up to its competition in terms of network... Read More

October 31st, 2016 3:16 AM 76 COMMENTS

Entry of Reliance Jio reduced the price of smartphones, but its speed still disappoints the customers

“Buy 1, Get 1,” free has always been a widely used, successful marketing tactic. Reliance Jio elusively modified it and sold this old wine in a new bottle. By offering everything for free, it successfully grabbed subscribers into its tentacles. The result, it bagged a world record by adding over 16 million subscribers to its network in a month’s time. No matter of its freebie tactic, or the subsequent complaints... Read More

October 27th, 2016 7:42 PM 128 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal says Jio’s free tariffs issue needs to settle as nothing can be free for a lifetime

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal on Wednesday said the Indian telecom industry needs to settle the issue of Reliance Jio's free tariffs, adding that “nothing can be free for a lifetime.” The telecom czar also urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to look into Jio’s free services. His comments however follow the regulator’s clean chit to Jio’s tariff plans.   Incumbent telcos claim that free voice services for... Read More

October 27th, 2016 5:13 PM 3 COMMENTS

Vodafone SuperNet 4G services launched in Ahmedabad and Vadodara

Backing the 4G roar, Vodafone India has launched its SuperNet 4G service in Ahmedabad and Vadodara. The service provider has already launched the 4G services in Surat, Gandhidham, Bhuj, Rajkot, Morbi, Vapi and Daman. Other locations will receive the service soon. Announcing the launch, Naveen Chopra, Chief Operating Officer, Vodafone India said, “As a steadfast partner to Digital India, we are delighted to launch Vodafone SuperNet 4G in Ahmedabad and... Read More

October 27th, 2016 7:30 AM 10 COMMENTS

Airtel deploys 4G services in Surat, Gujarat

Airtel continues to lay its 4G footprint across the country, with another launch announced in Surat, Gujarat. Airtel 4G services are already available in Ahmedabad and Vadodara. “We are delighted to launch our 4G services in the progressive city of Surat. Our valued customers can now upgrade to... Read More

October 26th, 2016 3:36 PM 32 COMMENTS

Airtel expands 4G footprint in Rajasthan by launching 4G services in Jaipur and other places

Bharti Airtel has expanded its 4G footprints in Rajasthan by launching the services in Jaipur, Didwana, Fatehpur, Ladnu, Makrana, Tonk, Rajsamand, Nathdwara, Bundi and Dungarpur. Now, Airtel 4G is available across 27 towns in Rajasthan. Airtel has launched a host of prepaid and postpaid plans for 4G services in the places. One is the pack for prepaid customers that offers 10 GB 4G data for Rs. 265 with any new... Read More

October 22nd, 2016 12:55 PM 85 COMMENTS

Customers opting for our services after Dec 3 to get new offers and tariff plans: Reliance Jio

Mukesh Ambani-led 4G telco Reliance Jio has come up with a clarification over Trai's order which limits its promotional offer till December 3, 2016, and said that its subscribers will continue to get the benefits of free unlimited voice and data under the "Welcome Offer" till December 31 2016. It however said that the promotional offer, namely, Welcome Offer, will be available to all the new customers for subscription till... Read More

October 22nd, 2016 6:31 AM 30 COMMENTS

Airtel 4G services now available at Gwalior and Ashoknagar in Madhya Pradesh, attractive prepaid and postpaid 4G plans announced

Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of 4G services at Gwalior and Ashoknagar in Madhya Pradesh. The company has deployed 4G services in the places via its state-of-the-art FD-LTE technology in the 1800 Mhz band. Also, the services in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have been rolled out using 10 Mhz of 1800 Mhz spectrum, which it claims to be an industry-first initiative. Commenting on the launch, Dharmender Khajuria, Chief Executive... Read More

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Shivraj Roy :

um no no i meant how 3500mhz doesnt penetrate through walls and such

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rahul_yadav :

That not gonna happed instead Government should mandate all new phone (Smartphone & Keypad phone) should come with 4G Network…

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TheAndroidFreak :

Target is mid May for 1L sites. I don't have any doubt that it won't be covered. I am keeping…

Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea See Subscriber Losses, While BSNL…

TheAndroidFreak :

2G should be shut down immediately by all three operators. BSNL should fast track LTE on 700Mhz and 900Mhz bands…

Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea See Subscriber Losses, While BSNL…

TheAndroidFreak :

6G frequency should be around 7-8Ghz and bandwidth should be atleast 500Mhz per operator and sub-Ghz bandwidth should be 30-40Mhz(600/450Mhz).

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