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Imon June 16th, 2016 9:17 AM 10 COMMENTS

Aircel offers free 500 MB of 3G data, unlimited 2G data, unlimited local Aircel calls for 14 days at Rs. 123

Ahead of the upcoming merger with Reliance Communication, Aircel has reduced the price one of their packs, perhaps to sustain the customers and boost revenues. The pack of Rs. 123, which seems to be currently available for Kolkata users, now offers unlimited calling to Aircel numbers. Besides, the pack also offers free 500 MB of 3G data. Post the 3G usage, subscribers can use unlimited 2G data for next 14 days.... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas June 14th, 2016 6:12 AM 191 COMMENTS

RCom Failed to Deliver What They Promised to CDMA Users

Change is good, not always! The line turns true when Reliance Communications had planned to decommission its CDMA services and would use the spectrum (of 800Mhz) for LTE roll out by reframing. Though CDMA was never able to edge out over GSM in India, some people like it for cheap voice calls and better wireless broadband (than 3G). All good thing come to an end, so does Reliance CDMA. But... Read More

Srikapardhi June 12th, 2016 2:24 PM 2 COMMENTS

Ban on discriminatory pricing of data services may take a legal turn: Report

The Indian telecom industry is at loggerheads with the sector regulator, Trai, for various reasons, including call drops. The relationship may further deteriorate and take an ugly turn with the GSM telecom operators is mulling over taking the Trai to court over the ban on discriminatory pricing of data services. Rajan Mathews, director-general of the lobby group Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), told daily newspaper Economic Times that the... Read More

Tharun G June 11th, 2016 6:22 PM 113 COMMENTS

Airtel 4G Vs Vodafone 4G in Mumbai: Which is faster?

Now that 4G has become so common in India, not even operators want to talk about 3G anymore. Till last year, only Airtel had launched 4G service in India, but this year we saw Vodafone and Idea catching up with Airtel in many circles on 4G front putting up serious competition. Few circles in India now have more than one 4G operator and Mumbai is one of it. Today we find who is... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 11th, 2016 1:39 PM 40 COMMENTS

RCom – Aircel merger talks may conclude in July: Report

The merger talks between Reliance Communications (RCom) and Aircel is likely to be concluded on July this year, paving way for another high-profile deal for RCom after its acquisition of Sistema’s Indian unit last year. Business Standard, citing sources close to the talks, reported that the merger is on track and Aircel and RCom will collectively transfer Rs 28,000 crore of debt (Rs 14,000 crore each) to the new entity. “With... Read More

Esmail June 11th, 2016 12:57 PM 6 COMMENTS

Telcos to install 60,000 new BTS with Rs 12,000 crore investment in 100 days to tackle call drops

The Indian telecom service providers will install 60,000 base transceiver stations (BTS) with an investment of around Rs 12,000 crore in the next three months to improve networks which should help check the call drop issue in the country. This was the outcome of the high profile meeting of the Telecom Secretary J.S. Deepak with the CEOs of Indian telcos, who presented a 100-day action plan to the government on... Read More

Imon June 9th, 2016 2:14 PM 11 COMMENTS

Is Vodafone gearing up for 4G launch in Gujarat ?

As reported earlier, Vodafone has started offering 4G SIM upgrade to their customers in Gujarat; now some sources say that the company is preparing for its 4G launch in the last week of this month. According to sources, “the company has successfully tested its network in few pockets and yet to roll out services in last week of the current month for masses. However, the company hasn't scheduled any dates but... Read More

Imon June 8th, 2016 11:57 AM 21 COMMENTS

After Kolkata, Vodafone expands 4G coverage to two more cities of West Bengal

After launching 4G services in Kolkata; Vodafone India has now stepped in to provide 4G coverage across two more cities of West Bengal--Barasat & Kalyani. The two major cities of West Bengal falls in the outskirts of Kolkata telecom circle. According to sources, in terms of coverage of 4G LTE network, Vodafone lags behind Airtel and RJio which have a decent LTE network across the circle. Even after launch of 4G services,... Read More

Imon June 5th, 2016 7:16 AM 37 COMMENTS

Airtel launches new 3G/4G night data pack at Rs. 125 with 28 days validity

Airtel has launched a new “3G/4G night data” pack at Rs. 125 for the customers. The new offering will provide 1GB of data for 28 days between 12am to 6am. Airtel has launched this new offer after the company has announced 'Get 100% extra data for Nights' scheme, which offers various data packs between 500MB to 20GB. Vodafone too is offering a similar pack. However, its 1GB night pack costs... Read More

Imon June 3rd, 2016 3:19 PM 26 COMMENTS

Ahead of 4G launch Vodafone invites customers to change their SIM to USIM in Gujarat

Vodafone India has started inviting the customers in Gujarat to upgrade their SIM to USIM (Universal Subscriber Identification Module), so that they can enjoy their upcoming 4G network in that region. For those of you who are new to the concept of USIM and how it differs from the normal SIM, here is a brief– While a normal SIM supports 2G & 3G network, USIM supports 2G, 3G, 4G networks as... Read More

Imon June 2nd, 2016 11:23 AM 14 COMMENTS

TRAI launches DND app called ‘DND Services’ for Android users

As a means to protect customers from receiving unwanted promotional calls and messages, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a new mobile application called 'DND Services'. The application enables subscribers to file complaints about unsolicited commercial communications. Designed by the National Informatics Centre, the app will make the Do Not Disturb (DND) activation and complaint services seamless depending on various SMS codes. There is already a helpline... Read More

Srikapardhi May 31st, 2016 6:07 PM 18 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel may not bid for 700 Mhz band, says Fitch Ratings

Bharti Airtel may not bid for spectrum in the 700 Mhz band in the upcoming mega spectrum sale, due to given the high indicative price for this spectrum, limited device availability and the company's ownership of alternative spectrum (1800MHz/2300MHz) to roll out 4G services, according to ratings firm Fitch. Airtel has already conveyed that the spectrum price in the 700 Mhz, which is the most efficient and stable to offer high-speed... Read More