October 9th, 2011 12:10 PM 35 COMMENTS

India’s New Telecom Policy To Be Announced On Monday

India's Minister for Telecommunications and IT, Kapil Sibal would release the draft of the National Telecommunications Policy-2011 on Monday. Mr. Sible will hold a press conference at 2 P.M on Monday, 10th October, 2011. The new National Telecommunications Policy-2011 is expected to include rules on pricing of second-generation radio airwaves (2G Spectrum) and mergers and acquisitions in the sector and a proposal of Single Pan-India license for telecom operators. This... Read More

October 5th, 2011 3:55 PM 114 COMMENTS

World’s Cheapest Android Tablet ‘Aakash’ Launched In India

The much awaited world's cheapest $35 android Tablet is finally launched in India dubbed as Aakash developed by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Rajasthan). Kapil Sibal, Union Minister for Human Resourced Development launched Aakash Tablet and it will be sold to students at the subsidized price of $35 (approx Rs.1720) to expand digital access across India. Speaking on the launch of Tab, Minister  Kapil Sibal  announced that the "Aaksh... Read More

April 13th, 2011 2:52 PM 41 COMMENTS

Kapil Sibal Issues Progress Report on The 100 Days Plan of Action

Kapil Sibal, Union Telecom Minister today issued the Progress Report of the Telecom Ministry in terms of achievements made against '100 Days Plan of Action'. The 100 Day Action Plan was announced in Jan 2011, on various issues such as MNP, Wireless Broadband, 2G Spectrum Allocation, MTNL/BSNL and other PSUs, Mobile Tower Radiation and National Telecom Policy 2011 as earlier we shared on TelecomTalk. The Point-wise Report Card on Plan... Read More

April 11th, 2011 6:18 PM 15 COMMENTS

Government and Telecom Industry Unite to Support Mobile Broadband in India

India's Telecom Ministry the GSMA, the Cellular Operators of India (COAI) and the Telecoms Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) announced today that they will work together to help facilitate growth of Mobile Broadband services across India. The growth of mobile communications in India is the result of a successful partnership between the Indian government, the regulator and the mobile community. This news demonstrates the shared commitment by all parties to... Read More

January 2nd, 2011 1:45 PM 52 COMMENTS

Indian Telecom Minister Announces Action Plan for 100 Days

Kipal Sibal, Union Telecom Minister has announced the action plan for next 100 days. Mr Sibal said that the " Action plan " has been worked so as to ensure that the common people gets telecommunication services at the reasonable cost, the Industry remains robust and the Government gets its share of revenue. The "100 Day Action Plan" of the Departments of Telecommunications (DoT), on various issues such as MNP,... Read More

December 17th, 2010 1:02 PM 50 COMMENTS

DoT Asks Tata Docomo, Airtel and RCOM To Hold 3G Video Call Services

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed three 3G Mobile service providers, Bharti Airtel, Tata Teleservices (Tata Docomo) and Reliance Communications (RCOM) to put on hold their 3G Video Calling services until interception facilities are cleared by security agencies or Home Ministry. A demonstration was organized by Reliance Communications, Tata Teleservices (TTSL) and Bharti Airtel during which the law enforcement agencies pointed out that on-line delivery of 3G Video Calls... Read More

December 9th, 2010 4:43 PM 14 COMMENTS

India Telecom 2010 To Begin Tomorrow With Focus on “Broadband For All”

Government of India's Telecom Event “India Telecom 2010”, will begin tomorrow at New Delhi. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is organizing the event this year with the theme “Broadband for All” in association with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) India Telecom 2010 aims at promoting the opportunities in the Telecom sector for boosting country’s economic growth and attracting further FDI. The event will focus on the... Read More

November 25th, 2010 6:13 PM 1 COMMENTS

Mobile Number Portability Launched in Haryana, Pan India by January 20

The much awaited Mobile Number Portability (MNP) finally launched in Haryana. The MNP service inaugurate by the Union Minister of Communications & IT Mr. Kapil Sibal by making the inaugural call to Shri Bhupindrer Singh Hooda, the Chief Minister of Haryana from a ported mobile number in function held at Rohtak city. Speaking on the launch of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Mr. Kapil Sibal said that first phase of the... Read More

November 24th, 2010 7:01 PM 204 COMMENTS

MNP Offer: Switch To BSNL Get FREE Talk Time And Unlimited GPRS

In a bid to encash the Mobile Number Portability (MNP), India’s National Telecom back bone and pan India 3G mobile service operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) today announced the launch of a groundbreaking offer,which will give Free Connection, Free GPRS and lots more for all Port-in customers who Switch to BSNL from any other service providers in Haryana circle. The much awaited Mobile Number Portability (MNP) service will be... Read More

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