October 9th, 2016 12:19 AM 2 COMMENTS

Jio gives up to 15% salary increments to retain top performers: Report

Amid high-level exits across functions, Reliance Jio Infocomm has reportedly given up to 15% salary hikes to its top performers. The move is aimed at retaining best talent at a time when the Mukesh Ambani-led telco’s pan-India 4G operations is gathering momentum on the back of free “Welcome Offer.   According to an Economic Times report, the 4G entrant has increased salaries of the top performers among its junior and... Read More

October 8th, 2016 7:16 PM 1 COMMENTS

Vodafone enterprise arm aims to up customer base with Microsoft partnership

In a bid to increase its customer base in the enterprise segment, Vodafone Business Services (VBS), Vodafone India’s enterprise arm, said that it will be providing Indian businesses with enterprise-grade productivity and collaboration services from technology major Microsoft. Under the tie-up with Microsoft, Vodafone Business Services will offer services under pay-per-use Software as a Service (SaaS) model to customers in India. The company will enable Indian businesses of all sizes... Read More

October 8th, 2016 11:56 AM 25 COMMENTS

RCom gets another nod for MTS acquisition, may close deal in November

Reliance Communications (RCom) said that it has received a nod from the Bombay High Court for the acquisition of Russian conglomerate Sistema's Indian telecom unit, Sistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd (SSTL). Following this nod, RCom will now approach the telecom department for the final approval for the acquisition. Media reports said that the acquisition is expected to be closed by November 2016. “We wish to inform you that Hon’ble High Court... Read More

October 7th, 2016 3:37 PM 1 COMMENTS

Vodafone acquires 365.2 MHz of spectrum across 1800/2100/2500 bands for Rs. 20,208 crores

In the recently concluded auction Vodafone India has managed to acquire a total of 365.2 MHz of spectrum including of 2 x 82.6 MHz FDD and 200 MHz TDD spectrum across 1800/2100/2500 MHz bands. The new spectrum significantly enhances the coverage, capacity and speed of Vodafone India’s 4G data services in its key circles, complementing existing high-quality 2G and 3G voice and data capabilities. Vodafone India has 17 circles with 4G capability,... Read More

October 7th, 2016 10:35 AM 10 COMMENTS

Tata-NTT Docomo case: RBI approaches Delhi high Court to explain its position

In an interesting turn of events, the Reserve Bank of India has approached the Delhi High Court on Wednesday seeking to be heard independently in Tata Sons vs NTT Docomo case, where the latter has sought implementation of a $1.2-billion arbitral award that it had won against the Tata Group. The RBI has requested the Delhi High Court to file an intervention application to explain its position on the international... Read More

October 6th, 2016 10:17 PM 32 COMMENTS

Airtel adds 173.8 MHz to its spectrum kitty across 1800/2100/2300 MHz bands to become Pan India 2G/3G/4G operator

Bharti Airtel the largest operator by subscriber base has managed to add a total of 173.8 MHz to its overall spectrum holding at a cost of Rs. 14,244 crore. With this purchase, Airtel now becomes the first operator to possess Pan India 2G/3G/4G spectrum. Through strategic buying, in the latest auction, Airtel has built new 4G/3G capabilities in 7 circles. The Company has spent Rs. 10,340 cr towards enhancing data capacities in... Read More

October 6th, 2016 9:57 PM 58 COMMENTS

Spectrum auction ends after 5 days- Idea cellular buys 349.2 MHz spectrum for Rs. 12,798 crore

So after 5 days and 31 rounds of bidding, India's biggest ever spectrum auction has finally concluded. Though the Department of telecom is yet to disclose the provisional list of winners and the details of who won what in which circle, the very initial information that we have received reveals that Idea cellular has emerged stronger by 349.20 MHz which it won in the auction at a price of Rs.... Read More

October 6th, 2016 6:40 PM 8 COMMENTS

Telenor launches 4G service in Gaya city in Bihar circle

Telenor India today announced the launch of high speed 4G services for its customers in Gaya city in Bihar circle. The operator aims at tapping the segment of users who seek high speed 4G data services at relatively lower tariffs. Gaya is the fifth city in Bihar & Jharkhand region to go live with 4G services. Prior to Gaya, the company launched its 4G services in Hajipur, Ranchi, Hazaribagh and Dhanbad... Read More

October 6th, 2016 7:06 AM 16 COMMENTS

Connect Broadband offers 300 GB free data with free voice calls

The broadband and fixed line service provider Connect Broadband is offering free data to its customers as a part of the Diwali festival bonanza. Total of 300 GB free data is being offered along with free voice calls without any changes in the pricing. “As we get ready to welcome the festive season, at Connect, we want to celebrate it with our extended family. It is because of customers trust... Read More

October 6th, 2016 6:00 AM 14 COMMENTS

Xiaomi sold 0.5 million smartphones in 3-day festive season sales, Redmi Note 3 and Redmi 3S earned the top spot

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has registered massive sales of 0.5 million smartphones in three days of festive season sales on Amazon, Snapdeal, and Flipkart, according to Economic Times. Commenting on the new milestone, Manu Jain, head of Xiaomi’s India operations said, “We’ve sold 0.5 million phones in less than 72 hours, in three days on Amazon and Snapdeal – and a day on Flipkart – which means 2 phones sold... Read More

October 5th, 2016 5:22 PM 8 COMMENTS

Everything Google launched at the Pixel event: Google Home, Daydream VR, Wi-Fi Router, Chromecast Ultra

In the 100-minute event held yesterday, Google unveiled a wide range of products made by its in-house product team. Through unveiling an array of products, the company has made its strategy clear, of controlling both hardware and software for its devices. The factor all these products have in common is the artificial intelligence (AI), which is seen as Google Assistant, a voice-activated assistance service. This means there is no more... Read More

October 5th, 2016 1:07 PM 21 COMMENTS

Aircel launches 1GB and 2GB 3G data packs with unlimited voice calling at Rs. 349, Rs. 448, and Rs. 649 with 28 days validity

In the backdrop of festive season ahead, Aircel has launched a free data offer of 1GB and 2GB 3G data with unlimited voice calling packs ranging from Rs. 349 to Rs. 649 with a validity of 28 days in Kolkata. The Rs. 349 pack offers unlimited local Aircel calls and free 1GB 3G data for 28 days. The Rs. 448 pack offers unlimited local calls and free 1GB 3G data... Read More

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