Voice & Data

April 9th, 2017 12:02 PM 32 COMMENTS

Here’s What to Expect From Reliance Jio’s Upcoming DTH and Broadband Services

Reliance Jio, the fastest growing telecom operator in the world, will be soon launching its Jio Giga Fiber broadband and Jio DTH services in India, as per the latest rumors. Also, the recharge portal for these services has already gone live on the company’s official website, which indicates that both the services are nearing the public launch. Recently, clear images of the Jio DTH set-top box have surfaced online, which... Read More

April 8th, 2017 6:50 PM 25 COMMENTS

Telenor Plans to Lure New Users by Offering Unlimited 4G Data for 60 Days at Rs. 103

If you’re looking to join a new telecom network and in the hunt for an affordable first recharge, here’s an offer for you that gives you voice benefits for 90 days and data benefits for 60 days. Norway-based Telenor has come up with a new FRC 103 scheme providing both voice and data benefits. Under the new FRC 103 plan, the company is offering a talk time of Rs. 25... Read More

April 8th, 2017 1:12 PM 36 COMMENTS

RCom Sacks 600 Employees Amid Merger Process With Aircel, MTS

Anil Ambani-led telco, Reliance Communications has reportedly terminated the services of around 600 employees as it streamlines its operations following the ongoing merger with Sistema Shyam Teleservices (MTS India), which is expected to conclude soon. The move to sack employees will result in a leaner organization, according to media reports. RCom currently has over 7500 employees across the country. An ET report, citing sources, said that "retrenchment over the last... Read More

April 8th, 2017 6:20 AM 114 COMMENTS

Vodafone India Intensifies the Tariff War by Offering Unlimited 2G Data at Just Rs. 249

Vodafone India is now offering unlimited calls and unlimited internet at just Rs. 249 per month, following Jio's closure of Summer Surprise offer. Vodafone has started pushing this offer to some users in specific circles (Andhra Pradesh), and we believe that the offer is valid on a pan India basis. To recall, Vodafone launched the 'Welcome Offer' plan of Rs. 249 for new users who are joining in the network. Under... Read More

April 7th, 2017 9:12 PM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Payments Bank Receives Over 150,000 Savings Account Registrations in Odisha

Airtel Payments Bank, earlier today said that it had opened more than 150,000 savings accounts in Odisha since its inception in the city. Airtel also said that around 30 percent of accounts are opened in the rural areas, which is a noticeable thing. To recall, Airtel payments Bank services went live at the start of 2017 along with 28 other states. So, within just three months, the company has reached... Read More

April 7th, 2017 7:26 PM 14 COMMENTS

RCom Silently Introduces 3G and 4G VoLTE Supported Home Phones With Built-In Web Browser

RCom, the pioneer in the wireless home phones, has introduced two new Wireless Home Phones with support for 3G and 4G VoLTE. The Anil Ambani-led company has added a new 3G Home Phone that comes with the assistance of Wi-Fi, whereas the 4G VoLTE Home Phone is a self-hotspot device that can connect up to eight devices at the same time. The 3G Home Phone costs Rs. 3499 and the... Read More

April 7th, 2017 6:47 PM 221 COMMENTS

BSNL to Soon Offer 4 Mbps Minimum Download Speed on All its Broadband Plans: Report

State-run telecom operator, BSNL, in a bid to increase its broadband consumer base is reportedly planning to offer base speed of 4 Mbps with all of its broadband plans. BSNL is currently India’ second-largest broadband operator, only next to Airtel and is looking to take on the India’s largest telecom operator with its aggressive moves. According to a report from Keralatelecominfo, BSNL is in final discussion stages of rolling out... Read More

April 7th, 2017 3:46 PM 65 COMMENTS

What’s Next for Reliance Jio Customers After TRAI’s Recent Amendment on Jio Summer Surprise Offer?

Late yesterday, when everything’s going well, TRAI issued a statement on Reliance Jio stating that the new entrant has pulled back its Jio Summer Surprise offer, to everyone’s surprise. The company has taken this decision after a deep discussion with TRAI regarding the terms and conditions violation by the offer. So, Jio will now discontinue the Summer Surprise plan. However, the company clearly stated that the customers who have already... Read More

April 7th, 2017 6:21 AM 60 COMMENTS

Data War: Bharti Airtel Is Now Bundling More Data With Its Postpaid Plans

Of late, consumers in India have become more data-centric, thanks to Reliance Jio’s free data services from the past six months. To catch up the trend, almost every telecom operator in India has been providing excellent data offers for their users. Starting from India’s leading telecom operator, Airtel to state-run telecom operator, everyone is into the data game now. When Reliance Jio first announced its public operations and tariff plans... Read More

April 6th, 2017 11:59 PM 3 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Deposes VP and Head of Alliances for Violation of Code of Conduct

Bharti Airtel has terminated the services of its Vice-President and Head of Alliances, Pallab Mitra for violation of the code of conduct according to an official mail to employees sent by the company's Chief Human Resource Officer B Srikanth. This is the second high-profile termination since the telco sacked its CIO Jay Menon in December 2013. Srikanth, in an email to employees, said, "All employees are hereby advised that the... Read More

April 6th, 2017 9:16 PM 247 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio to Withdraw Summer Surprise Offer Following TRAI’s Order

Indian telecom regulator, TRAI, has ordered Reliance Jio to withdraw its latest Summer Surprise offer, a move which could hamper the telecom operator's plans to rapidly increase its paid subscriber base. The move will also provide an instant relief to bleeding incumbent telcos such as Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular. The Mukesh Ambani-led telecom operator, in a statement, said that it has accepted the decision and it is in the... Read More

April 6th, 2017 8:37 PM 10 COMMENTS

Idea Cellular Introduces a New Scheme to Offer Up to 10GB of Data at Just Rs. 100 for Postpaid Users

Idea Cellular has come up with yet another scheme, but this time for Idea postpaid customers. India’s third largest telecom network, today launched a new ‘Data Jackpot’ program, under which, it is offering 1GB to 10GB data jackpot at just Rs. 100. This offer is exclusive to My Idea app. The best part of this scheme is that the benefits will be valid for three months. The minimum data benefit... Read More

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