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July 5th, 2015 1:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Global: Pakistan had 115.4 million unverified SIM cards, biometric verification reduced subscriber base by 20 million

To curb the illegal and untraceable SIM cards in Pakistan, thus to control terrorism in the country, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has ordered Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) in the country to present only biometrically verified data of the monthly subscribers. As a result, the mobile phone user base in the country got reduced by around 20 million. Pakistan had 135.8 million users by the end of December 2014. This data... Read More

July 5th, 2015 6:20 AM 68 COMMENTS

Reliance introduces Free Paid pack, offers Unlimited Local, STD and Roaming

Reliance Communication has introduced Free Paid plans offering Unlimited Local, STD & Roaming. The packs are now available for Reliance subscribers in all circles. The new Free Paid Pack 1 offer Unlimited Local, STD and Roaming calls from Reliance to Reliance and Reliance to all fixed line numbers. The pack also includes 30 mins/day free calls to Reliance to other network and unlimited incoming calls on roaming. Free Paid Pack 2 offer 300MB 2G/3G data apart from above benefits. Reliance has... Read More

July 5th, 2015 1:43 AM 42 COMMENTS

Vodafone introduces Double Data Weekend pack, starts offering double Data on 3G recharge

Vodafone India has introduced Double Data Weekend offering double data benefit on 3G data recharges. The offer is valid from 4th July 00:00 Hrs to 5th July 23:59 Hrs across all circles except for Assam, North East, Karnataka, Rajasthan and UP West. Double Data Weekend offer Vodafone subscribers with double data on recharge of 1GB and 2GB 3G data packs. The 1GB 3G data pack which comes at price of Rs 251-297... Read More

July 4th, 2015 3:46 PM 4 COMMENTS

MTNL denies buying equipment from Nokia Solutions and Networks even after winning the bid, Nokia to approach DoT for resolution

Nokia Solutions and Networks (NSN) has sought the intervention of telecom department in the matter where MTNL has showed a denial in buying 2G and 3G network, after 18 months of confirming NSN as the supplier of equipment for MTNL’s GSM expansion in Mumbai and Delhi. NSN submitted 49.2 crore bank guarantee in March 2015 and had also arranged the necessary resources to ensure the timely delivery of 2G and... Read More

July 3rd, 2015 3:27 PM 151 COMMENTS

Mobile Data tariff to pinch Mumbai subscribers as Airtel, Vodafone and Idea hike tariff

In a recent move, Telecom giants Airtel, Vodafone & Idea Cellular hiked the tariffs on their 2G & 3G data packs in the Mumbai Circle. The increase comes in the aftermath of the March spectrum auction, in which telecom companies paid around Rs 1.1 lakh crore to acquire spectrum. Recently Airtel , Idea , Vodafone and , Aircel hiked data tariffs in various circles. Airtel , Vodafone and Idea also... Read More

July 3rd, 2015 1:59 PM 3 COMMENTS

Airtel 4G goes live in Rohtak ( Haryana )

Bharti Airtel Limited, today launched its 4G services on dongles, Wi-Fi CPEs (customer premise equipment), Mi-Fi and Wi-Fi dongles in Rohtak Haryana. Customers can now experience the all new ‘electrifying’ internet browsing experience with the Airtel’s 4G home Wi-Fi solutions. Customers will be able to connect to the fastest ever internet service and enjoy capabilities like high definition video streaming with zero buffering, download 10 movies in less than 30... Read More

July 2nd, 2015 4:46 PM 24 COMMENTS

Indian Operators to finally deliver National Mobile Number Portability from July 3rd

The telecom players in the country are ready to roll out full-MNP from July 3, 2015. National Mobile Number Portability is a boon to subscribers who wish to sustain their mobile numbers during their relocations to different circles and states. Both pre-paid and post paid subscribers can avail full MNP services. For Vodafone, the National MNP is an extension of its intra-circle MNP that was rolled out in 2011. The... Read More

July 2nd, 2015 3:02 PM 3 COMMENTS

Ringr, a new VoIP smartphone app provides clear audio quality at low bandwidths

A Kochi-based IT start-up QuiqInfoTech has launched Ringr, a smartphone application that offers voice over Internet (VoIP) communication capable to provide clear audio quality at low bandwidth. The application uses a patented Quiqz technology that sends data as very small packets, thereby bypassing the bandwidth issue existing in India. "Call clarity is low in India and that's one reason why the shift from telephone to VoIP is slow. We seek... Read More

July 2nd, 2015 9:39 AM 19 COMMENTS

Airtel says it’s ready for Full-MNP, offers balance transfers and faster processing of porting requests

Airtel, today announced that the company is fully ready to launch National Mobile Number Portability. Extending its spirit of Customer First, the company also introduced many firsts including faster processing of porting requests, free incoming on roaming, balance transfers and carry forward options. With this, mobile customers spread across the country can now easily shift between States without having to change their mobile number. Customers on Airtel, the largest telecommunications... Read More

July 2nd, 2015 5:30 AM 8 COMMENTS

Vodafone introduces new postpaid plan offers cashback for MNP customers

To increase its post-paid subscriber base and to drive data consumption, the country's second largest cellular operator Vodafone India, launched new postpaid plans in its Kolkata Circle. Vodafone is also offering 200 rupees extra cash back on plans above Rs 699 for MNP migrated users who move to Vodafone. Customers who use prepaid services but are now switching to postpaid plans will also be offered this cash back scheme. All... Read More

July 1st, 2015 4:05 PM 19 COMMENTS

BSNL to offer New Wi Fi Services Across India To Celebrate Digital India Week

The government has declared the first week of July (July 1, 2015 - July 7, 2015) as the Digital India Week. NAMO government has tabbed BSNL as its facilitating partner to expedite various events based on digitalization. BSNL is also celebrating the first week of July as Digital India week. Amongst several other programs, the company has announced commencement of Wi-Fi services at various locations for the first time. Inauguration... Read More

July 1st, 2015 3:30 PM 1 COMMENTS

Point-to-Point Wireless Technology can be an ample way for faster Internet in cities, proves Webpass with 500 Mbps

An internet service provider Webpass located in United States shows a possible way of providing faster internet to people, a much relevant topic of today’s India. Through its point-to-point wireless technology, Webpass provide internet service to consumers with 500 Mbps upload and download speeds at $55 per month. Started in 2003, the service caters only in big cities to multi-unit residential buildings and businesses. Its service spans across San Francisco,... Read More

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