April 16th, 2014 1:02 AM 53 COMMENTS

Are WhatsApp & Viber A Real Threat To Indian Telecom Operators? We find out.

The IM (instant messaging) and VoIp apps like WhatsApp and Viber who provide free unlimited messages and voice/video calls respectively have taken over the world by storm. The total number of messages sent and received through WhatsApp per day have now overtook the total number of SMSes sent and received everyday. WhatsApp has disrupted the IM market in the same way how Skype did to international calling market. [caption id="attachment_116080" align="aligncenter"... Read More

October 5th, 2013 5:24 PM 20 COMMENTS

LINE Messaging App Hits 10 Million Users Mark in India, Adds Video Calling and More Features

LINE the cross-platform free calls and messaging app, today announced that the number of users in India has reached 10 million mark. The company expects  to cross 20 million users by the end of the year in India. Japanese messaging application LINE is aiming to become the No. 1 smartphone communication app in India, and is shoring up its plans for further marketing development and also rops in Bollywood actress... Read More

June 20th, 2013 9:21 AM 1 COMMENTS

Hike to Tie-up with Airtel, Vodafone & Idea; Similar to RCom-WhatsApp Plans?

The battle of free messaging apps over internet has reached to mobile operators too. In recent time India becomes a focus point for the messaging apps and VoIP apps like WhatsApp, Skype, WeChat, Nimbuzz or Hike. In the latest development instant messaging app - Hike, developed by Bharti SoftBank is in talks with incumbent players - Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular to come up with special bundle packs... Read More

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