June 26th, 2017 11:42 AM 4 COMMENTS

InFocus Turbo 5 With a Massive 5000mAh Battery Listed Online Ahead of June 28 Launch

InFocus, the US-based firm launched a plethora of smartphones in 2015 and at the start of 2016. However, the brand vanished quickly due to the increased competition in the Indian market, especially in the sub Rs. 10,000 price bracket. Back then, InFocus used to offer decent entry-level smartphones with design as a standout factor in all of its devices. Two days ago, InFocus teased a smartphone launch in the country,... Read More

June 25th, 2017 8:26 PM 24 COMMENTS

After RCom, Tata Teleservices Approaches Lenders to Restructure Debt: Reports

Tata Teleservices (TTSL) has reportedly approached its lenders, including the State Bank of India (SBI), to seek a restructuring of its debt, becoming the second telco to seek debt restructuring after Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Communications (RCom). The telco wants bankers to restructure about Rs 30,000-crore of its total Rs 40,000-crore debt, which includes Rs 8,000-crore of deferred spectrum payments, according to a report by Business Line. The Tata Group-owned telecom... Read More

June 25th, 2017 6:19 AM 110 COMMENTS

Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal to Govt: Cut-Throat Tariffs Will Force Companies to Exit Sector

Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal has reportedly told the telecom minister Manoj Sinha that current cut-throat tariffs and ongoing competition will force more telecom operators to exit the sector. According to a report in the Economic Times, Mittal during a meeting with Sinha said that only one or two non-state phone companies would stay in business "if current levels of competition persisted with tariffs pegged well below cost." Mittal, who... Read More

June 23rd, 2017 7:45 AM 50 COMMENTS

Can We Have A Mobile Plan For As Low As Rs.140?

Let me take you a few years back when Tata Docomo did something similar to what Reliance Jio is doing today. Back then, telcos charged a subscriber for the whole minute even if the subscriber called for a few seconds. And, Docomo was the first operator to come up with per second billing, which stirred the entire market. A subscriber is now able to pay per second for the call.... Read More

June 22nd, 2017 8:04 PM 4 COMMENTS

Govt to Take Corrective Steps for Ensuring Orderly Growth in Telecom Sector: Manoj Sinha

India's telecom minister Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the government would take corrective steps for ensuring orderly growth in the sector in terms of services to the common man including in rural areas. Sinha's comments come after his meeting with leading telecom operators, including Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular, Reliance Jio, Reliance Communications and Telenor on the financial stress in the sector. Sinha's meeting follows last week's meetings between the... Read More

June 22nd, 2017 1:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Idea Money Launches ‘Digi Dhan Lakshmi’ Campaign in Gujarat to Lead the Way for Digital Payments Life

Idea Money the instant, safe and secure digital wallet service from Idea Cellular, today launched its ‘Digi Dhan Lakshmi Initiative’ to steer Gujarat’s cashless/digital payments journey into the future. As the first phase of this progressive initiative, Idea Money has adopted three regions namely, the city of Anand, the township and villages of Dahej and Thamna, to encourage individuals and families to go cashless. Earlier this year, Idea Money launched... Read More

June 21st, 2017 12:07 PM 6 COMMENTS

What Is the Relevance of Time-Bound Data Plans in Current Market Scenario Where Monthly Plans Have an Edge

Of late, merger and acquisitions in Indian telecom sector became the talk of the town. Vodafone and Idea Cellular have decided to merge and form a single telecom entity, which will overtake Bharti Airtel to become India's largest telecom operator. Bharti Airtel has acquired Telenor, whereas Reliance Communications (RCom) and Aircel has received all the necessary approvals for a merger. Telcos are coming up with time-based plans to get as... Read More

June 20th, 2017 7:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Videocon Telecom Aiming for a Consolidated Topline Revenue of Rs. 1,658 Crore in FY 2017-18

Videocon Telecom is all set to deliver a consolidated topline revenue of Rs. 1658 crore in the current financial year i.e. 2017-18 from its existing, newly setup and upcoming business lines. Videocon, earlier today sent a press statement saying that the existing business lines including broadband and FTTH business in Punjab, Haryana & Himachal Pradesh; Wholesale ILD Carrier business; Smart Solutions; Tower business & Security & Surveillance will contribute to... Read More

June 20th, 2017 6:46 PM 4 COMMENTS

Hike 5.0 Update Brings ‘Hike Wallet’ Based on UPI-Payment System for Both Android and iOS Users

Back in April, a rumour appeared online said that Hike Messenger will launch a UPI-based digital payments service to the application with which users can transfer money directly from the app itself without any additional charges. The company today introduced a new wallet service based on UPI digital payments system, with the latest Hike 5.0 update. The company is calling the wallet feature as Hike Wallet, which will be rolled... Read More

June 19th, 2017 7:40 AM 14 COMMENTS

5 Ways to Save on Your Next Recharge or Bill Payment

It’s time of the month when we recharge or pay a bill of our mobile connections. The easiest way to recharge will be to use Telecom Operator Website/ App. Online recharge websites such as Paytm, Freecharge, Mobikwik also come in handy if the recharge or bill payment fails. The amount gets credited back to the wallet instantly. Cashback websites also play a useful role in saving and are for users... Read More

June 17th, 2017 9:16 AM 1 COMMENTS

Here’s How Daily vs Monthly Data Packs Differ From Each Other

The advent of Reliance Jio has drastically changed the market scenario for Indian telecom subscribers as well as operators. Before Jio’s foray into the market, users had to shell out their pockets for data and voice call plans. Thankfully, the scenario is entirely different now with all the operators moving towards offering data-based tariff plans. According to a report, by the year 2020, 4G will account for 17 percent of... Read More

June 16th, 2017 11:01 AM 16 COMMENTS

Here’s How Jio Dhan Dhana Dhan Offer Changed the Landscape of Indian Telecom Industry

Reliance Jio’s Dhan Dhana Dhan plan offers 1GB data per day and unlimited calling with a validity of 84 days for its Prime users. After the expiry of Dhan Dhana Dhan offer, the Prime users on recharging with Rs.303 get the same benefits but for 28 days only. Now the effective cost per day is Rs.10.82 (during Dhan Dhana Dhan offer it was Rs.4.82). For non-prime, the data is limited... Read More

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where are the plans?no details , whats new whats changed?

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