The teleco's eagerly awaited 3G mobile services have now been officially launched for the Bangalore-Karnataka circle by the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd., BSNL.
The next generation 3G GMS mobile service and the HSPA Broadband services were inaugurated by Telecom Minister A Raja and Karnataka's Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa. Starting tomorrow, i. e., February 20, the commercial 3G service will be available for all BSNL post paid and prepaid customers.
The telecom company's new 3G Prepaid Connections comes at just Rs. 59. The starter pack contains a U-SIM (3G Sim card), and after the proper activation of the card, the customer has to recharge with the FRC-120 for the desired 3G tariff plan, which offers the lowest tariff for voice, video calls and data usage.
After recharging with the 3G FRC-120, customers can make local voice and video calls for just 30 Paisa a minute, and all STD video calls will be chargeable at 50 paisa.
The 3G service has already been launched by BSNL across 240 cities in various Indian telecom circles.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
3G low-tariff gambit will pay in 3 months: MTNL
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), the public sector telecom firm which is offering lowest rates to attract more 3G users, said the rise in subscriber numbers in the next three months would offset the revenue loss incurred due to low tariff.
The telco, with a 3G subscriber base of 2.5 lakh in Delhi and Mumbai put together, expects to double it to about 5 lakh in the next three months.
“At the moment more than revenue we are looking at mass. In the next 2-3 months the volume of subscribers on 3G will increase substantially,” Kuldip Singh, the newly appointed chairman and managing director of MTNL, said. The PSU telco invested Rs 650 crore for launching 3G services in Delhi and Mumbai.
To generate a huge subscriber base, MTNL has come out with the lowest 3G offering —Rs 10 SIM card. Its another scheme allows for a pulse rate of half-paisa-per-second for voice calls and a data download tariff of 10 KB for one paisa on Rs 149 SIM card that offers Rs 12 talk time. But observers are apprehensive of the viability of low tariffs in the long run.
Singh said, “In the short term low tariffs have adverse impact on revenue. But as usage goes up the revenue goes up, since these are service-driven offerings. We have kept the entry barrier low so that there is faster uptake. The tariffs are even lower than 2.5G.
The volume growth will help negate the initial hit due to low tariff. We expect revenue will offset the effect due to low tariff in three months.”
MTNL also plans to roll out a number of new technologies in FY2010-11. “We will launch fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) technology involving 1,20,000 km of fibre network in Mumbai and Delhi. We will also roll out next-generation-network (NGN) for our landline subscribers in the same fiscal,” he said.
While FTTH can carry high-speed broadband services integrating voice, data and video, NGN refers to a network that transports all information and services (voice, data and video) by encapsulating them into packets.
MTNL has lined up a capex of Rs 1,300 crore in FY10-11 which, in addition to new technologies, will be spent on rolling out additional 1 million GSM lines and 5 lakh broadband lines.
The firm has launched VDSL services for broadband users, especially companies with high-speed internet requirements, with a download speed of 20 mbps and upload speed of 6 mbps at Rs 4,999 per month.
The telco, with a 3G subscriber base of 2.5 lakh in Delhi and Mumbai put together, expects to double it to about 5 lakh in the next three months.
“At the moment more than revenue we are looking at mass. In the next 2-3 months the volume of subscribers on 3G will increase substantially,” Kuldip Singh, the newly appointed chairman and managing director of MTNL, said. The PSU telco invested Rs 650 crore for launching 3G services in Delhi and Mumbai.
To generate a huge subscriber base, MTNL has come out with the lowest 3G offering —Rs 10 SIM card. Its another scheme allows for a pulse rate of half-paisa-per-second for voice calls and a data download tariff of 10 KB for one paisa on Rs 149 SIM card that offers Rs 12 talk time. But observers are apprehensive of the viability of low tariffs in the long run.
Singh said, “In the short term low tariffs have adverse impact on revenue. But as usage goes up the revenue goes up, since these are service-driven offerings. We have kept the entry barrier low so that there is faster uptake. The tariffs are even lower than 2.5G.
The volume growth will help negate the initial hit due to low tariff. We expect revenue will offset the effect due to low tariff in three months.”
MTNL also plans to roll out a number of new technologies in FY2010-11. “We will launch fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) technology involving 1,20,000 km of fibre network in Mumbai and Delhi. We will also roll out next-generation-network (NGN) for our landline subscribers in the same fiscal,” he said.
While FTTH can carry high-speed broadband services integrating voice, data and video, NGN refers to a network that transports all information and services (voice, data and video) by encapsulating them into packets.
MTNL has lined up a capex of Rs 1,300 crore in FY10-11 which, in addition to new technologies, will be spent on rolling out additional 1 million GSM lines and 5 lakh broadband lines.
The firm has launched VDSL services for broadband users, especially companies with high-speed internet requirements, with a download speed of 20 mbps and upload speed of 6 mbps at Rs 4,999 per month.
MTNL plans attractive tariffs for newly-launched VDSL service
MUMBAI: Aiming to attract high number of customers to its Very High bit-rate Digital Subscribers Line (VDSL) broadband facility, state-owned
telecom service provider, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), is planning to announce attractive tariffs for the newly-launched service, a top company official said.
"We plan to offer attractive tariff plans for this service in about a couple of weeks. Presently, VDSL facility is available at limited locations in the city. The company will take steps to provide this facility in maximum areas," MTNL's Executive Director, J Gopal, told PTI here.
Public sector MTNL offers VDSL to customers with a high speed of 20 Mbps (2.5 Mb will be down-loaded within one second) for the first time in the country.
Though VDSL broadband technology can offer up to 50-55 Mbps, MTNL had announced that its service can deliver download speeds of 20 MBps.
Earlier, MTNL announced a tariff plan of Rs 9,000 per month with free down-loading up to 45 GB. The new tariff plan will have a monthly rent of Rs 4,999 with free down-loading up to 20 GB, Gopal said.
MTNL said that it expects to attract more customers if Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is launched before the proposed 3G (Third Generation airwaves) auction.
MTNL as well as state-run telecom service provider, BSNL, offer 3G service to their customers exclusively.
telecom service provider, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), is planning to announce attractive tariffs for the newly-launched service, a top company official said.
"We plan to offer attractive tariff plans for this service in about a couple of weeks. Presently, VDSL facility is available at limited locations in the city. The company will take steps to provide this facility in maximum areas," MTNL's Executive Director, J Gopal, told PTI here.
Public sector MTNL offers VDSL to customers with a high speed of 20 Mbps (2.5 Mb will be down-loaded within one second) for the first time in the country.
Though VDSL broadband technology can offer up to 50-55 Mbps, MTNL had announced that its service can deliver download speeds of 20 MBps.
Earlier, MTNL announced a tariff plan of Rs 9,000 per month with free down-loading up to 45 GB. The new tariff plan will have a monthly rent of Rs 4,999 with free down-loading up to 20 GB, Gopal said.
MTNL said that it expects to attract more customers if Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is launched before the proposed 3G (Third Generation airwaves) auction.
MTNL as well as state-run telecom service provider, BSNL, offer 3G service to their customers exclusively.
BSNL offers freebies to broadband users
CHENNAI: With a view to increasing broadband penetration, BSNL is offering free bonanza to its existing as well as new broadband customers. All the customers registering their new broadband connection up to July 31 under any limited or unlimited BSNL broadband plan of up to 2 Mbps speed shall be provided unlimited free download at 2 Mbps for first 15 days. Installation charges (Rs 250) during this period has been waived off . Security deposit and modem security deposit shall be taken in three equal monthly installments starting from first bill for all the customers registering their broadband connection till this month-end. For customers whose broadband connection has been disconnected due to non-payment of disputed bills, BSNL has also extended the special relief scheme ‘Samadhan’ up to March 31, 2011. Under the scheme, home as well as general user customers are provided substantial rebate to settle their disputed bills.
How to activate EVDO CDMA 3G on Reliance mobile India
I explained CDMA 3g vs GSM 3g in my previous post Confusion CDMA 3G or GSM 3G. Now let me explain how to activate CDMA 3G – EVDO services on on your Reliance CDMA mobile.
Reliance EVDO service activation method
1.Reliance EVDO or CDMA 3G available on particular handset models only. Handset which can support OMHS sim ( Open Market Handset ) only able to use Reliance EVDO services.
2.Where Can I get OMHS handset? You can, from any Reliance web world. You can use models like SAMSUNG Corby, LG Cookie etc…
3.Next select your desired plan and start enjoying… speed upto 3.1 Mbps.
One more thing, your existing SIM will upgrade to OMHS by Web world people. I hope for free.
Reliance EVDO service activation method
1.Reliance EVDO or CDMA 3G available on particular handset models only. Handset which can support OMHS sim ( Open Market Handset ) only able to use Reliance EVDO services.
2.Where Can I get OMHS handset? You can, from any Reliance web world. You can use models like SAMSUNG Corby, LG Cookie etc…
3.Next select your desired plan and start enjoying… speed upto 3.1 Mbps.
One more thing, your existing SIM will upgrade to OMHS by Web world people. I hope for free.
MTNL 20 MBPS VDSL broadband internet launched
MTNL VDSL Broadband, the fastest fixed line broadband internet service in India, has been launched in Mumbai. MTNL’s VDSL (Very High Bitrate DSL) offers a download speed of up to 20 MBPS.
Airtel’s 16 MBPS broadband was India’s fastest internet connection so far – with the VSSL, MTNL now offers India’s fastest broadband Internet connection.
MTNL’s VDSL Combo plan offers 18 GB of free downloads on a monthly rental of Rs 9,000. The company said that the new VDSL service is targeted at businesses and corporate houses, who can use it as a backup for their internet lease lines.
