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Ria Lakshman February 11th, 2016 4:31 PM 18 COMMENTS

Few city corners of Bengaluru gets Vodafone 4G services on 1800 Mhz

Prominent business and residential corridors of Bengaluru get Vodafone’s next generation, high-speed 4G network. Jayanagar, Basavangudi, J.P.Nagar, Electronic City, Bangalore International Airport, Whitefield, B.T.M. Layout, Chamrajpet and Koramangala are the locations that received the service. The roll-out will get completed by across all parts of Bengaluru by March 2016. With this launch, Vodafone’s 4G services in Kerala, Karnataka, Kolkata, Delhi and NCR and Mumbai mark a successful completion. Built on... Read More

Ria Lakshman February 10th, 2016 2:44 PM 21 COMMENTS

Vodafone rolls out 4G network in parts of Mumbai- With speed test

Vodafone India has begun deploying next generation, high-speed 4G network in prominent business and residential corridors of Mumbai across the Western Suburbs and South Mumbai in a phased manner. The roll-out across all parts of Mumbai is expected to complete by the end of March 2016. Built on the efficient 1800 MHz band, this network will enable customers to access the internet via mobile with speeds across a range of... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas February 6th, 2016 4:34 PM 62 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio’s LTE-U may need a longer timeframe for a commercial launch

In a recent ET report, it was revealed that Indian mobile service providers – Airtel and Reliance Jio – are working on next step of simple LTE – LTE-A and LTE-U – respectively. LTE-A (LTE Advanced) is more about carrier aggregation, which means adding different types of spectrum bands. On the other hand, LTE-U (LTE Unlicensed) is more likely to be the next step forward after LTE-A. It was originally... Read More

Srikapardhi February 4th, 2016 6:52 PM 31 COMMENTS

Airtel Sets 4G Network 15 Kms In The Sea

Bharti Airtel has for the first time set up a 4G network 15 kms in the sea to provide data connectivity to the participants of International Fleet Review (IFR), which is being hosted by Indian Navy. In a first of its kind initiative Airtel claims that it has facilitated 4G network availability 15 kms inside the sea to provide coverage for nearly 100 warships that will land at Vishakapatnam as... Read More

Krishna Mukherjee February 4th, 2016 2:57 PM 11 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio offers Wi-Fi service at Global Investors Meet in Bengaluru

Reliance Jio Infocomm will offer its ‘Jionet’ Wi-Fi service at Global Investors Meet, which is taking place in Bengaluru between February 3-5, 2016. The event is taking place at The Bangalore Palace in Bengaluru and Reliance Jio is the the official connectivity partner of Bengaluru Global Investors Meet, where dignitaries will be able to access wireless connectivity through the Wi-Fi network from Reliance Jio. Any visitor can connect to ‘Jionet’... Read More

Esmail February 1st, 2016 9:37 AM 66 COMMENTS

Video: Reliance Jio 4G LTE speed test results

As we are nearing the commercial launch of services by the most anticipated operator in the history of Indian telecom, the level of excitement is bound to grow. We have been steadily revealing bits and pieces of information right from the tech specs of the LYF branded phones to the features of the Jio suite of media and utility apps. Though we do not have a circle specific launch... Read More

Krishna Mukherjee January 28th, 2016 4:57 PM 21 COMMENTS

Idea rolls out 4G LTE services in Karnataka; 4G LTE now available in its 7 telecom circles

Telecom operator Idea Cellular has expanded its 4G services to 39 towns in Karnataka, including Mysore, Madikeri, Karwar, Belgaum, covering 20% of the total population of the state. In addition to Bangalore metro, Idea has launched its 4G LTE services in other towns of Channarayapatna, Udyavara (CT), Harihar, Kunigal, Mulbagal, and Toranagal. Now, it plans to launch its 4G services in Mangalore, Udupi-Manipal, Bijapur, Bellary and 18 more towns by the... Read More

Krishna Mukherjee January 28th, 2016 4:31 PM 12 COMMENTS

50 million subscribers to switch to 4G services in India in next 12-18 months: Deloitte

With increased proliferation of 4G services in India, an estimated 50 million subscribers will move to the next generation services in the next 12-18 months, a report said. Deloitte India in its technology, media and entertainment and telecom (TMT) India Predictions 2016 report estimated that about 300 million customers will be using Voice over LTE (VoLTE) or Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi); double the number at the start of the year... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas January 28th, 2016 5:35 AM 38 COMMENTS

Here are more details regarding Vodafone 4G LTE services in Kolkata including speed test results

Vodafone, the largest (and oldest) mobile operator in the Kolkata and West Bengal circle, had announced the launch of its next-generation 4G LTE mobile services in Kolkata in a gala event held at the Oberoi Grand. Coincidentally, the Oberoi Grand is one of the oldest 5-star hotels in Kolkata metro. The event was conducted in the presence of Dr. Amit Mitra, West Bengal's Minister of Finance & Commerce, on January 25, 2016. The rollout of Vodafone's 4G... Read More

Esmail January 27th, 2016 6:51 PM 42 COMMENTS

Exclusive: Jio releases video demo of HD voice calling on VoLTE platform

Reliance Jio which is expected to go for a commercial launch of services by April 2016 has released a video demonstrating how HD voice calling is a generation ahead of analogue GSM voice calls. VoLTE is a technology whereby voice is treated as just another service being carried on the LTE data network much like the widely used VoIP technology used today in apps like whatsapp and skype but without... Read More

Krishna Mukherjee January 27th, 2016 6:48 PM 8 COMMENTS

Videocon Telecom’s operating losses narrow down by 42% in third quarter of FY’ 16; to offer 4G services soon

Videocon Telecom has reported a 42% improvement in its operating loss in its GSM business to Rs 25.9 crore in the third quarter of 2015-16 as against Rs 44.4 crore in the same period last year. It will soon offer 4G services in its circles through spectrum sharing option in order to accelerate its business growth. The company reported a consolidated topline telecom revenue (including its GSM, Carrier business and Wireline... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas January 27th, 2016 5:53 PM 11 COMMENTS

Vodafone to launch 4G in Delhi-NCR on February 3

Vodafone, the country's second largest carrier by subscribers, will launch 4G LTE services in Delhi-NCR region on February 3, 2016, following similar launches in Kolkata, Karnataka, and Kerala telecom circles. The telco has sent out invites to the media, for an event in Gurgaon on February 3. The event will be attended by Vodafone Chief Operating Officer Naveen Chopra, and Apoorva Mehrotra, Business Head –Delhi & NCR. BJAS Murthy, Operations Director... Read More