Stories with tag: Telecom

Download: TrueCaller (Android, BlackBerry, iOS, Symbian, Windows Phone)

Helps you trace the jerk who makes prank calls to you at midnight.
Chandrakant 'CK' Isi, 03rd Aug 2012
airtel Ordered To Compensate Harassed Post-Paid Customer With Rs 25,000

Complainant claimed that outgoing calls were blocked without due process being followed; consumer court rules in favour of the subscriber.
Kamakshi S, 02nd Aug 2012
India Post Announces Mobile Remittance Scheme In Collaboration With BSNL

Will greatly speed up the process of sending money orders; first phase will include Kerala, Bihar, New Delhi, and Punjab.
Kamakshi S, 30th Jul 2012
MTS Launches New 3.1 Mbps Data Plans, Increases Usage Limits On Some Older Schemes

Attempts to make tariffs for its MBlaze internet dongles "affordable with increased usage benefits", but remains mum about its sub-optimal speeds.
Jayesh Limaye, 11th Jul 2012
Review: Tata DOCOMO Tutor on Mobile

A great concept in education, but marred by weak support infrastructure.
Jayesh Limaye, 10th Jul 2012
Tata DOCOMO Announces New Plans, Tariff Cuts For BlackBerry, Pre-Paid, And Photon Plus Users

New plans available on purchase of Curve 9320 and 9220 handsets from the operator; pre-paid "Plan Voucher 47" available only for Karnataka users; up to 60% reduction on data rates.
Kamakshi S, 02nd Jul 2012
Vodafone Slashes 3G Data Rates Further

Data plans start at Rs 25 for 25 MB and go up to Rs 1600 for 12 GB.
Kamakshi S, 20th Jun 2012
Indian Customs Slaps Bharti airtel With Rs 700 Crore Penalty For Duty Evasion

Operator allegedly undervalued imported telecom equipment to the tune of Rs 250 crore.
Chandrakant 'CK' Isi, 15th Jun 2012
National Telecom Policy (NTP) Envisions 2 Mbps Internet Connections Across India By 2014

Rs 60,000 crore "Broadband For All" programme is expected to achieve 16 crore connections; up to 10 Mbps speeds for metros.
Chandrakant 'CK' Isi, 01st Jun 2012
New Telecom Policy Will Allow Free Mobile Roaming

Subscribers will also be allowed to retain their mobile numbers, even after moving to another circle.
Jayesh Limaye, 31st May 2012
Tata DOCOMO GSM Prepaid Subscribers Can Now Recharge Their Balance Via Twitter

TwittCom service also enables Value-Added Services through a simple process.
Kamakshi S, 28th May 2012
RCOM Slashes 3G Data Tariffs By Up To 61%

1 GB of data usage will cost Rs 250, with 20 p/MB thereafter.
Kamakshi S, 26th May 2012
After airtel's 70% 3G Data Rate Cut, Now It's The Turn Of Vodafone And Idea

New tariffs cover both prepaid and billed subscribers; more operators expected to follow suit.
Jayesh Limaye, 23rd May 2012
BSNL Plans To Extend Mobile Coverage Up To Territorial Waters Off Kerala Coast

Move prompted by shooting of fishermen by Italian marines, will help in making emergency calls.
Jayesh Limaye, 22nd May 2012
airtel Cuts 3G Rates By A Whopping 70%

Applicable to both pre-paid and billed subscribers; new 3G data packs also announced.
Jayesh Limaye, 18th May 2012