Mobile broadband

Data usage per smartphone in India to grow 5-fold by 2023: Report

The monthly data consumption on every smartphone in India is estimated to grow nearly five times from 3.9 GB in 2017 to 18 GB by 2023, Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson said in its mobility report today.

Nov 28, 2017, 22:35 PM IST

4G contributed 60% of incremental data traffic in 2016: Survey

High-speed mobile broadband technology 4G drove data traffic across India in 2016, making up 60 percent of incremental data volumes, according to a Nokia study.

Mar 23, 2017, 17:46 PM IST

TRAI releases draft direction on broadband services

The Indian telecom watchdog on Wednesday released draft directions on delivering broadband services in a transparent manner.

Jan 20, 2016, 19:37 PM IST

Ericsson Q2 profit beats forecasts as Networks margin shines

Mobile telecom equipment maker Ericsson said its North American mobile broadband business had stabilised as its posted second-quarter sales and operating profit above market expectations on Friday, boosted by its Networks business.

Jul 17, 2015, 14:59 PM IST

Indians spend 47% of time on apps like WhatsApp, Skype: Report

Smartphone users in India spend 47 percent of their time on communication applications such as WhatsApp, We Chat, Hike and Skype which are key driver of mobile broadband usage, says a report.

Jun 28, 2015, 12:35 PM IST

Nokia bags Tata Docomo's 3G network expansion contract

The company, however, did not share financial details of the deal.

Dec 10, 2014, 19:29 PM IST

India to have 2nd largest online user-base after China by 2016

According to the US-based firm, India's online population will touch 283.8 million by 2016, leaving behind the US at 264.9 million in the same period.

Nov 23, 2014, 14:23 PM IST

Nokia to buy part of Panasonic's network business

Finnish firm Nokia will buy part of Panasonic's network business to grow its operations in Japan and strengthen mobile broadband portfolio for an undisclosed amount.

Jul 31, 2014, 15:00 PM IST