News for 'Wireless India'

GSM lobby softens stand, not to take legal recourse

GSM lobby softens stand, not to take legal recourse

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

The Cellular Operators Association of India said it would not take any legal step on the issue, unlike what it had said earlier.

Mukesh Ambani's telecom gamble

Mukesh Ambani's telecom gamble

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Will Mukesh Ambani disrupt the telecom market by offering consumers voice calls at rock-bottom tariff?

Bharti may raise Rs 6,500 cr from foreign investors

Bharti may raise Rs 6,500 cr from foreign investors

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Bharti was talking to Standard Chartered Bank and Citibank, among others, to manage the issue.

OnePlus 5T: What's better than OnePlus 5, what's not

OnePlus 5T: What's better than OnePlus 5, what's not

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

It's a true budget flagship smartphone.

Vodafone and Idea are now 'Vi'

Vodafone and Idea are now 'Vi'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The brand integration not only marks the completion of the largest telecom merger in the world, but will also set the company on its future journey to offer strong digital experiences to 1 billion Indians on its 4G network.

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

At a time when capital allocations to real estate are growing globally, investors are expecting transparency standards in real estate to be at par with other asset classes, says Anuj Puri.

What went wrong with RCom, once India's No 2 telco?

What went wrong with RCom, once India's No 2 telco?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Jio's disruptive strategy, including free voice services and data at throwaway rates, apart from offering all services free for six months, triggered a consolidation in the telecom sector.

A PC-phone-camera for Rs 36000

A PC-phone-camera for Rs 36000

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

Capitel Wireless on Wednesday launched a pocket PC with built-in mobile phone, which has been brought to the country in technical collaboration with E-Ten Information Systems of the United States.

Mobile trading gathers steam

Mobile trading gathers steam

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

It's been just nine months since the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) gave its nod to mobile trading. But the trend has caught up with trades through uniform resource locator (URL)- and wireless application protocol-based systems.

Is realme X50 Pro 5G worth Rs 37,999?

Is realme X50 Pro 5G worth Rs 37,999?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The realme X50 Pro 5G is a future ready phone that comes loaded with fancy tech for gamers and social media buffs, says Ashish Narsale.

Verizon poised for historic $130 billion Vodafone deal

Verizon poised for historic $130 billion Vodafone deal

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

The move to sell the jewel in Vodafone's crown closes a heady expansionist chapter for one of Britain's most famous companies

Anil Ambani gears up to fight the telecom battle

Anil Ambani gears up to fight the telecom battle

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Reliance Communications could become a much more formidable opponent.

DoT mulls cut in Qualcomm licence period

DoT mulls cut in Qualcomm licence period

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The move is being considered after growing clamour from competing 4G operators for a level playing field in relation to Qualcomm.

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).

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.

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.

Google gave Priyanka Chopra a Christmas gift! We unboxed it for you.

Google gave Priyanka Chopra a Christmas gift! We unboxed it for you.

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Oh to be rich and famous!

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.

400 million 3G connections within 4 years: Study

400 million 3G connections within 4 years: Study

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

The number of 3G subscriber connections in India is forecast to reach 400 million within four years, representing almost 30 per cent of the country's total mobile connections, according to a study.

How you can save money building smart homes!

How you can save money building smart homes!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

For prices starting from Rs 25,000 and going up to Rs 4-5 lakh, you can convert your home into a smart home.

Telecom: Clarify on the spectrum prices

Telecom: Clarify on the spectrum prices

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

The industry expects faster finalisation of 2G spectrum bidding process, more clarity on the spectrum prices and related issues.

Airtel launches $2-bn share sale to pay AGR dues

Airtel launches $2-bn share sale to pay AGR dues

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

This is the biggest equity-raising exercise by an Indian corporate within a financial year. The fundraising - led by Citibank, Goldman, Kotak and Axis Capital as bankers - will see participation by foreign and domestic institutional investors.

RIL confirms gas reserve downgrade at KG-D6

RIL confirms gas reserve downgrade at KG-D6

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Reliance Industries (RIL) has cut estimates for proven gas reserves in its Krishna-Godavari block off the east coast by 6.7 per cent, to 3.67 trillion cubic ft (tcf), the company said in its annual report.

Qualcomm plans to sell 4G licences to Bharti

Qualcomm plans to sell 4G licences to Bharti

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

Qualcomm India got licences for four markets, including Delhi and Mumbai, apart from Kerala and Haryana.

Terrorists one-up on tech

Terrorists one-up on tech

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Terrorist attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and consistently exploiting India's gaping security loopholes -- both on terra firma and in cyberspace. Yet, India's seriousness about electronic surveillance as a preventive measure appears to be woefully inadequate.

The 'C' word India needs (and it's not cashless)

The 'C' word India needs (and it's not cashless)

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Cashless transactions need ubiquitous connectivity, which we don't have. And connectivity needs political and administrative convergence, says Shyam Ponappa.

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.

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The Indian Railways is replacing its outdated signalling system with the latest automated train protection technologies - European Train Control System and Train Collision Avoidance System.

Top 5 phones with Wi-Fi under Rs 6,000

Top 5 phones with Wi-Fi under Rs 6,000

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Looking for a phone that will let you enjoy the mobile web seamlessly? Go for a Wi-Fi phone at an affordable budget of Rs 6,000.

Samsung Galaxy Note9 packs a punch!

Samsung Galaxy Note9 packs a punch!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Its competitors might have to worry, says Ashish Narsale, after the phone was unveiled in New York.

Qualcomm to launch low-cost video game console

Qualcomm to launch low-cost video game console

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Qualcomm, the $11.14-billion digital wireless communications products and services provider, will introduce its low-cost video game console -- Zeebo -- in India by 2010. The company will also launch in India its FLO TV, which is size of an iPhone and currently available in the US.

Microsoft eyes Indian smartphone market

Microsoft eyes Indian smartphone market

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

The world's largest software firm Microsoft on Sunday said it is sharpening its focus on the fast growing smartphones market and other wireless devices in India.

16.3 mn telecom subscribers added in May

16.3 mn telecom subscribers added in May

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

According to data released by the telecom regulator, the wireless subscriber base increased from 601.22 million in April to 617.53 million by the end of May 2010, registering a growth of 2.71 per cent.

Jio could slash telcos' FY18 operating profit

Jio could slash telcos' FY18 operating profit

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Falling revenues, increased capex, and first full year of spectrum debt may make things worse

'Bluetooth will now get its due attention'

'Bluetooth will now get its due attention'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

The cost of a Bluetooth is less than $5. Besides, Bluetooth is based on radio technology. Radio is very simple and it does not support high data runs.

RIM offers solution for Internet

RIM offers solution for Internet

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

RIM cannot access information encrypted through BES given that neither RIM nor the wireless operators are ever in possession of the encryption keys.

Global 5G players brace for Reliance Jio challenge

Global 5G players brace for Reliance Jio challenge

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Reliance is leveraging the technological change of building a virtualised 5G network which would see the current hardware-dependent networks shift to software-centric platforms.

Why the Huawei Mate series will tempt you

Why the Huawei Mate series will tempt you

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Huawei latest Mate series looks all set to take on Apple and Samsung, says Ashish Narsale.

Telecom: Continue tax benefits u/s 80IA

Telecom: Continue tax benefits u/s 80IA

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

The telecom (wireless) industry has grown by leaps and bounds during the past few years to become one of the leading mobile markets on the global map

7 ways to improve infrastructure in Indian cities

7 ways to improve infrastructure in Indian cities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The challenge for India is to write a new chapter in low-cost urban development.