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RIL plans to offer low-cost 4G service on Rs 3,500 tablets

RIL plans to offer low-cost 4G service on Rs 3,500 tablets

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

RIL mulls launching tablets at around Rs 3,500 and bundle it with data offering 1 GB at Rs 10, a tenth of the current 3G prices.

Singapore to extend partial lockdown by 4 weeks until June 1

Singapore to extend partial lockdown by 4 weeks until June 1

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

In a televised address to the nation, Singapore Prime Minister Lee said the government was committed to do its "utmost" to keep the deadly virus at bay.

Second batch of foreign envoys tours Kashmir

Second batch of foreign envoys tours Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The fresh batch of diplomats also includes EU representatives, and their participation assumes significance as the EU Parliament recently initiated to bring a joint draft resolution on the Citizenship Amendment Act and Kashmir, the vote on which was later deferred.

India will drive digital content globally: Mukesh Ambani

India will drive digital content globally: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Hails country's recent digital highways and predicted India to become digital content capital of world.

RIL, RCom in talks for sharing telecom infrastructure

RIL, RCom in talks for sharing telecom infrastructure

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

According to sources in the know, Anil Ambani-led RCom will be providing all infrastructure - towers, fibre, backhaul as well as its national and international long distance facilities-- to RIL's high-speed broadband services.

Byju's, Ola, Flipkart: One Chinese company is investing millions in them!

Byju's, Ola, Flipkart: One Chinese company is investing millions in them!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Tencent reinforces India's consumer internet story. Ranju Sarkar reports.

In 4G battle, spectrum deal may push Airtel to centre stage

In 4G battle, spectrum deal may push Airtel to centre stage

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

These circles account for 23 per cent of Bharti's revenues and armed with additional spectrum, it will eat into rivals' share

DoT readies big-ticket changes in telecom policy

DoT readies big-ticket changes in telecom policy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

The department is planning a complete overhaul of the archaic Indian Telegraph Act.

CAG to look into BSNL franchise deals

CAG to look into BSNL franchise deals

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

The DoT and CAG developments come in the wake of reports of revenue loss and misuse of WiMax licences.

Obama has a taste of model Indian village

Obama has a taste of model Indian village

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

US President Barack Obama on Sunday got first hand account of how IT has revolutionised life in rural India, when villagers of Kanpura near Ajmer interacted with him in Mumbai through video conference.

'RJio broke no rules with cheap data plan'

'RJio broke no rules with cheap data plan'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

'We referred the case to the attorney general.' 'I told Mukul Rohatgi, "mujhe aap ka honest opinion chahiye".' 'He too said those were different offers.' Trai could not have stopped Reliance even if the Jio offers had been the same, Trai chief Ram Sewak Sharma tells Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Are these premium mobile plans meant for you?

Are these premium mobile plans meant for you?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Bindisha Sarang takes a look at Vodafone's RedX and Airtel's new plan.

A long way to go for Netflix in India

A long way to go for Netflix in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The lack of bandwidth and content means it will be a long time before online streaming services take off in India.

Modi needs to listen to good advice

Modi needs to listen to good advice

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Listening -- really listening -- to advisers in the government and outside would help. India has plenty of wise economists who have worked within the bureaucracy during previous crises, points out Rahul Jacob.

IOC Should Not DIE!

IOC Should Not DIE!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

If IOC is not allowed to run its own affairs, then we can see it close down in the next 10 to 15 years, warns Sudhir Bisht.

SpiceJet, 1st Indian airline to offer free on-board wi-fi

SpiceJet, 1st Indian airline to offer free on-board wi-fi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The plane can fly non-stop to Singapore, Doha (Qatar), Kuwait, Abu Dhabi (UAE), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Tehran (Iran), Salalah (Oman) and Kunming (China), among other destinations, from various Indian airports.

Idea takes 3G bets on rural market

Idea takes 3G bets on rural market

Rediff.com6 May 2011

Idea Cellular has gone off the beaten track in its 3G growth strategy.

Google India's Wi-Fi project to soon go global

Google India's Wi-Fi project to soon go global

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Most of the markets it is now looking at in hopes of gaining the next billion internet users have demographics similar to that of India.

Data caps, high device prices dog 4G

Data caps, high device prices dog 4G

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Gaurav Devaras, a 3G mobile broadband user, is happy to learn about the 4G service launch in Kolkata and thrilled about the speed it can offer.

3G operators may come under CAG scrutiny

3G operators may come under CAG scrutiny

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

The move is significant as it would extend the power of CAG -- set up to audit central and state government departments as well as PSUs -- to private sector companies.

