July 25th, 2016 11:59 AM 19 COMMENTS

Vodafone Launches Internet Data Credit Facility ‘ICredit’ For Prepaid Customers

Vodafone, India's second largest telecom operator, has launched an Internet Data Credit facility for its customers 'ICredit' across all circles.The 'ICredit' would help the entire prepaid customer base in situations where one has a low balance in their account. For each request, customers will get 30 MB 3G/4G/2G data for 24 hours for which the company will charge only Rs 10 for the service cost. To get the Internet Data... Read More

July 25th, 2016 1:50 AM 99 COMMENTS

India’s Biggest CDMA Shutdown by RCom was Nothing but A Big Mess

In recent time Reliance Communications that was offering mobile services on dual platform is winding up its CDMA business and refarming the spectrum on 850 Mhz for LTE. Initially they asked the CDMA subscribers to migrate to 4G/LTE. However the migration is actually CDMA to GSM only. Globally CDMA operators are also in the same mood. The CDMA based operators of Canada, United States, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Indonesia have... Read More

July 24th, 2016 7:50 PM 32 COMMENTS

BSNL 3G network experience disurption across Kerala

After recent network outage of Idea network in Kerala, BSNL 3G network is experiencing disruption across the state. The problem started three days back and as per update from BSNL customer care, the disruption was due to 3G network upgrade happening across the state. BSNL customers  are getting slow speed 3G internet and experience call drop while connected to BSNL 3G network. However, BSNL 2G network is not affected by the issue and customer... Read More

July 23rd, 2016 6:35 PM 17 COMMENTS

BSNL introduces promotional unlimited broadband plan ULD 599 offering 2 Mbps speed with post FUP speed of 512 Kbps

Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) has introduced new unlimited combo broadband plan BBG Combo ULD 599 exclusive for Madhya Pradesh telecom circle. The new broadband plans will be available as promotional offer for period of 90 days with effect from July 25th, 2016. The broadband plan priced at Rs 599 offer speed of 2 Mbps and comes with FUP limit of 5GB. However, as with other BSNL unlimited broadband plans, the post FUP usage is... Read More

July 23rd, 2016 1:56 PM 100 COMMENTS

Jio started stocking SIM cards across all its digital stores

When Jio’s much-anticipated launch is expected on August 15, there are still apprehensions about the service, especially if it’s launching only for the retail customers or for all. In order to check the ground reality, Telecom Talk visited Reliance Digital, Digital Mini and other retail platforms of Reliance across Kolkata. We visited stores at Barrackpore, Dum Dum, Sealdah, Diamond Plaza mall, VIP Road, Howrah, and Barasat. Our visits revealed that the... Read More

July 23rd, 2016 12:25 PM 16 COMMENTS

Analysis: Will Reliance Jio inspire other telcos to launch bundled deals?

Jio owns the recognition to become the first telecom operator in the country to launch its own devices brand “Lyf”. Bundling of devices with their services is a common practice in several countries, but India is new to this concept. The success or failure of Reliance Jio’s Lyf brand, hence, determines the retention of this concept in the country, analyzes The Telecom Times. According to Counterpoint Research, Reliance Lyf brand... Read More

July 23rd, 2016 4:37 AM 5 COMMENTS

BSNL to launch Independence Day offer with 10% more data, full talktime in recharges

To celebrate the 70th Independence Day, the state-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has announced an array of exciting offers for both prepaid and postpaid customers in all circles. The offers will be available from August 1 – 31, 2016. To begin with, all BSNL customers will get full talk time on the top-up recharge of Rs. 70. This offer will be available only from August 15th to... Read More

July 22nd, 2016 7:45 AM 48 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio to commercially launch operations in October: CLSA

Jio may commercially launch 4G voice and high-speed data services ahead of festive season in October, even as the new 4G entrant has started to handle the second-highest data traffic among all telecom operators and could ramp up close to the highest even before launch, according to brokerage CLSA. "Several indicators suggest a strong possibility of commercial launch of Jio's services within the next three months ahead of festive season... Read More

July 21st, 2016 11:13 PM 630 COMMENTS

Jio Preview offer now available for Redmi Note 3 users

A week after extending 4G Preview Unlimited Usage offer to Samsung devices, Jio has now extended the offer to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 device ahead of their commercial launch. According to a tip given by one of our readers, Jio is now allowing Redmi Note 3 users to avail the Jio Preview offer. However, Xiaomi and Jio haven't shared any official confirmation about it, yet. Under the offer, Redmi Note... Read More

July 21st, 2016 3:28 PM 68 COMMENTS

Jio extends Unlimited Preview offer to early adopters of Lyf phones

After extending 4G Preview Unlimited Usage offer to Samsung devices, Jio has now extended the offer to early adopters of Lyf smart phones who didn't receive Jio Preview offer at time of purchase. Jio is expected to launch commercial service on August 15. Early adopters of Lyf handset who bought the phones before Jio Preview offer was introduced now can register on www.jio.com/preview/lyf to get an invite code for getting Jio Preview offer. Once... Read More

July 21st, 2016 6:50 AM 91 COMMENTS

TT Poll : Will you PORT your primary number to Jio via MNP?

Who don't like competition?  Everyone does and so as our telecos. While Jio services have not been commercially launched yet despite of repeated delays and deadlines, it is now almost in the market with device partnership strategy. Initial experiments or experiences of Jio services started with it's own employees which were later extended to general public by employee invite system followed by users with exclusive LYF devices and currently with... Read More

July 20th, 2016 6:22 PM 3 COMMENTS

Telenor India appoints Anil Kumar as new Circle Business Head for UP-West circle

Telenor India, today announced the appointment of Anil Kumar as the Circle Business Head (CBH) of UP-West. He has been associated with Telenor since 2009 in various roles at Circle and Corporate Office and was instrumental in setting up Telenor operations in India. Announcing the appointment, Sharad Mehrotra, CEO, Telenor India said "Anil is a seasoned sales professional and a competent leader. I am confident of his strong business understanding... Read More

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