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Tharun G June 5th, 2015 4:35 PM 1 COMMENTS

DoT allocates new MSC codes for GSM operators

DoT has assigned new MSC codes for Idea cellular, Vodafone, Uninor, TATA, Aircel and Airtel in circles Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, UP(East), Andhra Pradesh, Odissa, Bihar and Kolkata. MSC codes allocation is the process followed by DOT to assign new number series for the operators. Attached below is the list of operators and new MSC code assigned for the respective service areas. Some of the above allocated MSC codes also includes codes which were earlier allocated to operators whose license were squashed by Supreme... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 5th, 2015 3:25 PM 6 COMMENTS

Microsoft leaks its Global Wi-Fi plan

Microsoft is secretly working on a new service named ‘Microsoft Wi-Fi’ that will provide Wi-Fi connectivity to subscribers all over the world. According to reports, a Twitter user WalkingCat first noticed the website microsoftwifi.com on which it was mentioned ‘hassle-free Wi-Fi access around the world’, so users can be productive ‘on the go’. The same Twitter user earlier revealed Microsoft Earn on Twitter. Soon after the news was leaked on... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 4th, 2015 10:27 PM 77 COMMENTS

Is Airtel 3G secretly accessing browser content of its users?

Thejesh GN has revealed that Airtel 3G is injecting script and iframe into web pages, which could intercept into the user’s privacy. Airtell 3G is injecting javascript into your browsing session https://t.co/QHPpSKinve — Thejesh GN (@thej) June 3, 2015 Airtel is trying to inject a kind of under-constructed toolbar on non-https websites. Besides slowing down the loading of web pages, it has access to the clients’ browser and content.... Read More

Bhupendra Sharma June 4th, 2015 6:22 PM 38 COMMENTS

Idea Cellular hikes its 2G and 3G Data price in Delhi ( New revised Plan Details )

India Cellular has revised the pricing of 3G and 2G data plans in Delhi. The decision has come right after the regularization of 14% service tax rate. Here are the changed prices of data plans. Change In Idea 3G Prices Delhi: Earlier, users could get 300 MB data for Rs. 102 with a validity of 21 days, but now the company has reduced the price as well as the duration... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas June 4th, 2015 4:42 PM 1 COMMENTS

Reliance Digital TV to offer iGAMES services in India

Reliance Digital TV will soon offer iGames service on its DTH platform. Reliance Digital TV’s customers will have access to a richer and improved gaming experience with twice the number of games for the same price. Accessible through the INTERACTIVE button on the remote control, the iGAMES service doesn’t require any additional equipment. The portal offers a selection of 16 games split up in 4 genres primarily for people between... Read More

SuperGeek June 4th, 2015 2:59 PM 3 COMMENTS

Micromax launches Canvas Tab P960 with Intel chipset for Rs 8,999

Micromax has just launched a new tablet in the Indian market named the Canvas Tab P960 for Rs 8,999. It comes with an Intel chipset ticking under the hood and has voice calling abilities too. The Canvas Tab P960 has an 8-inch IPS display and runs Android 4.4 KitKat. It comes with a unibody design and has a brushed metal finish to it. It comes with a slew of freebies... Read More

Bhupendra Sharma June 4th, 2015 2:40 PM 6 COMMENTS

Tata Teleservices Ends FY 15 With Rs. 3,846 Crore Loss Despite Revenue Surge

Tata Teleservices announced financial results for the FY15 and reported Rs. 3,846 crore loss. As per the reports published in Business Standard, the primary reason for this performance is said to be the increased cost factor. Tata Sons, the Holding Company of Tata Tele, helped the company with an additional sum of Rs. 1,025 crore to ensure that it met its financial obligations. The revenues of Tata Teleservices increased slightly... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 4th, 2015 10:21 AM 0 COMMENTS

India leads in number of mobile subscribers, 26+ million new addition in Q1 2015: Ericsson mobility report

India has showcased a whopping growth in terms of number of mobile subscribers with a net addition of more than 26 million subscribers in Q1 2015, according to a mobility report published by Ericsson. On a global front, the total number of mobile subscribers has reached 7.2 billion. Following India is China with a net addition of more than 8 million subscribers. Myanmar tops the chart next with more than... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 3rd, 2015 7:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

One Touch Response to emergencies is on its way to major cities in the country

The services of One Touch Responses (OTR), India’s first emergency response service for all kind of emergencies will be extended to six other cities by 2016, says its founder Arvind Khanna. OTR service has proved beneficial to more than 10,000 subscribers and has been a huge hit in Delhi-NCR region, where it operates now. The service, which is accessible via OTR app or on phone provides assistance within seconds through... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 3rd, 2015 3:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Public can access DoT’s report on net neutrality in few days, says Telecom Minister

The panel formed by Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to scrutinize net neutrality issue has submitted its final report to Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. The copy of the report will be published on the website for public access within few days. Another copy of it will be sent to the telecom regulator TRAI for reference. The issue of net neutrality was raging across the country soon after Airtel launched its... Read More

SuperGeek June 3rd, 2015 10:17 AM 0 COMMENTS

Asus ZenWatch 2 launched, 4 days battery life promised

Asus has just taken the covers off the ZenWatch 2, which will be taking the torch from the ZenWatch. A point worth mentioning before we proceed ahead is that the original ZenWatch still hasn't reached India even though it has been confirmed by the top executives at Asus on more than occasion. Coming to the ZenWatch 2, it takes a shot at the Apple Watch by offering two dial sizes... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 3rd, 2015 1:18 AM 4 COMMENTS

Free talktime for every call drop is a possible solution: DoT

Soon after Reliance’s act of compensating call drops with free call minutes came into existence, the Government has decided to mull over such an option for the rest of the service providers for the issue. Earlier, telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had hinted the possibility of creating ‘a disincentive architecture (for the operators)’ to curb the frequent call drops issue. “I have directed the officials in the department to “work... Read More