Bharti Airtel Misses out on License to run telecom Service in Myanmar In a recent development to the allotment of Myanmar telecom License, Bharti Airtel, India’s India's biggest mobile phone company lost the race to Norwegian firm Telenor and Qatar Telecommunications. The government of Myanmar received application from 91 entities for two telecom license out of which 12 including Vodafone, SingTel, Telecom-Orange and Marubeni Corporation were shortlisted. Telenor and Qatar... Read More
India’s Rail passengers can now book their tickets through SMS, Railway Ministry launched the SMS-based ticketing system. The SMS system is likely to come handy and easy to use for people who do not have access to Internet or smartphones as tickets can be booked from non-Internet-enabled phones too. Presently Railway’s SMS based ticket booking system launched with two dedicated numbers — 139 and 5676714 as a pilot project by Indian... Read More
Reliance Communications today announced it will offer iPhone 5 in India starting today. iPhone 5 will be available for a suggested retail price of Rs 45,500 for the 16GB model, Rs52,500 for the 32GB model and Rs59,500 for the 64GB model in Reliance World outlets. In addition, iPhone 4S will be available for Rs38,500 for the 16GB model and iPhone 4 will be available for Rs26,500 for the 8GB model.... Read More
According to the orders by Department of Telecommunications, Internet service providers have been asked to block 39 websites immediately that host and allow users to share obscene content. In April 2013, court issued notices to ministries of Information and Technology, Information and Broadcasting and Home Affairs, and Internet Service Providers seeking to bring an anti-pornography law in the wake of a petition filed by Indore-based Advocate. The petition said that that... Read More
After expanding the high speed network across Rajasthan and Tamilnadu, MTS India, the telecom brand of Sistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd has expanding its high speed MBlaze network across Kerala circle in 51 new towns. Newly added HSD towns include Manjeswar, Neeleswaram, Thrikaripur, Cheruvannur, Koodaranji, Mavoor, Kadavalur, Nilambur, Cherpulacherry, Shoranur, Yakkara, Nemmara, Parli, Vandithavalam, Athnai, Chelakkara, Engandiyur, Kallur, Nayarangadi, Puthenpeedika, Talikkulam, Mathilakam, Kadikkad, Perumpilavu, Angamaly, Edathala, Kadungalloor, Kothamangalam, Kurumasseri, Peppathi, Pezhakkappilly,... Read More
Samsung, currently country's largest smartphone seller has introduced two new models in India under Galaxy Mega brand. As the name suggests Galaxy Mega smartphones are shipped with larger than 5 inch display. Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 comes with Android 4.2.2, 5.8 inch display, 1.4GHz dual core processor, Adreno GPU, 1.5GB RAM, 8MP main & 1.9 MP front camera and 2600mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 comes with Android 4.2.2, 6.3... Read More
Sistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd (SSTL) which operates under MTS brand has opened up phone booths for 24x7 customer helpline for Uttrakhand victims and rescued people. MTS UP West circle team is running the free of cost phone booths at Doiwala Government hospital and at Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. Toll free help line is available on +91-9152550000 and +91-9152550001 from MTS phone. The initiative is also included by location tracker... Read More
In view of providing convenience to its customers, Mumbai’s number one Landline and Broadband service provider Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL today announced the launch of an Android Mobile App for its Telephone Directory search. The MTNL Mumbai's Telephone Directory Enquiry App for Google's Android OS based smartphones provides various search options like Telephone Number by Name, Address or Old and New Numbers. With the help of this App, users... Read More
Airtel and Google today announced the launch of Free Zone powered by Google, which will give Airtel mobile customers access to mobile web search and feature-phone-friendly versions of Gmail and Google+ in India. The first page of a website linked from search results is provided at no data cost. Airtel mobile customers will be able to access the following services from mobile phone browsers through Airtel Free Zone powered by... Read More
Vodafone India, continuing with its endeavor to support the relief and rehabilitation work in Uttarakhand, has undertaken additional efforts to provide assistance to those who are affected by the unprecedented situation in Uttarakhand. Among the several new initiatives undertaken are: 1. Ensuring un-interrupted communication through robust network coverage: To sustain the network in areas of heavy destruction and ensuring uninterrupted coverage, following measures have been taken: Deployment of Instant Network:... Read More
Tata Docomo has also joined the league of companies slashing data prices to improve mobile internet adoption and usage. The Tata Group company has reduced its 2G and 3G data volume-based charging tariffs by 90 per cent. It has reduced 2G and 3G data tariffs by 90 per cent for its GSM customers, effective July 1, it said in a statement. The revised tariffs will be applicable on 2G data packs... Read More
Aircel has set up free mobile booths at affected locations in Uttarakhand, to offer victims and stranded people in the area to make free calls to their homes. These mobile booths are manned by Aircel team members, who are reaching out to as many victims as possible to help them establish contact with their families. The booths located at Koti Relief Camp in Tehri district are equipped with help desks,... Read More
