Airtel becomes world’s third largest mobile operator with over 303 million customers

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Airtel has announced that it has become third largest mobile operator in the world in terms on subscribers, based on the latest ranking from World Cellular Information Service (WCIS). China Mobile is the top mobile operator in the world with over 626 million customers followed by Vodafone Group with over 403 million customers. Continue reading “Airtel becomes world’s third largest mobile operator with over 303 million customers”

Motorola DROID Turbo Android 5.1 Lollipop soak test is now live – Could expect final build sometime next week

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Last month, sources stated that the Motorola DROID Turbo which is on the Verizon network in USA will receive the update to Android Lollipop 5.1 sometime in June. Just as we reported, the soak test update is now rolling out and users can expect a final build sometime next week.

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T-Mobile is now offering free memory upgrades for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

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T-Mobile had a promotion a few weeks that allowed customers to purchase 64GB Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge for the same price as the 32GB variant. However this time, the promotion will be valid only for a short duration so customers need to hurry to avail the offer.

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Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Mysore

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Airtel has launched their 4G services in Mysore, after launching 4G on mobile in Bengaluru last year and in Mangalore recently. For existing Airtel customers, the company is offering a complimentary upgrade to Airtel 4G at same price as 3G. Airtel also offers 4G on Dongles, MiFi (Hot Spot), Indoor CPE (Router) and Outdoor CPE (Router). Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Mysore”

Samsung Galaxy S5 on T-Mobile now receiving update to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

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Users of T-Mobile handsets have a lot to cheer about lately. After being the first to roll out the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, now T-Mobile has begun rolling out the update for the Galaxy S5 as well.

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Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Hisar, Haryana

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Airtel has launched their 4G LTE services in Hisar, Haryana, followed by Karnal and Yamunanagar earlier this week and Ambala last week in Haryana. Airtel acquired 100% stake in Qualcomm AP’s India BWA licenses in Delhi, Mumbai, Haryana and Kerala circles last year. In the city, users can access 4G on Mi-Fi, Wi-Fi dongles and Wi-Fi CPEs (Customer Premise Equipment/ routers). Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Hisar, Haryana”

Airtel launches 4G LTE trials in Delhi NCR

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Airtel has launched its 4G LTE trails in Delhi-NCR, as expected. The National Capital Region becomes are the first in the country to get integrated 4G services that uses both 2300MHz TDD-LTE (band 40) and 1800MHz FDD-LTE (band 3). This will deliver the fastest 4G experience and superior network coverage, says the company. For existing Airtel customers, the company is offering a complimentary upgrade to Airtel 4G at same price as 3G. Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE trials in Delhi NCR”

Sony releases the XPERIA Z4v exclusively on Verizon USA

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If you thought that the Z4 and Z3+ names were confusing, then now things just got even more confusing thanks to the latest product announcement from Sony. The Z4v is essentially a Z3+/Z4 but that is built exclusively for Verizon and also has a QHD screen that sets it apart from the former two models.

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Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Karnal and Yamunanagar in Haryana

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Airtel has launched their 4G LTE services in Karnal and Yamunanagar in Haryana, followed by Ambala last week. Airtel acquired 100% stake in Qualcomm AP’s India BWA licenses in Delhi, Mumbai, Haryana and Kerala circles last year. In these cities, users can access 4G on dongles and Wi-Fi CPEs (Customer Premise Equipment/ routers). Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Karnal and Yamunanagar in Haryana”

Google Nexus 6 on AT&T now receiving Android 5.1.1 update

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It has been a while since the Nexus 6 on US Cellular and Sprint got the update to Android Lollipop 5.1.1. The version on AT&T was stuck on 5.1.0 Lollipop but now is finally getting the update.

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Airtel is launching 4G services in Delhi and NCR this week

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India’s leading private telecom operator Airtel is all set to launch 4G trials in the country’s capital city New Delhi and adjoining areas later this week. Airtel bought the spectrum from Qualcomm some time back. The 4G network is expected to go live in New Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) in a few days.

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Android Lollipop 5.1.1 for Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge is now rolling out

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Last month, we told you that the update to Android Lollipop 5.1 for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge is rumoured to come out sometime in June. Looks like the information was spot on and now the wait is finally over as the update is now rolling out to devices worldwide.

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Airtel to launch Wi-Fi services in Gurgaon

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Airtel has announced that it has won contract from Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) to launch Wi-Fi services in Gurgaon. Airtel said that it has become the preferred partner to provide residents of the Millennium City an opportunity to connect to world-class internet experiences on the move. Continue reading “Airtel to launch Wi-Fi services in Gurgaon”

Reliance Jio to launch 4G services by December 2015, 4G smartphones below Rs. 4000

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Reliance Jio Infocomm, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) would begin commercial operations around December. This was announced by Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of the Reliance Industries at its 41st Annual General Meeting today. At the last AGM last June, the company announced that it will start expanded trials in August 2014 across multiple cities, which would continue through the end of 2014 and early 2015. Continue reading “Reliance Jio to launch 4G services by December 2015, 4G smartphones below Rs. 4000”

Aircel launches ‘Five States, One Rate’ offer with free roaming in South

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Aircel has launched a new Five States, One Rate offer that lets customers in South enjoy free incoming calls and 1p/s for all outgoing ( local and STD) calls when roaming in Aircel network in five states – Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala. It will be useful for Aircel customers in the south, travelling between these states. Continue reading “Aircel launches ‘Five States, One Rate’ offer with free roaming in South”