UK bank reverts call centre from India

UK bank reverts call centre from India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

It is the second British company to bring back its call centre work from India this month.

UK co reverts outsourced work from costly India

UK co reverts outsourced work from costly India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Many British companies outsourced work to India where costs were low.

Mobile Congress focuses on 4G

Mobile Congress focuses on 4G

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

The conclave also focused on the need for more spectrum, a key issue for India.

Now, virtual classroom on your mobile

Now, virtual classroom on your mobile

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Service providers to stream content through 3G platform.

RIL plays volume card for cheaper tower rent

RIL plays volume card for cheaper tower rent

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

As it firms up its telecom re-entry strategy, Reliance Industries subsidiary Infotel Broadband has told telecom tower companies that it will pay only half the prevailing rental for towers taken on lease.

The sole Indian on the F1 grid

The sole Indian on the F1 grid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The split second decisions that reigning world champions Mercedes take during a race are a result of real time data provided by Tata Communications, Formula One's connectivity partner since 2012 and now the only Indian presence in the paddock.

India Inc raises $23.8 billion in 2010

India Inc raises $23.8 billion in 2010

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Indian companies raised over $3.41 billion overseas in December through external commercial borrowings (ECBs) and foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said.

The need for innovative spectrum management

The need for innovative spectrum management

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Telephony and broadband need innovative spectrum management.

Can Vodafone Idea reap synergy benefits?

Can Vodafone Idea reap synergy benefits?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

India's largest telecom operator in terms of subscriber numbers has been struggling to raise its share of subscribers in the market for fourth-generation technology services.

Mukesh Ambani in 4G push; eyes hi-tech security biz

Mukesh Ambani in 4G push; eyes hi-tech security biz

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Next-generation security and disaster management business seems to be next on the radar of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries, which will utilise its 4G telecom services for this new initiative.

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The Big Two telecom companies have accelerated their moves towards this next-gen technology, though they have chosen very different routes to getting there.

All village panchayats to get internet by next year

All village panchayats to get internet by next year

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

One lakh gram panchayats are to be connected by underground Optical Fibre Cable by March this year under the first phase of BharatNet project, Minister P P Chaudhary said while replying to questions on behalf of Minister of State for Communications Manoj Sinha who was not present in the House.

'Mobile VAS mart to generate over Rs 55,000 cr'

'Mobile VAS mart to generate over Rs 55,000 cr'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

According to the PwC report titled -- Value Added Service: The Next Wave -- it is now time for India to evolve from the well established mobile messaging and commoditised voice play to focus on customer segmentation based data play.

Are we over-celebrating 'work from home'?

Are we over-celebrating 'work from home'?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Microsoft top boss Satya Nadella feels the increase in productivity has come at the price of burning the 'social capital' built up by companies over very many years, observes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

BSNL to monetise BWA spectrum: Govt

BSNL to monetise BWA spectrum: Govt

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

"To use this spectrum, BSNL has gone for a franchise model on a revenue-sharing basis. As per the provision of expression of interest and agreement signed with the franchisee companies, they are required to pay amortised value of spectrum/ cost to BSNL on monthly basis," Minister of State for IT & Telecom Gurudas Kamat said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

Netflix has spent 3,000 crores on India programs

Netflix has spent 3,000 crores on India programs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Since its entry in 2016, Netflix has announced over 60 titles to be sourced from India.

Is this the best time for Amazon, Verizon to invest in Voda Idea?

Is this the best time for Amazon, Verizon to invest in Voda Idea?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

In order to determine whether this would be sound strategy for them, one needs to look at two issues: One, on the alliances being built globally between telcos, on one hand, and cloud service firms, on the other, especially with the advent of 5G; and two, how their business strategies in India will blend into with such a deal.

MTNL plans to restructure loans

MTNL plans to restructure loans

Rediff.com17 May 2011

The PSU is planning to convert Rs 3,000 crore (Rs 30-billion) loan into long term debt.

Nearly 4,000 arrested in Kashmir since Aug 5: Report

Nearly 4,000 arrested in Kashmir since Aug 5: Report

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

However, it was not clear on what basis most of the people were being held.

RIL-owned Infotel, 3 others get BWA spectrum

RIL-owned Infotel, 3 others get BWA spectrum

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

According to senior officials in the department of telecommunication 20 Mhz of spectrum has been given to the four firms -- Infotel, Bharti, Aircel and Tikona Digital, which have licences to offer services.