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Bhupendra Sharma June 19th, 2015 1:12 PM 2 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Gets Provisional MSO License From MIB: Report

Everything seems to fall in straight line for Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio as the company has finally received provisional multi-system operator license from Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. As per the reports, the license was handed over to Reliance Jio on June 17, 2015. MIB has shown a quick response after Reliance Jio applied for MSO license in January 2015. In a recent statement, Reliance Jio stated that it had received... Read More

Tharun G June 19th, 2015 10:22 AM 25 COMMENTS

Global: $100 million fine on AT&T for slowing ‘unlimited’ data, Indian regulators are you listening ?

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined AT&T $100 million for slowing down subscribers using its unlimited data plans. FCC has accused AT&T of offering 'Unlimited' plan to customers but slowed down speed after subscribers cross certain limit. According FCC, once subscribers reach a certain limit, AT&T throttled their speeds and slow their internet down. Millions of AT&T customers were affected by the practice since this was implemented by AT&T since 2011.... Read More

P K Tarun June 18th, 2015 7:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

2.48 growth in tower tenancy by 2020 says Deloitte

The Indian telecom tower tenancy ratio is expected to reach 2.48 by 2020, states a report by Deloitte. In the report titled Indian Tower Industry : The Future is Data Deloitte points out that the Industry tenancy ratio is expected to grow from 1.77 in 2015 to 2.48 by 2020. Focus on data is the prime reason for the growth. Tenancy ration refers to the number of tenants or operators who... Read More

Imon June 18th, 2015 4:33 PM 39 COMMENTS

Aircel removes 3G night packs, reduces data benefits

Recently Idea , Airtel hiked its 3G data prices in many circles and hinted major date hike or reduced data benefits for its customers. Following the fellow operators Aircel has reduced its existing data packs and has removed its popular 3G night packs in Kolkata. Previously at Rs 255 Kolkata subscribers can avail 1.75 GB 3G data now the new benefit only offers 1.5GB 3G data which will be valid for 28 days.... Read More

Bhupendra Sharma June 18th, 2015 4:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

Union Government Appeals In Madras Court Over MSO License

The union government has decided to file a case in the Madras High Court to challenge the relief that was given to Kal Cables owned by Dayanidhi Maran and Kalanidhi Maran. As per the reports, the Union Ministries of Home and Information & Broadcasting appealed against Justice V Ramasubramanian's one-year-old order that abrogated the directive of the Centre for cancelling the license of Kal Cables. The Center presented the appeal... Read More

Srikapardhi June 18th, 2015 4:16 PM 20 COMMENTS

Cheap Smartphones from RIL by December 2015, Can this be a game changer ?

After Reliance Communication created a revolution by introducing cheap phones, Reliance Jio is now all set to launch cheap smartphones. The move is set to make smartphones available to everyone who is looking forward to owning a device. Speaking about the next step of Jio Ambani informed that ensuring availability of affordable 4G LTE smartphones is the top priority for Jio. " The reliance digital team has worked with all... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas June 18th, 2015 3:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Mergers and Acquisition to be dealt with on Case by case basis : DoT

Telecom Operators who are looking forward to a holistic review of the rules on mergers and acquisition are in for disappointment as the Department of Telecommunication has pointed out that they will not relook the rules as a whole but deal with it individually when someone approaches them. DoT has also made it clear that they will not auction spectrum in new bands unless carrier's request for them. The move... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas June 18th, 2015 3:19 PM 2 COMMENTS

Reliance introduces ‘Mera Number, Meri Deal’ Portal Offering Customer-Centric Plans

Reliance Communications, has launched a innovative portal—‘Mera Number, Meri Deal’—for its prepaid GSM customers. Customers can simply dial *129# and avail exclusive offers across data, voice, talk-time and SMS services. The ‘Mera Number, Meri Deal’ portal offers services in three categories, namely ‘Rs 9 Store’, ‘Special Offers’ and ‘Flavor of the Month’. The “Rs 9 Store” category provides customers with a choice of attractive 1-day validity packs across 2G data,... Read More

Srikapardhi June 18th, 2015 1:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Aircel to offer free limitless music on World Music Day

On the occasion of World Music Day – June 21 – Aircel is offering its customers limitless music without any subscription charges. On the day, customers can dial toll free code 543213 or 543219 and listen to any music/song/album of their choice free of cost. Both new and existing customers will be able to enjoy their favorite music throughout the day which is powered by Hungama. Speaking at the occasion,... Read More

Imon June 18th, 2015 11:13 AM 5 COMMENTS

Reliance reduces data benefits for its 2G and 3G popular data packs

After Airtel , Idea & Aircel its Reliance who changed its popular data packs and have reduced data benefits for its subscribers in Kolkata Metro & West Bengal circle . After the recently completed spectrum auction and JIO 's confirmation to roll out in December , operators are taking chance to hiking data prices or by reducing benefits in phased manner . Changed or Reduced Data Packs of Reliance Kolkata... Read More

Imon June 17th, 2015 6:55 PM 30 COMMENTS

Vodafone hikes data tariff in Delhi

At a time when other companies have hiked tariffs or slashed benefits in data category, Vodafone hikes data tariff by up to 47 % price in prepaid category . The increase comes as the aftermath of March spectrum auction wherein telcos had paid around Rs 1.1 lakh crore to acquire airwaves. Earlier, Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular and Aircel had increased the data tariffs. Vodafone has increased the price of... Read More

Bhupendra Sharma June 17th, 2015 4:37 PM 20 COMMENTS

No More 2G Data Services In Singapore From April 2017

Taking into consideration the increasing dip in 2G subscribers, mobile operators in Singapore will bring a closure to their 2G services from April 2017.The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) has approved the request from telecom operators. Operators have been asked to smoothly migrate their 2G customers as per the plan and they have also agreed to let their 2G subscribers continue with the existing plan after migrating to 3G.... Read More