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July 2nd, 2015 5:30 AM 8 COMMENTS

Vodafone introduces new postpaid plan offers cashback for MNP customers

To increase its post-paid subscriber base and to drive data consumption, the country's second largest cellular operator Vodafone India, launched new postpaid plans in its Kolkata Circle. Vodafone is also offering 200 rupees extra cash back on plans above Rs 699 for MNP migrated users who move to Vodafone. Customers who use prepaid services but are now switching to postpaid plans will also be offered this cash back scheme. All... Read More

July 1st, 2015 4:05 PM 19 COMMENTS

BSNL to offer New Wi Fi Services Across India To Celebrate Digital India Week

The government has declared the first week of July (July 1, 2015 - July 7, 2015) as the Digital India Week. NAMO government has tabbed BSNL as its facilitating partner to expedite various events based on digitalization. BSNL is also celebrating the first week of July as Digital India week. Amongst several other programs, the company has announced commencement of Wi-Fi services at various locations for the first time. Inauguration... Read More

July 1st, 2015 3:30 PM 1 COMMENTS

Point-to-Point Wireless Technology can be an ample way for faster Internet in cities, proves Webpass with 500 Mbps

An internet service provider Webpass located in United States shows a possible way of providing faster internet to people, a much relevant topic of today’s India. Through its point-to-point wireless technology, Webpass provide internet service to consumers with 500 Mbps upload and download speeds at $55 per month. Started in 2003, the service caters only in big cities to multi-unit residential buildings and businesses. Its service spans across San Francisco,... Read More

July 1st, 2015 1:56 PM 1 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel to venture into Set Top Box manufacturing in India: Report

Sunil Bharti led Bharti Enterprises may venture into manufacturing of Set Top boxes, sources reveal Indiatoday. The company may soon enter into partnership with a yet-to-be revealed electronic manufacturer in the country to make Set Top Boxes under its commitment to support Prime Minister’s Make in India vision. The manufacturing unit may be based in Pune. However, Bharti Enterprises spokesperson refused to provide any confirmation on the same. The move... Read More

July 1st, 2015 1:35 PM 11 COMMENTS

Vodafone India Invests INR 250 crores in Bihar and Jharkhand for better and faster network

Following a ‘Bigger, Better, Faster” network approach, for “superior customer” experience, Vodafone India, has invested over INR 250 crores on ramping up network and distribution in Bihar & Jharkhand circle in FY 15 (April 2014- Mar 2015). Pursuing an accelerated growth strategy from April 2014 to March 2015, Vodafone expanded its network footprint by adding over 1250 new sites across the region, including 130+ sites in Dhanbad. With this expansion,... Read More

July 1st, 2015 12:10 PM 15 COMMENTS

Global: Mobile roaming charges in EU will end in June 2017

The European Commission and Parliament had mutually decided June 2017 as the date to eliminate roaming charges within European Union (EU), according to a decision taken by lawmakers on Monday night. Several talks were held on this regard. EU and Parliament had earlier agreed to end roaming charges by the end of this year. However, the representatives of EU member states in the council of EU suggested mid-2018. From next... Read More

July 1st, 2015 5:30 AM 61 COMMENTS

Reliance launches Rs. 499 offers 30GB 3G + 30GB 2G pack

Reliance has come up with an ultra affordable 3G pack offering 30GB 3G + 30GB 2G Unlimited in Odisha circle. The pack is only available for subscribers in Odisha circle. The new Rs 499 pack offer 30GB 3G and after that 30GB 2G for 28 days. The pack is updated on RCOM website and available on its recharge portal. It is also worth to note that Reliance currently offer 30GB 3G in other... Read More

June 30th, 2015 5:47 PM 4 COMMENTS

Nokia Networks inks 4-year deal with Bharti Airtel for 3G network rollout in 5 new telecom circles

Bharti Airtel, has selected Nokia Networks to roll out its 3G network in 5 new telecom circles and network expansion in 3 existing telecom circles. Under the 4-year contract, the company will provide its radio elements and services expertise to power Bharti Airtel's infrastructure. Deal details at a glance: Network planning and optimization, network implementation, network operations, project management and care services, including hardware and software maintenance as well as... Read More

June 30th, 2015 12:33 PM 51 COMMENTS

Airtel is now the third largest mobile operator in the world with over 303 million customers across 20 countries

Airtel, today said that it has become the third largest mobile operator in the world in terms of subscribers. As per the latest data published by WCIS, Airtel with over 303 million mobile subscribers across its operations, has moved up one position in the global rankings. Airtel began operations in November 1995 in New Delhi (India) and in less than two decades it has emerged as one of the top brands... Read More

June 29th, 2015 7:44 PM 65 COMMENTS

Airtel withdraws free incoming on roaming plan to be charged at 10 paisa/min

Airtel has silently withdrawn its daily roaming plan of Rs 5 & introduced a new daily roaming plan at Rs 6 which doesn't offer free Incoming calls. Incoming calls are being charged at 10 paisa/min. Charging for incoming calls is odd in a roaming pack , when companies like BSNL are giving free roaming to users & even private telco like Aircel has made roaming incoming free between 5 south... Read More

June 29th, 2015 3:14 PM 3 COMMENTS

Idea added nearly 20 Lakh subscribers in FY15, becomes the first operator to gain trust of 2 Crore customers in MP & Chhattisgarh

Idea Cellular, has achieved an unprecedented milestone by recording over 2 Crore customers on its network in MP & Chhattisgarh. Idea made this landmark achievement on the back of a highly successful FY15 when it added nearly 20 lakhs users in the circle and recorded highest YoY growth of nearly 4 percentage points in Revenue Market Share (RMS) which stood at 39.6% in Q4FY15. Idea has become the first mobile operator... Read More

June 28th, 2015 7:06 PM 34 COMMENTS

BSNL to add 2000 new 3G BTS in Kerala circle Kannur to get 330 new 3G BTS, a smart move to counter private operators

As part of Phase VII expansion, BSNL will be adding around 2000 new 3G BTS in Kerala circle. With this expansion BSNL wants to double its 3G footprint in the circle. The new 3G sites will be distributed across Kerala as follows, Trivandrum(160),  Kollam(140), Pathanamthitta(135), Alappuzha(135), 160 Kottayam(160), Ernakulam(270), Trichur(170), Palakkad(130), Malappuram(165), Kozhikode(175)and  Kannur(330). The new 3G BTS will be installed at location having high data traffic. Kerala circle generates the highest earnings for BSNL in India.... Read More

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