For MTNL VDSL Combo, above the 18 GB, users will have to pay additional charges of 50 paisa per MB. There are no free calls, and the call charges will be as per the One India plan.
To subscribe to MTNL’s VDSL broadband internet Mumbai, one also has to pay upfront modem charges of Rs 3000 and installation charges (for existing customers only) at Rs 2,000.
VDSL is an advanced DSL technology, which can be used for services like IPTV, HDTV and VoIP. The VDSL standard was globally approved in 2001.
MTNL is the biggest broadband service provider in Mumbai, serving over four lakh customers. After launching the 20 MBPS VDSL plan, MTNL also has plans to launch 50 MBPS super-high-speed broadband internet in India. This too will make use of VDSL technology, and will be targeted at enterprises rather than retail users. For this purpose, MTNL is planning to upgrade its ADSL network to a VDSL network. The highest data transfer speeds will be available within one kilometre radius of the MTNL telephone exchange.
MTNL is also offering Triband broadband services in New Delhi and Mumbai. MTNL is one of the only operators in India (the other being BSNL), which has launched 3G services. The government allotted 3G spectrum to companies owned by itself – MTNL and BSNL – ahead of the 3G spectrum auction which is scheduled for January 2010. MTNL also operates Garuda and Trump mobile services.
Airtel’s 16 MBPS broadband was India’s fastest internet connection so far – with the VSSL, MTNL now offers India’s fastest broadband Internet connection.
MTNL’s VDSL Combo plan offers 18 GB of free downloads on a monthly rental of Rs 9,000. The company said that the new VDSL service is targeted at businesses and corporate houses, who can use it as a backup for their internet lease lines.
For MTNL VDSL Combo, above the 18 GB, users will have to pay additional charges of 50 paisa per MB. There are no free calls, and the call charges will be as per the One India plan.
To subscribe to MTNL’s VDSL broadband internet Mumbai, one also has to pay upfront modem charges of Rs 3000 and installation charges (for existing customers only) at Rs 2,000.
VDSL is an advanced DSL technology, which can be used for services like IPTV, HDTV and VoIP. The VDSL standard was globally approved in 2001.
MTNL is the biggest broadband service provider in Mumbai, serving over four lakh customers. After launching the 20 MBPS VDSL plan, MTNL also has plans to launch 50 MBPS super-high-speed broadband internet in India. This too will make use of VDSL technology, and will be targeted at enterprises rather than retail users. For this purpose, MTNL is planning to upgrade its ADSL network to a VDSL network. The highest data transfer speeds will be available within one kilometre radius of the MTNL telephone exchange.
MTNL new BlackBerry 3G Data plans launched in Delhi
MTNL has introduced two new BlackBerry 3G Data plans in Delhi, from May 18, 2009.The first plan is the BlackBerry 3G Data Plan for individual customers, called the BIS Economy plan.
Under this plan, individuals will need to pay a monthly rental of Rs 249. Charges beyond free data download would be Rs 0.10/KB.
The second plan, the BlackBerry 3G Data plan for individual customers, is called the BIS 3G Economy plan. Customers opting for this plan will need to shell out a monthly rental of Rs 449. Under this plan as well, charges would be Rs 0.10/KB.
MTNL has said that the orders will be implemented on promotion basis for 90 days, from May 18, 2009 to August 15, 2009, while other terms and conditions will remain the same.
It also said that the first 100 customers who opt for the BlackBerry 3G Data plan will be charged the same tariff for the new BlackBerry 3G Plans, as the existing BlackBerry data plan, for first three months.
The existing BlackBerry 3G Data plans
BlackBerry 3G Data plan for individual customers
BlackBerry 3G Data plan for corporate customers
BIS: BlackBerry Internet Service; BES: BlackBerry Enterprise Service
The existing BlackBerry normal Data plan
BlackBerry normal Data plan for individual customers
BlackBerry normal Data plan for corporate customers
MTNL will also offer 3G Jadoo services for 3G-enabled BlackBerry handsets, when MTNL’s 3G services will be launched.
The MTNL 3G Jadoo data plan for BlackBerry services will be available for Rs. 449 a month with a Re. 0.10 per KB charge.
Meanwhile, MTNL has announced in early May 2009, that it will offer customers both the BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Internet Service.
The PSU also said that customers in Mumbai could also choose from smartphones like the BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Curve 8310 and BlackBerry 8700g.
Under this plan, individuals will need to pay a monthly rental of Rs 249. Charges beyond free data download would be Rs 0.10/KB.
The second plan, the BlackBerry 3G Data plan for individual customers, is called the BIS 3G Economy plan. Customers opting for this plan will need to shell out a monthly rental of Rs 449. Under this plan as well, charges would be Rs 0.10/KB.
MTNL has said that the orders will be implemented on promotion basis for 90 days, from May 18, 2009 to August 15, 2009, while other terms and conditions will remain the same.
It also said that the first 100 customers who opt for the BlackBerry 3G Data plan will be charged the same tariff for the new BlackBerry 3G Plans, as the existing BlackBerry data plan, for first three months.
The existing BlackBerry 3G Data plans
BlackBerry 3G Data plan for individual customers
| Plan Name | Monthly Rental | Free Data download | Charges beyond free Data download |
| BIS 3G Unlimited | Rs 3099/- | Unlimited | N/A |
| BIS 3G Value | Rs 1500/- | 1000 KB | Rs 0.30 per KB |
| Plan Name | Monthly Rental | Free Data download | Charges beyond free Data download |
| BIS 3G Unlimited | Rs 2499/- | Unlimited | N/A |
| BES + BIS 3G Unlimited | Rs 2499/- | Unlimited | N/A |
The existing BlackBerry normal Data plan
BlackBerry normal Data plan for individual customers
| Plan Name | Monthly Rental | Free Data download | Charges beyond free Data download |
| BIS Unlimited | Rs 1099/- | Unlimited | N/A |
| BIS Value | Rs 500/ | 500 KB | Rs 0.50 per KB |
| Plan Name | Monthly Rental | Free Data download | Charges beyond free Data download |
| BIS Unlimited | Rs 899/- | Unlimited | N/A |
| BES + BIS Unlimited | Rs 899/- | Unlimited | N/A |
The MTNL 3G Jadoo data plan for BlackBerry services will be available for Rs. 449 a month with a Re. 0.10 per KB charge.
Meanwhile, MTNL has announced in early May 2009, that it will offer customers both the BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Internet Service.
The PSU also said that customers in Mumbai could also choose from smartphones like the BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Curve 8310 and BlackBerry 8700g.
Free phone installation from MTNL Mumbai
MTNL Mumbai has announced a one-month free offer in Mumbai, waiving installation charges (Rs 500) and 3 months’ fixed charges for new landline telephone bookings.
While the installation charges are same for all plans, the monthly fixed charges differ according to the specific plan you have chosen.
MTNL Mumbai currently offers land phone services, under the name Plan-150, (only incoming) Plan-150, Plan-180, Plan-250, Plan-290, Plan-500, Plan-1000, Plan-1500, Plan-2000, Plan-699, Plan-799, One India Plan, and One Minute Plan A and One Minute Plan B. The fixed charges in each plan correspond to the number on the Plan. (eg: Plan 250 has monthly fixed charges of Rs 250). For One India Plan, the monthly fixed charge is Rs 180, while for One Minute Plan A, it’s Rs 499 and for One Minute Plan B, it’s Rs 999.
There’s a caveat though. MTNL Mumbai said that the offer will be valid only for schemes where the monthly fixed charges are Rs 250 or less. You will be eligible for the rebate only after completing nine months as an MTNL customer. That is, the rental waiver will happen in the 10th, 11th and 12th months. MTNL also said that the DSL 249 Combo Plan is not included in this offer.
MTNL’s free installation offer will be for a limited duration, from November 16 to December 15.
Those who wish to avail of the free offer and rental waiver should contact MTNL’s customer service centres in local telephone exchanges. Applications for landline phone should be made in the prescribed form and accompanies by a self-signed photo.
For details on MTNL’s tariffs for various services, refer to the MTNL website.
While the installation charges are same for all plans, the monthly fixed charges differ according to the specific plan you have chosen.
MTNL Mumbai currently offers land phone services, under the name Plan-150, (only incoming) Plan-150, Plan-180, Plan-250, Plan-290, Plan-500, Plan-1000, Plan-1500, Plan-2000, Plan-699, Plan-799, One India Plan, and One Minute Plan A and One Minute Plan B. The fixed charges in each plan correspond to the number on the Plan. (eg: Plan 250 has monthly fixed charges of Rs 250). For One India Plan, the monthly fixed charge is Rs 180, while for One Minute Plan A, it’s Rs 499 and for One Minute Plan B, it’s Rs 999.
There’s a caveat though. MTNL Mumbai said that the offer will be valid only for schemes where the monthly fixed charges are Rs 250 or less. You will be eligible for the rebate only after completing nine months as an MTNL customer. That is, the rental waiver will happen in the 10th, 11th and 12th months. MTNL also said that the DSL 249 Combo Plan is not included in this offer.
MTNL’s free installation offer will be for a limited duration, from November 16 to December 15.
Those who wish to avail of the free offer and rental waiver should contact MTNL’s customer service centres in local telephone exchanges. Applications for landline phone should be made in the prescribed form and accompanies by a self-signed photo.
For details on MTNL’s tariffs for various services, refer to the MTNL website.
MTNL free society intercom phone service in Mumbai
MTNL Mumbai has started a ‘society intercom’ plan for its landline telephone users. With this plan, you can use the MTNL landline phone in your house as an intercom phone to connect to other MTNL users in the same housing society, free of charge.
