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India's $13bn spectrum auction has room for upset

India's $13bn spectrum auction has room for upset

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Reliance Jio submitted the highest pre-auction deposit.

PharmEasy buys Medlife, becomes largest e-pharma company

PharmEasy buys Medlife, becomes largest e-pharma company

Rediff.com26 May 2021

PharmEasy has acquired Medlife for an undisclosed amount, the e-pharmacy unicorn said on Tuesday. The deal will make PharmEasy the largest player in the domestic online pharmacy sector, with the combined entity set to serve 2 million customers a month.

RCom to sell real estate assets to cut down debt

RCom to sell real estate assets to cut down debt

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

RCom had net debt of about Rs 40,222.6 crore at the end of June 30.

Jio designed to help India lead fourth industrial revolution: Mukesh Ambani

Jio designed to help India lead fourth industrial revolution: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Having missed most of the first three industrial revolutions, India has its chance to lead the fourth industrial revolution through a convergence of its IT prowess, ultra-high-speed internet connectivity and affordable smart devices, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said on Thursday. The richest Indian, who heads the nation's most valuable company Reliance Industries, said his group's telecom and digital unit Jio was conceived to provide the key ingredients needed to lead the fourth industrial revolution.

RCom, Aircel in talks to merge wireless biz

RCom, Aircel in talks to merge wireless biz

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The telecom industry is moving towards a five-plus one model.

Ambani said to give top oil executive telco duties

Ambani said to give top oil executive telco duties

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Ambani is banking on new businesses to boost profit as earnings from producing oil and natural gas has slowed in the past three years.

Why India denied China 5-G trial

Why India denied China 5-G trial

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Given the security dilemma prevailing between India and China, India should curb the operation of Chinese telecom companies in India, asserts Dr Rup Narayan Das.

RIL plans private GSM network

RIL plans private GSM network

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd is preparing to apply for permission to set up a nation-wide broadband telecom network for internal (non-commercial) use.

Vodafone rings in 100 mn subscribers in India

Vodafone rings in 100 mn subscribers in India

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Vodafone Essar on Thursday said it has crossed the 100-million subscriber mark in India, becoming the third mobile operator in the country to do so after rivals Bharti Airtel and Reliance communications.

RCom raises 3G internet rate by 26%, cuts benefits by about 60%

RCom raises 3G internet rate by 26%, cuts benefits by about 60%

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The company has increased the cost of 1 GB of 3G internet usage to Rs 156 from Rs 123 it charged earlier.

Jio, too, is bitten by the slowdown bug

Jio, too, is bitten by the slowdown bug

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

It reported adding 698,3146 subscribers in September, the lowest since it added 6.1 million in November 2017.

Saddled with huge debt, Vodafone-Idea will find it hard to grow

Saddled with huge debt, Vodafone-Idea will find it hard to grow

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The merged entity would lead with a revenue market share of about 37 per cent against Airtel's 31.2 per cent and Jio's 14.5 per cent

Spectrum auction begins; govt eyeing over Rs 80,000 cr revenue

Spectrum auction begins; govt eyeing over Rs 80,000 cr revenue

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The auction is the biggest ever sale of 2G and 3G airwaves.

New guidelines pave way for full Internet telephony

New guidelines pave way for full Internet telephony

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The DoT has issued long-awaited migration guidelines which pave way for Internet service providers (ISP) like Reliance Jio Infocomm and Tikona, that have BWA spectrum, to offer mobile telephony service by paying an extra fee of Rs 1,658.57 crore (Rs 16.58 billion).

Nadella exhorts Indian firms to develop own tech

Nadella exhorts Indian firms to develop own tech

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Leaders need to be ready to adapt to technological changes as quickly as possible, while they build the tech capabilities, Nadella said.

From Samsung to Vivo, all major smartphone cos are keen on Bharat

From Samsung to Vivo, all major smartphone cos are keen on Bharat

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

As 4G internet completes coverage of the entire country, rural markets have become the primary generator of sales.

A new battle rages on between Jio and Airtel

A new battle rages on between Jio and Airtel

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

While only 78.15 per cent of Jio's total subscriber base was active, Airtel boasts of 98.14 per cent active customers.

Ahead of beta launch, RJio to bring out 4G handsets in Sep

Ahead of beta launch, RJio to bring out 4G handsets in Sep

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Reliance Retail will also sell Wi-Fi dongles.

Ambani likely to roll out 5G services in second half of 2021

Ambani likely to roll out 5G services in second half of 2021

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday hinted at rolling out 5G telecom services in the second half of 2021 and said policy steps are needed to accelerate the early rollout of ultra-high-speed 5G services that are affordable and available everywhere. Ambani, whose four-year-old telecom venture Jio has captured the No.1 spot offering free voice calling and data at dirt-cheap rates, also pitched for developing hardware manufacturing in India, saying the nation cannot rely on imports in such a critical area. 5G is the 5th generation mobile network that enables connecting virtually everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices. India, he said, is today among the best digitally connected nations in the world.

