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Srikapardhi May 28th, 2016 1:48 PM 6 COMMENTS

Jio to raise up to Rs 750 crore via non-convertible debentures issue

Jio Infocomm, which is expected to launch full-fledged commercial operations by December this year, is preparing to raise up to Rs 750 crore through issuance of redeemable non-convertible debentures on a private placement basis, following last month’s debenture issue of up to Rs 2,250 crore. In a filing to BSE, the telco said , “Pursuant to the approval of the Board of Directors and shareholders, the company proposes to issue... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas May 28th, 2016 1:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

MTNL, BSNL asset monetization plan may face hurdles: Ravi Shankar Prasad

The asset monetization plan for state-run telcos BSNL and MTNL has started already started to face hurdles due to predefined rules and regulations, even as the Telecom Ministry is trying hard to get the revenues up for these PSUs. According to a PTI report, the Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the precondition of using the land for telecom infrastructure at time of allotment may prove to be a hurdle.... Read More

Esmail May 28th, 2016 12:59 PM 1 COMMENTS

India Virtual Reality Headset market shipments value reaches $3.4 million in Q1: 6Wresearch

India Virtual Reality Headset market shipments value reached over $3.4 million in first quarter of the calendar year 2016 with ANTVR and DOMO capturing 85% share in the market, according to a report by 6Wresearch. The report said that the advancement in computer technology and internet connectivity coupled with increasing investments in virtual reality technology and growing application segments across the Media & Entertainment industry have fuelled the growth of... Read More

Srikapardhi May 28th, 2016 11:36 AM 62 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio to deploy new cells sites to expand network ahead of December launch: Report

Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio is likely to expand its 4G network significantly with the installation new cell sites together with players like Bharti Infratel and American Tower Corporation (ATC) ahead of its mega December commercial launch, according to a report by Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofA-ML). “With a full-scale Jio launch now expected to be around December, 2016, we now see a higher possibility that Jio could start installing... Read More

Zara Ali May 28th, 2016 11:28 AM 2 COMMENTS

Got cash to burn? Here is Garmin Fenix 3 HR smartwatch, priced at Rs. 52,999

Garmin has come up with a multi-sport smartwatch, dubbed as Garmin Fenix 3 HR. The wearable is integrated with Garmin's Elevate wrist-based heart rate technology along with latest activity profiles and a Black Silicon band. The smartwatch will be available in Grey color option for a price of Rs. 52,999 exclusively via Amazon.in. Detailing about the Fenix 3 HR, Garmin said in a statement,“The watch has updated software with new... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas May 28th, 2016 7:30 AM 1 COMMENTS

3G and LTE to drive global mobile VoIP market: Technavio

The global mobile VoIP (mVoIP) market, which considered being fast-growing segment in the M2M and connected devices market, is predicted to post a remarkable CAGR of about 28%, to be driven by increasing use of 3G and the advent of LTE service, according to a report by Technavio. The report said that telecom operators worldwide foresee a massive opportunity in carrier aggregation and hence, are investing in the deployment of... Read More

Srikapardhi May 28th, 2016 1:29 AM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson bags broadband contract from Airtel in Nigeria

Airtel Nigeria has roped in Ericsson for the roll out of the latter's Radio System in sites across the country to address this growing demand and increase access to affordable mobile broadband Internet service. Ericsson Radio System's multi-standard platform enables Airtel Nigeria to cost-effectively leverage the reach, maturity and increasing affordability of today's 3G technology, while laying the foundation for their 4G and 5G evolution. The network-wide solution incorporates a broad... Read More

Zara Ali May 27th, 2016 4:56 PM 15 COMMENTS

Lyf Flame 4 with 4G VoLTE support and 4-inch display launched at Rs. 3,999

Looks like Reliance Retail is on a launch spree, the company has launched another LYF smartphone, dubbed as the LYF Flame 4 at Rs. 3,999. For now, the device is listed on LYF's official website and will be up for sale via physical stores such as Big C, LOT Mobiles, and Poorvika. Interestingly, Reliance just launched a similar LYF Flame 3 at the same pricing. The LYF Flame 4 runs... Read More

Zara Ali May 27th, 2016 4:30 PM 11 COMMENTS

LYF Flame 3 finally goes official with 4G LTE and VoLTE support, priced at Rs. 3,999

We reported earlier about a new LYF smartphone listen on HomeShop 18. Turns out, it was the new LYF Flame 3, which is now launched officially. The device has been priced at Rs. 3,999 and will be exclusively up for sale via HomeShop 18. The LYF Flame 3 has debuted a few weeks after the release of Flame 2 and Wind 4 smartphones by LYF. To recap, the Flame 2... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 27th, 2016 4:15 PM 4 COMMENTS

Panasonic Eluga A2 launched with 4G-VoLTE support, 4000mAh battery at Rs. 9,490

For those who look for 4G support and a good battery backup for under Rs. 10000, Panasonic Eluga A2 is a considerable choice. Priced at Rs. 9,490, Eluga A2 smartphone features a large 4000mAh battery and voice over LTE (VoLTE) support. The dual-SIM Panasonic Eluga A2 comes with a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixel display) and is powered by a 1GHz quad-core SoC, coupled with 3GB of RAM. The phone runs... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 27th, 2016 3:55 PM 2 COMMENTS

New ZTE Axon 7 comes with Snapdragon 820, AMOLED display, metal body for under $500

Adding a successor to last year’s Axon flagship series, ZTE has announced a new smartphone Axon 7. With shiny good looks and premium specifications, the new Axon 7 seems to be a considerable option for those who look for an aesthetically elevated smartphone. The new ZTE Axon 7 houses Qualcomm’s highest-end processor Quad-Core Snapdragon 820 64-bit SoC with Adreno 530 GPU under its hood. The phone features 4GB or 6GB... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 27th, 2016 2:54 PM 9 COMMENTS

Telephone subscriber base in India reaches 105.88 crores in March 2016: TRAI

The total telephone subscriber base in the country has increased to 105.88 crores in March 2016, says the data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. Both wireless and wireline sector have registered only a marginal change in this quarter. The wireless subscriber base has increased by 0.68% to 103.36 crores at the end of March, from 102.66 crores last month. As for the wireline is concerned, the subscriber... Read More