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Esmail February 16th, 2015 9:56 PM 10 COMMENTS

Idea cellular, Rcom, Tata DoCoMo and Reliance Jio also submit applications for upcoming spectrum auction

Earlier today we shared with you how the four telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Aircel and Uninor had submitted applications for the spectrum auction to commence in March 2015. Today being the last day for submission of applications, we were expecting to see the other operators also apply. Now in the recent developments, Idea cellular, Rcom, DoCoMo and Rjio have also submitted their applications for the auction. As we shared... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas February 16th, 2015 3:49 AM 7 COMMENTS

Spectrum War: Telecom Ministry files petitions in SCI against any stay on upcoming auctions

The telecom ministry has moved Supreme Court of India (SCI) against any stay on the upcoming auction of spectrum slated to start from March 4 if any group submits a plea for a stay. The case is expected to come up for hearing today. The government has decided to auction the 2G bands in March, 2015. DoT will also be releasing a block of 2100 MHz or the 3G band... Read More

Esmail February 11th, 2015 2:03 AM 2 COMMENTS

Indian telecom subscriber base reaches 970 Million in December 2014

The number of telecom subscribers in India has reached its all-time high touching 970.97 Million in the quarter ended December 2014 according to the latest report by Telecom regulatory authority of India (TRAI). The number of telephone subscribers in India increased from 964.20 million at the end of November 2014 to 970.97 million at the end of December 2014. The telly density has increased to 77.58% which implies that out... Read More

Brijesh Parmar February 7th, 2015 6:21 PM 6 COMMENTS

Why Payment banks are the new rage with telcos in India?

Very soon, you will be able to pay your electricity bills while buying groceries at the supermarket because now the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is allowing setting up payment banks. February 2, 2015 was the last date of applying for payment bank. Some of India’s biggest companies including Bharti Airtel, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Industries, future group and some lesser known companies like Fino Paytech, Oxigen has applied for... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas February 6th, 2015 3:36 PM 10 COMMENTS

Soon Aadhaar card to be made mandatory for new mobile connections in 5 circles

Government of India entities, as well as major telecom operators, have agreed to test Aadhaar-card based e-KYC for issuing SIM cards in five circles as a pilot project. With this, Aadhar number will be mandatory for one to buy a new Sim card. However, all telecom companies to slowly ask customers to submit their Aadhar number with their new connection request. Two months ago, Department of Telecom (DoT) had asked... Read More

Brijesh Parmar February 2nd, 2015 5:40 AM 4 COMMENTS

Analysis: 7 key challenges faced by operators while implementing LTE

We all are eagerly waiting for the launch of 4G LTE services by Reliance Jio Infocom. Reliance Jio has acquired 2.3 GHz spectrum band for providing 4G services in 2010. Bharti Airtel is also facing problems in providing 4G services so as the other operators globally. LTE certainly stands out in terms of its technical superiority and spectral efficiency. However, being an evolving standard it poses some significant challenges ahead... Read More

Srikapardhi January 27th, 2015 9:46 PM 1 COMMENTS

2G, 3G spectrum auction postpones to March 4 from February 25

The auction for 2G and 3G telecom spectrum will be deferred to March 4 from February 25 said Department of Telecommunications (DoT) today. Earlier, it was scheduled on February 25 for 2G and 3G networks , according to notification issued by the Department of Telecom (DoT).The last date for submission of applications is February 6, according to the timeline mentioned in the Notice Inviting Applications (NIA). "The reserve price approved... Read More

Mahit January 27th, 2015 5:45 AM 5 COMMENTS

DoT revises and issues fresh MSC Codes across various circles

DoT Licensing wing has finally given green signal for opening of number series 791 and 792 for Videocon services. According to the report Videocon, is planning to start its basic telephonic services in Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, M.P and UP service areas. Attached below is the list of Licensee and revised MSC code for the respective service areas. S.No Name of Licensee Name of LSA ACCESS MSC Codes to be allocated... Read More

Tharun G January 25th, 2015 7:10 PM 11 COMMENTS

Hike introduces free voice calling feature in beta launch

Bharti SoftBank backed Hike messenger has introduced free voice calling feature as part of its beta launch. Users need to register for the beta program via the Hike app to start using voice call feature. Most messenger application in the market now offer voice calling and WhatsApp has already announced plans to introduce voice calling feature. Hike had recently bought US based Zip Phone, a free Voice calling company. This purchase has enabled Hike... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas January 24th, 2015 10:32 PM 6 COMMENTS

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence issues Rs. 427 crore demand notice to six operators

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has issued demand notices to six telecom operators including Vodafone India, Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular to pay over Rs 427 crore for allegedly evading anti-dumping duty while importing digital transmission products from China and Israel. "Vodafone has been asked to pay Rs 333.34 crores, Bharti Airtel Rs 46.43 crores and Idea Rs 9.38 crores. Over and above the said amount, the telecom companies... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas January 20th, 2015 11:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

SCI rejects transfer plea of Department of Telecom on one time spectrum fee

The Supreme Court of India has rejected transfer plea of the Department of Telecom (DoT) with regards to the one time spectrum fee. However, a bench headed by Chief Justice HL Dattu dismissed as withdrawn the batch of government’s transfer pleas. "The telecom companies have filed petitions in different HCs “as a delaying tactic” and it is “nothing but an exercise of forum shopping in order to avoid the payment... Read More

Srikapardhi January 11th, 2015 5:49 PM 5 COMMENTS

India rides on connectivity; adds more broadband and mobile device subscribers, BSNL leads in wired broadband

The total broadband subscriber base in India has increased from 79.21 million at the end of October 2014 to 82.22 million at the end of November 2014, there by showing a monthly growth of 3.79 %. “The top five service providers constituted 86.97 per cent market share of total broadband subscribers at the end of November 2014. These service providers were BSNL (18.70 million), Bharti Airtel (18.17 million), Vodafone (15.61... Read More