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Krishna Mukherjee January 30th, 2016 9:19 AM 29 COMMENTS

Forget 700 Mhz, insufficient 1800 Mhz band in the upcoming spectrum auctions may hit India’s 4G dreams

With the spectrum auctions most likely to take place in the first half of this year, all eyes are set on the telecom department which is weaving the largest ever spectrum auction in India’s history. According to a report in the Financial Express, even though the buzz is around the 700Mhz band and its high pricing, “but if more 1800Mhz spectrum is not made available through early harmonisation, this will... Read More

Asif Iqbal January 29th, 2016 11:54 PM 13 COMMENTS

Apple might start selling refurbished iPhones in India: Report

Earlier this week, we reported about Gionee's intent to establish exclusive retail stores across India. Apple is also reported to setup Apple Stores in India in the near future. Now, The Indian Express is reporting that Apple has filed an application to seek government's approval to sell its certified pre-owned smartphones in India. “Apple would like to seek the government’s approval to import and sell its certified pre-owned (CPO) iPhones in... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas January 29th, 2016 3:54 PM 17 COMMENTS

Trai auction recommendations out, suggests Rs 11,485 crore per Mhz for 700 Mhz band

Indian telecom regulator, Trai, has come out with its recommendations of the upcoming spectrum auction, which is likely to take place around May-June this year. It has given its recommendations on spectrum price for seven bands, including 700 MHz, 800 MHz, and 2500 MHz. The regulator, for the very first time, has suggested auction of the super premium 700 MHz band, which is most suitable for 4G services. It has... Read More

Asif Iqbal January 26th, 2016 1:57 PM 2 COMMENTS

Gionee wants to open exclusive retail stores in India

The popularity of Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Gionee, might have decreased after the entry of brands like Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Lenovo, but the company hasn't left its ambitions behind. The company is now planning to launch exclusive retail stores across India. According to ANI, Gionee is in the process of filing an application with the Department of Industrial Promotion and Policy (DIPP) to setup exclusive offline retail stores across India. This application... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas January 25th, 2016 7:32 PM 2 COMMENTS

DoT set to exceed revenue target for this fiscal sans spectrum auction

Having received Rs 37,000 crore till December, India’s telecom department (DoT) looks set to corner over Rs 49,000 crore revenue in the current fiscal year even without the spectrum auction. The Indian government had set a target of Rs 42,865 crore in revenues. With new forecast, the DoT is set to exceed the budgeted target by about Rs 6,000 crore. The telecom department received Rs 22,332.42 crore as upfront fee... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas January 23rd, 2016 7:01 PM 47 COMMENTS

Mega spectrum auction likely to take place around May-June

The mega spectrum auction will not take place in the current fiscal year. The India government is now planning to put all available spectrum across various bands for auction around May-June this year. “We will put all available spectrum for auction in which ecosystem is available that industry is demanding,” Telecom Secretary Rakesh Garg during at event in Delhi said, adding that the auctions will be held sometime in May-June.... Read More

Srikapardhi January 19th, 2016 6:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Regional-language smartphone platform Indus OS raises $5 million in a Series A

Indus OS, the regional-language smartphone operating system, has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round led by Omidyar Network. The money will be used to invest in technology, recruit new talent and expand into international markets. Formerly known as Firstouch, Indus OS was founded by three IIT-Bombay graduates -- Rakesh Deshmukh (CEO), Akash Dongre (Head of Product) and Sudhir B (Head of Technology). ‘Indus OS is well poised... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas January 19th, 2016 6:15 PM 8 COMMENTS

RIL says Jio has substantially optimized its network

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited said that over 100,000 of its group employees and their families are helping Reliance Jio in creating the best experience for all its future customers, even as Jio has substantially optimized its network, and is currently testing services offerings across the country. The company said that the extensive feedback from trials shall be used to create a compelling service proposition for end customers and optimise... Read More

Krishna Mukherjee January 19th, 2016 5:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

TEMA seeks grant of infrastructure status to domestic manufacturing companies complying with PMA

With the budget round the corner, Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India (TEMA) today demanded grant of infrastructure status to the domestic telecom equipment manufacturing companies complying with PMA (Preferential Manufacturing Access) provisions that will help the industry to take benefits of the incentives given to the infrastructure sector. It also proposed to extend Income Tax Act Section 35 AD benefits to domestic telecom equipment manufacturing companies which are complying... Read More

Imon January 19th, 2016 1:59 PM 4 COMMENTS

Vodafone launches 3G services on its own network in Aizawl

Vodafone India, has announced the launch of Superfast 3G services on its own network in Aizawl in Mizoram. To provide high speed mobile internet services to its valued customers in the capital city of Mizoram, Vodafone has so far deployed 59 new 3G towers and continues to add more sites. The new Superfast Vodafone 3G will enhance the service experience such as multimedia, high speed mobile broadband, internet access with... Read More

Srikapardhi January 18th, 2016 6:03 PM 5 COMMENTS

Swachh Bharat Cess increases overall cost of telecom services: COAI

COAI said that the Swachh Bharat Cess (SBC) should not be levied on telecommunication services, as it further increases the overall cost of telecom services for customer. The Swachh Bharat Cess was imposed at the rate of 0.5 percent on provision of all taxable services with effect from November 15, 2015. “Given the fact that there are multiple other levies such as license fee, applicable on telecommunication industry, SBC should not... Read More