Airtel
today
announced
the
availability
of Airtel
Gifting
services
for its prepaid mobile customers in India. Airtel subscribers can now dial
*141# to send and receive talk time to each other and even give away mobile services’ gift packs. Even when a subscriber is on zero balance Airtel prepaid customers can now also send an emergency ‘call me back’ SMS alert to a friend. This is possible even when the customer has no balance, and is unable to even make a missed call. To avail this, Customers simply need to dial *141#. This service allows an Airtel prepaid mobile customer to send upto 5 call me back SMS alerts per month to other Airtel customers absolutely free of cost.
Thursday 15 December 2011
Sunday 27 November 2011
Tata Communications is also looking to enter 4G space
India’s
leading
telecommunication
company
Tata
Communications is
also
looking
to enter 4G space in coming days. Tata Communications took part in the BWA auction but left with no win. In 2G & 3G space Tata Teleservices is not even in top 3 slots, but India’s iconic business group cannot ignore the potential of 4th generation wireless broadband services in India and targets an entry into 4G segment. Now some reports indicates that Tata may enter into a tie up with Reliance Infotel, country’s only pan India 4G spectrum winner as there are some talks between them. It should be noted that Tata Communications owns prominent tower company Viom Networks (earlier known as Tata-Quippo). So Tata Communications can offer towers, optical fiber network & international gateway to Reliance Infotel. Similar prospectus also comes from Reliace Communication, owned by Anil Ambani. It also peeps the fact Reliance Industries is in talks with several passive infrastructure providers and can enter into agreements with more than one companies. Tata Communications is also looking to enter 4G space directly by buying Qualcomm’s asset of four circles’ BWA spectrum as hinted by NDTV. But as Qualcomm is messed up with the four companies for four circles and one ISP license the buy-out will be delayed for months. Qualcomm entered the BWA auction to ensure LTE roll out and also announced that eventually they will leave the Indian ISP market. Industry rumor is Airtel is keen to buy Qualcomm’s wireless broadband business as Qualcomm holds lucrative circles like Delhi & Mumbai. Mumbai and Maharastra are like den of Tata Communications, where they have great base. It is expected that Tata Comm will try their best to buy out atleast Mumbai’s 4G license from Qualcomm.
leading
telecommunication
company
Tata
Communications is
also
looking
to enter 4G space in coming days. Tata Communications took part in the BWA auction but left with no win. In 2G & 3G space Tata Teleservices is not even in top 3 slots, but India’s iconic business group cannot ignore the potential of 4th generation wireless broadband services in India and targets an entry into 4G segment. Now some reports indicates that Tata may enter into a tie up with Reliance Infotel, country’s only pan India 4G spectrum winner as there are some talks between them. It should be noted that Tata Communications owns prominent tower company Viom Networks (earlier known as Tata-Quippo). So Tata Communications can offer towers, optical fiber network & international gateway to Reliance Infotel. Similar prospectus also comes from Reliace Communication, owned by Anil Ambani. It also peeps the fact Reliance Industries is in talks with several passive infrastructure providers and can enter into agreements with more than one companies. Tata Communications is also looking to enter 4G space directly by buying Qualcomm’s asset of four circles’ BWA spectrum as hinted by NDTV. But as Qualcomm is messed up with the four companies for four circles and one ISP license the buy-out will be delayed for months. Qualcomm entered the BWA auction to ensure LTE roll out and also announced that eventually they will leave the Indian ISP market. Industry rumor is Airtel is keen to buy Qualcomm’s wireless broadband business as Qualcomm holds lucrative circles like Delhi & Mumbai. Mumbai and Maharastra are like den of Tata Communications, where they have great base. It is expected that Tata Comm will try their best to buy out atleast Mumbai’s 4G license from Qualcomm.
