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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

Bhupendra Sharma June 24th, 2015 3:27 AM 0 COMMENTS

Matrix Cellular Initiates Talks With SEBI To Float Initial Public Offering

Matrix Cellular, an eminent international SIM card provider, has initiated talks with SEBI to kick off initial public offering. Matrix is known for offering voice calls, SMS services, data and country specific SIM cards to people flying outside India for business and leisure purposes. The company released a DRHP (Draft Red Herring Prospectus) which stated that it had come up with an offer to sell 15,172,540 equity shares from its... Read More

Srikapardhi June 23rd, 2015 4:45 PM 5 COMMENTS

Airtel 4G goes live in Mysore

Bharti Airtel Limited, today announced the launch of Airtel 4G services in Mysore. With this, Airtel customers in the city can now access cutting-edge 4G LTE technology and enjoy the most advanced internet experience. Airtel customers across Mysore can now avail a complimentary upgrade to Airtel 4G at 3G prices and be the first to experience blazing Airtel 4G speeds. Airtel 4G will enable superfast internet speeds and allow customers... Read More

Imon June 23rd, 2015 2:59 PM 57 COMMENTS

Aircel launches cheapest Data Pack for those who surf more

Aircel, has launched a new data pack of Rs 335 for its net savvy users. Now data pack prices are high as companies are trying to earn more money from Data as voice and roaming revenue falls . Keeping in mind of those users who use to surf a lot over the internet and want a month validity , Aircel launched a new Rs 335 data pack , the pack... Read More