To make use of the MTNL intercom phone plan, there must be at least five MTNL users, who become part of a closed user group. There are two schemes for the MTNL society intercom scheme, one for existing MTNL users, and one for new users.
Existing MTNL landline (fixed phone) users do not have to pay any registration charges, installation charges or security deposit. One additional landline will be provided free of cost. This will be an incoming calls-only phone. The monthly fixed charges for this phone will be Rs 50 a month. The society can choose to keep at the society watchman’s room. Also, one MTNL phone in this intercom group (which may be kept in the society office) gets 50 calls free. So effectively, the Rs 50 you pay for the incomings-only phone is balanced out by the free calls on another phone. You can make and receive unlimited free intercom calls.
New MTNL users who wish to avail of the society intercom plan must pay a security deposit of Rs 500, which is refundable. They get a new landline with free incoming calls, and unlimited intercom calls at Rs 100 a month.
MTNL users who had surrendered their MTNL connection are also eligible to get one connection under the Society Plan loyal (free intercom), if they revive their old MTNL landline under any existing landline plan (other than Society Plan), said MTNL. They can get their old number for this new connection, if it is not already in use. These customers will get one extra MTNL Centrex connection under same terms and conditions which are described above for Society Plan – Loyal.
MTNL said on its website that it can also provide broadband internet facility on the same landline, on customer request. More details on the MTNL free society intercom service can be obtained by calling the MTNL call centre at 1500 from an MTNL phone or 022-22221500 from any phone.
The MTNL free society intercom plan will benefit new societies which other have to spend thousands to install a closed user group for the intercom system. This will also benefit those societies where there is a large number of MTNL fixed landline users.
To make use of the MTNL intercom phone plan, there must be at least five MTNL users, who become part of a closed user group. There are two schemes for the MTNL society intercom scheme, one for existing MTNL users, and one for new users.
Existing MTNL landline (fixed phone) users do not have to pay any registration charges, installation charges or security deposit. One additional landline will be provided free of cost. This will be an incoming calls-only phone. The monthly fixed charges for this phone will be Rs 50 a month. The society can choose to keep at the society watchman’s room. Also, one MTNL phone in this intercom group (which may be kept in the society office) gets 50 calls free. So effectively, the Rs 50 you pay for the incomings-only phone is balanced out by the free calls on another phone. You can make and receive unlimited free intercom calls.
New MTNL users who wish to avail of the society intercom plan must pay a security deposit of Rs 500, which is refundable. They get a new landline with free incoming calls, and unlimited intercom calls at Rs 100 a month.
MTNL users who had surrendered their MTNL connection are also eligible to get one connection under the Society Plan loyal (free intercom), if they revive their old MTNL landline under any existing landline plan (other than Society Plan), said MTNL. They can get their old number for this new connection, if it is not already in use. These customers will get one extra MTNL Centrex connection under same terms and conditions which are described above for Society Plan – Loyal.
MTNL said on its website that it can also provide broadband internet facility on the same landline, on customer request. More details on the MTNL free society intercom service can be obtained by calling the MTNL call centre at 1500 from an MTNL phone or 022-22221500 from any phone.
The MTNL free society intercom plan will benefit new societies which other have to spend thousands to install a closed user group for the intercom system. This will also benefit those societies where there is a large number of MTNL fixed landline users.
Uninor mobile services launched in seven circles
Uninor launched its mobiles services in India today. From today, Uninor’s mobile network coverage will be available in UP east and West, Karnataka, Kerala, Orissa, Bihar and Jharkhand.
The company said that it has tied up roaming agreements with operators in areas where it does not have coverage now. Out of the 22 telecom circles, Uninor has launched its mobile telecom operations in 7 circles. Uninor holds licence to launch services in all 22 circles, and has spectrum for the launch in all circles except Delhi.
Uninor has not joined the latest mobile tariff war in India. Mobile operators in India have started offering per-second billing plans, which bills you according to the exact number of seconds on the phone. Till recently, mobile operators in India used to follow the pulse system.
Uninor is offering mobile services in the GSM spectrum. Uninor SIM cards will be available starting today across its wide network.
Uninor has launched print and TV advertisements with the tagline “Ab Mera Number Hain,” projecting an image of someone whose time has come.
“With launch in seven circles and roaming agreements in place for the rest, we have started our service in India on day one as a pan-Indian national operator. This is a proud achievement of a committed and talented team. While our launch today is indeed a milestone in a longer journey to become a significant operator in India, we are delighted to have made such a strong start,” said Stein-Erik Vellan, Managing Director of Uninor.
Uninor is a joint venture of Norway’s Telenor and India’s Unitech Wireless. Unitech Wireless, which won spectrum and licence for telecom operations later sold a majority stake to Telenor. As of now, Telenor is majority owner of Uninor. In March, Telenor and Unitech Wireless had finalised the financial transaction to launch mobile operations in India. Uninor has been able to launch the mobile services in a short period of time with several infrastructure sharing agreements and vast outsourcing.
Uninor said in a press release that this the single-largest single day launch of telecom operations. The simultaneous rollout of services in the seven circles covers a population of 600 million.
Uninor currently has 1800 employees, and has 11 regional offices. The Uninor mobile SIM cards will be available at 210,000 retail outlets, 1000 exclusive Uninor distributors, and 17 exclusive Uninor-owned shops and 50 exclusive Uninor franchisee shops.
Uninor is hoping to gain a marketshare of 8% in the first 10 years of its operation in India. In the first five years, it expects a loss of Rs 15,500 crore.
More and more foreign telecom companies have set eyes on India, which is a booming market for mobile communication. The leading telecom providers in India are Airtel, Reliance Communications, Tata Indicom, Tata DoCoMo, BSNL, MTNL, Aircel, Vodafone, Loop Mobile, MTS and Idea Cellular.
The company said that it has tied up roaming agreements with operators in areas where it does not have coverage now. Out of the 22 telecom circles, Uninor has launched its mobile telecom operations in 7 circles. Uninor holds licence to launch services in all 22 circles, and has spectrum for the launch in all circles except Delhi.
Uninor has not joined the latest mobile tariff war in India. Mobile operators in India have started offering per-second billing plans, which bills you according to the exact number of seconds on the phone. Till recently, mobile operators in India used to follow the pulse system.
Call charges on Uninor
Uninor is continuing the old practice of pulse system. Uninor announced that local calls on its mobile network will cost 29 paise per minute. STD calls will be charged at 49 paise per minute. As per the Talkmore@29p plan, there will be a call setup charge of 39 paisa per call, while in Callmore@29p, there will be a daily rental of Rs 2. For details about Uninor’s call pricing and tariffs, refer to the Uninor India website.Uninor is offering mobile services in the GSM spectrum. Uninor SIM cards will be available starting today across its wide network.
Uninor has launched print and TV advertisements with the tagline “Ab Mera Number Hain,” projecting an image of someone whose time has come.
“With launch in seven circles and roaming agreements in place for the rest, we have started our service in India on day one as a pan-Indian national operator. This is a proud achievement of a committed and talented team. While our launch today is indeed a milestone in a longer journey to become a significant operator in India, we are delighted to have made such a strong start,” said Stein-Erik Vellan, Managing Director of Uninor.
Uninor is a joint venture of Norway’s Telenor and India’s Unitech Wireless. Unitech Wireless, which won spectrum and licence for telecom operations later sold a majority stake to Telenor. As of now, Telenor is majority owner of Uninor. In March, Telenor and Unitech Wireless had finalised the financial transaction to launch mobile operations in India. Uninor has been able to launch the mobile services in a short period of time with several infrastructure sharing agreements and vast outsourcing.
Uninor currently has 1800 employees, and has 11 regional offices. The Uninor mobile SIM cards will be available at 210,000 retail outlets, 1000 exclusive Uninor distributors, and 17 exclusive Uninor-owned shops and 50 exclusive Uninor franchisee shops.
Uninor is hoping to gain a marketshare of 8% in the first 10 years of its operation in India. In the first five years, it expects a loss of Rs 15,500 crore.
More and more foreign telecom companies have set eyes on India, which is a booming market for mobile communication. The leading telecom providers in India are Airtel, Reliance Communications, Tata Indicom, Tata DoCoMo, BSNL, MTNL, Aircel, Vodafone, Loop Mobile, MTS and Idea Cellular.
Acer Aspire 5738D 3D notebook launched in India
Acer has rolled out its Acer Aspire 5738D 3D-capable notebook in the Indian market. The Acer Aspire 5738D 3D notebook will be available across the country at a price of Rs 43,500.
The Acer Aspire 5738D 3D notebook has a 15.6-inch LED widescreen display, with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.
The standout feature of the Acer Aspire 5738 3D notebook is that it allows users to all view all movies, photos, videos and games in 3D, apart from 3D movies and photos.
The display screen of the notebook comes with a special 3D coating and polarized glasses that allows users to watch both 2D and 3D content.
At the time of the launch, W. S. Mukund, MD Acer India, said, “The future of 3D is firming up across all shores and we are proud to bring that technology alive in India and go mainstream. The day is not far off before consumers realize the true potential of Stereoscopic 3D. We believe this will enable a whole new world order within the mobile computing arena and change the way consumers experience technology.”
The Acer Aspire 5738D 3D notebook is powered by a 2.1Ghz dual core Intel Processor and a built-in ATI 4570 graphics processor. Users can also opt for a dual-core Pentium processor.
The notebook comes with up to 4GB DDR2 RAM and 500GB HDD.
Other main specifications of the Acer Aspire 5738D 3D notebook include an 1.3 megapixel webcam, Gigabit LAN, DVD writer, 3G options, memory card reader, WiFi and Bluetooth.
