Net Neutrality: Here is what the DoT Committee report mean

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 23:53

In the world of internet, net neutrality has become one of the biggest issue in India and a matter of debate for tele companies as well as the netizens. And with the release of the Department of Telecommunications committee on the issue, we’ve officially entered the second phase of this all-engaging issue.

Reliance Jio may look at acquiring VoIP licence: BofA-ML

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 17:50

With a government panel upholding the principles of 'net neutrality', Reliance Jio will possibly look at acquiring a VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) licence but may not offer free calls through this route, a research note said Friday.

Now, you may have to pay for local Skype, WhatsApp, Viber calls

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 11:14

A DoT panel has proposed regulation on Internet-based apps like Skype, Whatsapp and Viber by putting them on par with services offered by telecom operators.

American Registry for Internet Numbers running out of IPv4 addresses

Last Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2015, 17:54

American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has said it is running out of IPv4 addresses and that there were just about 130,000 IPv4 addresses are currently available.

Focus on bringing Indic content, SMEs online in India: Google

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 15:14

Though India is now the second-largest Internet market in the world, there is still a great deal of work to be done, Google VP and Managing Director, South East Asia and India, Rajan Anandan told PTI.

Spice Mobility acquires 26% stake in Creative Functionapps

Last Updated: Friday, July 3, 2015, 22:59

The company in a regulatory filing said, "Spice Digital Limited, a subsidiary of the Company, has acquired 26 per cent stake in Creative Functionapps Lab Private Limited."

Cuba, an Internet laggard, opens Wi-Fi hotspots across country

Last Updated: Friday, July 3, 2015, 03:17

Cuba has opened 35 Wi-Fi access points nationwide, offering unprecedented online access in a country that until now has restricted use of the Internet to an elite few.

Smartphone application to revolutionise VoIP launched

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 16:01

A Kochi-based IT startup has launched Ringr, a smartphone application that promises to revolutionise current Voice over Internet (VoIP) communications by its innovative data transfer technologies which can give clear audio quality even at low bandwidths.

Alibaba Group launches Internet bank

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 17:54

Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba on Thursday launched an Internet bank aimed at serving small businesses which often struggle to obtain credit from large banks.

Bharti acquires minority stake in satellite firm OneWeb

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 17:49

In a bid to provide affordable Internet access to all, Bharti Enterprises has acquired a minority stake in OneWeb, which plans to offer communication services using satellites by 2019.

Alibaba affiliate launches Internet bank for SMEs, "little guys"

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 16:16

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd`s financial affiliate launched on Thursday Internet bank MYbank, targeting the small- and medium-sized Chinese enterprises that have struggled to obtain credit from major financial institutions.

Rocket Internet wins shareholder approval to raise more cash

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 19:28

At its first annual general meeting on Tuesday, Rocket asked shareholders for permission for a possible capital increase in the next five years of more than 2.5 billion euros based on its current share price. The company also sought approval to issue a convertible bond of up to 2 billion euros by June 2020.