Archive for the ‘Broadband’ Category

Both state run telecom service provider, BSNL and MTNL has slashed tariffs for the unlimited broadband plans as a promotional offer. According to MTNL's release, Monthly fixed charge for the "TriB UL data-256 Combo" data plan will reduced to Rs. 599 and users can avail upload & download speed of 256 Kbps along with 100 free local calls. This scheme is valid upto 04/02/2009 and ... Full story

To encourage the usage of broadband among Govt and PSU employees, State owned telecom sector, BSNL is offering 20% discount on Broadband charges (both fixed and usage). This scheme is effective from December 1 2008. Both serving and retired employees of Central, State government and PSU are eligible for this offer. Employees should furnish an undertaking ... Full story

WiMAX or Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access provides for wireless transmission of data and up to 75 Mb/sec speed. The 802.16d -- also frequently referred to as "fixed WiMAX" has no support for mobility. On the other hand, 802.16e has support for mobility and is hence also known as 'mobile WiMAX'. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has not yet opened the tenders invited from franchisees for ... Full story

Airtel Telemedia services has recently announced there new facility “Airtel Self Care “, an online account management facility for there broadband and landline customers. This facility helps the customer’s access to their account information, make bill payments and view other details of there account. According to Shamik Das, CEO – South, Airtel Telemedia Services, Bharti Airtel Ltd., “This unique Airtel Self Care service is a simple, ... Full story

BSNL, one of the provider of broadband services in India , has joined hands with Novatium Solutions, a provider of rich computing services. The tie-up will bring together Novatium's Nova netPC and BSNL broadband for just Rs. 2,999. With this deal, BSNL will try to take computing to the masses with the help of Novatium's patented technology, DUDM. A. Raja, Ministry of IT and communications said, ... Full story

Tata Indicom has announced the slashed USB modem prices,Plug2Surf WHIZ for Rs 2,249. The operator also have an offer of waiving 50% of first two months rentals on Rs 1099 unlimited plan for its new subscribers. Offer will be available till Nov, 30. Vineet Bhatia, Chief Operating Officer, Delhi Circle, Tata Teleservices Ltd. said, “Mobile data usage is on the rise in India. We realized that ... Full story

If you remember HCL & BSNL tied up to give low cost Desktops with high speed broadband two years before. Anil Ambani's RCom announced a similar tie-up with IT giants like HCL, Acer,  Asus and Lenovo to provide Intels Atom powered Laptops to its hi-speed broadband customers. “The growth of internet service... Full story

Airtel launched a new Diwali offer for South Indian Landline and Broadband subscribers. Airtel Telemedia has named the offer as 'Zero Side Effects'. Through this zero Entry Cost Offer, the Subscription, Installation, Registration charges have been waived off.  This new subscriber only offer also waives off Telephone Instrumental rental and Modem rental. This is applicable for both residential and commercial customers taking subscription plans more than ... Full story

World phone, a well known VOIP service provider in India, has entered into the broadband market and started offering their services @ Rs. 95/month. World Phone has tied up with local cable television operators across Delhi,  NCR regions for providing this service. Customers subscribing to the monthly 95 plan will get a speed of up ... Full story

Its a big surprise that Vodafone tops the list of "not Friendly and not Caring for Consumers". Leading DTH provider Tata Sky and Sify broadband follows Vodafone in the list. According to Consumer Online Resource & Empowerment (CORE), including these three companies a total of 11 Indian companies sampled have not responded and cared to redress grievances brought to their notice. Vodafone which recently started its ... Full story