TRAI’s latest proposals upset industry
Indian Telecom Regulatory body TRAI is disappointed with the kind of services internet service providers are providing to customers in the market.
As a result, they have come up with new proposals which are not exactly making the industry any happier. TRAI has proposed reduction in FDI cap and imposition of license [...]
Unwiring Pune project kick started
The city of Pune wants to become the first totally unwired city in India. The city authorities have said that they aim to become the first Indian city to have a high-speed wireless Internet network. And this is expected to happen before the Centre’s much-awaited spectrum policy is announced.
The project when [...]
TRAI announces fee for reselling bandwidth
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has proposed that an entry fee of Rs. 1 crore and a bank guarantee of the same amount for companies in India which wants to resell bandwidth in the country after purchasing it in bulk from international players.
Several players in the market are interested [...]
BSNL DataOne launches 512kbps unlimited connection for business users
State owned telecom company BSNL has launched a new broadband package for their business customers. The plan is the first to offer unlimited data transfer with 512kbps connectivity.
The plan is named UL 6000 and it costs Rs. 6000 excluding other charges. Here are the details:
Plan Name: UL [...]
Sify launches WiMAX solution with mobility features
Sify is working in partnership with Proxim Wireless and the two companies have now launched WiMAX solution with mobility features.
The company claims that this service is the first of its kind. The companies have deployed Proxim Wireless’s Tsunami MP.11 WiMAX product line as the core communications platform. The last [...]
Airtel Broadband 2 mbps packages launched
We have finally received the screenshots of the Airtel’s new up to 2 mbps packages. Here are some details.
Top Up 250
Installation Charges: Rs. 500
Security Deposit: Rs. 500
Monthly Charges: Rs. 250
Speed: Up To 2 mbps
Free Usage: 600 MB
Free Voice: As per voice plan
Modem Charge: Rs. 99 per month
Monthly Voice Tariff: As [...]
Rumors: Airtel has unofficially launched 2mbps packages!
Just got this new post on the Indian Broadband Forum. A user has reported that a friend of his has been offered some new plans on his Airtel Broadband connection.
These new plans made available on a hand written paper included some “up to 2 Mb/s” plans.
We are yet to [...]
BSNL: 2007 is year of broadband in India
Government owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the next year as the year of the broadband services in India.
The company has announced their plans to increase the broadband speed for their customers from 256 kbps to up to 2 mbps.
This service would be provided for a [...]
SIFY Broadband to pay for Unfair Trade Practices
Delhi’s North-West District Consumer Forum has by its order dated 08 Nov ‘06 directed India’s ISP SIFY Ltd (SIFY Broadband) to pay compensation of Rs 8,200/- including refund of Rs 1,200 paid for two months internet connection to a consumer, Ankur Raheja, an IT lawyer by profession for [...]
Bharti Airtel reports 79% jump in profits
Bharti Airtel is the India’s largest mobile service provider and the company has just come out with their quarterly report.
The company reported that its net profit in the most recent quarter surged 79 percent from a year ago.
Bharti has gained tremendously from robust growth in new subscribers.
Bharti’s net income [...]
