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Airtel vs Reliance Jio: Top network carrier launches unlimited 4G data plan to counter rival's welcome offer

Airtel's new 4G data trial offers unlimited high-speed internet with no data-cap for 90 days upon payment of Rs 1,494.

Sep 23, 2016

Reliance Jio 4G: Idea Cellular and Airtel may offer increased free 4G data with Rs 1,498 and Rs 749 data pack

Idea Cellular and Airtel's Rs 1498 pack will now reportedly offer 6GB of data, while Rs 749 pack will come with 3GB data.

Sep 19, 2016

Airtel introduces 20,000 Aadhaar-based e-KYC units in India; what are the benefits of this digital solution?

Airtel also plans to introduce the solution to 500,000 retail outlets across India in the coming months.

Sep 19, 2016

Evening wrap: Uri attack by JeM terrorists, Reliance Jio blames Airtel and more

From Uri attack to competition in Indian telco space, here's our pick of top stories of the day so far.

Sep 18, 2016

Reliance Jio preview after-effect: Airtel launches another lucrative internet pack offer

Airtel's new 'Mega Saver Pack' offers lucrative data packs at low costs in India starting Monday.

Aug 29, 2016

Reliance Communications, Aircel likely to sign merger agreement in September

Reliance Communication, Aircel merger is expected to create India's third largest telecom company with 196 million subscribers.

Aug 27, 2016

Reliance Jio after-effect: TRAI orders telcos to offer mobile data packs with 1-year validity

TRAI's new 1-year data pack validity ruling and Reliance Jio's offers will greatly benefit the Indian mobile telecommunications sector.

Aug 22, 2016

New Aadhaar-driven eKYC system guarantees instant SIM-card activation

As per e-KYC guidelines, customer details are obtained from the national Aadhaar database maintained by the UIDAI.

Aug 18, 2016

Telecom panel fixes minimum 3% spectrum usage charge

The Cabinet will consider the Telecom Commission's proposal next week.

Jul 26, 2016

Reliance Jio 4G effect: Idea cellular now cuts rates on BIG internet packs over 2GB limit

Idea Cellular's new price for its 2GB, 5GB and 10GB data packs are Rs. 349, Rs. 649 and Rs. 990, respectively.

Jul 18, 2016

Reliance Jio 4G launch effects: Airtel pre-paid subscribers to get more internet data allowance

Airtel's new Internet pack scheme offers close to 67 percent more data benefits for pre-paid customers.

Jul 18, 2016

'Kabali' makers tie up with several brands; here is the list of companies associated with Rajinikanth-starrer

The makers of "Kabali" have got associated with many brands as part of their promotional strategy.

Jul 13, 2016

Corporate corruption thriving in emerging markets: Report

Emerging market multinationals continue to fall short of the corporate transparency standards, as noted by a Transparency International study.

Jul 11, 2016

TRAI seeks power to penalise errant telcos

The telecom regulator warned telecom operators for their continuing poor performances and asked to further decrease drop rates.

Jun 2, 2016

Airtel partners with Microsoft to launch Connexion for cloud services

India's largest mobile carrier's new service is collaborating with Microsoft to offer a private connection to cloud services.

May 9, 2016

Airtel adds connectivity in the Middle East with Gulf Bridge International

Airtel has expanded its direct reach to countries in the Middle East through GBI.

May 8, 2016

Bharti Airtel Q4 beats estimates as more customers pay for mobile internet

Consolidated net profit rose to 12.90 billion rupees ($194.23 million) in the quarter ended March 31.

Apr 28, 2016

TRAI favours interconnectivity between ISPs, telecom operators

The move may allow users to make calls to landlines and mobiles through voice over internet protocol apps such as Whasapp, Viber and Skype.

Mar 29, 2016

Telcos should ensure call drops don't exceed 2 percent limit, says Supreme Court

Supreme Court orders telecom operators to submit an undertaking that they are complying with regulations apropos call drops.

Mar 11, 2016

BSNL, Airtel mull spectrum sharing deal

BSNL is looking at the possibility of spectrum sharing in Assam, Bihar, West Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Mar 10, 2016