The Acer Aspire 5738D 3D notebook has a 15.6-inch LED widescreen display, with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.
The standout feature of the Acer Aspire 5738 3D notebook is that it allows users to all view all movies, photos, videos and games in 3D, apart from 3D movies and photos.
The display screen of the notebook comes with a special 3D coating and polarized glasses that allows users to watch both 2D and 3D content.
Photo: Acer Aspire 5738D 3D notebook
The Acer Aspire 5738D 3D notebook is powered by a 2.1Ghz dual core Intel Processor and a built-in ATI 4570 graphics processor. Users can also opt for a dual-core Pentium processor.
The notebook comes with up to 4GB DDR2 RAM and 500GB HDD.
Other main specifications of the Acer Aspire 5738D 3D notebook include an 1.3 megapixel webcam, Gigabit LAN, DVD writer, 3G options, memory card reader, WiFi and Bluetooth.
MSI India to launch 14 new G-series, Classic series, E-series, and Slim series notebooks
Micro Star International has announced 14 new notebook models across five series, thereby expanding its laptop line up in India. The new launches include the G-series, classic series, E-series entertainment notebooks, X Slim series and the U-Series Wind Netbooks, which target various sections of the Indian market.
Tony Yang, the newly appointed managing director of MSI India said “Our 2010 notebook line-up is based on feedback from users world-wide and backed by MSI’s strong R&D. With our 14 new models, we are able to provide Indian consumers, a notebook suited for every need.”
The powerful MSI G-Series GT640 and GT740 notebooks, made specially for gaming, feature Intel Calpella flat-screen 15.4 inch and 17-inch monitors with Intel Ci7 Quad-Core processors.
Both run Windows 7 Premium, sport 2.0-megapixel webcam, HDMI out, wireless lan with Bluetooth, and offer exclusive Cinema Pro technology.
Priced at Rs 88,000 and upwards, the G-Series laptops have NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M’s 3D discrete graphics.
The MSI E-Series is available at price starting Rs 38,999.
This series is known for its extra-long battery life enabled by LED which is only about 70 per cent of the traditional panel. The 15.6-inch MSI X620 comes with ATi Mobility Radeon HD 5430 3D graphics card with DDR3 1G VRAM.
The new notebooks have excellent 3D computing with its 3D Boost technology. The MSI X-Slim series of notebooks are prices at Rs 45,000 and above.
speed enhancement up to 30 per cent, the company has said.
Powered by an Intel Corei5 CPU, these notebooks are based on the Intel Calpella platform that offers image processing up to 1080p high-definition.
The MSI Classic CR420, CX420 and CR620 notebooks will be available at a price starting at Rs 38,000, depending on the selected configuration.
MSI’s ultra-portable and light series, the U Series Wind notebooks, Wind U130 and U135 are special edition notebooks, both powered by Intel’s new ATOM N450 processor that offers low battery consumption.
The MSI Wind U130 and U135 notebooks have an outer shell that is coated with colour film print and has rippling water designs. They have 10-inch widescreen display, 1.3-megapixel webcam, wireless connectivity, Bluetooth, two channel stereo speakers, and microphone.
These notebooks, too, comes with MSI’s ECO engine technology that enhances the ATOM N450 processor and increases its battery life.
The Wind U130 and U135 are priced at Rs 19,000 and Rs 21,000 respectively.
Tony Yang, the newly appointed managing director of MSI India said “Our 2010 notebook line-up is based on feedback from users world-wide and backed by MSI’s strong R&D. With our 14 new models, we are able to provide Indian consumers, a notebook suited for every need.”
MSI G-Series gaming notebooks specifications
Photo: MSI GT640 G-Series notebook
Both run Windows 7 Premium, sport 2.0-megapixel webcam, HDMI out, wireless lan with Bluetooth, and offer exclusive Cinema Pro technology.
Photo: MSI GT740 G-Series notebook
MSI E-Series Entertainment Series notebook specifications
The EX465 has a 15-inch LED backlit display, weighs 2 kg including battery, and is powered by an Intel Core Duo Processor. It comes with a Radeon HD-4330 3D graphics card with 16:9 aspect ratio and Eco engine technology, which is an MSI proprietary.The MSI E-Series is available at price starting Rs 38,999.
MSI X350, X420, X620 and X430 Slim series notebook specifications
The MSI X350, X420, X620 and X430 are the new X-Slim series notebooks that have been launched. They are based on the Intel CULV energy saving platform and are powered by Intel Core2 Duo processors.Photo: MSI S620 Slim Series notebook
The new notebooks have excellent 3D computing with its 3D Boost technology. The MSI X-Slim series of notebooks are prices at Rs 45,000 and above.
MSI Classic Series notebooks
The MSI CR420, CX420 and CR620 comes with 20 per cent enhanced performance from its previous generation and an operatingspeed enhancement up to 30 per cent, the company has said.
Powered by an Intel Corei5 CPU, these notebooks are based on the Intel Calpella platform that offers image processing up to 1080p high-definition.
The MSI Classic CR420, CX420 and CR620 notebooks will be available at a price starting at Rs 38,000, depending on the selected configuration.
MSI U Series Wind notebooks
Photo: MSI Wind U135 notebook
The MSI Wind U130 and U135 notebooks have an outer shell that is coated with colour film print and has rippling water designs. They have 10-inch widescreen display, 1.3-megapixel webcam, wireless connectivity, Bluetooth, two channel stereo speakers, and microphone.
These notebooks, too, comes with MSI’s ECO engine technology that enhances the ATOM N450 processor and increases its battery life.
The Wind U130 and U135 are priced at Rs 19,000 and Rs 21,000 respectively.
Lenovo unveils 3D gaming monitor, PC
Lenovo has introduced a 3D gaming monitor Lenovo L2363d and a desktop PC with Nvidia 3D Vision technology.
The new Lenovo L2363d is one of the first full HD (1920 x 1080) 3D monitors demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show 2011 held last week. Lenovo L2363d with path-breaking Nvidia 3D Vision technology promises to offer gamers, movie-lovers and photo enthusiasts a high-quality stereoscopic 3D experience. 3D freaks can visualize a new range of 3D content with the Lenovo L2363d 23-inch 3D monitor. Related: Toshiba Satellite A660 3D laptop in India
The new Lenovo 3D gaming monitor features dual webcam lenses that capture 3D photos and allow users to participate in stereoscopic 3D Web-conferencing using Nvidia 3D Vision glasses.
In other 3D news, Lenovo has also launched IdeaCentre K330 PC, a high-performance 3D gaming PC supported by Nvidia 3D Vision technology. Lenovo IdeaCentre K330 PC is expected to hit the markets by February. The new Lenovo 3D gaming PC boasts second-generation Intel Corei7 processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Nvidia GeForce GTX460 GPU, RAID hard drives and surround sound. The IdeaCentre K330 runs on Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium OS. Also see: Top gaming laptops in India
Lenovo IdeaCentre K330 PC features Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows that optimizes system files, processes and hardware settings to achieve, on average, 20-seconds faster boot and shutdown times compared to non-optimized PCs. The connectivity options include eSATA port, a 15-in-1 card reader, eight USB 2.0 ports and two optional USB 3.0 ports.
“Nvidia’s 3D Vision delivers superior quality, performance and compatibility required to our consumers to enjoy an immersive 3D entertainment experience,” said Wei Jin, director of Lenovo Idea product group. “The IdeaCentre K330 PC and L2363d monitor were designed with this in mind, providing new levels of power, performance and high-quality visuals to shift consumers’ 3D gaming and multimedia experiences into overdrive.” Also see: Sony Vaio 3D laptops
With built-in Nvidia 3D technology, Lenovo L2363d gaming monitor and IdeaCentre K330 PC are compatible with a bundle of 3D content including 500 3D games, Blu-ray 3D movies, 3D photos and 3D video. Moreover, users can share, upload, and view full-resolution 3D photos and even they could watch 3D movies through a dedicated world’s first Nvidia 3D Vision online community.
Nvidia’s 3D Vision ecosystem is exploring and supports more than 1000 products including notebooks, desktop PCs, TVs, projectors, etc. Furthermore, the interesting 3DTV Play software provides full HD 3D audio visuals from PCs or notebooks to 3D HDTVs and HDMI audio/video receivers. 3DTV Play software comes free ofcost with Nvidia 3D Vision notebooks and PCs. For others, it is accessible at Nvidia’s online store for $39.99.
The new Lenovo L2363d is one of the first full HD (1920 x 1080) 3D monitors demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show 2011 held last week. Lenovo L2363d with path-breaking Nvidia 3D Vision technology promises to offer gamers, movie-lovers and photo enthusiasts a high-quality stereoscopic 3D experience. 3D freaks can visualize a new range of 3D content with the Lenovo L2363d 23-inch 3D monitor. Related: Toshiba Satellite A660 3D laptop in India
The new Lenovo 3D gaming monitor features dual webcam lenses that capture 3D photos and allow users to participate in stereoscopic 3D Web-conferencing using Nvidia 3D Vision glasses.
Photo: Lenovo 3D Gaming Monitor
Lenovo IdeaCentre K330 PC features Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows that optimizes system files, processes and hardware settings to achieve, on average, 20-seconds faster boot and shutdown times compared to non-optimized PCs. The connectivity options include eSATA port, a 15-in-1 card reader, eight USB 2.0 ports and two optional USB 3.0 ports.
