February 11th, 2017 12:49 PM 23 COMMENTS

Vodafone-Idea merged entity to surpass Reliance Jio in network capacity terms: Credit Suisse

The proposed merger of Vodafone and Idea Cellular will create a telco with 35% network capacity share in the country, surpassing Reliance Jio, which would have 31% network capacity share, according to Credit Suisse. It however added that the Mukesh Ambani-led telco would continue to lead in capacity share of data networks “by virtue of its large data spectrum holdings and exclusive 4G deployment.” In a note, the brokerage said... Read More

February 10th, 2017 2:01 PM 108 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel hits back at Reliance Jio for causing ‘huge loss’ to company

The PoI war continues to gain pace as the operators, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, blaming each other for call failures.Yesterday, Bharti Airtel reinforced its claim that it has provided enough number of points-of-interconnect (PoIs) to Reliance Jio, reports Times of India. According to Airtel, it has given PoIs to serve over 190 million customers, which is much higher than the customer base claimed by Reliance Jio (which is 72.5... Read More

February 9th, 2017 1:57 PM 9 COMMENTS

PoI dispute between Jio and Airtel is a serious consumer issue, says TRAI Chairman: Report

In the latest development, the Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) R. S. Sharma said that the points-of-interconnect (PoI) issue, surfacing between Reliance Jio and incumbent operators, is a “consumer issue” and the regulator will continue to monitor it. “We have been deliberating on this issue...It is not an issue of (operator) A versus B. It is an issue of consumers,” TRAI Chairman R. S. Sharma said during... Read More

February 6th, 2017 7:53 PM 66 COMMENTS

Airtel accuses Jio of “creating a monopoly for itself, files complaint with CCI

Bharti Airtel, India’s leading telco by users has reportedly complaint the Competition Commission of India (CCI) against Reliance Jio. According to various media reports Airtel, in its counter complaint, accused the Mukesh Ambani-led telecom operator of “creating a monopoly for itself” through predatory pricing with intention to kill competition. Airtel, in a letter dated 2 February to the competition watchdog, said that Jio’s predatory free pricing strategy is to “injure... Read More

February 6th, 2017 10:07 AM 14 COMMENTS

How do Idea’s new Digital offers fare against Airtel and Jio’s offerings

With the inception of Reliance Jio’s Welcome Offer followed by Happy New Year Offer, providing best tariff plans at affordable prices, if not for free is just not enough to keep the existing customers hooked. Everyone wants that extra something — some additional value on top of the usual services. And Indian telecom operators seem to have found that “extra something” in offering free digital services. Following the footsteps of... Read More

February 5th, 2017 3:27 PM 7 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio, Paytm get notices from govt for using PM Modi’s picture in advertisements: Report

The Indian government has reportedly issued notices to Mukesh Ambani –led 4G telco Reliance Jio and Paytm have been issued notices asking if they had taken prior permission before using Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photograph in their advertisements. Three unnamed officials from the ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution confirmed the move, the Economic Times reported on Saturday. Both these firms can face penalties in the coming week,... Read More

February 4th, 2017 8:33 AM 34 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio pips Airtel, Voda, Idea to become leading wireless broadband player in India

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio emerged as the leading telco in the wireless broadband space with maximum subscribers in the month of November 2016, pipping market leaders Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular that already offers 4G services in India, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's data revealed. The 4G entrant Reliance Jio had 52.23 million wireless broadband subscribers in November, followed by Bharti Airtel with 41.90 million subscribers, Vodafone India... Read More

February 3rd, 2017 5:15 PM 19 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio acquires 94% mobile data traffic share; trails behind Airtel in 4G speeds: Credit Suisse

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio has managed to acquire 94% mobile data traffic share in India, driven by its free data services since its commercial launch in September last year, and it also has the maximum network coverage in 80% of cities, a Credit Suisse note said. Jio’s 4G speed trails behind its competitor Airtel with below 8 Mbps. Airtel led the pack with over 12 Mbps, followed by Idea at... Read More

February 3rd, 2017 2:15 PM 13 COMMENTS

JioCinema Movies TV Music app now lets you download and watch content offline

The latest update for the JioCinema Movies TV Music app now allows you to download content and watch it while you are on-the-go. The update also adds the Smart Download option (more about it in a minute) alongside a performance and bug fixes. Launched with the Reliance Jio’s Welcome Offer back in September 2016, the JioCinema Movies TV Music app has a huge video library including movies, TV shows, music... Read More

February 2nd, 2017 9:11 PM 25 COMMENTS

TRAI declares Jio tariffs as being in full compliance with regulations and existing tariff orders : Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has reportedly declared after due examination that the tariff plans being offered by new entrant Jio do not violate any of the regulations or existing tariff orders. This came in response to a plea raised by Bharti Airtel and Idea cellular against TRAI to the Telecom Tribunal TDSAT whereby it had accused the regulator of allowing Jio to continue itss free offering beyond 90... Read More

February 2nd, 2017 2:02 PM 15 COMMENTS

Trai finalizes decision on Reliance Jio’s free offer; to convey it to top telcos

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has reportedly taken a decision on top telcos like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular’s representations against the free offers of Reliance Jio. The regulator on Wednesday informed the Delhi High Court that it will communicate its decision to these telcos on Thursday. It however did not disclose its decision in the court, but said that its decision will be placed before... Read More

February 2nd, 2017 4:05 AM 32 COMMENTS

Can the upcoming Jio GigaFiber broadband services live up to customer expectations?

Reliance Jio, the new telecom operator that created disruption in the Indian telecom market with its complete free 4G services, will be entering into other digital services such as providing DTH TV service, broadband services, etc. very soon. Having said that, the upcoming service, which was earlier rumored to launch in early 2017 is the Jio GigaFiber broadband service. Just after the initial launch... Read More

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