September 27th, 2015 11:14 AM 21 COMMENTS

How is 4G Mobile Network Technology different from 3G Technology?

Features 3G 4G First Use R&D started in 1980s, development took 15 years 2007-09 Data Speed Avg. speed is around 384 Kbps. Min. and Max. speed varies b/w 144 Kbps and 42 Mbps Avg. download speed is around 100 Mbps and upload speed around 50 Mbps Network Standards UMTS LTE and LTE-A Switching Technique Packet Switching Technique Packet Switching along with message switching Network Architecture UMTS LTE and LTE-A Frequency... Read More

September 24th, 2015 7:39 PM 119 COMMENTS

Network which claims to be the fastest in India actually ranks 147th globally by download speeds

Bharti Airtel the largest operator by subscriber base in India has been in the news lately due to its boastful advertising of being the operator with the fastest network in India. Airtel has put up an open challenge where it offers to pay the lifetime bills of anyone who demonstrates a network faster than its own. But in the global perspective where exactly does Airtel stand with its network? and... Read More

September 24th, 2015 12:01 PM 32 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio goes Green, installs Eco-Friendly mobile towers in Goa

Reliance Jio the most anticipated operator which will launch commercial services Pan India in December this year, has declared that it has installed Eco-friendly, low pollution Green mobile towers in Goa. These State-of-the-art Reliance Jio towers (Roof-top and Ground Based Masts) are designed to consume just 600-700 Watts of power, one fourth of the power consumed by existing conventional towers. These towers operate on lithium-ion batteries, eliminating need for space... Read More

September 23rd, 2015 2:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Mobile accessory company ZAGG enters India, partners with Brilyant

ZAGG Inc., a leading global mobile accessories company has announced its launch in India. The company offers a broad range of products, from the InvisibleShield screen protectors and mobile keyboards, to power management solutions, mobile audio and cases. “Technology moves fast, and India’s smartphone growth is a prime example of that. At ZAGG, we create products that keep up with our customers to make their lives truly mobile. Be it... Read More

September 22nd, 2015 5:54 AM 31 COMMENTS

Telecom Minister urges operators to optimize networks to deliver good service

At an event organized by the Ficci-supported International Chamber of Commerce, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the complaints of shutting down of mobile towers and lack of spectrum as reasons for call drops cannot be linked together. Instead, they need to optimize their networks. "The complaint against call drops and that against tower radiation cannot go together," he said. "Spectrum has been given (with clearing of spectrum sharing... Read More

September 16th, 2015 5:30 AM 108 COMMENTS

CDMA VS GSM: Which platform should you pick?

People hash over GSM and CDMA networks, but they hardly dig in deep and identify the parameters on which these two split hairs from each other. For most of them, CDMA is the network offered by MTS India, Reliance and TATA Indicom, while GSM is the network provided by major companies like Airtel, Idea, Vodafone, Reliance, BSNL, Tata, Aircel and a few others. According to a TRAI report, over 876.15... Read More

September 15th, 2015 5:35 AM 3 COMMENTS

NASA and Harmonic to launch UHD channel, plans to stream via internet

NASA and the video delivery infrastructure company Harmonic partner to launch NASA TV UHD, the first ever non-commercial consumer ultra-high definition (UHD) channel in North America. NASA Television will have the capability to deliver linear 2160p60 video content. This will allow the viewers to enjoy footage on a wide range of television and internet-connected devices. NASA used an end-to-end UHD video delivery system from Harmonic. The channel is awaiting its... Read More

September 14th, 2015 5:52 PM 1 COMMENTS

Nimbuzz rebrands to new look, intelligent emoticons, stickers and more in the new version

Nimbuzz, a leading global mobile technology has rebranded itself to a colorful, peppy look, a move to match the ‘consumers’ needs and its own ambitions for growth’. The company currently processes over 1 billion VoIP call minutes per month, 100+ billion messages per month and operates one of the largest mobile advertising platforms in South Asia and MENA region. “Our refreshed branding goes much deeper than just a makeover. It... Read More

September 12th, 2015 1:11 PM 0 COMMENTS

Global: Vodafone launches nationwide Wi-Fi calling in UK

Vodafone has launched its first voice over Wi-FI – or VoWLAN – services in the UK, allowing users to place and receive calls over a wireless connection from locations where they cannot access its 2G and 3G networks. Customers using Vodafone Wi-Fi Calling will be able to call any other UK network without the need to download and navigate an app – unlike many other internet-based voice services. It will... Read More

September 11th, 2015 5:17 PM 1 COMMENTS

Apple Watch is coming to India next week, iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus to follow in October

If a report by ET Tech is to be believed, Apple is all set to announce the Apple Watch in India next week. The report suggests that the company will be announcing its latest iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus in India around the second week of October. The report also says that Apple is looking forward to increase its sale in India in the third quarter (October to December).... Read More

September 11th, 2015 11:44 AM 0 COMMENTS

Exclusive Interview: Spice Connect’s Dilip Modi on Mobiles, VAS, Entrepreneurship, Online – Offline Retail

Spice Connect is one of the leading indigenous players in the IT and Telecom industry. Headquartered in Noida, India, the company has a vast range of national and global business interests that include mobile devices, retail, telco VAS, mobile apps, investment, and education. It was incorporated in the year 1995, with the founding Chairman Mr. Dilip Modi at the helm of affairs. Launched as a mobile handset developer it now... Read More

September 6th, 2015 4:26 PM 22 COMMENTS

Call Drops: The Reasons and Possible Solutions to ensure #NoCallDrops

Call drops have been plaguing Indian mobile subscribers, particularly the urban populace for nearly a year now. Call Drops has become a national topic, thanks to campaigns like #NoCallDrops from Network18. Since then various media houses have joined the debate and this has resulted in growing awareness about the subject. Thanks to the involvement of DoT, TRAI, PMO, and Telecom Ministry, Indian mobile subscribers will hopefully have a solution in the coming... Read More

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