News for 'Voice and Data'

Clubhouse's Challenge to Facebook/Twitter

Clubhouse's Challenge to Facebook/Twitter

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Like the other platforms, the Clubhouse will have more users in India than anywhere else because of the interest we have in knowing what others are doing and in letting others know about our activities, predicts T P Sreenivasan.

Fitch pours cold water on Jio's dreams

Fitch pours cold water on Jio's dreams

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Says, Jio unlikely to gain 2% revenue market share in 2017

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Modi is seen as exceptional not only on account of his acts but also owing to his style. He appears to sacrifice his life for the people -- like a fakir, a figure he came to epitomize even more in 2020 by growing a long white beard. Charisma is above accountability, and Modi has grasped these dynamics.

Why Uninor did not bid aggressively in spectrum auction

Why Uninor did not bid aggressively in spectrum auction

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

For Uninor, it is more important to serve customers better in existing circles rather than going for pan-India operations.

Revealed! The top JOBS of 2020

Revealed! The top JOBS of 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Naukri.com's Hiring Outlook Survey for 2020 reveals the jobs and sectors that saw a surge in demand during the pandemic.

Jio's subscriber revenue rate highest in Q4

Jio's subscriber revenue rate highest in Q4

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The launch of services by Jio in September 2016 had disrupted the whole telecom sector, with operators matching low rates to maintain competitive edge

Mobile handset sales in India: Who are the toppers?

Mobile handset sales in India: Who are the toppers?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

The Indian mobile handset market saw a drop of 5 per cent in revenues in FY 2011-12.

Telecom: How Ambani brothers can rule the roost

Telecom: How Ambani brothers can rule the roost

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Anil's RCom straddles 2G, 3G; Mukesh has spectrum to operate in 4G.

Will 4G be more expensive? All you need to know

Will 4G be more expensive? All you need to know

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

A user will need to buy a 4G-enabled handset and then upgrade his or her existing 2G/3G SIM card to a USIM (Universal SIM)/4G SIM.

Why calls drop? Telcos have 45 days to explain & curb the menace

Why calls drop? Telcos have 45 days to explain & curb the menace

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The telcos have assured the government that things would improve over the next 45 days.

Govt extends service tax return filing date to April 30

Govt extends service tax return filing date to April 30

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

As per norms, the returns have to be filed online on www.aces.gov.in.

Reliance Jio net loss jumps to Rs 22.5 cr in October-March

Reliance Jio net loss jumps to Rs 22.5 cr in October-March

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Jio, which launched its services in September, had no revenue from operations during October 2016 to March 2017

Second black box of crashed EgyptAir Flight 804 found

Second black box of crashed EgyptAir Flight 804 found

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

On Thursday, the cockpit voice recorder for EgyptAir Flight 804 was found in a damaged condition, an Egyptian investigative committee said after the wreckage of the ill-fated plane was recovered on Wednesday.

Ease of biz issues to affect investments to India: US Ambassador

Ease of biz issues to affect investments to India: US Ambassador

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Ease of biz issues to affect investments to India: US Ambassador.

Govt likely to raise Rs 90k cr from telecom auction: Crisil

Govt likely to raise Rs 90k cr from telecom auction: Crisil

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

The bidding for four spectrum bands is scheduled to start from March 4.

Pakistan cries foul over India's Prithvi-II missile test

Pakistan cries foul over India's Prithvi-II missile test

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Reacting to the recent supersonic interceptor missile test by India, Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan Prime Minister's adviser on Foreign Affairs, has said that Islamabad will acquire advanced technology to improve its defence and will also raise the matter at the international arena.

BlackBerry Messenger for Windows Phone, Nokia X soon

BlackBerry Messenger for Windows Phone, Nokia X soon

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The Canadian smartphone maker in October last year launched BBM for rival Android- and iOS-based handsets and the app since then has been downloaded on over 40 million such handsets.

DigiDhan is a Safai Abhiyaan to fight menace of corruption: PM

DigiDhan is a Safai Abhiyaan to fight menace of corruption: PM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Seeking to rope in youngsters to promote cashless transactions, Modi said for every person you introduce to the BHIM app, you will get a cash back of Rs 10.

When security needs and innovation collide

When security needs and innovation collide

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

While Research in Motion, the Canada-based maker of BlackBerry, negotiated a two-month reprieve to develop a solution complying with the Indian government's demands, Indian officials have said companies such as Google and Skype would also be asked to comply with the government's directives or close their networks.

In a way, pandemic was a boon for Indian e-commerce firms

In a way, pandemic was a boon for Indian e-commerce firms

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

E-commerce firms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and others witnessed successful festive season sales this year, Experts say e-commerce adoption in the country is accelerating by multiple years or what it would have looked like in 2025.

