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"This consultation paper intends to explore the requirement of introducing product specific (Voice/SMS/Data and combinations thereof) tariff offerings in addition to present tariff offerings and make required changes in the current tariff regulatory framework," the paper said.

Tanla shares rise with volumes as street bets on upcoming anti-phishing platform

Yes Securities has increased its target price by 59% to Rs 1046 a share and maintained its buy rating after the company reported earnings in line with estimates.

Trai sets nil termination charges on SMS sent during disaster situations under DM Act

The SMS sent during disaster and non-disaster situations but without any direction under the Disaster Management Act, however, through the common alert protocol (CAP) will be charged 2 paise termination charge by the telecom operators on whose network it is sent.

Spam surge forces Google to turn off RCS messaging in India

Google said that abuse of anti-spam policies by Indian companies forced its hand

Google executive urges Apple to incorporate RCS into iMessage

Rich Communication Services or RCS is a communication protocol that will replace SMS and has a richer system and more features

'Merry Christmas' - First SMS sells for over 100,000 euros in Paris auction

'Merry Christmas': The text, which was sent on December 3, 1992, was put up for auction by the British telecoms company Vodafone.

DoT proposes Rs 10,000 fine on every call, SMS by pesky callers after 50 violations

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has proposed to make the norms more stringent by reducing the slabs for levying penalty to Rs 1,000 per violation for 0-10 breaches, Rs 5,000 each for 10-50 violations and Rs 10,000 each for more than 50 violations.

Google Messages is being updated with ability to pin conversations

Google's Messaging client is now finally getting the ability to pin messages

Telcos to filter unregistered businesses, SMS templates to control spam messages: Report

Entities with unique header IDs on the telcos’ distributor ledger technology platform have time till January 31 to submit templates of all possible content they wish to send customers

Anti-CAA stir: Mobile internet, SMS remain shut in parts of UP, including Lucknow

Additional Chief Secretary Awanish Kumar Awasthi had Thursday night issued an order to suspend the services till Saturday noon.

BSNL, French firm join hands to offer data services through SMS

Both the companies signed business partnership agreement on Tuesday evening to jointly market the service in India.

Vodafone offers 2 GB extra data on Women's Day in Delhi NCR

"This offer reiterates our efforts to enable women to do more and achieve more in life. I urge all our women Red Post-Paid customers to experience the digital life on our network," Vodafone India, Delhi-NCR Business head, Alok Verma said in a statement.

Now Vodafone too matches rivals with free calling plans

Yesterday, the market leader Airtel and the No 3 player Idea Cellular had launched many schemes to counter Jio's tariff with free voice calls to prepaid customers and additional data.

Salaried tax payers to get SMS alerts on TDS deductions

As many as 2.5 crore salaried tax payers will now receive SMS alerts from the Income Tax department regarding their quarterly TDS deductions.

BSE cautions investors against stock tips via SMS, WhatsApp

Cautioning investors against rumours via social media platforms and SMSes in the name of 'festive bonanza', BSE on Monday advised members to remain on the guard on tips circulated for dealing in securities listed on the exchange.

Vodafone's 'FLEX' pre-paid pack for voice, data, roaming needs

To woo consumers in a market that has seen 'disruptive' entry of Reliance Jio, Vodafone today announced a new pre-paid plan that offers a single recharge pack for voice call, data, SMS and roaming requirements.

Data tariffs may decline 15-20% after Jio launch: Fitch Ratings

To prepare itself for the big Jio launch expected in a few months, Airtel has introduced a new package through which it will offer 1 GB of data for a meagre Rs 51. But users will have to also pay a one time charge of Rs 1500 to enjoy the lower prices for 12 months to join the scheme.

SMS termination charge: SC issues notice to Voda on Aircel plea

Earlier, Reliance Communications and Tata Teleservices had also moved the court against Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular on similar grounds.

TRAI starts review of tariffs for mobile banking messages

In a bid to push usage of mobile banking, telecom regulator TRAI today sought public opinion on a range of issues, including review of tariffs for USSD message based banking service and who should pay for it -- bank or customers.

Sebi orders impounding Rs 5 cr in SMS-based investment scam

A probe conducted by Sebi found that 'trading tips' were being offered to investors through mobile SMSs and WhatsApp messages by two individuals --Mansoor Rafiq Khanda and Firoz Rafiq Khanda -- while promising guaranteed returns of as much as 200 percent.

Telcos will have to pay Re 1 for every call drop: COAI

Cellular Operators Association of India's Rajan Mathews met TRAI chairman RS Sharma on Thursday afternoon to discuss the issue. Mathews said TRAI can look at changes to methodology for call drop drive tests later. A joint team from TRAI and industry will meet every two weeks to discuss the test results.

SMS-based investment scam: Sebi seeks help from telcos, bks

The market trading activities have seen a major upsurge in recent months, but this positive environment is also leading to many fundamentally weak stocks generating interest.

Flipkart customers to get refund within 24 hours

The instant refund will be completed using Immediate Payments System (IMPS) transfers, it said adding that the CoD IMPS return facility is currently active for banks having IMPS transaction capability.

Airtel, Idea hike postpaid data tariffs by 20%

A couple of months back, the top three operators -- Airtel, Idea and Vodafone -- had raised pre-paid data tariffs for 2G and 3G services in Delhi by up to 47 percent.

DoT panel report on neutrality protects telco revenues

"OTT players will have to roll out separate packages for VoIP (voice over internet protocol) services which shall eventually be charged to the subscribers," India Ratings and Research said in a note on Friday.