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Samsung Galaxy A07 5G Starts At 15,999

Samsung Galaxy A07 5G Starts At 15,999

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Samsung Galaxy A07 5G comes with a starting price of 15,999 for the entry-level model featuring 4 GB of memory and 128 GB internal capacity. The higher-end version, which includes 6 GB RAM paired with the same 128GB storage, carries a price tag of 17,999.

Oppo A6 5G Debuts With A Massive 7,000mAh Battery

Oppo A6 5G Debuts With A Massive 7,000mAh Battery

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Oppo has introduced the A6 5G to the Indian market, positioning it as a feature-packed mid-segment handset with a huge 7,000 mAh power unit and starting price of 17,999.

World's FASTEST smartphone coming to India

World's FASTEST smartphone coming to India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Huawei Ascend P2, considered fastest in terms of data connectivity, can achieve network speeds of up to 150 Mbps

Airtel scores highest in 4G speed but Jio wins in signal availability

Airtel scores highest in 4G speed but Jio wins in signal availability

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Mumbai has fastest 4G speed, Ahmedabad most consistent, says wireless coverage mapping firm OpenSignal

Slow 4G run rate casts shadow on telecom sector

Slow 4G run rate casts shadow on telecom sector

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

A year after Bharti Airtel launched 4G services, there are only 6.5 mn users in the country

4G ends business rivalry, brings Ambani brothers together

4G ends business rivalry, brings Ambani brothers together

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

RCom may get around Rs 4,500 crore by trading its radiowaves to Reliance Jio.

RIL plans to invest $10 bn on its 4G network: Vendor

RIL plans to invest $10 bn on its 4G network: Vendor

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Reliance will offer high-quality voice and video calling services like Skype.

Reliance Jio tests 4G network at IIT Bombay fest

Reliance Jio tests 4G network at IIT Bombay fest

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd on Friday tested its 4G network at the Techfest event in IIT Bombay campus by running trials of video calls and Jio television service, among others.

Alcatel A3 10: Better than other tablets in the Rs 10k range

Alcatel A3 10: Better than other tablets in the Rs 10k range

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

But remember the tablet does not support VoLTE services and is not compatible with Reliance Jio.

Reliance Jio's launch hits a roadblock

Reliance Jio's launch hits a roadblock

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

The much-awaited soft launch of Reliance Jio's next-generation mobile services has been delayed by another month.

Why Apple chief bets big on India

Why Apple chief bets big on India

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The company posted quarterly revenue of $50.6 billion.

Airtel to launch 5G within a month, cover all urban area by 2023

Airtel to launch 5G within a month, cover all urban area by 2023

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel expects to launch 5G services within a month and cover key metros by December, a top official of the company said on Wednesday. The telco plans to cover all urban areas of the country by the end of 2023, according to the company's CEO. Bharti Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal in a communication to the customers said Airtel 5G will deliver dramatically higher speeds of 20-30 times compared to a 4G network.

RIL's 4G launch may not be a big risk to telcos

RIL's 4G launch may not be a big risk to telcos

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Also, the combination of a new entrant and new technology is not necessarily good.

India outshines US in internet user base

India outshines US in internet user base

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

India now has 402 million internet users - second only to China.

RCom plans to promote app-to-app calling

RCom plans to promote app-to-app calling

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

For Rs 39, customers can talk for 300 minutes anywhere in India and worldwide

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, recently stated that he sees India in the same position that China was seven to ten years ago

Idea of Jio was seeded by Isha: Mukesh Ambani

Idea of Jio was seeded by Isha: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The 2016 upstart, called Jio, dislodged rivals and has emerged as the nation's No. 4 carrier by offering call services free for life and data transmission at dirt cheap rates.

How Nokia is riding the 5G wave in India

How Nokia is riding the 5G wave in India

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Nokia, that has already begun manufacturing of 5G equipment at its Chennai plant, is also readying for exporting the products to several key markets like the US.

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.

Indians consume over 11 GB data a month, finds Nokia

Indians consume over 11 GB data a month, finds Nokia

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Cheap data plans, affordable handsets, increasing popularity of video services and 4G networks have helped average data consumption per user in India to grow to over 11 GB a month, telecom gear maker Nokia said on Thursday. Nokia -- in its annual Mobile Broadband India Traffic Index (MBiT) report -- said the overall data traffic in India increased by 47 per cent in 2019, driven by continued 4G consumption. 4G data constitute 96 per cent of the total data traffic consumed across the country, while 3G data traffic registered its highest ever decline of 30 per cent, it added.

