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Tharun G May 27th, 2015 10:19 AM 11 COMMENTS

BSNL introduces Samadhan scheme for postpaid mobile data subscribers

BSNL Samadhan is a special relief scheme introduced for broadband users who are charged excess for exceeding free usage limit. BSNL has now extended this offer to postpaid mobile data subscribers. Samadhan special relief scheme offers BSNL postpaid mobile data subscribers to apply for a higher data plan for the period of excess usage. The higher data plan will get applied instead of the original plan active at the time of usage. The highest... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 27th, 2015 10:06 AM 2 COMMENTS

Airtel chief product officer quits after 13 months of service

Anand Chandrasekaran, Chief Product Officer of Airtel has quit the company after 13 months of service. The official announcement of the Airtel is yet to be publicized. Chandrasekaran, who is currently serving the notice period is a former Yahoo executive. His last day with Airtel will be on June 10th. He played significant roles in reviving My Airtel app and Wink. He was also a part of making Airtel a... Read More

Chethan S May 26th, 2015 11:09 PM 38 COMMENTS

Unboxing the New Airtel 4G Huawei Mobile WiFi Hotspot – Pictures

In the past we have reviewed Airtel 4G Hotspot and had also reported certain disadvantages with it. However things have changed now and the new Airtel 4G Hotspot sports cool looks and promises better functionality. Before we proceed to review the new device over the next few days here is an unboxing update! Box and Contents The new 4G Hotspot from Airtel is a Huawei E5573 device which is imported... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 26th, 2015 3:45 PM 26 COMMENTS

BSNL, MTNL remain a priority to Modi Government, says report

After one year of its tenure, Government is keen on reviving BSNL and MTNL, reports Economic Times. Ravi Prasad Shankar plans to recover BSNL, mainly by improving its connectivity. For the purpose, 25, 645 new base transmission centres (BTCs) will be placed in next two years. 15,000 BTCs are already installed. For technology upgrade, wireless exchanges of BSNL will be substituted by Internet Protocol in 432 telephone exchanges and for... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 26th, 2015 3:00 PM 25 COMMENTS

Vodafone RED plan proves fake: A user experience

Vodafone is once again under the ire of a customer, this time for its improper plan migration and fake promises of its RED plan. Aviral Sangal, an entrepreneur requested Vodafone to migrate his plan from Sachet 300 to RED 1999 through its ‘live chat’ option on 9th May 2015. The customer care replied him saying that his tariff plan along with the integrated data and call packs will cease to... Read More

Bhupendra Sharma May 25th, 2015 5:08 PM 14 COMMENTS

Idea Sets Forth Unlimited Free Local And National Calls For Rs. 999

Idea Cellular has introduced unlimited free local and national calls in Karnataka circle. The plan is named "999 Unlimited Local and STD" which com allows users to make unlimited calls. Users in Karnataka can opt for a monthly rental of Rs. 999 and enjoy unlimited local and national calls. Apart from it, they also get 500 local and national SMS. Plan Name 999 Unlimited Local and STD Monthly Rental (Rs.)... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 25th, 2015 12:39 PM 8 COMMENTS

Tata Docomo’s RC – 24 offers customized options to prepaid subscribers

In an effort to personalize the products and services to match the varied needs of subscribers, Tata Docomo has launched a special recharge of RC - 24 that extends the validity based on the subscriber’s usage pattern. The offer is available only for its prepaid customers. "It also offers personalized offers for customers such as full talk time, STD packs, based upon their usage pattern,” Tata Docomo said in... Read More

Srikapardhi May 25th, 2015 9:27 AM 43 COMMENTS

Reliance reduces benefits of MyStore USSD Rs 9 Data Pack from 1GB to 650 MB

Previously Reliance has launched MyStore USSD based offering with exciting Data & Voice packs starting Rs.9 onwards where subscribers can access MyStore by dialing *129#. The main attraction of this offering was it's Data Offer: 1GB 2G Data + Unlimited WhatsApp + Facebook + Twitter at Rs 9/Day Now, users across circles are reporting the reduced benefits with this pack which are as follows : Updated Pack Details : 2G at... Read More

Bhupendra Sharma May 24th, 2015 6:55 PM 19 COMMENTS

Aircel Launches New Pocket Friendly Data Plans in Tamil Nadu circle at Rs. 5 and more

Aircel has come up with a range of pocket-friendly data plans for customers in Tamil Nadu circle. The smallest recharge is available for Rs. five while the biggest one is available for Rs. 1397. All the plans come with different validity options. Users get 25 MB data for one day at 2G speed for Rs. 5. If they want to increase the speed, they can recharge with Rs. 8 and... Read More

Bhupendra Sharma May 24th, 2015 4:55 PM 58 COMMENTS

Idea Starts Offering Unlimited 3G Internet For Rs.649 In Karnataka Circle with Post FUP speed of 20Kbps

Idea Cellular has joined the race of unlimited internet by launching new data plans for prepaid customers in Karnataka circle. The company has come up with four new recharge vouchers, details of which are as follows- The first unlimited data recharge voucher is available for Rs. 649 which allows the users to use high-speed internet up to 3GB. The second plan is available for Rs. 749 and allows the users... Read More

Dr. Sisira Raj May 22nd, 2015 10:17 PM 6 COMMENTS

Hit by spectrum auction, Idea to sell its towers Multinationals show interest in the deal

Idea Cellular, one among the debt-laden companies after expensive spectrum auction as part of fresh capital-raising plans is planning to sell its to sell its independent towers. The Aditya Birla Group subsidiary is looking for a Rs 7,580-crore ($1.2 billion) revenue from the deal. Sources reveal Economic Times that Malaysia’s Axiata, Bharti Infratel and American Tower Corporation (ATC) have expressed their interest in the deal. Idea Cellular is India's third... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 22nd, 2015 4:02 PM 19 COMMENTS

Installation of new mobile towers can only solve call drop issue, says Telecom Minister

In response to the heated debate on frequent call drops, which is found to be occurring in different telecom circles irrespective of the telecom operator, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad argues that the situation will not improve unless new mobile towers are allowed to come up. Moreover, the Minister also said that the debates against installation of mobile towers in the name of radiation harm is ‘wrong’ and ‘uncalled for’.... Read More