Voice Calls

"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.

Reliance at 9-year high as Street awaits Jio Prime subscribers’ data

Out of 100 million-plus free subscribers, nearly 50 million have signed up for its 'Prime' membership by paying a one-time charge of Rs 99 and buying data packs, according to a PTI report.

Reliance Jio Prime membership: New plans & how to avail them

Reliance Jio is all set to enroll customers to its Jio Prime membership plan starting today, which can be availed at Rs 99. The plan is an extension of the company‘s ‘Happy New Year‘ offer and Jio customers can enroll to the Jio Prime plan before March 31.

Telcos review tariff plans; 30-40% cut in voice likely: Sources

Tariff cuts of around 30-40 percent in voice calls are likely over a phased manner between October-December quarter. Data may also become cheaper by around 10-15 percent over the next 2 quarters.

Jio's free voice calling may hurt telcos severely: EY

The upcoming launch of Reliance Jio can impact adversely other telecom operators on account of free voice calling, but it remains to be seen in voice calls on the network are subsumed in to data usage, said Prashant Singhal, National Telecom Leader, EY.

WhatsApp to encrypt users' calls, messages

The announcement has come close on the heels of a legal battle between Apple and FBI over the US agency's demand that the iPhone maker help unlock its mobile phones. Many Silicon Valley players had supported Apple citing that user data privacy needs to be respected.

Govt. norms to keep radiation from mobiles in check

India is currently home to millions of mobile subscribers. While this may seem to be a significant milestone to most, ...

Indian smartphone users spend time on internet than calls

An average Indian smartphone user spends about two-and-half hours a day on the handset, dedicating more time to entertainment and internet activities than to voice calls and text messages, says a survey.

Verizon struggles with BlackBerry data traffic

Some Verizon Wireless customers using BlackBerrys have been limited to making voice calls on Research In Motion's smartphone for as long as a week, but Verizon said on Wednesday the issue was fully resolved.