TRAI has released recommendations [DoT is likely to accept them with some modifications] permitting ISPs to offer unrestricted internet telephony [permitting them to terminate calls on PSTN/PLMN networks]. Until now only international VoIP telephony was legal. NLD operators shall be permitted to connect to public internet and shall have mutualContinue Reading

TRAI has come out with final recommendations for providing IPTV services in India. On the definition of IPTV, TRAI accepted Microsoft’s suggestion to adopt ITU’s definition of IPTV rather than Cable or I&B Act’s definition. Telecom companies [Mobile or Wireline], Cable Operators and ISPs with networth over Rs 100 croreContinue Reading

At the end of quarter ending June-2007, India has mere 2.52 million broadband subscribers [256 Kbps speed, it hasn’t changed yet :-)] A QoQ growth of just 8%. If we grow at this pace [8% QoQ growth] then we will have mere 10.06 million by 2010 half way through DoT’s Broadband PolicyContinue Reading

Reliance Communications [RCOM] has acquired privately held leading provider of managed Ethernet and application delivery services for the global enterprise – Yipes Enterprise Services. RCOM is shelling out $300 Million for the acquisition in an all cash deal. Yipes was funded by JP Morgan Chase, Norwest Venture Partners, Sprout and Crosslink Capital.Continue Reading

India’s telecom regulator, TRAI has classified Google Talk, Yahoo! Voice Chat and other innovative VoIP applications as Grey Market operations and maybe cracked down. The report says [PDF] VoIP can also pose a threat to National Security. Good Grief!!! Looks like Mr. S.K. Gupta is following the footsteps of Mr. FailureContinue Reading