The Airtel-Vodafone Idea JV was set up in 2014 and named FireFly Networks. However, industry insiders claim the collaboration failed to tak...

The public WiFi model, they said, had also lost much of its utility for telcos in tackling network congestion as the latter now have adequa...

Millions of data-hungry consumers across India will soon enjoy top download speeds and quality video experience anywhere and at all times w...

Reliance Jio has rolled out voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) calling service for its subscribers in multiple circles, including Delhi-NCR and Chenn...

DoT clears interoperability to help users access internet in all public hotspots; wants industry to set up 1 m Wi-Fi hotspots by Dec 2019.

State-owned telco is upbeat and looking to begin rollout of free-of-charge airwaves in tier II-III cities and highways.

The carriers, it is learnt, lost interest as they did not see much of a business sense amid a muddle regarding the overall scope of the ten...

For the expansion, Google is in talks with several stakeholders including telecom operators and internet service providers (ISPs) and state...

The report outlines an opportunity to develop a wider connectivity ecosystem with public Wi-Fi as a key component, which can not only benef...

Besides allowing customers to remain connected in areas where mobile coverage is weak, the facility will also help telcos free up airwaves ...

The regulator said that it is also exploring monetisation and sustainable business models for public WiFi networks though the consultation ...

Du has roped in Elitecore for the deployment of Wi-Fi service management and monetisation platform to address for mobile data offload.

As many as five million people may hook on to the Wi-Fi network at any given time, according to a person working on the project.

Adjoining areas like Loudon Street and Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road were also likely to be covered in the first phase of the soft launch.

Visitors (and more importantly, tourists) in the area will be able to enjoy instant access to information on any smart device they own.

Mobile phone companies are investing in low-cost Wi-Fi systems to improve mobile broadband coverage in heavy data consumption zones. A

Indian mobile phone companies such as Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular and others are looking to shift a part of their data services to wi-fi h...