Saturday 19 November 2011
Tata
Docomo
has
launched
a
new concept “Rent-free Plan” for postpaid customers in selected Cities. Tata is the first telecom to launch the plan for customers based on the concept of “PAY AS YOU USE ”. Under the rent-free plan. A new customer will be acquired under a rental plan of Rs. 149 ,based on his outgoing usage (OG calls+SMS+VAS+Data +net of FAT) the customer will
be eligible for Zero rental as below: If customer Usage is more than>499, Rental of Rs. 149 will be discounted from his bill. If Usage is <500 rental will be charged The Unique point in the newly launched Rent-Free Plan are a. No rental (Depending on Usage ARPU > 499). b. Local calls at 1p/2sec. STD calls @ 5ps/6secs. c. 100 Local+ 100 STD mins free per month. d. SMS Charges (Local/ National/International) – 60p/120p/500p e. ISD – Standard rate apply f. Roaming – incoming-Re 1/ min, Outgoing Local-Re 1/min, Outgoing STD-Rs 1.5/min This plan is available for both new customers and existing customers and is currently available on GSM customers & will be available very shortly for CDMA customers also. If any other customer who is ported in from other operator can also choose this tariff plan. Customers can choose various add on packs as per the usage.Fore more details customers can call on 1800-266-0000 for the details on the Rent Free plans.
Docomo
has
launched
a
new concept “Rent-free Plan” for postpaid customers in selected Cities. Tata is the first telecom to launch the plan for customers based on the concept of “PAY AS YOU USE ”. Under the rent-free plan. A new customer will be acquired under a rental plan of Rs. 149 ,based on his outgoing usage (OG calls+SMS+VAS+Data +net of FAT) the customer will
be eligible for Zero rental as below: If customer Usage is more than>499, Rental of Rs. 149 will be discounted from his bill. If Usage is <500 rental will be charged The Unique point in the newly launched Rent-Free Plan are a. No rental (Depending on Usage ARPU > 499). b. Local calls at 1p/2sec. STD calls @ 5ps/6secs. c. 100 Local+ 100 STD mins free per month. d. SMS Charges (Local/ National/International) – 60p/120p/500p e. ISD – Standard rate apply f. Roaming – incoming-Re 1/ min, Outgoing Local-Re 1/min, Outgoing STD-Rs 1.5/min This plan is available for both new customers and existing customers and is currently available on GSM customers & will be available very shortly for CDMA customers also. If any other customer who is ported in from other operator can also choose this tariff plan. Customers can choose various add on packs as per the usage.Fore more details customers can call on 1800-266-0000 for the details on the Rent Free plans.
Wednesday 16 November 2011
Airtel Raises Prepaid Mobile Tariff
India’s
largest
Mobile
Service
operator
Bharti Airtel
surprisingly
once again hikes its prepaid tariff by decreasing the validity period and offerings under certain STVs in all telecom circles across India. Airtel increased the 2G GPRS Data rates by reducing the data benefit offered under its most popular monthly GPRS Pack of Rs. 98 which is now giving only 1 GB data download instead of 2 GB offered earlier. The operator also has also reduced the tariff validity of some special tariff vouchers (STV) and Reduced Call Rate benefits by 50% like 180 days from the existing 365 days. Airtel also announced one small revision of its prepaid ISD tariff. Now ISD call rates are increased by up to 10 per cent for some destinations. In July-2011, Airtel had hike 20% in prepaid tariff as earlier we shared on TelecomTalk. Later, other leading mobile service providers live Vodafone, IDEA and BSNL also increased rates of their prepaid mobile services.
largest
Mobile
Service
operator
Bharti Airtel
surprisingly
once again hikes its prepaid tariff by decreasing the validity period and offerings under certain STVs in all telecom circles across India. Airtel increased the 2G GPRS Data rates by reducing the data benefit offered under its most popular monthly GPRS Pack of Rs. 98 which is now giving only 1 GB data download instead of 2 GB offered earlier. The operator also has also reduced the tariff validity of some special tariff vouchers (STV) and Reduced Call Rate benefits by 50% like 180 days from the existing 365 days. Airtel also announced one small revision of its prepaid ISD tariff. Now ISD call rates are increased by up to 10 per cent for some destinations. In July-2011, Airtel had hike 20% in prepaid tariff as earlier we shared on TelecomTalk. Later, other leading mobile service providers live Vodafone, IDEA and BSNL also increased rates of their prepaid mobile services.
