India Mobile congress 2017

Rosenberger showcases 5G technology solutions at IMC 2017

All major mobile operators are continuing big network rollout for 4G and 4.5G to support high-speed data service for the nation-wide broadband plan. 

Sep 29, 2017, 17:48 PM IST

Internet penetration in rural India abysmal: Report

According to the Cellular Operators` Association of India (COAI) IMC-Deloitte report, India currently ranks 36th, globally, in Internet inclusion based on availability, affordability, relevance and readiness.

Sep 29, 2017, 13:04 PM IST

Time to take digital innovations at grassroot level: Reliance Jio

Speaking on the concluding day of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2017 here, Mathew Oommen, President of Network, Global Strategy and Service Development at Reliance Jio, said the country not only has the power to generate employment but also create innovation at the taluka level. 

Sep 29, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 wins 'Gadget of the Year' at IMC 2017

Galaxy Note8, which features `Bixby` digital assistant and enhanced `S Pen`, was launched in India on September 12 at Rs 67,900.

Sep 29, 2017, 12:01 PM IST

Mobile Congress a success, more industry players want to join us: Organisers

The three-day event that started on Wednesday is the first of its kind in India.

Sep 28, 2017, 22:45 PM IST

Apple seeks discussion on pesky call app issue with Trai

As per the regulator, Apple had denied access to call logs and SMS inbox for the application.

Sep 28, 2017, 19:53 PM IST

Huawei's Bengaluru R&D centre now largest for the company

In the consumer devices segment, delivery of new Android OS upgrades for some of Huawei`s important product portfolio across the global market is also being done from Huawei India R&D centre.

Sep 28, 2017, 17:52 PM IST

Mukesh Ambani calls Mittal a 'good friend' amid bitter telcos battle

Displaying bonhomie, Ambani and Mittal warmly shook hands as they entered the arena hosting the India Mobile Congress (IMC).

Sep 28, 2017, 00:08 AM IST

Huawei aims to make India 5G-ready

The company, which began investing in 5G research in 2009, is aiming to invest $600 million in the technology by 2018.

Sep 27, 2017, 19:24 PM IST

Govt keeping watch on financial stress in telecom sector: Sinha

Admitting that some players in the sector were feeling financially stressed, he said telecom is a "success story" and the government will ensure its continuity.

Sep 27, 2017, 17:53 PM IST

4G coverage to beat 2G, data oxygen of digital economy: Mukesh Ambani

"Data is the oxygen of a digital economy. We cannot deprive Indians of this vital life-sustaining resource. We have to provide ubiquitous access to high-speed data at affordable prices," he emphasised.

Sep 27, 2017, 14:38 PM IST

MediaTek launches new chipset MT6739 at India Mobile Congress

Helio P23 delivers performance and power efficiency, dual-camera photography, dual-SIM and dual 4G VoLTE capabilities. 

Sep 27, 2017, 14:35 PM IST

Bharti to invest Rs 20k crore this year in digital infra: Sunil Mittal

"India's time has come...Each large tech honcho is looking at India," Mittal said terming the country as an emerging showcase for digital technology.

Sep 27, 2017, 14:31 PM IST

Right government policies will drive digital transformation: Sunil Mittal

Mittal said together with telecom operators, Airtel will create the technology of the future. "We have to come together to benefit consumers," he stressed.

Sep 27, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

India to lead fourth industrial revolution: Mukesh Ambani

"Data is the new oxygen, new oil for 1.3 billion Indians. Our aim is to not only provide high-speed data at affordable prices but also affordable smartphones to help people connect better with the Internet,` Ambani told the gathering.

Sep 27, 2017, 13:19 PM IST

IMC 2017: Large telcos lament high taxes, spectrum costs; seek relief

Large telecom operators including Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular on Wednesday lamented the high taxes, and spectrum costs being faced by the industry, and asked the government for immediate relief to mitigate the woes of the stressed sector.

Sep 27, 2017, 12:48 PM IST