News for 'Mobile Internet Plans'

It's official: Ola will go for IPO in next few years

It's official: Ola will go for IPO in next few years

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The Bengaluru-based firm competes with US rival Uber whose lukewarm IPO last year has contributed to the lag in valuation trend among the unicorns across the Indian start-up ecosystem.

Early Diwali at Ola, gets $1.1 bn funding, another $1 bn in pipeline

Early Diwali at Ola, gets $1.1 bn funding, another $1 bn in pipeline

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

The company did not disclose the valuations at which funds were raised.

'WhatsApp is a major security risk to India'

'WhatsApp is a major security risk to India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Experts believe that the sector should not jump to conclusions on WhatsApp Pay, which is still in its 'Beta testing' phase.

Wireless broadband is here!

Wireless broadband is here!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Wireless broadband now in your pocket's bandwidth

Wireless broadband now in your pocket's bandwidth

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Players slash prices to leverage the popularity of IPL matches on the internet.

4G may bring much cheer to consumers in 2015

4G may bring much cheer to consumers in 2015

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Theoretically, 4G promises download speeds of up to 100 Mbps, compared with the speed of 21 Mbps that 3G supports.

FDI in online retail will push growth: Amazon

FDI in online retail will push growth: Amazon

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

It also plans to open 5 new centres across India in addition to its two fulfilment centres (FCs) in Mumbai and Bangalore.

Why Free Basics is so contentious in India

Why Free Basics is so contentious in India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The programme has triggered a huge debate in India.

Mumbai limps back to life after major power outage

Mumbai limps back to life after major power outage

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Railway services across city on the Western Railway and Central Railway came to a grinding halt at 10.05 am, as a result of the power outage.

Now, WhatsApp money to friends

Now, WhatsApp money to friends

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Axis Bank launches Ping Pay to enable fund transfer across various platforms

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Companies have activated a comprehensive pandemic response plan with requisite risk mitigation protocols for keeping networks working as telecom is an essential service.

RCom buys African firm for $500 mn

RCom buys African firm for $500 mn

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

RComm has reportedly acquired an African firm for $500 million to offer telecom access services in Uganda.

Why Nokia is still bullish on India

Why Nokia is still bullish on India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Nokia is one of the leading telecom equipment manufacturing companies in India

'We stayed away from corporate loans, focus is back on retail'

'We stayed away from corporate loans, focus is back on retail'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

V G Mathew, managing director and chief executive officer of South Indian Bank speaks to Gireesh Babu, about demonetisation impact, rights issue and future plans.

Indian eCommerce market to hit $15 bn in 2 years: Google

Indian eCommerce market to hit $15 bn in 2 years: Google

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

India is estimated to have 302 million Internet users by December 2014, overtaking the US as the world's second largest online userbase.

Soon, Google content in local Indian languages

Soon, Google content in local Indian languages

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The project, called e-basha, is a critical part of the ambitious Digital India programme.

Now, Wi-Fi service at New Delhi railway station

Now, Wi-Fi service at New Delhi railway station

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Close to 5 lakh passengers travelling via the New Delhi railway station, the busiest in the country, will now be able to connect to the internet through the Wi-Fi service, which was launched at the station.

Brand Rajinikanth goes viral!

Brand Rajinikanth goes viral!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The superstar's much-awaited film Kabali is set to release on July 22.

Sundar Pichai: The genius who could be Google's next CEO

Sundar Pichai: The genius who could be Google's next CEO

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

If Android One succeeds, it will only cement Pichai's so-called position as the most powerful man in the mobile world.

These schemes will help strengthen e-services in rural India

These schemes will help strengthen e-services in rural India

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Govt announces slew of schemes for rural India

Truecaller, Twitter partner to increase user base in India

Truecaller, Twitter partner to increase user base in India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Under the partnership, Truecaller users in India will be able to see if a number is connected with a Twitter account, and will be able to tweet or follow a person directly through the Truecaller app.

Politicians will find it tougher to retain voters's allegiance

Politicians will find it tougher to retain voters's allegiance

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'This may be good news for Rahul Gandhi, for no matter how Modi performs, there will always be some degree of dissatisfaction with his performance among large sections of voters,' says R Jagannathan.

Artificially intelligent smartphones in India by March 2017

Artificially intelligent smartphones in India by March 2017

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Artificially intelligent smartphones will be able to offer solutions and suggestions based on user behaviour.

Now, get a genie to work for you!

Now, get a genie to work for you!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Users send a message on the app and a virtual assistant responds.

RJio targets 100 million customers in 12 months

RJio targets 100 million customers in 12 months

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

RJio is targeting the existing base of high-value customers.

Netflix to drop 25% traffic to ease telecom load

Netflix to drop 25% traffic to ease telecom load

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Companies like Amazon Prime Video are also temporarily lowering bit rates -- a measure of how much data is being transferred -- to ease pressure on telecom network infrastructure.

Ways to use 4G data while paying 3G rates

Ways to use 4G data while paying 3G rates

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Apps that offer location-based services, like Foursquare or maps, can be turned off when not required.

All-women Bank to have 60 branches by Mar 31

All-women Bank to have 60 branches by Mar 31

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Bharatiya Mahila Bank to have 60 branches by Mar 31: CMD

9 including minor arrested for links with Islamic State

9 including minor arrested for links with Islamic State

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The arrests followed searches in Amrut Nagar, Kausa, Moti Baug and Almas Colony areas in Thane's Mumbra township and in Aurangabad's Kaisar Colony, Rahat Colony and Damdi Mahal areas on Monday late night and Tuesday early morning.

4 ways to address the net-neutrality issue

4 ways to address the net-neutrality issue

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

A DoT panel has backed net neutrality and made some recommendations to push the cause

FAQ: What's net neutrality? How does it affect you?

FAQ: What's net neutrality? How does it affect you?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Rediff.com gives you a lowdown on the net neutrality issue that is today part of the national discourse.

Google to offer Wi-Fi at 400 railway stations in India

Google to offer Wi-Fi at 400 railway stations in India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Modi said the aim was to turn India's villages into smart economic hubs and connect our farmers better to markets, making them less vulnerable to the whims of weather.

Can Apple Pay repeat its US success story in India?

Can Apple Pay repeat its US success story in India?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

iPhone, which accounts for just 3% of sales in India's 100 million-plus annual smartphone market, plans to partner an existing player

India Inc to make Modi's 'Digital India' a reality

India Inc to make Modi's 'Digital India' a reality

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Mukesh Ambani said the Digital India initiative has the potential to transform the lives of 1.2 billion Indians using the power of digital technology.

Reliance Jio gets provisional nod for TV content distribution

Reliance Jio gets provisional nod for TV content distribution

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Jio is now present in all of the 29 states.

40 new models from Nokia soon

40 new models from Nokia soon

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Many political detainees have been released but former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, who were whisked into custody in the early hours of August 5, 2019, are still in preventive detention.

Centre rules out door-to-door vaccination

Centre rules out door-to-door vaccination

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The Centre has ruled out door-to-door vaccination of people and said the inoculation will be done at identified COVID Vaccination Centres, both government and private, registered on COWIN for 'good, germane and rational reasons'.

Tech sector wants faster policy implementation

Tech sector wants faster policy implementation

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Though the party's pre-poll promises include increasing the focus on technology, this isn't a new idea.