News for 'Wireless India'

LTE may score over WiMAX in broadband race

LTE may score over WiMAX in broadband race

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Both Long Term Evolution Time Division Duplex and Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access are broadband wireless access technologies.

Anil Ambani all set to sell RCom's spectrum to Jio

Anil Ambani all set to sell RCom's spectrum to Jio

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Supreme Court had asked the government to issue RCom a NoC for spectrum sale to Reliance Jio Infocomm by December 9 if it furnishes a corporate guarantee of Rs 1,400 crore

Telecom: Govt urged to rationalise various levies

Telecom: Govt urged to rationalise various levies

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

The penetration levels in rural and semi urban areas can be significantly enhanced, and government can help in this mission through reduction and rationalization of levies.

UTI to reach out to investors using social media

UTI to reach out to investors using social media

Rediff.com13 May 2010

UTI Asset Management Company plans to aggressively use social media and wireless technology for mobile phones to reach out to investors, a senior company official said.

The CEO behind the Voda-Idea merger

The CEO behind the Voda-Idea merger

Rediff.com28 May 2018

To outgoing Vodafone CEO Vittorio Colao, negotiating big deals was an art form, as an international report pointed out after the $130-billion sale of Vodafone's 45 per cent stake in Verizon Wireless, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Southern ports on alert for LTTE activists

Southern ports on alert for LTTE activists

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

Intercept inputs of a GPS wireless conversation between two LTTE operatives by the Research and Analysis Wing which is being analysed by Intelligence Bureau indicates LTTE cadre may try to sneak into India from Visakhapatanam port. And this might happen between May 1 and 2.

RIL plans to form new arm for digital initiatives

RIL plans to form new arm for digital initiatives

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The new entity will continue to work on technologies in areas like healthcare and education, while also looking at next-gen competencies like artificial intelligence, Blockchain, virtual and augmented reality, among others.

How Tech Mahindra plans to use 5G to boost revenue

How Tech Mahindra plans to use 5G to boost revenue

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Tech Mahindra is building 5G use cases with US-based hospitals to help manage devices remotely and eventually manage remote surgeries that will require seamless network connectivity.

Spectrum sale to ease pressure on RBI

Spectrum sale to ease pressure on RBI

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The government is scheduled to borrow Rs 4.57 lakh crore (Rs 4.57 trillion) from markets this fiscal and it maintains that this level of debt would be raised.

3G bid: Govt set to earn over Rs 60,000 crore

3G bid: Govt set to earn over Rs 60,000 crore

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The bid for pan-India spectrum for 3G telephony on Thursday crossed Rs 15,000 crore (Rs 150 billion) and is still rising.

17 mn mobile users added in July: Trai

17 mn mobile users added in July: Trai

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

According to data released by the telecom regulator, the wireless subscriber base increased from 635.51 million in June to 652.42 million by the end of July, 2010, registering a growth of 2.66 per cent.

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.

Only 10% of start-ups will be successful: Mohandas Pai

Only 10% of start-ups will be successful: Mohandas Pai

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

'Digital India is the biggest experiment that will transform India if Modi gets it right.'

Indian cellular mart to top $37 bn by 2012

Indian cellular mart to top $37 bn by 2012

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

The revenue from cellular services in India is projected to exceed $37 billion growing by 18 per cent annually till 2012, IT research and advisory firm Gartner Inc says.

BMW X3 redefines comfort and luxury in SUVs

BMW X3 redefines comfort and luxury in SUVs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The new BMW X3 Luxury Line is definitely a technologically superior car compared to its predecessor and is a lot savvier than I imagined, says P Tharyan.

Tackling terror: Mumbai gets high-speed interceptor boats

Tackling terror: Mumbai gets high-speed interceptor boats

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Following last year's terror attacks, the Mumbai police on Tuesday launched two more bulletproof boats - Koyna and Kaveri, touted to "be the fastest high-speed interceptor boats in Indian waters" at the Gateway of India.

Qualcomm sells 26% stake to Tulip, Global Holdings

Qualcomm sells 26% stake to Tulip, Global Holdings

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

The United States-based mobile chip maker Qualcomm today sold 26 per cent stake in broadband unit in India to Tulip Telecom and Global Holdings for $57.72 million (about Rs 268 crore).

Reliance head seeks main role with MTN

Reliance head seeks main role with MTN

Rediff.com31 May 2008

A possible merger of Reliance Communications of India and South Africa's MTN could see Anil Ambani become the enlarged group's chairman and biggest shareholder with a stake of almost 35 per cent.

Now, 'biz on the go' with mobiles

Now, 'biz on the go' with mobiles

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Airtel launches new application for conducting business anywhere around the world. Users can install a client application called the Mobile Applications Tool for Enterprises or MATE from Airtel on their handset. MATE is an integrated telecom & IT platform, and enables authorised users only to access their business data through mobile devices.