Pokemon Go comes to India!

Pokemon Go comes to India!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Niantic Labs, the makers of Pokemon Go, releasing the game in India, and adding more content to the game of late, should ensure another spike in the game's popularity, says Himanshu Juneja.

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.

Jio! The winner takes it all

Jio! The winner takes it all

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The big advantage that Jio is able to garner currently is its low cost of operations.

RIL's 4G LYF handsets by Nov, co to share spectrum with RCom

RIL's 4G LYF handsets by Nov, co to share spectrum with RCom

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The sharing agreement will provide more bandwidth for RJIL to provide its high-speed 4G services.

Top five 4G smartphones under Rs 15k

Top five 4G smartphones under Rs 15k

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

These five are budget-friendly yet feature rich.

Reliance accelerates efforts to roll out 4G services: Ambani

Reliance accelerates efforts to roll out 4G services: Ambani

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Officials of Reliance Jio Infocomm claimed to have achieved broadband speeds on their networks that are 10-12 times faster than 3G services.

Is Reliance Jio's 5G plan realistic?

Is Reliance Jio's 5G plan realistic?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Surajeet Das Gupta explains why Mukesh Ambani's target is by no means impossible.

Telcos' hopes on cheaper 700-Mhz spectrum dashed

Telcos' hopes on cheaper 700-Mhz spectrum dashed

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Telecom Commission approves high base price of Rs 11,485 cr per Mhz for 700-Mhz frequency; no decision taken on proposed standard spectrum usage charges of 4.5%

Apple takes lion's share in 4G handset market in India

Apple takes lion's share in 4G handset market in India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Airtel offers 4G service in 1800 Mhz band frequency while other companies are yet to roll out their services.

RJio may start 4G service with about 45k towers: Credit Suisse

RJio may start 4G service with about 45k towers: Credit Suisse

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd is expected to use between 30,000 and 45,000 mobile towers when it starts offering 4G services in the third or fourth quarter of this financial year, according to Credit Suisse.

Videocon's value-for-money telecom gamble

Videocon's value-for-money telecom gamble

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

It plans to offer 4G data with voice at rates 15-25 per cent lower than those of its competitors just as it has done with its TV sets. Many say it might be a recipe for disaster.

Airtel to acquire Tikona's 4G biz for about Rs 1,600 cr

Airtel to acquire Tikona's 4G biz for about Rs 1,600 cr

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

With this acquisition, Airtel will be second company, after Reliance Jio, in the country to have pan-India presence in 2300 Mhz band

Now Jio plans to cover 99% of India's population by Diwali

Now Jio plans to cover 99% of India's population by Diwali

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

As part of its expansion plans, Jio has announced the roll-out of Internet of Things (IoT) services in association with Samsung, which will help consumers and enterprises.

RCom pays Rs 5,384 cr as spectrum liberalisation fee to DoT

RCom pays Rs 5,384 cr as spectrum liberalisation fee to DoT

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Spectrum trading will happen in 9 circles.

Airtel, China Mobile tie up for 5G, telecom equipment

Airtel, China Mobile tie up for 5G, telecom equipment

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

This move gives Airtel and Chinese major immense benefits.

Telecom giants launch India's first 4G phone

Telecom giants launch India's first 4G phone

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

The phone will work on both 2G, 3G as well as 4G networks seamlessly.

iPhone 5: Taller, thinner and better

iPhone 5: Taller, thinner and better

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Apple's iPhone 5 has a larger screen but a thinner profile and is 20 per cent lighter than the previous iPhone 4S.

Reliance Jio: What's in it for YOU?

Reliance Jio: What's in it for YOU?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Abhik Sen, who tried out the new service, finds out it is good for data and apps, but calls are still sketchy

iPhone 5: Taller, thinner and better

iPhone 5: Taller, thinner and better

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

iPhone 5 has a thinner profile and is 20 per cent lighter than the previous iPhone 4S.

Jio offers new iPhone users free service for 15 months

Jio offers new iPhone users free service for 15 months

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

From January 1, all these iPhone users will get the Rs 1,499 plan completely free for 1 year, which equals value worth Rs 18,000