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
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
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
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
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
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
Vodafone India has invested over INR 208 crores on ramping up network and distribution in Kerala in the last financial year (April 2014-March 2015). Vodafone, as part of an endeavour to be ‘Future Ready’ through closer engagement and enhanced customer experience has been focusing on the key areas of Customization, Enhanced Connectivity and Retail. Pursuing an accelerated growth strategy since April 2014, Vodafone has added over 150 new sites, 1400... Read More
Following Idea's recent revision of 2G and 3G data packs, Airtel has revised its 2G data pack offering in Punjab circle. The validity and data available on existing 2G packs has been reduced. Airtel 2G basic pack of 1GB/28 days now comes at a price of Rs 199. Existing 2G pack Rs 175 which used to offer 1GB/28 days now comes with 700MB/22 days. Similarly Rs 155 data pack has been revised to offer 600MB/19 days.... Read More
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), the joined body of GSM operators has released GSM subscriber figures for the month of May 2015. The total subscriber base of all seven of its members reached 716.24 million at the end of May 2015. In the month, GSM operators added 4.69 million subscribers taking total subscriber base to 716.24 million compared 711.55 million in April. Idea leads subscriber addition with 1.29 million new subscribers followed... Read More
Airtel today launched its 4G services on dongles, Wi-Fi CPEs (customer premise equipment), Mi-Fi and Wi-Fi dongles in Karnal and Yamunanagar in Haryana. Customers can now experience the all new ‘electrifying’ internet browsing experience with the Airtel’s 4G home Wi-Fi solutions. Priced at Rs. 2500/-, the home Wi-Fi CPEs has been bundled with a host of affordable 4G plans and are available across select Airtel retail outlets in Karnal and... Read More
Opera Max, the free data-management & data-saving app from Opera Software finally made its debut in India where it can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Opera Max shrinks videos and photos across most apps on mobile data connections – as well as on Wi-Fi – so that users can get the most out their data plans and more control over their data usage. With Opera Max, users can... Read More
As we had reported earlier, Reliance Communications has confirmed it is has been involved in exclusive talks to buy MTS India in a stock swap deal. Earlier last month Vladimir Yevtushenkov, who controls MTS parent company Sistema conglomerate held talks with Reliance Communications about a possible joint venture in India. 4G service on the horizon In last February 2015 auction, RCOM surprised everyone by bidding for additional 800MHz spectrum of 1.25 to 2.5... 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
In vi app, are they showing you 5G active plans? I guess you have not active recharge that's why it…
I have one question about BSNL. The current 1Lakh site plan, does that number include the 4G saturation project sites…
I am not getting you. Please elaborate.
Bro it's not SA 5G, no-one is using 4G band for 5G. They are all gonna offer 5G only on…
Sorry, I gave my spare BSNL SIM to my brother. Exchanged, Vi with BSNL. Strange Vi still gives 1 GB…
