Mobile services

Mobile Tariff Hike: Centre Responds To Misleading Claims

Before last 10 years, the telecommunication sector was mired in controversies, lack of transparency and therefore, growth of mobile services was stagnant.

Jul 06, 2024, 10:09 AM IST

Postpaid mobile services restored in Jammu and Kashmir after two months

The decision to restore mobile phone services comes days after Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik announced the withdrawal of security advisory for tourists from October 10. 

Oct 14, 2019, 13:01 PM IST

Postpaid mobile services to be restored in J&K from Monday

Mobile network and landlines connections were suspended across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, in view of security concerns in the region following Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370.

Oct 12, 2019, 14:22 PM IST

Landlines fully restored in Jammu and Kashmir, a month after Article 370's revocation

All telephonic exchanges will be restored in the Kashmir Valley from Thursday, even as mobile phone services will be made functional in the districts of Kupwara and Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir. The move comes one month after the Narendra Modi-led central government revoked Article 370 and Article 35A in the former state, taking away its special status.

Sep 05, 2019, 14:00 PM IST

Restrictions eased in several places across Kashmir, 17 telephone exchanges functional

Schools beginning from primary level and all the Government offices will reopen on Monday. 

Aug 17, 2019, 14:34 PM IST

BSNL introduces 4GB mobile broadband per day for Rs 444

State-run telecom firm BSNL on Thursday increased per day data offering to 4GB at 3G speeds under a new prepaid mobile scheme priced at Rs 444 with 90 days validity.

Jun 15, 2017, 21:38 PM IST

Telcos to be asked to implement Delhi-like action plan in city

Expressing concern over the poor quality of mobile services in the financial capital, especially on its lifeline rail network, Telecom Secretary J S Deepak on Tuesday said telcos will soon be asked to prepare an action plan on lines of one being uundertaken in Delhi to improve the services.

Aug 23, 2016, 16:41 PM IST

Telecom, I&B min to use broadcast airwaves for mobile services

The ministries of Telecom and Information and Broadcasting have agreed to use over 200 MHz spectrum earmarked for broadcasting services, the majority of which is with Doordarshan, for advance mobile services.

Nov 29, 2015, 14:07 PM IST

Apple denies planning to sell mobile services directly to consumers

Apple Inc, the world`s most profitable mobile phone maker, has denied a report that it is working on a plan to market communications services directly to consumers that would bypass telecom operators on which it now relies to deliver services.

Aug 04, 2015, 23:23 PM IST

SSTL net loss widens to Rs 391 crore in Q1

Sistema Shyam Teleservices, which operates mobile services under MTS brand, on Tuesday reported widening of its net loss to Rs 391 crore during the first quarter ended March 31.

Jun 02, 2015, 12:33 PM IST

No mobile coverage in about 55,669 villages so far: Prasad

Even after 20 years of launch of mobile services in the country, around 55,669 villages do not have mobile coverage till now.

Apr 24, 2015, 16:01 PM IST

TRAI may allow sharing of all kinds of telecom spectrum

Telecom regulator TRAI is likely to allow sharing of all kind of airwaves held by telecom operators for mobile services, including spectrum allocated at old price of Rs 1,658 crore.

Jul 20, 2014, 18:17 PM IST

BSNL to provide 3.6 lakh mobile connections in Ernakualm SSA

BSNL is planning to provide 3.6 lakh mobile connections in Ernakulam SSA this fiscal and commission 372 3G towers to strengthen network coverage in the region, a top company official said on Saturday.

Jun 07, 2014, 18:00 PM IST