Taiwan’s HTC Corp is preparing to launch a new entry-level, 5-inch smartphone in the Indian market priced in the Rs 10,000 range. The phone is expected to be released in the next three weeks, according to a source familiar with the development, and will be the company’s first KitKat phone in the 10,000 rupee range. […]
The telecom regulator’s recommendations on spectrum auction are likely to help Idea Cellular and Reliance Communications – two companies which were facing the highest risk of business disruption from the upcoming auctions. The TRAI has suggested that the auction of 900-1800 MHz spectrum be put on hold till issues around the availability of 3G spectrum […]
The following is the quick summary of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)’s recommendations on auction of spectrum and licenses expiring next year. The Authority recommends that 1.2 MHz spectrum in 900 MHz band should be taken back from BSNL from all the LSAs where licences expire in 2015-16 except in Punjab. In lieu, […]
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has asked Loop Mobile to inform its subscribers that it would stop its services in its only circle, Mumbai, permanently on November 28. Loop Mobile did not participate in the Mumbai spectrum auction and therefore has no spectrum to continue its services once its license expires on November 28. […]
Samsung Galaxy Mega 2, the second edition of the Korean company’s ultra-big model, will be launched in India over the next 10-15 days for a price of Rs 20,000-22,000, according to industry sources. The original Galaxy Mega, launched in mid 2013, was priced at Rs 31,500, but Samsung is keen to position the Mega 2 […]
The Mobile Store has started shipping the recently launched HTC Desire 816G, the lower priced version of the Desire 816. The HTC Desire 816G dual SIM (DS) was announced along with the 64-bit HTC Desire 820. However, unlike the Desire 820 (price around Rs 23,000) the 816G comes with a cheaper Mediatek quad-core processor. The […]
A prominent Bangalore-based online retailer will launch India’s first back-and-front dual-screen phone next week, according to an industry source. The manufacturer of the phone is not known, but the price will be around Rs 35,000. The phone will have a Snapdragon processor and the display will be slightly smaller than 4.5 inch. The key selling […]
Nokia Lumia 930, the highest-end phone from Microsoft Nokia, will be available in stores starting early next week, according to suppliers. “We expect to get our first stock by Tuesday or Wednesday,” said a Delhi-based retailer. UPDATE: Microsoft has announced that the Lumia 930 has is available in stores starting today, October 16. Online retailers […]
Vodafone India has formally requested the Department of Telecommunications and regulator TRAI for immediate allotment of the 1800MHz spectrum, which it had won in auctions. “With only 7 weeks left, when as per DoT, the presently deployed spectrum in 900MHz is to be replaced by 900MHz won in auctions. Hence, timely earmarking of the spectrum […]
Have you always wanted a large, affordable stylus-based device, but didn’t want to spend Rs 25,500 for the Samsung Note 3 Neo? Samsung’s competitor from its home market, LG, has answered your prayers; well, sort of. It’s come up with the LG G3 Stylus as “A Better Way to Note at a Smarter Price”. As […]
Among the new phones launching and available in India next week are the Huawei Ascend G630, Videocon Infinium quad-core 4.7 inch and the Karbonn Titanium S4 plus. Huawei Ascend G630 Huawei, a Chinese brand known for its value offerings, will launch a mid-range quad-core phone known as the Huawei Ascend G630 next week in India, […]
At long last, Microsoft has launched its 2014 line-up of phones in the mid to high segment, but the rather steep prices have disappointed a few fans. The Lumia 730 and 830 are mid-range smartphones, while the 930 is at the high end, or what Microsoft today called ‘a true flagship’. The prices, at Rs […]
In all the hustle bustle of the launch of Nokia Lumia 730, 830 and 930 in India, there was also the HD-10, a small screen-sharing device, priced Rs 5,999 ($100), that Microsoft introduced in India. The device, which is a bit like Google’s Chromecast, uses near field communication or NFC to send signals to the […]
Reliance Communications will launch a competitor to popular messaging applications WhatsApp and Viber. The application will support both text and voice messaging and calls. The company has seen its SMS revenue take a hit due to the emergence of WhatsApp, Viber and other similar messaging or OTT applications. “The application is in pilot stage and […]
LG Electronics India will launch the LG L Bello, priced around Rs 15,500, in India next week, and will follow it up with the launch of L Fino in coming days. The LG L Bello and L Fino are mid-range variants that espouse LG’s new aesthetic reflected in the LG G3. While the Fino is […]
Sometimes, you have to give it to marketing departments of phone companies. They are optimistic. Such is the case of Samsung in India, which has just launched its latest model smartphone, the Galaxy Alpha, in India at a price of Rs 40,000 ($660). Now, 40,000 is really a lot of money, and you’d be forgiven […]
Nokia is gearing up for its biggest launch of this year so far – the Nokia Lumia 930 and the 830, and the phones are likely to set new benchmarks in value-for-money in the higher end segment. UPDATE- Nokia is launching the Lumia 830 on Wednesday in Mumbai. Expected price Rs 22,000. The Lumia 930, […]
Flipkart has started shipping the Moto X2 Second Generation, also known as the Moto X+1 2014, to users in India. The phone, arguably the most value for money high-end smartphone in India, was listed for preorder earlier this week on Flipkart at a price of 32,000. The white version is priced at Rs 34,000. The […]
HTC One DS, India’s first CDMA EVDO Rev B phone with 3G, has been launched by Reliance Communications at a price of Rs 43,299. Add Rs 16,500 and you’ve got unlimited SMS, phone calls, roaming and data on Reliance as well. What must be noted is that not only is this India’s first EVDO Rev […]
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has started consultation on how to promote broadband penetration in the country through both wireless, copper and fiber technologies. “India ranks 125th in the world for Fixed Broadband penetration with only 1.2 per 100 inhabitants having access to fixed broadband. With the world average being 9.4 per 100 inhabitants, […]
