Tech world’s one of the biggest events, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 has come to an end. The event kept every tech blog on its toes with back to back launches of some of the most-awaited smartphones. We, at TelecomTalk, had sleepless nights covering most of the launches. But, the wait and work were worth it all, as we witnessed the unveiling of some of the top of the... Read More
With the widespread launch of Reliance Jio's 4G services around the corner, Reliance retail has announced two more 4G-enabled smartphones under its LYF sub-brand. Moreover, other phones from the brand will now be widely available at 1.2 lakh retail outlets in India. The company has roped in 1,200 distributors all over India to supply these handsets. Initial two handsets that will be widely available are - the LYF Flame 1... Read More
Blu, the US-based smartphone manufacturer, has announced a 4G-equipped smartphone for the Indian market, named as the Blu Life Mark. It is up for sale on Amazon at Rs. 8,999. The main feature of the device is its fingerprint scanner placed on the back panel. The company introduced two Windows-based smartphones for the Indian market, last year. Blu claims that the Life Mark smartphone features CNC machines-metal build, which gives... Read More
Airtel has announced the commercial launch of its high speed 4G services in Kannur, Kerala, taking the total number of 4G launches in the state to 100. It’s within six months that Airtel achieved the milestone of 100 towns. With this, Airtel customers in Kannur who avail 4G services can experience uninterrupted HD video streaming, superfast uploading and downloading of movies, music and images. The service can be... Read More
Comtech Telecommunications said that it has won a $1.9 million order for infrastructure equipment from a large satellite systems integrator in India, which will utilize the equipment to increase its customer’s capabilities and expand its existing satellite connectivity network to optimize Internet traffic and increase the throughput while lowering overall operating costs. The Indian customer's existing network utilizes Comtech EF Data equipment to support mobile backhaul and Internet connectivity to mountainous... Read More
Airtel has launched of its 4G services in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The service will extend to places like Kota and Ajmer soon. With Airtel 4G, customers can experience superfast internet, enabling them to enjoy uninterrupted HD video streaming, superfast uploading and downloading of movies, music and images. Airtel can be accessed via mobile phones, 4G hotspots and dongles. Commenting on launch of Airtel 4G, Manoj Murali, CEO – Airtel, Rajasthan said, “As... Read More
After Agartala, Airtel has announced the launch of its Platinum 3G network in Dimapur and Aizawl under its Project Leap initiative. The Platinum 3G will enable customers to receive superior internet experience on smartphones at a lower power consumption. The technology optimizes the backend engagement between the mobile device and the network to make this possible. “Today we are pleased to offer Platinum 3G services to our customers in Dimapur... Read More
Wipro said that it successfully demonstrated the VEVATOTM framework on Wind River Titanium Server, which is a Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) infrastructure software solution that delivers the carrier grade reliability required for telecom networks. Wipro’s VEVATOTM framework is a verification and validation tool used for testing of the enterprise and telco cloud. VEVATOTM verifies and validates the entire life-cycle, from concept to production roll-out, of all critical cloud sub-systems in... Read More
Remember the times when Sony smartphones and especially its Z series used to be a tough contender in the smartphone market. However, since last two years, Sony had been crumbling to make the Z series a success among buyers. And now, accepting its dismal growth rate, the company has decided to discontinue the Xperia Z series altogether. Sadly, it means that Xperia Z5 is the last device in the series... Read More
Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India (TEMA) has given thumbs up to the government’s announcement of developing 100 Wi-Fi enabled railway stations this year as part of the Rail Budget. TEMA said: “The domestic telecom industry welcomes the development of enabling 100 new railways stations with Wi-Fi services. This is a positive development in line with the government’s Digital India initiative to bring more internet users online. This would serve... Read More
Major telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Group, SoftBank Group, China Mobile, and KT have join hands to support GTI 2.0, a new 5-year strategic plan and mission, which aims to push the global development of TD-LTE, encouraging convergence with FDD, and to foster a cross-industry innovative and a synergistic 5G ecosystem. "Bharti Airtel is delighted to be a part of GTI 2.0. We have led the roll-out of TD-LTE in... Read More
Six Indian Mobile Operators have bagged this year’s GSMA Chairman’s Award for their role and achievement in making GSMA’s Mobile Connect Initiative a success. Aircel, Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular, Tata Teleservices, Telenor and Vodafone are the operators who won the recognition. Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman, Bharti Airtel received the award from Highness Felipe VI, King of Spain on behalf of other winners. The GSMA’s Mobile Connect service is a universal... Read More
Have a breaking news, inside story, scoop?
Write to us, your anonymity is our priority at news [at] telecomtalk.info
Want to be featured on TelecomTalk?
Send us your articles, stories, suggestions, feedback at news [at] telecomtalk.info
Voice over 5G, will take time to stabilize.
I am getting same offers in Mumbai circle.
When I was saying about 5G, why you are saying about 4G.
Let's see. I am waiting for full fledged launch of Vi 5G along with band 41 deployment.
It will be available from 23rd of July