Exclusive: BSNL Launches New SMS Packs
India’s
National
Telecom
Backbone
and
Pan India
3G
Mobile
Service operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) today announced the new ‘attractive’ SMS Packs for its prepaid mobile subscribers (2G and 3G) across all circles. BSNL has withdrawn its existing SMS pack of Rs.53 Rs.32 and introduced NEW attractive SMS packs at Rs.36, Rs.46 and Rs.56 with more free sms and longer validity period. The New SMS STVs will be available via Ctopup and through SMS based activation from 17th November 2011. BSNL’s New SMS Pack of Rs.36 will offers 3000 Local/ National/Roaming SMS FREE valid for 30 Days. While Subscriber can send 4500 Local/National/Roaming SMS FREE (200 SMS per Day) at Rs.46 valid for 45 days. With new SMS Pack of Rs.56 subscriber will get the benefits of 6000 Local/ National/Roaming SMS valid for 60 days from the date of activation. All new SMS Pack comes with the cap of 200 SMS/day as per TRAI regulation and will be available from 17th November
2011. Please Note : Presently all new SMS pack are available for subscriber in Tamilnadu and Chennai TDM.These plan will be implemented in other circle soon. All SMS Packs are applicable while in HOME LSA as well as National Roaming across India.
The SMS STVs under 2G & 3G Prepaid mobile services will not be applicable on “Blackout days”. Normal SMS charges as per plan will be applicable on “Blackout Days.
National
Telecom
Backbone
and
Pan India
3G
Mobile
Service operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) today announced the new ‘attractive’ SMS Packs for its prepaid mobile subscribers (2G and 3G) across all circles. BSNL has withdrawn its existing SMS pack of Rs.53 Rs.32 and introduced NEW attractive SMS packs at Rs.36, Rs.46 and Rs.56 with more free sms and longer validity period. The New SMS STVs will be available via Ctopup and through SMS based activation from 17th November 2011. BSNL’s New SMS Pack of Rs.36 will offers 3000 Local/ National/Roaming SMS FREE valid for 30 Days. While Subscriber can send 4500 Local/National/Roaming SMS FREE (200 SMS per Day) at Rs.46 valid for 45 days. With new SMS Pack of Rs.56 subscriber will get the benefits of 6000 Local/ National/Roaming SMS valid for 60 days from the date of activation. All new SMS Pack comes with the cap of 200 SMS/day as per TRAI regulation and will be available from 17th November
2011. Please Note : Presently all new SMS pack are available for subscriber in Tamilnadu and Chennai TDM.These plan will be implemented in other circle soon. All SMS Packs are applicable while in HOME LSA as well as National Roaming across India.
The SMS STVs under 2G & 3G Prepaid mobile services will not be applicable on “Blackout days”. Normal SMS charges as per plan will be applicable on “Blackout Days.
Monday 10 October 2011
National Telecom Policy 2011: Free Roaming, High Speed Broadband
Kapil Sibal, Minister for Telecommunications and IT today release the draft of the National Telecommunications Policy-2011 aims to have 100% tele-density by 2020 also targets affordable and reliable broadband on demand by 2015 and Free National Roaming on Mobile Services.
The New Telecom Policy recommends one Nation, one license policy across services and service areas to abolish Roaming charges. The distinction between local and STD calls would vanish, as the policy aims at a ‘one-nation-one-licence’ regime.
Under the new telecom policy, telecom ministry also provisions for inter-circle Mobile Number Portability (MNP) i.e. Full MNP, which involves changing an operator while retaining the same phone number in different telecom circles.
NTP-2011 aims to revise the existing broadband download speed of 256 Kbps to 512 Kbps by 2011 and subsequently to 2 Mbps by 2015 and try to make 500 MHZ spectrum available by 2020. It will De-link issuances of licenses and spectrum allocation. The revenue generation will be the secondary consideration in the New Telecom Policy 2011.
Mr. Kapil Sibal says “We will seek seek TRAI recommendations on license framework under the new Telecom Policy 2011. State operators BSNL and MTNL will continue to play important role in penetration. Mission is to have special coverage of remote and rural areas. The New spectrum act will look into spectrum pricing and spectrum to be made available at market valuations.”
Highlights : National Telecom Policy – 2011 :
One Nation-One License to mean removal of Roaming charges on Mobile phone service.
Full Mobile Number Portability and work towards One Nation – Free Roaming.
Efforts Towards ‘Right to Broadband’
Affordable and reliable Broadband on demand by 2015 and to achieve 175 million broadband connections by the year 2017 and 600 million by the year 2020 at minimum 2 Mbps download speed and making available higher speeds of atleast 100 Mbps on demand.
To revise the existing broadband download speed of 256 Kbps to 512 Kbps by 2011 and subsequently to 2 Mbps by 2015 and and higher speeds of atleast 100 Mbps thereafter.