“Nvidia’s 3D Vision delivers superior quality, performance and compatibility required to our consumers to enjoy an immersive 3D entertainment experience,” said Wei Jin, director of Lenovo Idea product group. “The IdeaCentre K330 PC and L2363d monitor were designed with this in mind, providing new levels of power, performance and high-quality visuals to shift consumers’ 3D gaming and multimedia experiences into overdrive.” Also see: Sony Vaio 3D laptops
With built-in Nvidia 3D technology, Lenovo L2363d gaming monitor and IdeaCentre K330 PC are compatible with a bundle of 3D content including 500 3D games, Blu-ray 3D movies, 3D photos and 3D video. Moreover, users can share, upload, and view full-resolution 3D photos and even they could watch 3D movies through a dedicated world’s first Nvidia 3D Vision online community.
MSI to launch 3D notebook in mid-September
Micro-Star International (MSI) is all set to launch 3D notebooks in the market in the mid of September this year.
The notebook will support 3D with passive (polarized) glasses and shall be available at a price below $ 934. MSI’s 3D notebook would have a display 15.6 inches wide, with 120 Hz re-fresh rate and playback mode at 60fps. The processor will be Intel Core i7 series.
The new MSI 3D notebook computer will support Intel integrated GPU with Dynamic Digital Depth’s (DDD’s) TriDef 3D software to convert 2D content into 3D.
MSI plans to make these notebooks in-house and then use polarized 3D technology along with companies like Acer, LG, Fujitsu and Lenovo for their 3D notebooks.
ASUS and Toshiba will use hardware-based NVIDIA 3D Vision technology instead of polarized 3D, making notebooks high-end and expensive.
The 3D effect will be generated when users wear passive 3D glasses. The motive behind using passive glasses is to make MSI 3D notebooks less expensive. Also, as you could buy multiple glasses, several users would be able to view 3D at the same time. This would be an expensive proposition when using active shutter 3D glasses.
Earlier, there were notebooks available with 3D content through NVIDIA 3D vision technology, but were not that affordable. With MSI’s new launch, we can expect more people opting for a 3D notebook – especially as the price is reasonable enough.
The notebook will support 3D with passive (polarized) glasses and shall be available at a price below $ 934. MSI’s 3D notebook would have a display 15.6 inches wide, with 120 Hz re-fresh rate and playback mode at 60fps. The processor will be Intel Core i7 series.
The new MSI 3D notebook computer will support Intel integrated GPU with Dynamic Digital Depth’s (DDD’s) TriDef 3D software to convert 2D content into 3D.
MSI plans to make these notebooks in-house and then use polarized 3D technology along with companies like Acer, LG, Fujitsu and Lenovo for their 3D notebooks.
ASUS and Toshiba will use hardware-based NVIDIA 3D Vision technology instead of polarized 3D, making notebooks high-end and expensive.
The 3D effect will be generated when users wear passive 3D glasses. The motive behind using passive glasses is to make MSI 3D notebooks less expensive. Also, as you could buy multiple glasses, several users would be able to view 3D at the same time. This would be an expensive proposition when using active shutter 3D glasses.
Earlier, there were notebooks available with 3D content through NVIDIA 3D vision technology, but were not that affordable. With MSI’s new launch, we can expect more people opting for a 3D notebook – especially as the price is reasonable enough.
Airtel ranked Best Telecom Company in Gujarat at GESIA Awards
Bharti Airtel one of the Asia’s leading integrated telecom service provider was recognised as the Best telecom company in Gujarat at the 3rd edition of GESIA Annual awards, given away in Ahmedabad recently. Airtel was chosen for this award from among the leading telecom companies that currently operate in the state of Gujarat. Airtel is the only service provider in Gujarat to offer Mobile, Broadband, DTH services and VSAT based solutions to their customers in Gujarat and some of the major competitive differentiators that contributed to Airtel’s recognition as the best Telecom Company award are:
· The company has built up an extensive cellular network for providing world-class mobile service to the people of Gujarat, by putting up more than 5600 towers, by serving all census towns and more than 12100 villages and 248 towns.· Airtel covers about 94% of Gujarat’s population with a customer base of 5.27mn in Gujarat.
· The Airtel e-Gram connectivity infrastructure project is the largest e-governance rural connectivity initiative at the village level. Under this project, Airtel partnered with the Government of Gujarat and set up telecom infrastructure which provides a comprehensive VSAT based solution, connecting panchayats and Common Service Centers (CSCs) across 13716 villages in the state.
· Airtel has a cumulative investment of Rs 2,490 crores in Gujarat as of January 2009.
· Airtel Telemedia provides all types of internet service, broadband service, fixed land line service, lease line service, bandwidth services and ISDN services at Ahmedabad and Surat. The total customer base at Ahmadabad and Surat is around 50 K with a turnover of 370 Mn. The company has employed around 80 employees to handle its telemedia affairs in Gujarat.
· The company offers Direct to Home (DTH) services covering all the districts and cities in the State. The company provides employments to 138 employees including indirect employees. In Gujarat, the company provides its DTH services to around 1.5 Lakh customers as on December, 2009.
Commenting on this achievement, Shivan Bhargava, COO, Bharti Airtel – Gujarat Circle said, “Airtel is dedicated to continually improving the service experience for our customers and receiving this award is a testament to our commitment and efforts. Our extensive services portfolio enables us to offer innovative and best-in-class propositions for our customers. We have a special focus on the youth and the rural segment and will continue to find newer ways to engage successfully with them.”
Airtel Youth pack offers Night calling, SMS, GPRS in Gujarat
Bharti Airtel, has recently announced youth specific pack and activities in Gujarat. The ‘Youth Pack’ comes loaded with Tariff & VAS benefits. From Night calling to FM radio to SMS & GPRS offerings, the product has everything bundled together to the liking of today’s youth.The fully loaded youth pack has Night Calling for which an Airtel customer can call Local Airtel to Airtel at just 1 Rs for 20 minutes, 200 SMS Free per day for 365 days, 200 MB surfing free for 7 days, Free Voice Blog where an Airtel customer can interact with celebrities like Lara Dutta, Mirchi Mobile – where an Airtel customer can listen to Radio Mirchi FM from any part of the country, Love Tips, 2 free action packed games, Friends Chat etc. All the services are activated within 24 Hrs. of activation for 30 days.
Airtel Campus Jung is an event much awaited by the colleges and students where they get a platform to showcase their talents like singing dance and participate for various activities like personality contests, Ad Mad Show etc. The whole event will be screened and judged by a panel of professionals.
Airtel Bhojpuri VAS downloads comes Equal bollywood VAS Gujarat
Bharti Airtel, one of the Asia’s leading emerging Telecom operator, which has always been leader in launching VAS products, has recently announced new VAS products for Airtel customers in Gujarat. Bharti Airtel has witnessed a new trend of downloads of Bhojpuri films on rise in Gujarat. “The migrant population in Surat, Hazira, Jamnagar, Ankleshwar and other industrial areas has lots of employees from UP, Bihar and other eastern states. Under value added services (VAS), we have witnessed a tremendous rise of caller tunes, pictures, wallpapers, themes and other downloads from Bhojpuri films. The migrant population of state is big followers of Bhojpuri downloads,” said Shivan Bhargava, COO, Gujarat Circle, Bharti Airtel.
According to Bhargava, 50% of VAS download demand comes for Bollywood. “In remaining 50%, Bhojpuri is on top with more than 15% while Gujarati downloads could be equal or less. In Gujarat, the urban crowd is interested in Bollywood, while few are interested in Gujarati. Interestingly, Gujaratis are also spiritual and devotional. “Every Thursday, the number of downloads of Sai Baba is increasing manyfold. There are many such subscribers who are downloading either pictures or aarti of Sai Baba every Thursday,” said Bhargava.
Airtel exclusive special festive season offers for Gujarat
Bharti Airtel, one of the Asia’s emerging telco announces reign in festive season offer with one paisa for 2 secs tariff plan for all new and old customers. This offering which starts this month enables Airtel prepaid customers to dial at nominal prices. On every new connection of prepaid, a customer will be able to dial at 1 paisa per 2 seconds. This tariff will be applicable to every new customer by default. The existing prepaid customers in order to avail the offer will have to recharge with Rs 27/- which has validity for 30 days.
Customers buying new post-paid connections till 31st December 2010 will get freebies like a trolley bag and Airtel Digital TV Connection for just Rs 999, which otherwise is available for Rs 1599 without any offer.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Shivan Bhargava, COO, Bharti Airtel, Gujarat Circle said “We at Bharti Airtel, strongly identify with the spirit in which festivals are celebrated in the region. It is our privilege to be able to contribute in a small way towards the state celebrations through such offers. It is our way of thanking this vibrant state for their esteemed support.”
Bharti Airtel signs MOU with India Post for Document verification
Bharti Airtel, one of the Asia’s emerging telco signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with India Post to speed up the ongoing process of document collection and verification mandated by department of Telecom (DoT). As a part of this initiative all Airtel prepaid customers in Gujarat circle will have the convenience of submitting their documents at any one of the 8971 post offices in Gujarat. Mr. Shivan Bhargava, COO, Bharti Airtel – Gujarat Circle said, “We are delighted to partner with India Post in this innovative and novel project to form a powerful network across Gujarat, supporting DoT’s initiative of streamlining the documentation process. This association will enable the Airtel Customers to submit their form and relevant documents at a convenient near-by location. Bharti Airtel is joining hands with India Post with a view to provide convenience to its customers.”
Bharti Airtel has started an ongoing collection drive across the state for the convenience of the customers. They have been notified via SMS’s to re- submit their documents and are expected to cooperate by visiting a well-located venue. This initiative by Cellular Association of India (COAI) is to create awareness and to address the unauthorised SIM issue.
