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August 27th, 2015 6:24 PM 16 COMMENTS

AUSPI releases subscription data for June 2015, Reliance Communications added most users

The unified telecom service providers body, AUSPI (Association of Unified Service Providers in India), has released the subscription data for June 2015. AUSPI represents MTS, TATA DoCoMo, Reliance Mobile, Quadrant (Videocon's arm in Punjab), and Bharti Airtel's wire-line business. As per the subscription data, Bharti Airtel's landline business grew, and it now has 34,44,147 subscribers in which they have seen an addition of 12,897 new users when compared to May... Read More

August 27th, 2015 2:09 PM 2 COMMENTS

Reliance and Jasper Partner to Deliver IoT Services Across India and Make Smart Cities a Reality

Reliance Communications, India’s fully-integrated telecommunications service provider, and Jasper, a global Internet of Things (IoT) platform leader, today announced a partnership to enable enterprises throughout India to launch, manage and monetize Next-Generation IoT businesses. Reliance is Jasper’s sole telecom partner in India. This partnership pairs the capabilities of Reliance’s 11 data center facilities and its Global Cloud Exchange (Cloud X®) platform with Jasper’s global IoT services platform to enable enterprises... Read More

August 27th, 2015 1:33 PM 11 COMMENTS

Uninor launches the cheapest STV in the UP East circle that offers all local calls at 25 p/min

Telenor's Indian unit, Uninor, is famous for its low-cost strategy in the Indian telecom market, which the company branded as 'Sabse Sasta’ . Now they have come up with another Sabse Sasta offer under a new campaign that is named 'Sabse Sasta Ka Danka’ in the UP East circle. The new promotional STV 15 will enable Uninor users to enjoy all local calls at a rates of 25 paise/minute with... Read More

August 27th, 2015 11:55 AM 2 COMMENTS

OnePlus One starts getting Android 5.1 Lollipop-based Cyanogen OS 12.1 update

Cyanogen has just started the rollout of the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-based Cyanogen OS 12.1 update to all the OnePlus  One users via the OTA route. The update will roll-out in a phased manner to all the users over the next few days, so don't fret if you don't get it immediately. Right now, only 2 percent of the total users have received the update. The Cyanogen OS 12.1 update brings some security updates including a... Read More

August 27th, 2015 6:26 AM 5 COMMENTS

Messaging services Hike and Whatsapp release new versions, both integrate attractive features

Hike messenger is all gearing up for the 4G revolution with a new update released for both Android and iOS users. The update 4.0 makes Hike optimized for low-end phones and for regions with poor connectivity. Hike 4.0 comes with a fresh design, incorporating more than 10 new features. One integration is ‘Sticker suggestion’, in which the messenger suggests suitable stickers as the user type from its collection of over... Read More

August 27th, 2015 2:01 AM 4 COMMENTS

Government may levy penalty on telecom companies for call drop

In another new development, government seriously considers the option to levy penalty on telecom operators for increasing call drop issues, reports Economic Times. A letter informing the same will be send to promoters conveying the seriousness of the issue. With the Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently raising concern on the call drop issue, the officials are in an effort to solve it at the earliest. Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad... Read More

August 27th, 2015 12:50 AM 0 COMMENTS

Government launches telemedicine services in collaboration with Apollo hospitals

Telecommunication now plays a bigger role in health services through telemedicine. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has collaborated with Apollo Hospitals to launch telemedicine services, intending to benefit the people from rural India where there is a serious dearth of doctors. Under the service, people can visit the Common Service Centers (CSC) and fix appointment with the doctor. The doctor will consult the patient through video facility. In... Read More

August 26th, 2015 8:33 PM 24 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel acquires Augere Wireless in an attempt to consolidate its 4G footprint in India

Bharti Airtel Limited the largest operator in India by subscriber base and third largest operator in the world with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% equity stake in Augere Wireless Broadband India Pvt. Ltd. (“Augere”), which holds 20 MHz of BWA spectrum in the telecom circle of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh (MPCG). Upon acquisition, Augere will become a... Read More

August 26th, 2015 8:31 PM 4 COMMENTS

Call Drop: Optimize networks, Government will support on policy fronts for tower installation, says Telecom Minister

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has asked mobile operators to optimize their networks and he promised full support on policy front including installation of towers. "...whatever is necessary for policy, we will do, like installation of mobile towers on government buildings, speaking against radiation fears. So, what is required from the government, we will do. I expect operators should also do what is required to reinforce their system, optimize their... Read More

August 26th, 2015 7:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone and Airtel thank Government for its efforts to enhance telecom infrastructure

As soon as the Telecom Minister publicly announced the support to telecom operators to optimize their networks in terms of installation policies, India’s two telecom companies, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone India thanked the Government’s efforts to facilitate setting up of telecom infrastructure. "We are thankful to Communication Minister asking various government departments and states regarding telecom infrastructure installations, as this will provide a major boost in tackling the problem of call-drop... Read More

August 26th, 2015 7:14 PM 2 COMMENTS

Panasonic Eluga Switch unveiled in India with reversible UI like Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3, at Rs. 19,990

Panasonic has unveiled another smartphone in its Eluga series, named as Eluga Switch. The main feature of the phone is its ability to be usable even when held upside down. The device is set to go on sale for a price of Rs. 19,990. The Eluga Switch comes with dual front-firing speakers paired with two microphones, which allows users to use it even when they’re holding it upside down. To... Read More

August 26th, 2015 5:49 PM 5 COMMENTS

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra with 13MP front-facing camera launched in India to compete with Asus Zenfone Selfie

After unveiling the device earlier this month and teasing the launch  of a new mid-range smartphone in India, Sony has launched the Xperia C5 Ultra in India for Rs. 29,990. The device is targeted towards the consumers who like to click selfies as the device has a great front-facing camera that can better serve the purpose. The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra features a 13-megapixel front-facing camera with a soft LED... Read More

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