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Tharun G April 28th, 2015 5:09 AM 0 COMMENTS

Global: Comcast terminates merger with Time Warner Cable, Consumers rejoices

Comcast has announced the termination of $45 billion Comcast - Time Warner Cable merger in the US. The deal fell off as federal regulators raised issues with the deal between the largest and second largest cable operator in the country. If the deal was to happen, Comcast would have the monopoly over cable and broadband market in most regions of US. This would have affected more than half of broadband users in the... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 23rd, 2015 2:46 PM 5 COMMENTS

Global: Google forays into mobile communications market dubbed as Project Fi ( Mobile Virtual Network Operator )

The next sector that Google crawls into is mobile communications market. The search engine giant is soon to be a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in US using the networks of US’s two popular players, Sprint and T-Mobile. Dubbed as Project Fi, it will use the Wi-Fi spots or specific LTE network and connect to the networks available. The users will thus, be able to make calls and texts. The... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 21st, 2015 12:53 AM 0 COMMENTS

Global: Telenet to buy Belgium mobile operator Base

Telenet Group, the largest provider of cable broadband services in Belgium has agreed to buy local mobile operator Base from Dutch Group KPN for £1.325 billion. The deal will now allow Telenet to strengthen its fixed line and internet services in Belgium, along with Base’s mobile networks. "Through the acquisition of Base Company we have made a significant step to secure long-term mobile access conditions, ensuring we are well positioned... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 18th, 2015 8:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

Global: Ofcom reviews communications and media sector, may deregulate TV and telecom industry

Ofcom, the communications regulator in UK is planning to deregulate the television and telecom industry. This is to revive them according to the radical shifts in the viewership behavior over the past decade, said Sharon White, Head, Ofcom in an interview to Financial Times. Ofcom has begun a communications review of past decade and found internet to be a major concern to deal with. The media regulator examines the extent... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 16th, 2015 12:27 AM 0 COMMENTS

Global: AT&T files lawsuit to overturn FCC’s new Net Neutrality rules

While the movement for net neutrality gains pace in India, America’s net neutrality struggle tightens due to the opposition lawsuits from the carriers. AT&T Inc, the American multinational telecommunications corporation is the latest to oppose the US Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) new rules for net neutrality. AT&T’s opposition stands out from the rest of the lawsuits because the company stayed out of the two previous lawsuits against net neutrality. Moreover,... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 15th, 2015 5:07 AM 0 COMMENTS

Global: Three more carriers against FCC’s new net neutrality rules

As soon as the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially published its new net neutrality rules to Federal Register on Monday, three new wireless carriers, The National Cable and Telecommunications Association, CTIA and the American Cable Association filed their opposition suit with DC Circuit Court of Appeals today. USTelecom filed its opposition early. The Associations see this as an open attack on innovative companies and their customers. "With today’s filing,... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 14th, 2015 4:37 AM 3 COMMENTS

Global: New net neutrality rules published, to be effective from June 12

The next net neutrality news is all the way from US! The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published new net neutrality regulations in the Federal Register, the daily journal of US Government actions. Accordingly, the new regulations will come into effect from June 12. Against the regulations, United States Telecom Association (USTelecom), a trade group consisting of prominent American telecom players such as AT&T and Verizon refiled a lawsuit on... Read More

Esmail April 12th, 2015 10:25 AM 2 COMMENTS

Global: Sprint launches free international 2G data roaming in 15 countries

Acting in quick response to rival T-Mobile, US mobile carrier Sprint has announced a new plan that allows users free unlimited text messages and 2G data while roaming internationally. Dubbed International Value Roaming, Sprint's new offering doesn't include voice calls, and is limited to a decent number of countries. Phone calls will be priced at $0.20 per minute. This is in comparison to T-Mobile, which offers the same service in more than... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 10th, 2015 1:42 PM 2 COMMENTS

Global: M1 introduces VoLTE on its 300Mbps LTE-A network, better call quality ensured

M1, Singapore’s third largest player in telecom has introduced VoLTE for its 4G customers at no extra cost. It has rolled out VoLTE on its 300Mbps LTE-Advanced network. The customers will now get quality voice conversations and uninterrupted connections. M1 COO Patrick Scodeller finds this as another milestone of serving people. "Following a period of extensive testing, we are pleased to make available 4G Voice calls to our customers. We... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 9th, 2015 2:00 AM 1 COMMENTS

Global: TRA clarifies on free WhatsApp voice calls across UAE

Citing the conflicting media reports raised on the permission to use WhatsApp voice calls in UAE, country’s telecom regulatory authority has issue a statement to Emirates 24/7, elaborating the legality aspect of it. In the statement, TRA has confirmed the regulations of VoIP calls on WhatsApp, but said that the permission is granted to the licensed operators. The companies who wish to provide WhatsApp VoIP calls to their customers should... Read More

Bhupendra Sharma April 8th, 2015 12:37 AM 1 COMMENTS

Global: EE Impels First Wi-Fi Calling Service In United Kingdom

EE, the esteemed mobile operator of UK, has induced the first Wi-Fi calling service in the country. At a time when call drop in the middle of a conversion can be frustrating, EE's new calling service uses Wi-Fi to host the mobile coverage of users by routing all the voice calls through a Wi-Fi hotspot. Users with Wi-Fi facility in their smartphones can use this service and experience a terrific... Read More

Bhupendra Sharma April 7th, 2015 1:21 PM 4 COMMENTS

Google To Avail Hutchison Whampoa’s Services To Facilitate Free International Roaming To MVNO Customers

In an attempt to make the international roaming free for all the MVNO customers, Google has decided to shake hands with Hutchison Whampoa. As per the reports, Google seeks the support of Hong Kong-based mobile network provider Hutchison Whampoa to let its customers enjoy roaming at no extra cost whenever they travel overseas. The report published in Telegraph stated that the wholesale roaming agreement between the internet giant and Hong... Read More