Jio Phone finally gets official Facebook app

Jio Phone finally gets official Facebook app

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The world's most affordable smartphone just became more attractive.

Are Jio's offers base plan or special voucher?

Are Jio's offers base plan or special voucher?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The Sunil Mittal led firm accused the regulator of "wrongly" holding Jio's promotional offer as compliant with the regulatory guidelines

RIL Commn, Nokia to sell phones @ Rs 1,999

RIL Commn, Nokia to sell phones @ Rs 1,999

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

Nokia and Reliance Communications have joined hands to market the Nokia 1255 mobile handset that costs just Rs 1,999. \n

Section 377 lawyers on Time's 100 most influential people list

Section 377 lawyers on Time's 100 most influential people list

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Public-interest litigators Arundhati Katju and Menaka Guruswamy, who spearheaded a historic legal battle for LGBTQ rights in India, along with Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani are among the Indians who have been named by TIME magazine in its prestigious list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The list also includes Indian-American comedian and TV host Hasan Minhaj.

Ambani launches Jio phone at 0 cost, packs in unlimited data, free voice

Ambani launches Jio phone at 0 cost, packs in unlimited data, free voice

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

The effective cost of the fully made-in-India phone will be zero, as against the minimum Rs 3-4.5k cost for a smartphone, Ambani said.

Unprecedented demand for IPL broadcast rights

Unprecedented demand for IPL broadcast rights

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The IPL broadcast rights -- internet, TV and mobile -- are expected to fetch the BCCI a massive sum of around Rs. 20,000 crore-plus.

Trai imposes Rs 50 lakh penalty on 9 telcos for poor service

Trai imposes Rs 50 lakh penalty on 9 telcos for poor service

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Telecom regulator TRAI has imposed cumulative penalty of Rs 50 lakh on nine mobile operators for failing to meet quality of service benchmarks in the second quarter ended June 2013, official sources said.

Kolkata set to become first digital metro

Kolkata set to become first digital metro

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Mamata launched the 'Jionet' brand Wi-Fi service.

Airtel to double 4G network by next fiscal: Mittal

Airtel to double 4G network by next fiscal: Mittal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Says spending $3 billion every year on networks alone

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.

Despite slump, Airtel to go ahead with Rs 20K-cr investment plan

Despite slump, Airtel to go ahead with Rs 20K-cr investment plan

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Mittal said he discussed a plethora of issues with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and sought the government's support for faster clearances to streamline the group's investment plans.

Boomtime: GSM operators add record 7.7 mill users

Boomtime: GSM operators add record 7.7 mill users

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Sunil Bharti Mittal's Bharti Airtel retained the top rank with a market share of 33.21 per cent and a total user base of 77.48 million. Vodafone-Essar added 1.87 million and maintained a market share of 23.41 per cent. COAI, which does not include Reliance Telecom, estimates RT added at least 370,000 subscribers in the month,

Infocomm offers 'Light a Candle' service

Infocomm offers 'Light a Candle' service

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

Mobile service provider Reliance Infocomm on Saturday said it has launched a special service, through which subscribers of Reliance IndiaMobile can light a candle at Velankani Church in Tamil Nadu

How voice & video will dominate in 2020

How voice & video will dominate in 2020

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'What amazes me the most is that today users communicate with voice-activated speakers like as if they were talking to another human being, using words like "please," and "thank you," and even "sorry"!', says advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

RJio's 'data-giri' to unleash price war; slash bills: Analysts

RJio's 'data-giri' to unleash price war; slash bills: Analysts

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

RJio will further add bottomline pressures on the already struggling telcos that will ultimately be forced to consolidate

Book rail tickets through your cellphone!

Book rail tickets through your cellphone!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Reliance Infocomm, in association with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC), has launched the railway ticket booking service through Reliance India Mobile in 120 Indian cities.

How 5G will benefit India's countryside

How 5G will benefit India's countryside

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

In the not too distant future, you could see 5G technology being used for functions such as remotely-performed robotic surgeries, mine equipment operated remotely or cars driven by someone sitting hundreds of miles away. While these ideas will certainly find application globally, the urgent need for them in India could spur swifter adoption here than elsewhere.

Jio plans more disruptions: 5G enabled cars and drones!

Jio plans more disruptions: 5G enabled cars and drones!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Jio and Ericsson tested the limits of 5G by demonstrating multi-gigabit speeds and super-low latency capabilities that are making new offerings such as remote control of machines and 360-degree 4K video streaming.

Indian Oil, RIL, Tata Motors among world's 500 largest companies

Indian Oil, RIL, Tata Motors among world's 500 largest companies

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Companies are ranked by total revenues.

R World goes paid from April 1

R World goes paid from April 1

Rediff.com29 Mar 2005

R World tariff structure has been devised keeping in mind customer convenience, affordability and flexibility of use.