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At the 2017 Mobile World Congress(MWC) in Barcelona , Lenovo announced the Connect e-SIM enhancement, which could help international business travelers stay connected without swapping SIM cards or paying for expensive roaming plans. "Lenovo Connect gives users a seamless connection and local wireless pricing even when they are abroad by taking advantage of local Telco contract for data," a Lenovo press release said. " Users can even share the same plan across devices when those devices are enabled with Lenovo Connect . " Windows laptops with 4G LTE connectivity have been available for quite some time, but the process for staying connected internationally can be clunky and frustrating. Many cellular carriers that offer global roaming don't allow tethering when that feature is enabled, meaning that users have to rely on local SIM cards or internationally-supported hotspots .  By eliminating the need to swap a SIM card, or to purchase a sep...

Digital payments industry in India is expected to reach $500 billion by 2020 , with over 50 percent of internet users in the country will be using it, according to a latest report by global telecom body GSM Association and Boston Consulting Group . " BCG projects that more than 50 percent of India’s Internet users will use digital payments by 2020. The number of users accessing internet on mobile is expected to reach 3 billion in 2020 , covering 65% of the world’s population " the report by global telecom body GSM Association and Boston Consulting Group. It noted scope of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) system which enables anyone in the country to obtain an electronic and digitally-signed proof of identity . " Almost the entire adult population carry Aadhaar cards that facilitate electronic payments, and the electronic payment industry today encompasses telcos , banks , wallet companies and e-commerce firms , " the repor...

Telenor ASA has on 23 February 2017 entered into a definitive agreement with Bharti Airtel Limited (Airtel), whereby Airtel will take full ownership of Telenor India. The move forced rivals -- desperate to maintain market share -- to slash their tariffs and scrambling to match the deep pockets of Jio, which is backed by Ambani's vast energy-to-chemicals conglomerate Reliance Industries . " The proposed acquisition will include transfer of all of Telenor India's assets and customers, further augmenting Airtel's overall base and network, " the Indian firm said in the statement. " We believe today’s agreement is in the best interest of our customers, employees and Telenor Group . Finding a long term solution to our India business has been a priority for us, and we are pleased with our agreement with Airtel . The decision to exit India has not been taken lightly. After thorough consideration, it is our view that the significant investment...

Jio will start charging customers from April 1 , but will offer sharply discounted prices for a year to those who sign up by the end of March under its Prime offer, Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani said today. The Prime offer will open for enrolment on March 1 and close on March 31 , Mr Ambani said. Under Jio's Happy New Year offer, customers currently enjoy free data and voice services till March 31, 2017. To enrol for the Prime offer, under which customers will continue to get unlimited benefits, existing and new subscribers of Jio (till March 31, 2017) will have to pay a one-time fee of Rs. 99 . " Mr Ambani described Prime offer benefits as "unlimited mazaa continue hoyinga" , quoting from a popular Mumbai phrase. Jio Prime offer will come at an introductory price of Rs. 303 per month , effectively just Rs. 10 per day , and Prime members will also get media services free till March next year. " Reliance Ji o...

Reliance Jio has announced the new "Jio Prime" membership plan for all of its 100 million customers . Reliance head, Mr. Mukesh Ambani unveiled the Jio Prime membership details at a company's "Jio Digital Life | Watch the journey unfold..."  event. Existing customers of Reliance Jio can enroll into Jio Prime for Rs. 99/year . It's a one time fee and will be renewed at the end of year on March 2018. The membership drive starts on March 1, 2017 and will end on March 31, 2017 . The company made it clear that this is a limited time offer and hence, invited users to subscribe as soon as possible. Please note that only the existing customers of Jio are eligible for the offer. The Jio Prime membership can be obtained either online , through jio.com or by visiting any of nearby Jio Digital Life outlet , including the Reliance Express outlets. It can also be done through the MyJio app on your phone. As of now, the option is not available on the ...