Fujitsu to launch glass-free 3D desktop PC in Japan in Feb
Fujitsu will soon launch an all-in-one desktop PC namely, Fujitsu Esprimo FH99/CM, sporting a 3D display.
And the good news is that it will not require the 3D glasses. The Esprimo FH99/CM is due to launch in Japan on February 25 at a price of $3,100.
Esprimo FH99/CM uses the Intel’s Sandy Bridge-based Core i7-2630QM quad-core 2GHz processor and the H65 chipset. The PC comes in 23-inches and offers 1,920×1,080 LCD display. It is powered by an Intel i7 processor and include includes 4GB of RAM. Furthermore, the PC supports up to 2TB of hard-disk space. It comes equipped with integrated graphics and a Blu-ray drive. It comes with a TV tuner that allows users to watch and record television shows.
Photo: Fujitsu Esprimo FH99 CM
We all like watching movies in 3D but without the hassle of wearing the glasses. A lot of PC manufacturers are working on such technology that eliminates the need of 3D glasses. Companies like Toshiba and other manufacturers are expected to launch PCs with glasses-free 3D displays throughout 2011. Fujitsu has not disclosed anything about FH99/CM’s international launch. However, even if it plans to keep the launch limited to Japan, we have other manufacturers launching such PCs very soon.
Sony Ericsson PlayStation phone may come to Orange or T-Mobile in April
Sony Ericsson will release its PlayStation phone at MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2011 in Barcelona next month, “guarantees” a gadget website called gayakuman.com.
Sony Ericsson had earlier said it has a special launch planned for MWC 2011. It now appears that the new PlayStation phone will be on Orange or T-Mobile this April. Related: New Xperia phones at MWC 2011
The company recently revealed Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, the latest Xperia phone. Xperia Arc has a Bravia imaging engine powering it. Amidst notions of a gaming device to compete with Windows Phone 7 devices, which run Xbox 360 Live, Sony Ericsson had planned to introduce a gaming phone with PlayStation built in.
The Sony Ericsson PlayStation phone, which too is probably an addition to the company’s Xperia range, will be released one of these days. It has a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and Qualcomm Adreno 205 graphics processor, 4-inch touchscreen capable of a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels. The PlayStation phone will have a 512MB ROM, 512MB of RAM, a camera capable of recording 720p HD video, and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
Sony Ericsson’s PlayStation smartphone is said to have a 1500 mAh and has microSD and microUSB slots. According to pictures of the phone, it will be a sliding device with PlayStation controls and a joystick and touchpad. Android Gingerbread is near field communication capable, which means the new PlayStation Sony Ericsson smartphone will be able to read RFID tags and make mobile payments.
If it is released on T-Mobile, perhaps Xperia PlayStation Pocket will be LTE-enabled. High speed broadband at speeds such as the possible 21Mbps that fourth-generation (4G) technology offers, is particularly useful for online gaming. There’s no word yet on whether Sony Ericsson’s PlayStation phone will be LTE-enabled though, but since four major carriers have laid out LTE networks, it seems probably that Sony Ericsson would include LTE capability, same as it has in the Xperia Arc.
Like the Nexus One, the new PlayStation phone has an additional mic at the back of the phone for active noise cancellation. The PlayStation mobile app is to be called PlayStation Pocket just as Microsoft’s Xbox for mobiles is called Xbox Live.
The current PlayStation Pro Go portable gaming console has a 333MHz processor, 64MB RAM, 3.8-inch 480 x 272 pixel display – and runs on a very different system from a smartphone.
Sony Ericsson had earlier said it has a special launch planned for MWC 2011. It now appears that the new PlayStation phone will be on Orange or T-Mobile this April. Related: New Xperia phones at MWC 2011
The company recently revealed Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, the latest Xperia phone. Xperia Arc has a Bravia imaging engine powering it. Amidst notions of a gaming device to compete with Windows Phone 7 devices, which run Xbox 360 Live, Sony Ericsson had planned to introduce a gaming phone with PlayStation built in.
Photo: Xperia Play
Sony Ericsson’s PlayStation smartphone is said to have a 1500 mAh and has microSD and microUSB slots. According to pictures of the phone, it will be a sliding device with PlayStation controls and a joystick and touchpad. Android Gingerbread is near field communication capable, which means the new PlayStation Sony Ericsson smartphone will be able to read RFID tags and make mobile payments.
If it is released on T-Mobile, perhaps Xperia PlayStation Pocket will be LTE-enabled. High speed broadband at speeds such as the possible 21Mbps that fourth-generation (4G) technology offers, is particularly useful for online gaming. There’s no word yet on whether Sony Ericsson’s PlayStation phone will be LTE-enabled though, but since four major carriers have laid out LTE networks, it seems probably that Sony Ericsson would include LTE capability, same as it has in the Xperia Arc.
Like the Nexus One, the new PlayStation phone has an additional mic at the back of the phone for active noise cancellation. The PlayStation mobile app is to be called PlayStation Pocket just as Microsoft’s Xbox for mobiles is called Xbox Live.
Dual SIM Android phone Motorola Glam XT800 to launch in India
Motorola will soon be launching India’s first dual SIM Android smartphone.
The company plans to bring out its 3G-enabled Dual SIM Android phone Motorola Glam XT800 in the coming week. The XT800 is a GSM+CDMA dual mode, dual standby phone. The new Motorola phone is expected to be priced around Rs. 23,000.
There is no hardware keyboard in the Motorola Glam, unlike Motorola Droid, and the overall look is ovoid, rounded – nothing like the industrial design of the Droid. Motorola Glam phone will be powered by TI OMAP3430 550Mhz processor and include 256MB RAM. Memory can be expanded up to 32GB via a microSD card.
Photo: Motorola Glam
Now, we don’t know if the XT800 is the old version or completely a new phone? And if it is the old version, why is Motorola launching it so late in India? So, till an official announcement is made by Motorola stating otherwise, Motorola Glam XT800 is expected to launch in India with Android 2.2 aka Froyo. Related: Cheap and best Android phones in India
The Glam will feature a 3.7-inch (854×480) TFT capacitive touchscreen. The screen is reported to be Gorilla Glass which promises high sturdiness. Further, it will come with a 720p high-definition HDMI-out port for video playback. The Motorola Glam comes with an E-compass and GPS facility for easy navigation.
The Motorola XT800 dual SIM Android phone features an accelerometer, magnetometer, proximity sensor for auto turn-off and ambient light sensor. However, the Motorola Glam doesn’t support Adobe Flash. The phone comes with FM radio. You might also want to check out our top Android phones
The Motorola XT800 has a 5-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash and 5x digital zoom. The Motorola Android phone can record videoes at 720p resolution. Connectivity options of Motorola Glam include Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, Wi-Fi, 3G, EDGE and GPRS. Its microUSB 2.0 port lets you transfer data from the phone to you PC and other devices easily.
Aircel 3G service launch soon; 3G experience zones opened in Chennai
Aircel has inaugurated 3G experience zones in Chennai which, as the name suggests, allow people to experience third generation or 3G wireless technology for themselves.
There will be four Aircel 3G experience zones across Chennai, at Atrium2, Spencers Plaza; Fun City, Express Avenue; Atrium Citi Centre and Aircel Store PH road.
Tata DOCOMO has already announced the upcoming launch of their 3G plans for India and are heavily marketing their services. MTNL and BSNL, the established players who are already in the 3G services market are countering with their own 3G plans and announcements. Reliance 3G and Airtel 3G services are also expected to start soon; consumers are eagerly awaiting news of their tarifs and plans. Related stories: MTNL revises 3G tariffs for Delhi and BSNL unlimited 3G data plan
Aircel has still not announced any details of its 3G plans in Chennai or the rest of India.
Video calling, Aircel interactive video voice response – a video service which will show music videos and films etc, and Aircel 3G PocketInternet portal which has entertainment, news, sports and other content are some of the services that users will be able to experience at the Aircel 3G centers.
With these experience zones, Aircel has technically become the first private operator in India to offer 3G services, though only at select locations. The Aircel 3G experience zones have been inaugurated days before Tata Docomo launches 3G services for its customers on Diwali this November 5.
Aircel, the fifth largest telecom operator in India in terms of subscribers, has won 3G spectrum in 13 of the 23 telecom circles in India. The company is present in all 23 circles and has a subscriber base of 47 million. Related: 3G service providers in India
The other operators that won 3G spectrum are Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Tata Docomo, Reliance Communications, STel and Idea Cellular. While Bharti Airtel and Reliance Communications will probably begin offering 3G services starting this year, Vodafone might offer 3G only next year. All the operators won spectrum in a few circles each and none of them have 3G airwave rights for Delhi and Mumbai, the most important telecom circles in the country. This means that unless they share spectrum with each other and with state run operators BSNL and MTNL, the operators will not be able to offer 3G roaming services throughout the country. Negotiations among operators for sharing spectrum are currently on.
Aircel intends to roll out 3G services commercially within two months. Aircel will spend $500 million on 3G rollout and the service will be available in Chennai and Coimbatore first.
Preparing for the future over the past few months, Aircel has released Aircel Pocket Internet, Aircel Pocket Apps store and Aircel Apollo Mobile Health Care products and value added services.
There will be four Aircel 3G experience zones across Chennai, at Atrium2, Spencers Plaza; Fun City, Express Avenue; Atrium Citi Centre and Aircel Store PH road.
Tata DOCOMO has already announced the upcoming launch of their 3G plans for India and are heavily marketing their services. MTNL and BSNL, the established players who are already in the 3G services market are countering with their own 3G plans and announcements. Reliance 3G and Airtel 3G services are also expected to start soon; consumers are eagerly awaiting news of their tarifs and plans. Related stories: MTNL revises 3G tariffs for Delhi and BSNL unlimited 3G data plan
Aircel has still not announced any details of its 3G plans in Chennai or the rest of India.
