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4G network services have set the benchmark in terms of speed and connectivity. Consumers today are spoilt for choice especially in terms of the number of data plans and exciting tariff rates that are offered by different brands. To add to this, manufacturers are flooding the market with feature-rich 4G-enabledContinue Reading
Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Jio’s new rival, promises to change the rules of game. Amazon Prime Video’s unlimited ads free and on‐demand services come for an annual subscription of INR499 versus Netflix’s INR500 (basic pack) per month. This works out to ~INR42/month. Jio under Welcome offer is offering massiveContinue Reading
Technology has revolutionized the way we connect with the world. It has enhanced our convenience, which can be attributed to the Internet. The Internet services have, in short, opened up a window to endless opportunities. This online access is only possible if you have a broadband connection or a dataContinue Reading
With the launch of Reliance Jio Infocomm’s Unlimited Calling Plan, entire Telecom industry is gearing to match Jio in offering the same. Jio took a lead over the rest of the industry by directly logging on to the superior 4G Mobile Data and VoLTE Network. Industry interactions suggest that theContinue Reading
It is interesting to note that the Times of India ranks low within offline readership in India [Leading English daily ranks eighth in terms of physical readership] but leads in total app downloads versus Hindi/regional language dailies. This possibly throws some light on how individual behavior relating to content consumptionContinue Reading
The cash crunch in the economy, driven by the government’s recent demonetisation of old Rs500 / 1,000 notes will impact telecom operators on several fronts. The move will impact prepaid subscriber recharges more (~80% of sector revenue and 95% of subscribers) as these are largely in cash. Industry channel checksContinue Reading
Vodafone India’s results suggest some company specific factors at play while also serving to highlight some cautionary aspects pertaining to the Indian wireless industry. Several metrics appear subdued relative to peers, be it mobile subscriber adds, data subscriber adds, EBITDA margins voice usage, all of which reflects in softening ARPUsContinue Reading
Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular the A-Vo-Id Telecom Lobby in India continued to add subscribers amidst launch of Reliance Jio 4G Network. A-Vo-Id operators are focusing more (for subscriber adds) on rural areas and Jio’s initial focus is likely to be on urban areas where offtake is likely to beContinue Reading
The Executive strategy team at Idea Cellular acquired capacity bands, citing two reasons: 1. They wanted to be competitive in their leadership circles and offer best services. 2. In the non-leadership circles, they were able to acquire spectrum by spending a modest Rs. 5-7bn, which enables them a good hedgeContinue Reading
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