Vodafone forges Indian alliance

Vodafone forges Indian alliance

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Vodafone, Bharti Airtel, India's largest mobile operator, and Idea, a smaller rival, have agreed to pool network infrastructure in a joint venture that may in the future seek a stock exchange listing.

RIL's Infotel pays Rs 12,847.7 crore broadband fee

RIL's Infotel pays Rs 12,847.7 crore broadband fee

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Mukesh Ambani-led RIL on Tuesday said its newly acquired internet arm Infotel has paid Rs 12,847.77 crore (Rs 128.477 billion) it bid for pan-India Broadband Wireless Access spectrum.

An epic journey: The day the Dalai Lama came to India

An epic journey: The day the Dalai Lama came to India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Claude Arpi gives a fascinating firsthand account of the Dalai Lama's arrival in Tawang in March 1959 and explains why he will once again receive a grand welcome, whether Beijing likes it or not.

Sunil Mittal is Asia's Businessman of Year

Sunil Mittal is Asia's Businessman of Year

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

India's Sunil Mittal has been adjudged Asia's Businessman of the Year by prestigious US magazine Fortune for steering his telecom business in the world's fastest growing wireless market.

Why Xiaomi's India head hires people who are smarter than him

Why Xiaomi's India head hires people who are smarter than him

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Manu Kumar Jain, India head, Xiaomi, tells Sangeeta Tanwar how the Chinese smartphone maker won over the Indian market.

Ericsson takes high-speed Internet to villages

Ericsson takes high-speed Internet to villages

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The project, named Gramjyoti, has been launched in the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu in partnership with four other companies and a non-government organization.

3G Vs 4G: Intel pushes for WiMAX

3G Vs 4G: Intel pushes for WiMAX

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

WiMAX is generally said to deliver 70 megabits per second over 50 kilometers but can either operate at higher bitrates or over longer distances.

All about the 3G spectrum

All about the 3G spectrum

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Faster connectivity, a host of value added services like internet TV, video-on-demand, audio-video calls and high-speed data exchange will soon be a reality in India as one of the biggest auctions begins today for 3G spectrum.

Firstlook: Asus M10, an all-in-one smartphone

Firstlook: Asus M10, an all-in-one smartphone

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Here are some salient features of the Garmin-Asus M10 smartphone that was launched in India on March 30.

7 essentials every woman should have

7 essentials every woman should have

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

An undergarment with the right size and fit makes you feel comfortable and confident.

Only old faces in 3G spectrum fray

Only old faces in 3G spectrum fray

Rediff.com20 Mar 2010

Foreign companies, except those already present in India, have stayed away from the auction of third-generation mobile spectrum, or 3G, though two new ones are keen on broadband wireless access.Not one new foreign company has applied for 3G. The last day for showing interest in bidding for 3G and BWA spectrum drew to a close on Friday.

Bharti puts in bid for BWA spectrum

Bharti puts in bid for BWA spectrum

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

The last date for applying for both 3G and BWA spectrum is today. Auction for BWA spectrum will begin on April 11.

GE sees healthy gains in low-cost medical devices

GE sees healthy gains in low-cost medical devices

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

From upgraded portable ECG machines to digital X-ray units, the research lab does them all.

Nokia unveils 6 new next gen phones

Nokia unveils 6 new next gen phones

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

Nokia is bullish on India as the fastest growing wireless market has emerged as the third biggest location for the company in terms of sales.

Private ops cry foul over BSNL WiMax services

Private ops cry foul over BSNL WiMax services

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

WiMax Forum, the representative body of WiMax operators, alleged that BSNL had deployed its WiMax services on the frequency division duplex-based spectrum band, which does not conform to international standards for WiMax technology. The forum also sought easier rollout obligations for the successful bidders of BWA spectrum.

DoT moots hike in spectrum charges

DoT moots hike in spectrum charges

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

The Department of Telecommunications has mooted a proposal for increasing additional spectrum charges and has also suggested slashing of one-time fixed spectrum charges.

Vivo NEX: Should you wait for this bezel-less phone?

Vivo NEX: Should you wait for this bezel-less phone?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

As the race for edge-to-edge phone displays continue, Vivo leads the way in its new flagship Vivo NEX series.

Cisco sees surge in security spend

Cisco sees surge in security spend

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The latest research builds on findings released earlier this month, which highlighted the growing trend of mobile employees and the heightened risks for businesses as they connect to corporate networks and carry sensitive information outside office.

Sprint mulls managing Indian WiMax networks

Sprint mulls managing Indian WiMax networks

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

"While telecom operators may get a licence for spectrum and have the money to build networks, they may not necessarily have the management skills. We are in talks to explore possibilities of knowledge transfer and help operators build capacities by lowering entry barriers," said Barry West, CTO, Sprint, and president, Xohm. Globally, Sprint is not doing well. It is now banking on WiMax to boost its revenues.

Intel arm to fund WiMax firms

Intel arm to fund WiMax firms

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Intel Capital, the investment arm of Intel Corp, is seeking further investment opportunities to support its WiMax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) strategy, since it believes the technology could shake up the wireless data market.

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,