'Unconstitutional': Nirmala on states refusing to implement CAA

'Unconstitutional': Nirmala on states refusing to implement CAA

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

"Everybody in this country has the responsibility to implement the law which has been passed in Parliament,", the minister, who was in Chennai as part of the BJP's nationwide 'Jan Jagran Abhiyan' campaign in support of the Act, said.

'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.

Reliance Jio Infocom gets unified telecom licence

Reliance Jio Infocom gets unified telecom licence

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The Unified Licence for all 22 Service Areas across India will make the company the first telecom operator in the country to get pan India Unified Licence, the company said in a statement.

Govt to use BSNL muscle to push Internet services

Govt to use BSNL muscle to push Internet services

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

This will be in line with government's vision of Digital India.

BJP's war cry for 2019: 350 Mumkin Hai!

BJP's war cry for 2019: 350 Mumkin Hai!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

R Rajagopalan reveals the BJP's master plan to get Modi re-elected.

Airtel launches services for global telcos

Airtel launches services for global telcos

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Monday unveiled its wholesale service portfolio that will enable telecom operators across 50 countries access its services. Bharti Airtel's wholesale portfolio will offer MPLS, ethernet, IP and International Private Leased Circuit (IPLC) services to global carriers through its global network with a reach to 50 countries, Bharti Airtel said in a statement.

Can't Concentrate? Here are 5 Reasons Why!

Can't Concentrate? Here are 5 Reasons Why!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Information overload, lack of sleep and your job leads to lack of concentration. Read on to know more.

Don't care if called 'Aadhaar judge', I'm committed to Constitution: Justice Chandrachud

Don't care if called 'Aadhaar judge', I'm committed to Constitution: Justice Chandrachud

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

"Since beginning, I am hearing this that if I am not with you, then I am an Aadhaar judge. I don't care," the judge said.

How India can add an extra $1 trillion to its GDP by 2020

How India can add an extra $1 trillion to its GDP by 2020

Rediff.com31 May 2016

A data plan currently priced at Rs 100 should not cost more than Rs 34, if India has to make the Internet affordable for 80 per cent of its population.

Review: Dyson Pure Hot + Cool air purifier

Review: Dyson Pure Hot + Cool air purifier

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The Dyson Pure Hot + Cool is expensive but worth the price. It clearly differentiates itself from similar machines in both looks and performance, says Khalid Anzar.

Let's stop making cash the villain

Let's stop making cash the villain

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a New Year resolution for our policy-makers.

Google to invest Rs 75,000 crore in India over 5-7 years: Pichai

Google to invest Rs 75,000 crore in India over 5-7 years: Pichai

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Pichai said a whole new generation of technologies are happening in India first, and that people in the country no longer have to wait for technology to come to them. Investments, he said, will focus on four areas key to India's digitisation, including enabling affordable access and information for every Indian in their own language, be it Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi or any other.

Experts analyse key devices of Air India plane

Experts analyse key devices of Air India plane

Rediff.com25 May 2010

The process of analyzing the Black Box and other vital components of the Air India aircraft that crashed on Saturday began on Tuesday to ascertain the cause of the accident with officials and experts holding a series of meetings.

Top Sun TV official arrested for sexual harassment

Top Sun TV official arrested for sexual harassment

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

A senior employee of a private television channel was arrested in Chennai on following a complaint of sexual harassment against him by a former woman staffer, police said.

RJio to make FY17 tough for telcos, say rating agencies

RJio to make FY17 tough for telcos, say rating agencies

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Mukesh Ambani-led company will squeeze market shares and margins of existing players

Voda Idea will shut down without govt relief: Birla

Voda Idea will shut down without govt relief: Birla

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

"If we are not getting anything then I think it is end of story for Vodafone Idea," Kumar Mangalam Birla said at the HT Leadership Summit when asked about the future of Vodafone Idea in absence of a government relief on payment of Rs 53,038 crore dues.

Jio Mukesh, Jio!

Jio Mukesh, Jio!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

'You have to hand it to Mukesh for sheer daring.' 'Who else in India would have sunk a stupendous $30 billion in a business that was yet to get a single customer?' 'With that, the older of the Ambani siblings has shown that he is in a class of his own,' says T N Ninan.

India sends C-130J's damaged blackbox to US

India sends C-130J's damaged blackbox to US

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

The black box of the C-130J transport aircraft that crashed near Gwalior on Friday has suffered damage and the Indian Air Force has sent it to the United States to seek the assistance of its manufacturer Lockheed Martin in decoding the data, officials said on Sunday.

10 top telecom service providers in India

10 top telecom service providers in India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

The telecommunications industry in India is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. The booming telecom industry has been attracting large amount of investments in the country.