October 22nd, 2014 5:02 PM 8 COMMENTS

Google Services to be Faster on 2G, More Internet Related Initiatives on Cards?

In a recent update, Google is starting an initiative in India to optimize its search results on mobile devices. This optimization will bring faster Google search on mobiles even on slower internet connection (2G or 1x). Google is serious about this, that’s mainly because Mountainview based company’s majority of revenues come from online advertisements. But now Facebook is becoming a strong competitor to Google, thanks to Facebook’s popularity on social... Read More

September 28th, 2014 11:00 AM 30 COMMENTS

These are the 10 most stylish smartphones you can buy [September 2014]

Let's accept it, a smartphone’s outlook holds as much importance as its functionality. We all take a great deal of interest in picking the correct and the best designed smartphone. So to help you in making the best choice, we have listed the 10 most stylish smartphones based on their design as well as features. Under Rs 6,000 - Xiaomi Redmi 1S With such an ultra-affordable price tag which falls under 6000, Redmi 1S stands tall at... Read More

September 14th, 2014 10:24 AM 87 COMMENTS

ACT Fibernet Broadband Review Bangalore, Including Speed Test Details and Issues We faced

Along with the excitement and joy of shifting to a new city comes the hassle and pain of finding everything again, right from mobile service provider to internet service provider. Recently I moved to Bangalore and had to go through the process. While picking the mobile service provider was easy, I learnt internet service provider would not be such an easy job. Task of choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP)... Read More

May 17th, 2014 2:28 PM 6 COMMENTS

Nokia 225 Dual SIM feature phone launched for Rs 3,199

Nokia has forever been the leader of the feature phone segment and it continues to launch its budget feature phones in India. The latest launch in the Nokia 225 in  dual SIM guise which has been launched at a price of Rs 3,199 after it was showcased last month. Here's a list of its specifications: Nokia 225 Specifications 2.8-inch  QVGA LCD display... Read More

April 15th, 2014 4:24 PM 55 COMMENTS

Hike Messenger Goes Aggressive By Offering Unlimited Free SMS To Users

Although WhatsApp, LINE and WeChat are considered as the major contenders in the IM (instant messaging) space, no one has won the war yet. There are still a number of IM apps that want to acquire a majority of the market share. Hike is a cross platform IM app co-developed by Bharti Airtel & SoftBank to stop users from flocking to other services like WhatsApp and WeChat. ... Read More

January 1st, 2014 5:05 PM 3 COMMENTS

Some of the Exclusive TelecomTalk Stories Of 2013

When it comes to bringing some exclusive stories we always try to hard to go behind the scene and bring it first before its made public. In 2013 many such stories was done and we made sure you read it first before it was launched ...Some of them are listed below. December, 2012 –  Vodafone India Launches Online Customer Care Live Chat Support. January 2013 - More than 400% Tariff Hike on... Read More

December 13th, 2013 11:54 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI fines Major Operators for non-compliance of pesky calls

TRAI has recently fined BSNL, MTNL, Airtel, Aircel, Vodafone India, Idea, Reliance, Tata Teleservices, Unitech Wireless, Videocon Telecommunications, Sistema Shyam Teleservices and Loop Telecom for non compliance with regulation to pesky calls and SMS. TRAI has put down a revised framework on pesky calls and SMS for commercial communication back in September 2011 Minister of State for Communications and IT Milind Deora said in a written reply to Lok Sabha.... Read More

September 27th, 2013 2:38 AM 74 COMMENTS

Analysis on Indian Operators Who Messed Up with Call Management Services

Ever wondered if you are on a call and can check another incoming call in the background, put the present call on hold and answer the call which is waiting in the background, swap the calls, Divert the call to another number or finally join a conference to speak with more than a person at a time? Yes, all this is possible with Call Management Services provided by the Operators.... Read More

August 22nd, 2013 6:16 AM 26 COMMENTS

GSM Operators Add 1.49 Million Subscribers in July; Aircel Leads the Chart

According to data released by industry body the Cellular Operators’ Association of India (COAI), Aircel adds maximum subscribers in July 2013, leaving Bharti Airtel and Uninor behind at 2nd and 3rd spot respectively. The company adds 755,523 users during the month, taking its total to 61.73 million. The total GSM subscriber base of India stands at 672.63 million recording a 0.22 per cent rise from the previous month with the... Read More

June 30th, 2013 11:23 AM 4 COMMENTS

Weekly Telecom Bytes: APAC region to reach 1.9 billion unique mobile subscribers, IDEA Cellular rolls out Choice Recharge

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

January 10th, 2013 11:23 AM 38 COMMENTS

Tariff Hike and Other Policies: Why Are Regulators Silent?

India's telecom happening was going great, and one day the bubble bursts. Then it is again a dull story. Supreme Court's cancellation of 122 licenses was catastrophic to the sector. As new players left, the market turns to consolidate a bit, and incumbent ones seem to in the seat of driver. That’s not a good advertisement for Indian telecom which attracted many inside and overseas investment options. SMS Termination Charge... Read More

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