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September 28th, 2015 3:15 PM 55 COMMENTS

COAI releases India’s GSM subscription data for August 2015; Airtel bags most consumers

Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), the joint body of GSM operators in the country, has released GSM subscriber figures for the month of August 2015. The combined subscriber base of all seven members reached 726.1 million by the end of August 2015, which is 4.49 million more than 721.61 million from July 2015. Airtel leads the subscriber addition with 1.31 million new subscribers followed by Vodafone, which added 1.17... Read More

September 28th, 2015 6:08 AM 1 COMMENTS

Global: European airline passengers to get in-flight broadband with UK’s Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom tie-up

UK’s Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom has joined together to provide high-speed internet access on flights using a combined satellite and air-to-ground network. The speed and coverage will equal the home broadband services, say the companies. The cost for the service will be charged according to the cabin class and ticket pricing, said Lufthansa’s Chief Executive Carsten Spohr in Frankfurt, which will put the new service on trial in 2017. Earlier,... Read More

September 23rd, 2015 2:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Mobile accessory company ZAGG enters India, partners with Brilyant

ZAGG Inc., a leading global mobile accessories company has announced its launch in India. The company offers a broad range of products, from the InvisibleShield screen protectors and mobile keyboards, to power management solutions, mobile audio and cases. “Technology moves fast, and India’s smartphone growth is a prime example of that. At ZAGG, we create products that keep up with our customers to make their lives truly mobile. Be it... Read More

September 23rd, 2015 2:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Sterlite Technologies acquires Elitecore Technologies, Sterlite’s product portfolio to expand

Sterlite Technologies Limited, the global developer of products, solutions and infrastructure for telecom and power transmission networks has acquired Elitecore Technologies Private Limited, a global software product and services Company. Established in 1999, Elitecore is a leading provider of Operations/Business Support Services and is majority owned by First Carlyle Ventures Mauritius. The acquisition is for overall enterprise value of approximately Rs. 180 crore in all-cash deal. The transaction is expected... Read More

September 23rd, 2015 11:30 AM 7 COMMENTS

India reports a drop in broadband penetration, globally 57 percent people remain unconnected: UN Report

According to United Nations Broadband Commission’s report, India ranked 131 out of the 189 countries on fixed-broadband subscriptions in 2014, a drop from 125th rank in 2013. On active mobile subscriptions, Indian ranked 155 from the earlier 113th rank in 2013. Both signifies a drop in the global rankings on broadband penetration. However, in case of percentage of individuals using internet in the country, India has marked an improvement. India... Read More

September 23rd, 2015 10:13 AM 10 COMMENTS

COAI opposes penalty for call drops, says it will not solve the issue

In another interesting twist to call drop issue, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has written to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) opposing moves to make penalty mandatory for call drops. Instead COAI sought more consultation and alignment of multiple stakeholders to solve the problem. "Compensation to the consumers for call drop is not the correct approach and will not resolve the problem. Multi stakeholder alignment and... Read More

September 23rd, 2015 6:58 AM 0 COMMENTS

Global: Ericsson unveils Wi-Fi calling for multi-devices, users can make calls across different Wi-Fi networks without OTT services

Ericsson has enabled Wi-Fi calling for multiple devices including tablets and computers, so that users can make calls across devices located on different Wi-Fi networks without any dependence on over-the-top voice services. The consumer's personal devices can be located at different Wi-Fi access points anywhere in the world, while their smartphone can be on cellular access or any Wi-Fi access point, and consumers can choose to pick up calls on... Read More

September 23rd, 2015 6:22 AM 0 COMMENTS

Spice Digital launches m-wallet SpiceMudra

Spice Digital Limited has unveiled SpiceMudra, a prepaid wallet that will facilitate domestic remittances and utility payments like bill payments, recharges and ticketing services. It can also be used at merchant locations and e-commerce websites across the country. There are around 3000 retail partners for the company for facilitating domestic money transfer. Customers can deposit cash at these outlets, which will then be remitted to their family or friend’s bank... Read More

September 22nd, 2015 1:44 PM 6 COMMENTS

Cost, signal and customer service are the major factors to remain with a service provider, reveals survey

According to a recent survey conducted by Firstsource Solutions Limited, a RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, it was found that the customer service is a significant factor that prompts people to review their mobile phone contracts. The survey had its sample group of more than 2000 adults. The complexity involved in the technology and phone functionality makes people seek better customer care. During the age, when the data is susceptible to... Read More

September 22nd, 2015 5:54 AM 31 COMMENTS

Telecom Minister urges operators to optimize networks to deliver good service

At an event organized by the Ficci-supported International Chamber of Commerce, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the complaints of shutting down of mobile towers and lack of spectrum as reasons for call drops cannot be linked together. Instead, they need to optimize their networks. "The complaint against call drops and that against tower radiation cannot go together," he said. "Spectrum has been given (with clearing of spectrum sharing... Read More

September 21st, 2015 6:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google and Udacity join together to offer Android nanodegrees in India, Tata Trusts to provide scholarships

Google collaborates with Udacity to launch a series of Android developer nanodegrees in the country. The course will offer students the tools and skill set required to create apps for mobile. They can gain the training from any device at their own pace. As a part of the program, Google and Tata Trusts will offer 1000 scholarships to students. The courses are developed and taught by expert Google instructors from... Read More

September 21st, 2015 4:39 AM 36 COMMENTS

BSNL Kerala makes highest ever profit in FY 2014-15

Kerala is the main circle where from BSNL gets most of its revenue, which is much higher than any other circle in India. Now, BSNL Kerala has revealed that they made a profit of Rs. 486 crores in the financial year 2014-15. The national telecom operator is making losses in many other circles, but during a press meet at Trivandrum, BSNL Kerala Circle Chief General Manager Shri M.S.S. Rao shared... Read More

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