May 31st, 2016 6:26 PM 9 COMMENTS

Telecom industry saw lowest growth last fiscal since 2010: Idea Cellular MD Himanshu Kapania

Idea Cellular’s managing director Himanshu Kapania said that the country’s telecom sector saw a growth of 6.5% in last fiscal year, which is lowest since 2010. Kapania, who is also the outgoing chairman of GSM lobby body COAI, said that the industry added 79 million active subscribers despite seeing a decline in revenue from voice calls. "If I go back to 2010, the industry has consistently been delivering double digit... Read More

May 31st, 2016 6:07 PM 18 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel may not bid for 700 Mhz band, says Fitch Ratings

Bharti Airtel may not bid for spectrum in the 700 Mhz band in the upcoming mega spectrum sale, due to given the high indicative price for this spectrum, limited device availability and the company's ownership of alternative spectrum (1800MHz/2300MHz) to roll out 4G services, according to ratings firm Fitch. Airtel has already conveyed that the spectrum price in the 700 Mhz, which is the most efficient and stable to offer high-speed... Read More

May 31st, 2016 4:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Videocon Krypton3 V50JG smartphone with 4G VoLTE support, 5-inch display, 13MP camera launched at Rs. 10,000

Videocon has introduced a power packed smartphone -- Krypton3 V50JG with 4G VoLTE network support. On its specifications front, Videocon Krypton3 V50JG comes with a 5-Inch HD IPS display coupled with scratch-resistant DragontrailX Glass and a 2.5D Curved glass. The smartphone is packed with a Mediatek 64-Bit 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor with 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage expandable up to 64GB. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box. On its camera... Read More

May 31st, 2016 2:18 PM 12 COMMENTS

YU Yunicorn goes official with MediaTek Helio P10 chipset and 4GB RAM at Rs. 12,999 to take on Moto G4 Plus

Micromax's YU Televentures finally launched its much-awaited smartphone, the YU Yunicorn in New Delhi, today. The device has been aggressively priced at Rs. 12,999. However, this is just an introductory pricing that will be valid for one month, after that the device will be up for purchase at Rs. 14,999. As we stated in our earlier report, the device will be retailing exclusively via Flipkart in the online arena. Also,... Read More

May 31st, 2016 12:29 PM 6 COMMENTS

BSNL revises Wi-Fi Hotspot plans, introduces promotional plans with increased data usage

Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) has announced revision of Wi-Fi Hotspot plans across India. Apart from revising existing plans, BSNL has also introduced new promotional WiFi plans. The new tariff will come to with effect from May 27, 2016 and promotional WiFi plans will be available for a period 90 days. BSNL has revised existing WiFi plans WiFi 30 and WiFi 50 to offer increased data usage of 300MB and 500MB respectively. The... Read More

May 31st, 2016 12:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel’s techQ quizzing challenge receives overwhelming response

Airtel’s techQ contest, a national level telecom and technology quiz contest, designed for engineering and technology students attracted over 1600 students from eight leading technology institutes in India, says a release from the company. “Technical education has been a big strength for India, with Indian engineering talent today being an integral part of every top technology company in the world. techQ is Airtel’s endeavor to provide a platform to showcase... Read More

May 31st, 2016 11:37 AM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel’s Gopal Vittal is the new COAI Chairman

Gopal Vittal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (India and South Asia) of Bharti Airtel has been elected as Chairman of COAI, which is an apex body that represents seven leading Indian mobile service operators, for 2016-17. Vittal is taking over from Himanshu Kapania, Managing Director of Idea Cellular. In addition to Vittal, COAI has also elected Sunil Sood, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone India, as the Vice-Chairman.... Read More

May 31st, 2016 11:26 AM 8 COMMENTS

RCom posts 3.5% sequential jump in net profit, revenues up 11.7%

Reliance Communications has posted a 3.5% sequential jump in its net profit at Rs 177 crore, against Rs 171 crore in the third quarter. The net profit however declined 22% on an yearly basis, hurt by lower revenue from voice and data services. The company has also reported 11.7% sequential surge in its fourth quarter at Rs 5,919 crore, against Rs 5,298 crore in the third quarter. The fourth quarter EBITDA... Read More

May 31st, 2016 10:41 AM 1 COMMENTS

YU Yunicorn official teaser surfaces ahead of launch, to retail exclusively via Flipkart

Micromax's YU Televentures is all set to launch its next smartphone, dubbed as YU Yunicorn, today. But before doing so, the company has released a video teaser of the device. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgaI5rDd2m0 The teaser gives a good idea about the upcoming smartphone's design and also its sales details. As per the teaser, the device will be up for sale exclusively via Flipkart. Earlier, the device was slated to be unveiled on... Read More

May 31st, 2016 7:02 AM 1 COMMENTS

BSNL introduces promotional offer for prepaid Fixed Landline services

Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) has announced introduction of new promotional tariff for prepaid fixed landline service. The new tariff will be available for period of 90 days with effect from May 25, 2016 on PAN India basis. For new customers BSNL is offer prepaid landline connection for Rs 100 plan voucher and comes with Rs 100 worth free talktime. Calls will be charged at 80p/min for both STD and local calls... Read More

May 31st, 2016 4:25 AM 1 COMMENTS

HTC One M9+ Prime Camera Edition with 13MP camera, 5.2-inch HD display goes for sale in India: Report

Soon after the launch of HTC 10, the company has reportedly launched HTC One M9+ Prime Camera Edition in India. A Mumbai-based mobile vendor Manish Khatri on Twitter has claimed to have received shipment of the One M9+ Prime Camera, which can be purchased at his store Mahesh Telecom. This model borrows the looks of the One M9, but changes a few of its specs. The new One M9+ Prime Camera... Read More

May 30th, 2016 8:17 PM 221 COMMENTS

RCOM starts online 4G migration ahead of CDMA network shutdown

Ahead of the planned CDMA network shutdown, RCOm has started online migration facility for CDMA subscribers. RCOM had earlier officially announced May 31st as the last day of CDMA services in phase I circles as part of its planned 4G upgrade. Phase I circles include Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, UP East, UP West and Madhya Pradesh. CDMA subscribers can visit RCOM website to do an online migration to 4G.... Read More

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