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New ForcePhone technology to let you control smartphones with a squeeze

Imagine if you could control your smartphone with a simple squeeze. This is what the engineers from University of Michigan making a reality. The team is developing a Batsman-inspired software that can allow the users to command the smartphones using a sense of force/pressure on its body/display.
This ‘ForcePhone’ is a pressure-sensitive technology, similar to the 3D touch functionality that debuted on iPhone 6S. The researchers used ultrasonic waves to replicate the effects of 3D touch without the need for a special screen technology.

BSNL to introduce VDSL broadband plan for Rs 1045 offering speed upto 24 Mbps

Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) has introduced two new Super Speed Combo unlimited VDSL broadband plans for Hyderabad. The new broadband plans ‘BBG Super Speed Combo ULD 645 VDSL CS148′ and ‘BBG Super Speed Combo ULD 1045 VDSL CS149’ will be available on promotional basis for a period of 90 days with effect from June 1st, 2016.

Huawei successfully tests its new 5G air interface technology in China

In a series of field trials, Huawei found that its new 5G air interface technology can effectively improve spectrum efficiency and to meet diverse service requirements for 5G defined by ITU-R. The trials were conducted in April 2016 in Chendu, China and they were defined by the IMT-2020 5G Promotion Group.

Vodafone hikes voice STV rates to almost double in Kolkata

Vodafone has hiked the price of a special tariff voucher (STV) in Kolkata. In the circle, the telecom operator has withdrawn the bonus card of Rs. 75 and instead, introduced a new bonus card of Rs. 127. The new bonus card of Rs. 127 will allow the customers to make local calls at 40 p/minute and STD call at 35p/min for 56 days.

A new study conducted on rat triggers cellphone-cancer debate

Triggering the debate of cellphone radiation and cancer, a new study from The National Toxicology Program (part of the National Institutes of Health) claims that cellphones might cause cancer. The ongoing study conducted on rats and mice says that the constant exposing of heavy dose of certain types of cellphone radiation develop brain and heart tumours.

Rcom officially announces May 31st as the last day of CDMA services in phase 1 circles

Reliance communications the 4th largest operator by subscriber base which is in the process of launching its 4G LTE services in India has finally made an official announcement through its instacare app that it will be completely shutting down its CDMA services in the phase 1 circles of Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, UP East, UP West and Madhya Pradesh, putting to rest the speculations that CDMA services might be continued in these circles side by side along with the 4G services.

Jio to raise up to Rs 750 crore via non-convertible debentures issue

Jio Infocomm, which is expected to launch full-fledged commercial operations by December this year, is preparing to raise up to Rs 750 crore through issuance of redeemable non-convertible debentures on a private placement basis, following last month’s debenture issue of up to Rs 2,250 crore.

MTNL, BSNL asset monetization plan may face hurdles: Ravi Shankar Prasad

The asset monetization plan for state-run telcos BSNL and MTNL has started already started to face hurdles due to predefined rules and regulations, even as the Telecom Ministry is trying hard to get the revenues up for these PSUs. According to a PTI report, the Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the precondition of using the land for telecom infrastructure at time of allotment may prove to be a hurdle. He said that some local support will be required to ensure that such plans go through smoothly.

New ZTE Axon 7 comes with Snapdragon 820, AMOLED display, metal body for under $500

Adding a successor to last year’s Axon flagship series, ZTE has announced a new smartphone Axon 7. With shiny good looks and premium specifications, the new Axon 7 seems to be a considerable option for those who look for an aesthetically elevated smartphone.

AIBSNLOA writes CMD for formation of Joint Committees for Various HR issue : BSNL union Leaders

AIBSNLOA WRITES TO CMD REGARDING FORMATION OF JOINT COMMITTEES WITH OFFICERS REPRESENTING MANAGEMENT AS WELL AS REPRESENTATIVES FROM EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATIONS – RESOLVING OF ISSUES OF E2, E3 SCALES, CPSU CADRE HIERARCHY ETC:

Magnificent struggle of United Forum of AIBSNLEA & AIGETOA on long pending HR issues : BSNL union Leaders

Well Friends!!! United Forum will not comment on who is doing agitation through Website and who is doing on the ground. It is for the members to compare whether sitting on three days Hunger Fast is real agitation or converting one day Dharna into lunch hour demo and the lunch hour lasting for five minutes is real agitation.

Meeting on various HR issues : BSNL union Leaders

It is confirmed that BSNL management has not issued any minutes of the meetings or any assurances as claimed by others. It is a self signed minutes as mgt denied to issue any minutes. Since the last meeting was on 23.5.16, they have to explain why they compelled their members to sit on hunger strike for 3 days, 25th, 26th and 27th (atleast in few places). Is it only for getting minutes?

struggle on various HR issues and 3rd PRC : BSNL union Leaders

Our struggle on various HR issues and 3rd PRC:
SNEA (major constituent of NCOA) and National Confederation of Officers Association of Central PSUs(NCOA) is organizing various Trade Union Programmes demanding constitution of 3rd PRC. The following programmes are chalked out. On 01.06.16, demonstration infront of DPE office, 22.06.2016 Dharna and 27.07.16, March to DPE office at New Delhi. We decided to struggle till the constitution of 3rd PRC.