Video calling, Aircel interactive video voice response – a video service which will show music videos and films etc, and Aircel 3G PocketInternet portal which has entertainment, news, sports and other content are some of the services that users will be able to experience at the Aircel 3G centers.With these experience zones, Aircel has technically become the first private operator in India to offer 3G services, though only at select locations. The Aircel 3G experience zones have been inaugurated days before Tata Docomo launches 3G services for its customers on Diwali this November 5.
Aircel, the fifth largest telecom operator in India in terms of subscribers, has won 3G spectrum in 13 of the 23 telecom circles in India. The company is present in all 23 circles and has a subscriber base of 47 million. Related: 3G service providers in India
Aircel intends to roll out 3G services commercially within two months. Aircel will spend $500 million on 3G rollout and the service will be available in Chennai and Coimbatore first.
Preparing for the future over the past few months, Aircel has released Aircel Pocket Internet, Aircel Pocket Apps store and Aircel Apollo Mobile Health Care products and value added services.
3G service providers in India gearing up for battle
Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance, Tata DOCOMO, Idea Cellular, Aircel and S Tel readying 3G services for India
The clock is ticking, and BSNL is gearing up to face competition. Third-generation cell phone services by private telecoms operators are poised to be launched in India soon. It was less than six months ago –May, to be precise – that the government announced the results of the 3G auction, where non state-backed industry players bid for telecoms circles in which they would provide 3G services. As it turned out, no operator could bag the 3G spectrum in all circles – with Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance Communications , Tata, Idea Cellular, Aircel and S Tel ending up sharing the 3G pie.
Less than a month ago, the Indian government allocated airwaves to the winning operators and agreed to amend existing license terms. According to the new conditions, private operators will be allowed to use the 3G spectrum for a period of 20 years (starting now) even if their telecoms licenses expire before that. There is a caveat, though – that the 3G service cover at least 90 percent of the relevant areas in the metros within the next five years. Soon after the allocation, Minister of IT & Communications, A. Raja, confirmed that 3G and Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) will be launched very soon.
What this means for you is that by the end of the year, if not sooner, we will have access to much faster data streaming and download speeds on your cell phones and other computing devices. But better be prepared to shell out some extra cash as the 3G services aren’t likely to come cheap, thanks to the high cost of the spectrum (the auction winners paid out a total of more than Rs. 51,000 crore), plus the limited bandwidth allocated to each operator.
Since no one player will be able to tap the entire market, Airtel, Vodafone and Idea have decided to team up and share the basic infrastructure (and thus, the cost) needed to provide 3G services across India. The trio already jointly own Indus Towers, a leading Indian tower company. Not the best news for Reliance, which will have to go the whole hog alone.
So how big exactly is the 3G opportunity in India? Well, a report by PwC anticipates that 3G services will reach rural India by 2012, with the number of subscribers in those areas likely to cross 107 million by 2015. Quite significant, considering that the total number of current telecoms subscribers in the country stands at almost 670 million, according to Raja.
Individually, telecoms operators are doing their groundwork to ensure a smooth rollout of 3G services in the respective circles allotted to them.
Vodafone 3G services
Vodafone Essar Limited, the Indian subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc, is reportedly planning to pick a non-Chinese vendor for its 3G portfolio. The company is eyeing contracts with Nokia Siemens Networks and Ericsson for 3G equipment in India. Vodafone will provide 3G services in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh (East) and West Bengal circles.Reliance makes its 3G moves
RCom has also established a 3G Innovation Lab with at Reliance ADA Group’s headquarters in Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City, near Mumbai. The Lab is based on the concept of “Open Platforms” architecture and is expected to bring together content developers, product innovators, technology platforms enablers, device manufactures and original equipment manufacturers from India and abroad to create 3G products and applications.RCom bagged 13 3G circles – Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, Assam, North East and Jammu & Kashmir.
Airtel’s 3G plans
The highest bidder in the 3G auction (Rs. 12,295.46 crore), Bharti Airtel, reported that it has tied up with Ericsson India, Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) and Huawei Technologies for its 3G infrastructure. Networks in seven out of Airtel’s 13 circles will be managed by Ericsson India, whereas NSN and Huawei will take care of three circles each. Each vendor will plan, design, deploy and maintain 3G-HSPA networks in its allotted circles.Airtel’s circles include Delhi, Mumbai, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh (W), Rajasthan, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, North East, Jammu & Kashmir and Assam.
Idea readying 3G service
The next telecoms operator to get its hands on 3G bandwidth was the Aditya Birla Group-owned Idea Cellular, which won licenses for 11 circles – Maharashtra, Haryana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh (W), Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.Idea plans to launch its 3G services in the last quarter of this year but is likely to face delays in Punjab as it is awaiting certain regulatory clearances in the area, following its merger with Spice Communications last year. In related news, there have been rumors of Idea evaluating stake-sale proposals. The chief of Emirates Telecommunication Corp recently mentioned that the Middle East-based company might consider an investment in Idea Cellular.
BSNL slashes 3G rates
In anticipation of the flood of 3G services from private telecom operators, BSNL, which already offers 3G services across the country, slashed rates of its existing 3G data packages by up to 45 percent last week. The tariff for an unlimited data plan for post-paid customers has been cut from Rs. 2,499 to Rs. 1,359. Recharge vouchers for pre-paid customers will also be cheaper at Rs. 1,499 (earlier available for Rs. 2,756). The public sector undertaking has also launched new short-term validity vouchers. A voucher of Rs. 10 offers 20MB worth of data download for a day, a voucher for Rs. 25 gets you 25MB for three days and a Rs. 50 voucher offers 100MB worth of data download for seven days. Currently, BSNL’s 3G services are available in more than 500 cities in India.It sounds all nice and good, doesn’t it? But one wonders what will be the challenges posed to the telecoms industry by this 3G revolution in India, with so many private players – having coughed up such massive amounts of money to secure licenses – chartering unknown territory? Ellen Daley, vice president and practice leader at Forrester Research, sounds a note of caution. Speaking to The Economic Times recently, Daley predicted the introduction of “flat rate plans” and a furious price war to begin once the service is launched – much like what happened last year when tariff cuts affected both voice and SMS segments and nearly halved the revenue realized per minute by operators.
She added that 3G operators will have to increase their number of cell sites and enhance the backhaul infrastructure – all of this at steep costs – to support the additional traffic.
The advent of 3G services seems well-timed as India expects a number of 3G-ready devices to hit its shores as early as next month. So, if all goes according to plan and private operators get their infrastructure in place, you will soon enjoy the high-speed data revolution that’s been raging across other countries in recent years.
As you might recall, alongside the auction of 3G bandwidth in May, airwaves for wireless broadband access were also up for grabs. The winners of the broadband spectrum have yet to decide between WiMax, a technology readily available, and Long Term Evolution (LTE), for which standards are still being thrashed out.
MTNL MUMBAI 3G TARIFF PLAN DETAILS
Every one is very eager to know about MTNL Mumbai’s 3G Mobile Service tariff plan in details, so we bring you exclusive tariff plans for you first on TelecomTalk.
To get a taste of MTNL’s 3G services, a subscriber can opt to first try out MTNL 3G Jadoo services with a ‘3G Trial Pack.’ For Rs. 99, a subscriber can use this trial pack for 15 days, where he can download up to 50MB of data. Any excess data usage beyond this will cost Rs. 3 per MB.
MTNL Dolphin-Postpaid 3G Plan-The GSM Mobile Service user can subscribe to any of the existing Dolphin 2G plans for Voice and SMS being offered by MTNL Mumbai.
Along with this they can subscribe to MTNL Mumbai 3G Jadu services as an addon service, the tariff details of 3G Jadu Service of which are given below-:
1.3G SIM card (one time) charges: Rs. 300 (only for new customers)2.Voice calls and SMS will be charged as per the MTNL Dolphin 2G plan opted by the cusotmer.
3. Local Video calls: On MTNL network: Rs. 1.80 per minute and for other local networks it will Rs. 3 per minute.
4. National/STD video calls: Rs. 3.75 per minute and ISD video calls at Rs. 30 per minute.
5. Unlimited Plan of Rs.2500 comes with Data Cap of 25 GB
MTNL Trump Prepaid 3G Plan:
The prepaid plans of MTNL Trump 3G service are the same as postpaid plan,the details of Prepaid 3G Plans as below-
The prepaid plans of MTNL Trump 3G service are the same as postpaid plan,the details of Prepaid 3G Plans as below-
The Trump prepaid 3G Jadu service tariff is applicable only on the MTNL Mumbai Network. While roaming, any of 3G servcie or data usage beyond th e limit Subscriber will be caarge at Rs. 10 /MB.MTNL Mumbai Subscribers can also subscribe the HSDPA connectivity which will provide the broadband speeds on their HSDPA enabled smartphones as well as computer and Leptop in MTNL 3G coverage area. This service will be available at Rs. 149 with 60 MB free data download per month. MTNL 3G HSPA data transmission capabilities able to deliver speeds up to 14.4 Mbit/s on the downlink and 5.8 Mbit/s on the uplink.
Tata DoCoMo 3G Tariff Plans Announced
The first privately held company unveils Tariff Plans for 3G Services in India.
Tata DoCoMo had launched third-generation GSM telephony services dubbed as 3G Live in India last week. Now, the company has revealed the tariff details for Basic 3G Plans, Data Plans and even Voice+Data plans for consumers in nine Indian circles.
