Airtel Q1FY19 concall: Airtel optimistic over future despite slump in earnings
Despite avoiding what would have been its first quarterly consolidated net loss in over a decade, Bharti Airtel remains optimistic about the future. It…
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SC approves RCom’s settlement proposal with Ericsson; Path clear for Jio deal
The Supreme Court today approved a settlement between Reliance Communications and the Indian unit of Ericsson, clearing the way for the Anil Ambani-led…
Twitter partners with academics to improve health of public conversations
Twitter is partnering with two groups of academic researchers to figure out how to measure the health of conversations happening on the platform. In it…
Reliance Jio reports Rs 612 crore profit for Q1FY19, has 215 million subscribers
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio) reported a net profit of Rs 612 crore, up 20% for the quarter ending June 30, 2018. Its operating revenue for the p…
Bharti Airtel in talks with Warburg Pincus to raise up to $1.5 billion
Bharti Airtel is holding talks with US private equity firm Warburg Pincus to raise up to $ 1.5 billion by selling as much as 15% of Bharti Airtel Inter…
India’s 4G penetration at 21% in Q1 2018, behind other nations in the region: GSMA
The fourth-generation (4G) penetration in India, at 21% in the first quarter of 2018, is significantly behind the average seen in other Asian Pacific c…
Rajasthan to suspend internet during constable recruitment examinations on 14 & 15 July
In a bid to prevent cheating in the upcoming Police constable recruitment examinations, Rajasthan will suspend internet services for two consecutive da…
MobiKwik launches instant loan services on its app
Digital payments company MobiKwik has announced the launch of a new service that will offer instant loans of Rs. 5000 on its application. The service, …
Samsung opens world’s largest mobile phone factory in Noida
Samsung on Monday opened the largest mobile phone manufacturing factory in the world in Noida. The facility, said to be built at a cost of over ₹ 4,900…
BSNL’s VoIP service will cost Rs 1099. Can it compete with free alternatives?
State-owned telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) announced on Thursday that it is launching an online calling (VoIP) service called ‘Wings’. The servi…
Facebook Watch: API changes to limit user data access, a bug and app shutdowns
Facebook has once again introduced several API changes and shutdowns aimed at limiting apps' access to user data. The company seems to be attempting to…
RIL to acquire telecom solutions firm Radisys for $74m
Reliance Industries Ltd has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based open telecom solutions provider Radisys Corporation at a valuation of $74 mil…