BSNL to sign 2G roaming pact with Jio, Vodafone

State-owned BSNL is in advanced talks with Reliance Jio and Vodafone for signing a 2G roaming agreement this month. “We are in advanced stages for signing 2G intra-circle roaming agreement with Reliance Jio and Vodafone. I believe agreement with them should be signed this month,” BSNL Chairman and Managing Director Anupam Shrivastava told PTI.

BSNL Growth Rate Recorded, Stands as Top Mobile Operator

Had you ever thought, how BSNL tries to catch the market pace with highest BSNL Growth Rate. Given a chance can you guess that on basis of subscriptions/month. What is your guess, from BSNL user side, if we have put the same question to any friends, most of them may land ranking BSNL growth on 3rd or 4th place.

BSNL Ghaziabad Broadband Plans New Tariff Released

At this time, our telecom giant concentrated on BSNL Ghaziabad Broadband Plans and released its new tariff at higher speeds by increasing the fair usage policy(FUP) limit in each plan compared to existing plans of BSNL Ghaziabad in Uttarpradesh East circle at user bearable monthly prices.

No telecom operator has entered into partnership with Chinese firms: Ravi Shankar Prasad

NEW DELHI: No telecom operator has entered into partnership with Chinese companies in the communications sector although some foreign firms, including Chinese, have supplied mobile and broadband equipment to them. 

Telecom players request DoT to stop app based calling

NEW DELHI: Mobile operators' body COAI has requested DoT to take proactive steps to stop calls through apps, like the one recently planned by state-owed BSNL, saying they are against rules. In a letter to Telecom Secretary JS Deepak, it has said that connecting Internet calls with networks using numbers assigned for mobile or landline phones violated current interconnection rules and causes loss to terminating operator and exchequer.

BSNL beats private telcos in growth rate in February

NEW DELHI: BSNL today said it has registered the highest growth rate in providing new wireless connections during February this year, beating all private operators. BSNL has a growth rate of 1.67 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel with 1.18 per cent, Vodafone with 1.04 per cent and Idea Cellular with 0.85 per cent whereas the industry average stood at 0.85 per cent.

Call drops: Telecom companies under heavy debt, SC told

Telecom companies today told the Supreme Court that entire sector is under huge debt and they have to pay big price for spectrum, therefore zero tolerance on call drops should not be imposed on them. Refuting the allegations of TRAI that the telecom service providers are making huge gains in the sector, the companies told the apex court that they have been investing hugely on the infrastructure.

BSNL introduces annual Unlimited Broadband Combo Plan BBG Combo ULD 8400 CS141

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), the state-run telecom service provider, has launched new annual unlimited broadband combo plan ‘BBG Combo ULD 8400 CS141’ exclusive for Himatnagar SSA of Gujarat circle. The promotional broadband plan will available for 90 days starting May 2nd, 2016.

Why Recommendation of Joint Committee is not implemented by BSNL? : BSNL union Leaders

Why Recommendation of Joint Committee is not implemented by BSNL?
Truth in reference to the SDE and Sr. SDE to remain in E3 pay scales for 10 years: Comrades, being a member of Joint Committee and having signed the recommendation on Standard pay scales of E2 and E3 replacing the non standard pay scales of E1A and E2A for JTOs and SDEs, it was known to all constituent Associations that SDE and Sr. SDE will remain in E3 pay scale for 10 years because SDE in E2A scale is getting upgraded to E3 scale, 5 years in advance.

Recruitment in BSNL 2016

Direct Recruitment of JTOs (Telecom.) from Open Market for the year 2015 - 2016 -regDirect Recruitment of TTAs from Open Market for the year 2015-reg.

We will continue our struggle : BSNL union Leaders

BSNL Board meeting: It is understood that the Board meeting held on 05.5.2016 approved 30% superannuation benefits to BSNL direct rects with initial contribution of 3% from BSNL. Now it has to be approved by DOT, the administrative ministry.

CPSU cadre Hierarchy is the only viable alternative : BSNL union Leaders

CPSU cadre Hierarchy is the only viable alternative:
All the promotions from JTO to SDE, JAO to AO, SDE to DE, AO to CAO etc are held up due to litigations. Since Nagaraju judgment of the Hon SC on reservation is still in force and even the previous Govt could not amend the constitution to nullify the judgment, there is remote possibility to get a favourable judgment from the lower courts.

TRAI to float a consultation paper on Internet telephony in a month

Telecom regulator TRAI will come out with a consultation paper on Internet-based telephone service in a month. “We are bringing out consultation paper soon on Internet telephony. It is a matter of weeks…a month,” Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Chairman R S Sharma told PTI when asked about the regulator’s views on calls made through mobile applications.

