Jio launches JioNews service, offers latest news, live TV, newspapers, magazines and more in 12+ regional languages

The consumption of the latest news, live TV, videos, etc on the go has been picking up pace swiftly in India, thanks to the internet penetration. In similar lines, today, Jio has launched a new digital product called JioNews that offers the latest news to users in the form of application and web service.

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Reliance Jio acquires Haptik in a deal valued at Rs. 700 crore

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) today announced that its subsidiary Reliance Jio Digital Services Limited (RJDSL) has entered into a definitive business transfer agreement with Haptik Infotech Pvt Ltd (Haptik). On a fully diluted basis Reliance will hold about 87% of the business with the rest being held by Haptik founders and employees through stock option grants. Continue reading “Reliance Jio acquires Haptik in a deal valued at Rs. 700 crore”

Airtel Books ebooks app launched, offers over 70,000 titles

Bharti Airtel today launched a new app called Airtel Books to bring a collection of e-books to smartphone users. Available to both Airtel and non-Airtel customers in iOS and Android, Airtel Books will initially offer over 70,000 titles from leading Indian and international authors. Continue reading “Airtel Books ebooks app launched, offers over 70,000 titles”

Airtel deploys LTE 900 technology to enhance indoor network coverage in Karnataka

After Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Punjab and Mumbai, Airtel has deployed 900 Mhz (LTE 900) spectrum band in Karnataka to significantly enhance the network experience for smartphone customers. In addition to high speed data capacity and wider availability, 900 Mhz spectrum will offer improved 4G availability inside buildings — homes, offices and malls. Continue reading “Airtel deploys LTE 900 technology to enhance indoor network coverage in Karnataka”

RCOM and Reliance Jio terminate multi-crore wireless infrastructure asset deal by mutual consent

Reliance Communications (RCOM) just announced that the deal between  RCOM, RTL, RITL (RCOM Group) and RJIL for sale of certain
specified telecom assets have been terminated today by mutual agreement. The company says that this is due to lack of consent from its lenders and permissions from telecom department among other reasons since the agreements nearly 15 months ago. Continue reading “RCOM and Reliance Jio terminate multi-crore wireless infrastructure asset deal by mutual consent”

Reliance Jio Celebration Pack is back offering 8GB free data

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Reliance Jio is back with the free data offer. Last year it offered Jio Celebration Pack offering 16GB total data in October and November as a part of 2nd anniversary celebration since Reliance Jio launched its commercial operations in India. Now the Jio Celebration Pack is back offering 2GB data per day for its users. Continue reading “Reliance Jio Celebration Pack is back offering 8GB free data”

Idea offers 1 year free Amazon Prime membership with select Nirvana postpaid plans

After Airtel, Vodafone and BSNL, Vodafone Idea has announced a partnership with Amazon to offer 1 year free Amazon Prime (worth INR 999) membership with Nirvana postpaid plans of Rs. 399 and above. Continue reading “Idea offers 1 year free Amazon Prime membership with select Nirvana postpaid plans”

Jio Group Talk conference calling app released for Android

Reliance Jio has introduced new Jio Group Talk conference calling app for Android. This app allows users to make group conference calls over VoLTE with up to ten users at once. It comes with features like lecture mode where you can mute other users and have them listen to you.  Continue reading “Jio Group Talk conference calling app released for Android”

Airtel offers Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ at Rs. 9099 and Rs. 15799 with 24-month plan, 100GB data per month

Samsung started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S10 and S10+ smartphones in India today. Now Airtel has announced that 128GB and 512GB versions of the Galaxy S10 and 128GB version of the S10+ will be available for order on its online Store at a down payment of  Rs. 9,099, Rs. 13,809 and Rs. 15,799, respectively with 24 monthly instalments of Rs. 2,999 for 128GB and Rs. 3,499 for 512GB. Continue reading “Airtel offers Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ at Rs. 9099 and Rs. 15799 with 24-month plan, 100GB data per month”

Ericsson to deploy 5G-ready LTE equipment for Vodafone Idea in India

Ericsson has announced that it has been selected by Vodafone Idea Limited which combinedly India’s leading telecom service provider, to deploy 5G-ready equipment across select markets in India. As a VIL partner, Ericsson is deploying next-generation technology with built-in customizations and innovations to deliver rich consumer experience. Continue reading “Ericsson to deploy 5G-ready LTE equipment for Vodafone Idea in India”

Airtel deploys LTE 900 technology to enhance indoor network coverage in Mumbai

After Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and Punjab, Airtel has deployed 900 Mhz (LTE 900) spectrum band in Mumbai to significantly enhance the network experience for smartphone customers. In addition to high speed data capacity and wider availability, 900 Mhz spectrum will offer improved 4G availability inside buildings – homes, offices and malls. Continue reading “Airtel deploys LTE 900 technology to enhance indoor network coverage in Mumbai”

Vodafone USSD Codes – Complete Updated List to Check Balance, Plan and more

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How to check Internet balance? How to check amount balance? If you are Vodafone India customer and searching for USSD codes for checking your account balance, Internet balance, activate/deactivate services, you are in the right place, my friend! The specific number or code is called USSD a.k.a Unstructured Supplementary Service Data. This acts as a platform for mobile phone and computer software of a service provider companies for sending and receiving text messages. Continue reading “Vodafone USSD Codes – Complete Updated List to Check Balance, Plan and more”

Sprint files lawsuit against AT&T over its ‘5G E’ branding

AT&T back in December started repacing 4G LTE indicator with ‘5G E’ logo phones and networks that use 4G LTE Advanced technology. However, Sprint which is another major carrier in the US has filed a lawsuit in federal court, seeking an injunction to prevent AT&T from using 5G E tags on its devices or advertising. Continue reading “Sprint files lawsuit against AT&T over its ‘5G E’ branding”

Vodafone launches Rs. 1999 pack with unlimited calls and 365 days validity

Vodafone has launched new Rs. 1999 plan, after launching the Rs. 1699 plan recently to take on Airtel’s long-validity plan. Similar to its Rs. 1699 plan, this offers 365 days / 1 year validity, unlimited local and STD calls and daily 100 free local/national SMS, however instead of 1GB data per day on the Rs. 1699 plan, the new plan offers 1.5GB 2G/3G/4G data per day.

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Airtel deploys LTE 900 technology to enhance indoor network coverage in Punjab

Airtel today announced that it has deployed 900 Mhz (LTE 900) spectrum band in Punjab to significantly enhance the network experience for smartphone customers. In addition to high speed data capacity and wider availability, 900 Mhz spectrum will offer improved 4G availability inside buildings – homes, offices and malls. Continue reading “Airtel deploys LTE 900 technology to enhance indoor network coverage in Punjab”