Khomba Singh In New Delhi

Stories by Khomba Singh In New Delhi

Delay release of 3G spectrum: COAI

Delay release of 3G spectrum: COAI

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2007

In a reversal of its earlier stance on 3G, the Cellular Operators' Association of India has told Telecom Secretary D S Mathur that the release of 3G spectrum should be delayed till it is available for all operators.

Telecom firms face Rs 400 cr fine

Telecom firms face Rs 400 cr fine

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2007

The Telecom Commission is considering imposing fines of Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion) on seven telecom service providers for delay in commissioning of services. A note for this purpose was put up for consideration last month.

Ruias to seek govt view on sale

Ruias to seek govt view on sale

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2007

The Ruias are contemplating approaching the Ministry of Company Affairs for its views on the Right of First Refusal (RoFR) clause in their shareholders' agreement with Hutchison Telecom International Ltd (HTIL).

Aircel to roll out WiMax in 23 circles nationwide

Aircel to roll out WiMax in 23 circles nationwide

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2006

The Indian telecom boom is not only about numbers. In what is the first of its kind in the domestic telecom industry, telecom operator Aircel will deploy WiMax networks in all 23 circles across the country.

Cell firms hang up on SMS freebies

Cell firms hang up on SMS freebies

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2006

Discounted schemes withdrawn on days when load is heavy; Trai not happy.

VSNL, Australian firm in pact for undersea cable

VSNL, Australian firm in pact for undersea cable

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2006

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd has tied up with Australia-based telecommunications carrier Pipe Networks to lay a new submarine cable linking Australia to Guam.

Marketing SMSs may not be considered unsolicited

Marketing SMSs may not be considered unsolicited

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2006

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India may look at excluding SMSs while formulating a policy on unsolicited commercial calls.

Unsolicited calls may soon be history

Unsolicited calls may soon be history

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2006

A Central Do Not Call Registry may be formed as early as next month. The purpose is to stop unsolicited calls to mobile users, who will register on the list.

Govt earns big on mobile handsets tax

Govt earns big on mobile handsets tax

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2006

If you buy a mobile phone worth Rs 4,000 today, you will be paying about 123 per cent of the cost of the mobile (which works out to Rs 4,942) as tax to the government over the next four years.

Nokia plans design centre in Bangalore

Nokia plans design centre in Bangalore

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2006

With a view to augmenting its market in emerging India, Nokia, the world's largest handset manufacturer, will start a design facility in Bangalore.

Nokia to pilot mobile TV in India with Doordarshan

Nokia to pilot mobile TV in India with Doordarshan

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2006

Nokia, the world's largest mobile handset manufacturer, has tied up with national broadcaster Doordarshan to conduct a pilot test using digital video broadcaster-handheld technology for rollout of services.

Mobile operators may face music over border towers

Mobile operators may face music over border towers

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2006

Concerned over mobile signals crossing the international border, the department of telecom is planning to take action against telecom operators

MTNL, BSNL get Rs 2,500 cr tax refund

MTNL, BSNL get Rs 2,500 cr tax refund

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2006

Rail tickets, weather report on SMS soon

Rail tickets, weather report on SMS soon

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2006

Flag Telecom to foray into BPO services

Flag Telecom to foray into BPO services

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2006

Now, BSNL offers free rentals, phones

Now, BSNL offers free rentals, phones

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2006

Reliance Comm to hive off cell towers

Reliance Comm to hive off cell towers

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2006

Stricter licence norms for ISPs

Stricter licence norms for ISPs

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2006