India to have 8-10 competitive public sector banks: Jayant Sinha

BENGALURU: India will have 8-10 very competitive public sector banks once the "dust settles" and the consolidation phase ends, Union Minister Jayant Sinha said today.
Currently, there are 27 state-owned banks in the country.

Telephone user base grows to 105.88 cr in March

The total telephone subscriber base in the country rose marginally in March to 105.88 crore on the back of growth in wireless as well as wire line users.

The overall user base stood at 105.18 crore at the end of February, sectoral regulator Trai said today.

The wireless subscriber base increased by 0.68 per cent to 103.36 crore at the end of March, from 102.66 crore last month.

Digital vans all set to take e-governance to rural areas

The government will roll out a new campaign on Monday under which 66 digital vans, equipped with Internet and audio-visual facilities, will go to 657 districts by March 2017 to increase awareness about various e-governance services in rural and semi-urban areas.

“The aim is to reach out to more than 10 lakh citizens and register over 1.5 lakh rural citizens for MyGov, digital locker, Aadhaar and other digital services,” a Telecom Ministry official said.

These vans would cover more than 13 lakh km in 13,200 man days.

Next round of spectrum auction in 2-3 months

Following the success of the spectrum auction of 2015, which raked in the highest-ever returns of 1.10 lakh crore last year, the Centre is now gearing up for the next round of public sale of airwaves. Though the date for the auctions is yet to be finalised, Union Minister for Communications & IT Ravi Shankar Prasad said it would happen “shortly”, in the next two-three months.

Goa may tap Project Loon to woo IT cos to state

Panaji: With the state government trying its bet to woo information techonology companies and startups to Goa, the department of information and technology has initiated discussions with Google India to try and bring some of Google's offerings to the state. Key among these services is Project Loon , an experimental project that uses high-altitude balloons to provide internet access.

Aiming to add 31 m new 3G/4G users BSNL issues fresh tender for equipments

With the aim of adding 31.02 million new users of its 3G/4G services across the country State-owned telecommunication company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd that is BSNL has invited bids from equipment makers. The value of the contract to be given out is not mentioned by BSNL but we get to hear from industry sources that the purchase is estimated to be worth more than $ 1 billion.

State-run BSNL open to allocate airwaves in 2500 Mhz band for Google’s balloon project

NEW DELHI: State-owned telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) is open to allocating spectrum in the 2500 Mhz band for Google's ambitious Project Loon technology that aims to offer connectivity via helium-filled balloons floating on stratosphere.

BSNL training for students

The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s Tirunelveli telecom district has proposed to offer three training programmes for engineering and polytechnic students. An official statement said the BSNL conducts in-plant training programmes on the various technologies in telecommunication and networks in the office of General Manager, BSNL, Vannarpettai, during summer vacation for the benefit of engineering and polytechnic students.

BSNL defers decision to finalise IT vendor for CRM and billing

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd has deferred till June 7 its decision to finalise a partner to outsource the company’s information technology operations to combine customer relationship management and billing, on a managed services revenue-share model.

VRS a requirement to increase BSNL’s profitability: CMD

Over 2,10,000 employees of the state-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) may be seen as a huge asset of the company due to its far and wide reach, but to improve its books, a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) is a “requirement”, chairman and managing director Anupam Shrivastava told The Indian Express in an exclusive interview.

SpeedPay: BSNL to launch online wallet with SBI soon

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and State Bank of India (SBI) will join forces to launch a countrywide online wallet ‘SpeedPay’ in a month, which could have the potential to take on the established players in the market.

BSNL issues fresh tender for equipment; aims to add 31 m new 3G/4G users

State-owned telecommunication company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has invited bids from equipment makers to add 31.02 million new users of its 3G/4G services across the country.

According to the tender document, the company will accept bids for new equipment purchase till July 1. The company did not mention the value of the contract to be given out, but industry sources said the purchase is estimated to be worth more than $1 billion.

No more corruption in my ministry: Prasad

Claiming that corruption has been “rooted out” of his ministry and entry to middlemen is banned, Union Minister for Communication and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government has auctioned spectrum worth Rs 1,09,000 crore without raising eyebrows. He also said the Union coal ministry has auctioned Rs 3,00,000 crore of coal blocks without controversy, unlike the previous Congress-led UPA government.

BSNL earns profit of Rs 1,72,000 crore: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Union telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said in Mumbai that BSNL has earned a profit of 1,72,000 crore rupees. He also said that MTNL has also made a profit of 25 crore rupees .
The union minister, who is in Mumbai to celebrate the successful completion of two years of the BJP government, was speaking at a press conference.

Rules may spoil BSNL, MTNL's asset monetisation plans: Prasad

MUMBAI: Even as state-run BSNL and MTNL look at monetising their realty assets, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said the precondition of using the land for telecom infrastructure at time of allotment may prove to be a hurdle.