Category: internet
Research and Analysis on the Indian Internet and Broadband
ISP License and Entry Fees – A Step Backwards
The Government of India wanted to cleanup non functional ISPs, but the consequence of the policy towards this exercise is a burden on existing ISPs which are likely to pass it on to their subscribers – a hefty 6% revenue share clause. The Government under DoT recommendations have imposed a…
MTNL Triband VoIP based ISD Calling
MTNL’s Triband Broadband customers in Mumbai and Delhi will be able to make VoIP based ISD calls at just Rs 1 / Minute. The good news is that you can do this using your regular MTNL Phone. However, you will need to have an Analog Telephone Adaptor which will cost…
Hindi + Tamil – Classifieds Up and Running
Kijiji India a subsidiary of eBay Inc had launched Local Classifieds in Indian Vernacular – Hindi and Tamil on a pilot basis. We were aware of the launch and were waiting to see the response form consumers. On browsing the Hindi Classifieds, we see most of the content is still…
Naukri’s Loss is Monsters Gain
Back in 1999-2000, Times of India’s Ascent published ever Wednesday was the major source for Jobs Classifieds. The situation is entirely different today and is changing rapidly. In the past few years, Naukri, Monsters and TimesJobs have all gained traction. In a study conducted by JuxtConsult, Naukri has substantially lost…
Airtel Ties up with Google
Bharti Airtel Broadband just a while ago announced that it has tied up with Search Engine giant Google Inc to provide web services to Airtel broadband subscribers in India. Services include e-mail, chat and search. We all know that Google’s Search and Google’s Gmail are the best products available in…
VSNL launches next gen global ethernet service
Videsh Sanchar Nigam LTD [VSNL] announced the launch of its DGE service for the Australia market. The company’s DGE Service is a global Ethernet Private Line (EPL) service that allows Australian enterprises to flexibly and cost effectively connect with 120 cities in India plus 20 major business destinations throughout Asia,…
Retailers Love e-Commerce
Retail is the buzzword in India today. Retailers are not far behind in embracing e-commerce. FutureBazaar, a Pantaloon Retail India Ltd brand is already selling merchandise online. FutureBazaar has tied up with Contest2Win and has setup an exciting contest – FutureBazaar Shopaholic Contest. Good thing for a Weekend! Subhiksha Retail…
Patents and TradeMark filing goes Online
In an effort to boost e-governance, the Ministry of Commerce has taken the process of filing Intellectual Property Rights – Patents and Trademarks online. The Ministry of Commerce was the first one to introduce e-filing of Company related activities. To e-file your Patents and Trademarks, you first need to obtain…