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Idea MNP Helpline Toll Free Number 1800-270-0000
Idea Cellular started a helpline to guide over 700 million mobile users on various aspects of the mobile number portabiltiy service. MNP enables subscribers to change operator while retaining their mobile numbers, is rolled out across the country on January 20. Idea’s new Toll Free Number 1800-270-0000 will offer all relevant information on the processes [...]
4G in India by 2012, TRAI to Start 4G Consultation Process
According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Chairman, J S Sarma, 4G is to come in India next year. TRAI will bring out a 4G consultation paper on 4G in the middle of this year. The fourth generation (4G) technology offers download at ultra-broadband speed and high definition video on demand. [via]
MNP (Mobile Number Portability) All Over India From January 20
It is estimated that, since the launch of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) in Haryana on November 24, there have been number porting requests of about 140000, of which 50000 were rejected for various reasons, resulting in 80000 actual transfers. Haryana has a total subscriber base of 19 million. MNP facility will be introduced in the [...]
India to be Second Largest Economy By 2050
According to a forecast by the consultancy group, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, India will become the second largest economy in purchasing power in the world by 2050. In terms of GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP), India is said to be on track to overtake Japan this year. According to the report, India has the potential to be one [...]
Airtel and China Telecom Connects India and China with Terrestrial Cable
Bharti Airtel and China Telecom have announced the launch of new direct underground terrestrial cable high capacity direct link between the world’s two fastest growing economies India and China. The underground network offers data speeds of up to 40Gbps. The network will address the international traffic and the requirements of both the nations. Telecom subscribers in India and [...]
India’s Energy Demand Will Double By 2030
According to Lux Research, India will emerge as the next best market for solar Energy with its abundant sunlight, exploiding demand and gigantic population. India’s energy demands will more than double by 2030. At the same time 400 million people in the country have no access to electricity. The result is a severe energy shortage, [...]
China to Get 4G/TD-LTE Technology By 2015
The next-generation Time Division-Long Term Evolution (TD-LTE) technology, that can download over 150 megabytes per second will be used globally by 2015. It is currently under trial and is promoted by the China Mobile Communications Co. TD-LTE . TD-LTE stands for Time Division LTE, and was developed by China Mobile over the last three years. China Mobile, the [...]
First 4G Wireless Tablets, Smartphones and Laptops Revealed By Verizon
At the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, Verizon Wireless revealed 10 gadgets with built-in access to its new high-speed wireless data network, including smartphones, tablets and laptops. Some are to launch as early as March. Verizon didn’t reveal what the new devices or wireless plans will cost. The devices include Motorola’s [...]
TV Streaming in U.S. with Xfinity TV iPad App By Comcast
Comcast Corporation, America’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, announced plans to enable in-home streaming for live and On Demand content this year on Apple’s iPad as well as Android powered tablets. Later this year, customers will be able to watch live news, TV shows and movies in their homes whenever they want.
Bharti Airtel Among Top 3 Global Players – A Study By BCG
Bharti Airtel, India’s largest telecom operator, has been selected as one of the top performers in the global Telecom Industry in a study conducted by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Every year, the Telecom industry is creating a new milestone compared to the other industries by attracting millions of subscribers every year. Shareholders of America Movil (Mexico), [...]
