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Srikapardhi June 26th, 2015 2:48 PM 12 COMMENTS

Vodafone 3G has 22% faster download and 130% faster upload speeds- fastest in Haryana

Vodafone India, in Haryana has been certified as the fastest 3G service provider in the circle by Ookla speed test. According to the Ookla Speed Test, a popular internet speed test analysis tool, Vodafone Haryana’s mobile internet is found to be the fastest in the circle for the month of May. The test results showcase that Vodafone subscribers in Haryana enjoy 22 percent faster download and 130 percent quicker upload speeds... Read More

Srikapardhi June 26th, 2015 1:59 PM 4 COMMENTS

Vodafone goes local to engage with retailers and customers in Rajasthan

Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, has undertaken a unique initiative to connect with their retailers and customers in Rajasthan Circle. Over 500 Vodafone Retail outlets in Rajasthan have been given a customized, Marwar look and feel, as part of Vodafone’s effort to reward high performing retailers and simultaneously infuse a sense of identity with the local populace. Speaking about the unique initiative, Amit Bedi, Business Head,... Read More

Imon June 25th, 2015 7:39 PM 171 COMMENTS

TATA DOCOMO will start charging roaming rates for Kolkata users who are travelling in the rest Of West Bengal circle

TATA DOCOMO will start levying roaming charges for Kolkata users who are travelling in the rest Of West Bengal circle and vice-versa. Incoming calls will be charged at 80 paisa/minute & Local outgoing calls at 80 paisa/minute , outgoing STD calls will be charged at a rate of 1.15 paisa/minute .However no details have been provided on SMS charges. India is divided into 22 telecom circles wherein West Bengal is... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas June 25th, 2015 4:56 PM 2 COMMENTS

Bharti joins OneWeb’s to provide affordable high speed internet access, how it works?

Bharti Enterprises (“Bharti”), one of India’s leading business groups, today said that it has acquired a strategic minority stake in OneWeb, which is supported by a global consortium with an aim to provide affordable internet access to all. As one of the founding members of OneWeb, Bharti will have representation on the Board of the company. OneWeb today announced USD 500 million in funding from its investors to take forward... Read More

Imon June 25th, 2015 3:47 PM 15 COMMENTS

Airtel withdraws Smartbytes abruptly, customers inconvenienced

Smartbytes, the product, which allows Airtel postpaid users to top-up their internet data packs if they use up their monthly allowance before their bill cycle date, is no longer available. A Delhi-based user noticed this first while he tried topping up his Airtel postpaid number after exhausting the monthly 2GB quota, the network returned a 'service not applicable' message. He also received a message saying "Sorry! No data packs available... Read More

Bhupendra Sharma June 25th, 2015 6:17 AM 7 COMMENTS

Ortel Broadband Introduces 50 Mbps DOCSIS 3.0 internet In Odisha

Ortel Broadband has introduced 50 Mbps DOCSIS 3.0 internet in Odisha. As of now, the service has been launched in Bhubaneswar, but soon it will be floated in other cities as well. With the inclusion of DOCSIS 3.0 technology, Ortel Broadband has ensured that users get higher throughput compared to earlier versions. While using DOCSIS 3.0, users get higher than normal speed for download and upload. Ortel Broadband currently offers... Read More

Bhupendra Sharma June 25th, 2015 5:29 AM 0 COMMENTS

MSOs Approach TRAI Over interconnect agreements

Over 61 MSOs (Multi System Operators) have approached TRAI over signing of interconnect agreements. The information was made public by Sunil Kumar Singhal, Advisor, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India during the eighth task force meeting of TRAI. According to him, the broadcasters have replied to MSOs; however, the memorandum of association hasn't been signed yet. On the basis of meetings held with different MSOs, TRAI has identified four important issues... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 24th, 2015 7:47 PM 3 COMMENTS

Global: Whatsapp and AT&T rated low in protecting users’ privacy

According to the latest annual scorecard ‘Who has your back?’ of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a non-profit organization, Whatsapp and US service provider AT&T are ranked poor in protecting users’ privacy. Both received one star out of the five listed. Whatsapp received its single score for its pro-user public policy, which opposes backdoors. However, other major factors like following industry accepted practices, reveal users about Government data demands, disclosing... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 24th, 2015 7:19 PM 11 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Media Pvt. Ltd receives MSO license, soon to become the strongest media player in India

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has provided provisional permit to Reliance Jio Media Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of Reliance Jio Infocomm, to operate as multi-system operator (MSO) in digital cable TV space. This makes it a television channel distributor. However, it is yet to receive the final nod from Ministry of Home Affairs. RJio applied for the license during January 2015 in a move to use its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connectivity.... Read More

Imon June 24th, 2015 7:08 AM 14 COMMENTS

Tata Docomo launches new value for money pack offering data and voice benefits

TATA DOCOMO has launched two new value vouchers which offers data benefit and calling benefit in single pack for Kolkata users. The two new denominations are Rs. 300 & Rs. 500, Tata Docomo is targeting two packs who are in need of Data Pack and calling minutes in same pack at a reduced rate . Both Rs 300 and Rs 500 offers 2G data with local and national and national... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 24th, 2015 3:55 AM 15 COMMENTS

Global: ITU defines 5G to be 20Gbps network, open to public by 2020

International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has defined 5G as a 20Gbps network and calls it IMT-2020, during a recent meeting held at San Diego, California. The Union has also determined to make the network available by 2020. According to ITU, PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games to be held in 2018 will witness the first working demo of 5G. The distribution to public will be made available by 2019 end. A network with... Read More

Bhupendra Sharma June 24th, 2015 3:42 AM 4 COMMENTS

Global: Sprint Communications Hints At Discontinuing Unlimited Data

Marcelo Claure, CEO, Sprint Communications, stated that the carrier might discontinue unlimited data offering. Claure was in discussion with a Kansas City television station when he unveiled that Sprint was thinking of putting an end to unlimited data schemes later in 2015. The company offers unlimited calling, data and messaging services for as low as $50 per month. "Unlimited data continues for the next few months, but the company can... Read More