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Krishna Mukherjee December 7th, 2015 4:00 PM 3 COMMENTS

Makeover Okay, but will optic fiber rollout project ‘BharatNet’ fructify this time?

From linear architecture to ring architecture, from GPON technology to IP-MPLS system, the government’s fiber optic rollout initiative BharatNet or National Optic Fiber Network (NOFN) project has undergone massive restructuring so that after missing two earlier deadlines, it does not fail this time. But the big question is: Whether this time, the project will hit its stipulated time-frame of completion? In the first phase of the project, about 100,000 Gram... Read More

Zara Ali December 6th, 2015 10:00 AM 26 COMMENTS

Should you buy the Obi Worldphone SF1? Here is what we think

Obi rebranded itself as “Obi Worldphone” and its second innings started with the launch of “SF1” smartphone. The device falls in the mid-range segment as per the Indian smartphone market. To enlighten our users, Obi Worldphone is a venture of the former Apple CEO, John Sculley. The Obi Worldphone SF1 is targeted at the buyers who want an affordable good-looking device clubbed with worthy features and specifications. The smartphone has... Read More

Kaur G December 5th, 2015 12:03 PM 16 COMMENTS

Why Are Indian Telcos Focusing On Failed WiFi Strategy

A strange phenomenon is taking place in China. Contrary to the global trend, Chinese telcos are unwinding their WiFi deployments. The three service providers, China Telecom, China Unicom and China Mobile have decommissioned 87,000 WiFi access points this year. While WiFi is shrinking telcos added 680,000 2G, 3G or 4G base stations in the country. On the other hand, there has been a marked increase in WiFi deployments in India.... Read More

Krishna Mukherjee December 3rd, 2015 9:34 PM 5 COMMENTS

TRAI weighs options for increased private involvement in BharatNet, but are the telcos ready?

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is weighing ways to increase the involvement of private players in BharatNet, or the National Optic Fibre Project, which has been designed to provide broadband to every nook and corner of the country. Going by media report, the telecom regulator is likely to submit its recommendations to the government by the month-end for implementing the project with a greater private partnership. But the... Read More

Krishna Mukherjee November 22nd, 2015 4:20 AM 20 COMMENTS

What does telecom consolidation mean for you and me?

Well, there’s too much of buzz around consolidation in the telecom industry with cash-rich Reliance Jio’s entry, but what does it actually mean for a mobile user like you and me? Firstly, the good news for mobile users is that with consolidation there would be some improvement in the quality of services. When there are too many players in the sector, the resources gets badly divided and which means limited... Read More

Esmail November 17th, 2015 8:38 AM 29 COMMENTS

Delhi 2G Drive test results 2015- Tata has the best 2G network Aircel lags behind

TRAI conducts Audit and Assessment of Quality of Service being provided by the service providers through independent agencies for Cellular Mobile Telephone Services, Basic Services and Broadband Services. As a part of this audit, the Audit Agency, M/s TUV SUD has carried out special independent drive test for 2G Cellular Mobile Telephone Services of Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India, Idea Cellular, Reliance Communications, Aircel and Tata Docomo in Delhi in June July,... Read More

Kaur G November 9th, 2015 10:33 AM 23 COMMENTS

Why 3G Will Be The Backbone Of 4G In India

With the telcos planning to focus on 4G services in the coming year, the market for 3G in India faces an uncertain future just four years after its commercial introduction and only five years after the telcos spent nearly $15 billion for their 3G licenses. While there is a little doubt that 3G services introduced India to mobile broadband and its vast potential, 3G has not led to mobile broadband... Read More

Chethan S November 5th, 2015 10:37 AM 0 COMMENTS

Top 5 Networking Trends in India

India is one of the three largest markets in the world for Internet and smartphone growth, according to former analyst Mary Meeker, whose annual Internet Trends report is considered the gospel for tech developments around the world. So it should come as little surprise that employees on the subcontinent are increasingly using their smartphones and other connected personal devices to do their jobs. The invasion of personal mobile devices in... Read More

Krishna Mukherjee November 4th, 2015 12:18 PM 9 COMMENTS

Why are telcos resorting to offering insurance cover?

After Telenor, Sistema Shyam Teleservices (SSTL), which runs under the brand MTS, is all set to provide insurance cover to its data subscribers. For the first time, with Telenor, a telecom operator has started offering life insurance to its new and existing customers, with covers from Rs 5,000 to Rs 50,000. SSTL has tied up with Oriental Insurance company to provide Rs 1 lakh accidental insurance cover to its new... Read More

Kaur G October 24th, 2015 10:48 AM 16 COMMENTS

A Basic Overview Of Why Call Drops Happen & How Telcos Can Solve Them

The Indian Telecom Regulator, TRAI, recently instructed the service providers to compensate customer for each call drop with Re. 1 with maximum compensation of Rs. 3 every day. The issue of call drops is no small matter and in fact, has opened up a Pandora’s box. There has been a lot of mudslinging in the last few days between the government and the service providers, with both parties blaming the... Read More

Kaur G October 14th, 2015 9:59 PM 31 COMMENTS

Airtel 4G: Well Begun Is Half Done?

Bharti Airtel acquired a huge psychological advantage over its competitors by launching 4G services in around 300 towns and cities earlier this year. However, the initial response to the service can at best be described as mixed. While there are customers who are satisfied, there are equal numbers of disgruntled customers (See: Telecom Talk Reviews Airtel Hotspot.) There have been reports of Airtel 4G being a patchy service and the... Read More

Tharun G October 11th, 2015 9:54 PM 38 COMMENTS

3G vs 4G: Why is 4G a superior technology?

The 3G vs. 4G question seems quite obvious as there is an entire generation gap between these two telecommunication technologies. Moreover, in India, it is not just generation that divides 3G and 4G apart, but even more factors. Let us take a look into the technical and economical aspects of 3G and 4G in India. A Little History About 3G 3G is an old technology, which evolved over the years,... Read More