Telecom Talk has put up the tariff plans for TATA DoCoMo's 3G Life services.
Tata Docomo 3G services are available in all the nine circles where it has the 3G license-Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, UP (West), Punjab, Haryana and Maharashtra-Goa. All plans announced would be effective from November 10 in the aforementioned nine circles. Now let's take a look at different 3G Life plans announced by Tata DoCoMo.
For those who just want to try out 3G Data plans can look out for 3G Data Top-ups which are basic data packs. To begin or experience 3G, one can go for Data Top Up of " Rs. 90 that offers 100MB usage at 21Mbps with a validity of a week. Furthermore if you want to try it out for a month (30 Days) you can go for:
- Rs. 200 Top-up with 200MB usage at 21Mbps
- Rs. 500 Top-up with 650MB usage at 21Mbps
- Rs. 2000 Top-up for unlimited usage at 21Mbps till 15GB of download and then the speed drops to 256Kbps.
Also, a typical Video Call would cost 0.66 paise per second which sums up to almost 39.6 paise per minute. We're sure you'd rather go for video chat over the Internet connection because Video calls over 3G would require more bandwidth. Unless you don't care for the bills, Video calling is going to be a costly affair.
Small Screen Voice and Data Plans:
Meant for 3G supporting smartphones, these plans are available for both Pre-paid and Post-paid Tata DOCOMO subscribers. Check out the plan tariffs below:
- In addition, there is also a plan available only on Prepaid for Rs." 350. This has 500 minutes (Local+STD) and 150 MB of 3G Data
- These minutes can be used for ALL local, STD and outgoing roaming calls-all calls are on a per-second pulse
- The options are designed at various price points to cater to different consumption levels
- The above voice call minutes and 3G Data plans have a validity of 30 days
- Plans available in both Post-paid and Pre-paid, so customers can choose their payment preference
Unlimited 3G Life:
Carefree Internet users who seek blazing fast browsing as well as download speeds without worrying about the bills should take a look at the Unlimited 3G Life Plans.
High Speed 'Unlimited' 3G Data Card Plan for Rs. 2,000 has been announced wherein subscribers would get 15 GB of data usage at a speed of 21.1 Mbps and beyond 15 GB would be free 3G with lower speed of 128 kbps.
Tata DoCoMo certainly is bit costly as compared to the BSNL 3G Plans available today. Now we shall wait for other mobile operators including two telecom stalwarts - Airtel and Vodafone to roll out 3G services and reveal their 3G tariffs in the country.
Telecom Talk has put up the tariff plans for TATA DoCoMo's 3G Life services.
Tata Docomo 3G services are available in all the nine circles where it has the 3G license-Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, UP (West), Punjab, Haryana and Maharashtra-Goa. All plans announced would be effective from November 10 in the aforementioned nine circles. Now let's take a look at different 3G Life plans announced by Tata DoCoMo.
For those who just want to try out 3G Data plans can look out for 3G Data Top-ups which are basic data packs. To begin or experience 3G, one can go for Data Top Up of " Rs. 90 that offers 100MB usage at 21Mbps with a validity of a week. Furthermore if you want to try it out for a month (30 Days) you can go for:
- Rs. 200 Top-up with 200MB usage at 21Mbps
- Rs. 500 Top-up with 650MB usage at 21Mbps
- Rs. 2000 Top-up for unlimited usage at 21Mbps till 15GB of download and then the speed drops to 256Kbps.
Also, a typical Video Call would cost 0.66 paise per second which sums up to almost 39.6 paise per minute. We're sure you'd rather go for video chat over the Internet connection because Video calls over 3G would require more bandwidth. Unless you don't care for the bills, Video calling is going to be a costly affair.
Small Screen Voice and Data Plans:
Meant for 3G supporting smartphones, these plans are available for both Pre-paid and Post-paid Tata DOCOMO subscribers. Check out the plan tariffs below:
- In addition, there is also a plan available only on Prepaid for Rs." 350. This has 500 minutes (Local+STD) and 150 MB of 3G Data
- These minutes can be used for ALL local, STD and outgoing roaming calls-all calls are on a per-second pulse
- The options are designed at various price points to cater to different consumption levels
- The above voice call minutes and 3G Data plans have a validity of 30 days
- Plans available in both Post-paid and Pre-paid, so customers can choose their payment preference
Unlimited 3G Life:
Carefree Internet users who seek blazing fast browsing as well as download speeds without worrying about the bills should take a look at the Unlimited 3G Life Plans.
High Speed 'Unlimited' 3G Data Card Plan for Rs. 2,000 has been announced wherein subscribers would get 15 GB of data usage at a speed of 21.1 Mbps and beyond 15 GB would be free 3G with lower speed of 128 kbps.
Tata DoCoMo certainly is bit costly as compared to the BSNL 3G Plans available today. Now we shall wait for other mobile operators including two telecom stalwarts - Airtel and Vodafone to roll out 3G services and reveal their 3G tariffs in the country.
Aircel Launches 3G Zones In Chennai
Aircel has launched 3G experience zones in Chennai, to allow customers to experience high speed data connectivity. The experience zones have been launched at four locations in Chennai: Atrium2, Spencers Plaza; Fun City, Express Avenue; Atrium Citi Centre; & Aircel Store, PH road. In terms of services on offer, Aircel is offering demos of IVVR (Interactive Video Voice Response), Aircel 3G PocketInternet portal and Video calls. I’m quite keen on taking a look at how they’re going to deploy mHealth with Apollo Hospitals.
Mobile VAS company IMI Mobile* informs us that they’re powering the Interactive Voice & Video Response (IVVR; Video Portal) and 3G PocketInternet service, and have inked a deal to power full scale deployment for the service once it is rolled out. The company says that the content published will be categorized, and made discoverable through full text search, apart from other discovery mechanisms such as automatic recommendations, top rated content and most viewed. Ideally, they should look to incorporate social recommendations and sharing via Twitter, Facebook and Orkut, as well as SMS, and perhaps even surface ‘most shared’ content. Discovery of content is the main challenge for mobile services, and has been for a while.
It’s particularly interesting to note that for users with 3G SIM’s, Aircel will direct users to a separate on-deck WAP portal which will surface high data consumption content like video streaming and video on demand services. 3G, it is expected, will be all about video.
Aircel has 3G spectrum in 13 circles, and has paid Rs. 6499.46 crore for the spectrum. Remember that apart from 3G, Aircel has also paid Rs. 3438.01 crore for Broadband Wireless Access spectrum in eight circles. In Chennai (and Tamil Nadu), they have both BWA and 3G spectrum.
So that’s at least one of the 3G deals closed. Remember that OnMobile Global had acquired Dilithium Networks in the hope of closing those deals.
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Aircel to launch 3G services by early January (India)
Aircel is planning to launch 3G services in the country by early January next year.
According to Aircel Chief Operating Officer Gurdeep Singh, the company will launch 3G services by early January 2011. Aircel had bagged 3G spectrum in 13 out of the 22 telecom circles. Singh added that Aircel will comply with all government regulations.
In recent times, Aircel had given contract for launching 3G network infrastructure to equipment maker Ericsson in six circles. Other telcos, who got 3G spectrum, like Tata Docomo, the GSM arm of Tata Teleservices had already launched the services. Besides, Tata, Airtel has also announced to launch its 3G services by the end of this year.
Aircel is a mobile phone service provider in India. It offers both prepaid and postpaid GSM cellular phone coverage throughout India. Aircel is a joint venture between Maxis Communications of Malaysia and Apollo Hospital Enterprise Ltd of India. UTSB has a 74% stake in Aircel and the remaining 26% is with Apollo Hospitals. It is India’s fifth largest GSM mobile service provider with a subscriber base of over 46.51 million, as of September 30, 2010.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Airtel 3G Gujarat Plans ,Tariff,Youth Plan 3G
The four varities of the Airtel 3G Data cards.
1)Airtel 300G- The Airtel 300G is a devices which has been offered for Rs 3499
with the additional features such as Quad band support as well as UMTS/HSDPA support. The sms facilities, and the plug and play option is another good option in it. The EDGE/GPRS and International roaming are also very well in support of the Airtel 3G devices. Airtel 3G mobile broadband will be working with PC’s and is compatible with the windows 2000/ windows XP and windows Vista operating systems as well as Mac operating systems.
2)Airtel 200G- Airtel 300G devices is being offered for Rs 2499 with the features such as Tri- band support as well as EDGE support. The sms facilities, plug and play option, GSM/GPRS and International roaming are also very well in support of the Airtel 3G devices.
3)Airtel 3G- Airtel 3G devices that is being offered for Rs 3799 with the features such as Quad band support and UMTS/HSDPA with 3.6 MBPS support. Airtel 3G is mainly offered for the broadband users of Notebook and PC’s.
4)Airtel Edge- Airtel Edge devices is offered for Rs 2000 with the features such as Quad band support as well as EDGE support.
The tariff for the Airtel new service that has been launched newly in the Gujarat and the rates have been decided according to the launch of the plan. The new plan is called the Youth plan. And the new plan is coming with the Tariff and the VAS benefits. The new youth plan is fully loaded with the unlimited night calling for Rs.40, free sms and 200 MB free internet.
Also the call rates between Airtel to Airtel is Rs.1 for 20 minutes. And also it provides Free Voice Blog, Mobile Mirchi , Love tips, Games, Friends chat, etc. It is having 200 sms free per day for 365 days, and also 200 MB surfing for 7 days. And also it provide free voice blog where the Airtel community can communicate with the celebrities and also ask them various questions that they want. Then it provides with Mirchi mobile where the customer can listen to the Radio Mirchi FM in any place of the country.
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