Mobile apps have gained in popularity especially since Apple’s launch of its App Store. The firm, considered a pioneer of this concept, has already clocked more than 3 billion downloads for its popular apps.

Over 100 leading brands are fiercely competing for the cricket lovers’ attention at the Indian Premier League. IPL has emerged as the world cricket’s most popular and lucrative event. No surprise, marketing experts are talking of a brand overload happening around the hyped Twenty20 tournament.

If you are guessing what the heading is all about, well think no further for the answer is right here. “Anywhere” in Japanese means “Docomo”, which happens to be Tata’s new venture in the telecom world. It is a venture that Tata is starting off with in collaboration with NTT Docomo which happens to be [...]

3G technology. Is it Feasable? Why not? Well, because pursuing 3G technology would make a hole in the pockets of public sector companies like Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL); well that’s what the analyst tracking the sector says as none of the two have the subscriber base that would [...]

So how do you become the second largest mobile operator in Sri Lanka? Try buying Luxembourg-based Millicom’s Tigo Network. Well, that is what Bharti Airtel plans.

Tata Teleservices Maharashtra (TTML) is all set to launch its GSM services in Mumbai under the Tata DoCoMo banner. Though TTML is the eleventh brand to enter the GSM circus, the company’s Indicom brand has been successfully offering CDMA services.

The Indian telecom industry is booming. And the figures are proof of an astounding growth rate and profits. Bharati Airtel recorded 33.6% growth with 24% rise in net profit to Rs 2,516.7 crore. But it seems like the juggernaut Bharati Airtel – MTN deal has got a new hurdle. The South African Treasury announced that [...]

So you think you have a evolutionary idea (or maybe a mediocre one) to improve efficiency of our city police? Or you need to make a complaint about a menacing police official? Well, whatever your reason, the state government plans on introducing a unique SMS system pertaining to our good-old protectors.

Tata Teleservices (TTSL) is in talks with Matrix Cellular Services to pick up a majority stake in the privately-held telecom company. TTSL expressed their plans of buying the company over a period of three years. They plan on initially picking around 15% in Matrix and eventually increase the stake by 75% in the third year.

We are always flushed with great new from telecom major Bharati Airtel. And this time they surely have raised the bar by being the first in Indian to introduce an independent developers community – Aitrel Open Developers Community (AODC).

After the successful launch of its wireless broadband service, Reliance Broadband is now trying to connect with the new breed of Indian internet users who want everything, right here and right now. A new multi-medium campaign that’s already started with a TV commercial would be supported by print, outdoor and online advertising. This 360  campaign [...]

I just recently lost my Sony phone and as gearing up (actually saving oney) to join the so-called the “touch generation” by purchasing the latest smartphone. But it seems like I will be smuggling my next mobile phone or atleast making a visit to any nearing state to make a purchase. WHY? Well the Maharashtra government has decided [...]

India boasts of the biggest mobile customer base. But in a country where illiteracy is dormant innovative strategies are the key to reach out to those millions. And Bharati Airtel is breaking new ground with its matchless business model buffed Rural Airtel Service Centre.

The Bharati Airtel and MTN deal has been making waves. And why not! If the deal finalises we would have a telecom giant with over 200 million customers and $20 billion in revenue. Both telecom giants have revived talks after a failed attempt last year. But currently Bharati Airtel needs $4 billion to complete its [...]

In a time when majority of the corporates are wrestling the global credit crunch to  raise funds our very own Indian telecom majors are adapting novel strategies. Idea cellular, a Aditya Birla Group company, is juxtaposing rupee debt and foreign currency to raise Rs 6000 crore. The larger portion of the funds would be diverted [...]