The Indian governments Department of Telecom (DOT) recently notified ISPs to block several torrent and video websites such as Pirate Bay, ExtraTorrent, KickAss Torrent, Vimeo, Pastebin and more to curb piracy. ISPs like Reliance and Airtel have already started blocking those websites.

Airtel became the first private operator to launch its 4G services in India. Airtel’s 4G services are currently available only for the subscribers living in the Kolkata circle.

The Mukesh Ambani-headed company, Reliance Industries (RIL) is all set to roll out the next generation services (or 4G) is India sometime in early 2012, and is planning to scale it up to a nationwide network by the mid of 2012.

TRAI seems to be adamant with its decision to enforce a restriction of 100 SMS per day per SIM for all subscribers. This decision comes after Telecom Operators lobby COAI requested to go away with 100 SMS per day restriction on grounds of fundamental rights to subscribers.

MTS, a part of the Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL), recently launched a new color handset for just Rs.699. You will also get free MTS to MTS local calling with a validity of 365 days.

Clearly, this application holds extreme value inside the organization as it forms a critical part of their business. Severe security vulnerability like this should be fixed immediately. Any plans to extend this application across more states, without fixing this vulnerability might put BSNL in jeopardy.

Airtel has recently hiked its prepaid tariff by 20% in 6 circles across India, including New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh circles. Other private operators such as Vodafone, Tata Indicom and Tata Docomo are expected to join the bandwagon.

Idea has finally launched its 3G services in Mumbai. Earlier this year, Airtel, Vodafone and Reliance Communications announced their 3G services. And now, Idea became the fourth private operator to launch the 3G services in Mumbai circle.

Tata Teleservices recently launched three exciting and affordable BlackBerry service plans. Tata Indicom subscribers can enjoy BlackBerry messaging services(MaiLite), BlackBerry Internet Service and BlackBerry Enterprise Server service starting at Rs.99, Rs.199 and Rs.599 respectively.

Airtel finally launched its 3G services in Gujrat circle. Airtel 3G comes with exciting 3G data plans, international video calling services as well as the Mobile TV, which allows you to watch more than 100 live channels on the go.

Airtel recently launched the international video calling services in India. This service allows you to make international video calls and interact face-to-face with your friends and families living abroad.

Idea finally launched its 3G services in India. Idea offers 4 types of data plans – Sachet based, Time based, Usage based and Data rate cutter.

Idea finally launched its 3G services in India. Idea 3G signals are currently live only in Madhya Preadesh & Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh circle.

TRAI has issued new guidelines for telemarketing companies. Telemarketing companies will get separate numbers which start with “70″ and fined anywhere between Rs. 25,000 and 2.5 lakhs for violations.

India will soon get it’s own 3G services. 3G services will be launched by Tata DOCOMO around Divali. So what does a 3G life in India mean for you?