300 MHz spectrum to be made available by 2017
Aim to make 500 MHz spectrum available by 2020
Mission is to have special coverage of Remote, Rural areas across India.
Protect consumer interest by promoting informed consent, transparency and accountability in quality of service, tariff, usage etc.
Optimize transmission of services to consumers irrespective of their devices or locations by Fixed-Mobile Convergence thus making available valuable spectrum for other wireless services.
Convergence of services will cover voice, data, video, Internet, VAS
The technology neutral Unified Licenses are envisaged to be in two separate categories : (a) Network Service Operator (NSO)/ Communication Network Service Operator (CNSO)
(b) Service Delivery Operator (SDO)/ Communication Service Delivery Operator (CSDO)
To permit resale at retail level like MVNO
De-link licenses issuances & spectrum allocations
Spectrum to be made available at market valuations
Seek TRAI recommendation on license framework
Will allow trading, sharing, pooling of spectrum
Will enact a separate spectrum act
Aim is to have the policy take effect by December 2011
Note : All above regulations are proposed by Telecom Ministry and would be effective if the policy comes into effect.
The New Telecom Policy recommends one Nation, one license policy across services and service areas to abolish Roaming charges. The distinction between local and STD calls would vanish, as the policy aims at a ‘one-nation-one-licence’ regime.
Under the new telecom policy, telecom ministry also provisions for inter-circle Mobile Number Portability (MNP) i.e. Full MNP, which involves changing an operator while retaining the same phone number in different telecom circles.
NTP-2011 aims to revise the existing broadband download speed of 256 Kbps to 512 Kbps by 2011 and subsequently to 2 Mbps by 2015 and try to make 500 MHZ spectrum available by 2020. It will De-link issuances of licenses and spectrum allocation. The revenue generation will be the secondary consideration in the New Telecom Policy 2011.
Mr. Kapil Sibal says “We will seek seek TRAI recommendations on license framework under the new Telecom Policy 2011. State operators BSNL and MTNL will continue to play important role in penetration. Mission is to have special coverage of remote and rural areas. The New spectrum act will look into spectrum pricing and spectrum to be made available at market valuations.”
Highlights : National Telecom Policy – 2011 :
One Nation-One License to mean removal of Roaming charges on Mobile phone service.
Full Mobile Number Portability and work towards One Nation – Free Roaming.
Efforts Towards ‘Right to Broadband’
Affordable and reliable Broadband on demand by 2015 and to achieve 175 million broadband connections by the year 2017 and 600 million by the year 2020 at minimum 2 Mbps download speed and making available higher speeds of atleast 100 Mbps on demand.
To revise the existing broadband download speed of 256 Kbps to 512 Kbps by 2011 and subsequently to 2 Mbps by 2015 and and higher speeds of atleast 100 Mbps thereafter.
300 MHz spectrum to be made available by 2017
Aim to make 500 MHz spectrum available by 2020
Mission is to have special coverage of Remote, Rural areas across India.
Protect consumer interest by promoting informed consent, transparency and accountability in quality of service, tariff, usage etc.
Optimize transmission of services to consumers irrespective of their devices or locations by Fixed-Mobile Convergence thus making available valuable spectrum for other wireless services.
Convergence of services will cover voice, data, video, Internet, VAS
The technology neutral Unified Licenses are envisaged to be in two separate categories : (a) Network Service Operator (NSO)/ Communication Network Service Operator (CNSO)
(b) Service Delivery Operator (SDO)/ Communication Service Delivery Operator (CSDO)
To permit resale at retail level like MVNO
De-link licenses issuances & spectrum allocations
Spectrum to be made available at market valuations
Seek TRAI recommendation on license framework
Will allow trading, sharing, pooling of spectrum
Will enact a separate spectrum act
Aim is to have the policy take effect by December 2011
Note : All above regulations are proposed by Telecom Ministry and would be effective if the policy comes into effect.
Wednesday 5 October 2011
World’s Cheapest Android Tablet ‘Aakash’ Launched In India
The much awaited world’s cheapest $35 android Tablet is finally launched in India dubbed as Aakash developed by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Rajasthan).
Kapil Sibal, Union Minister for Human Resourced Development launched Aakash Tablet and it will be sold to students at the subsidized price of $35 (approx Rs. 1720) to expand digital access across India.
Speaking on the launch of Tab, Minister Kapil Sible announced that the “Aaksh Tablet” will initially be available in a pilot run of 1,00,000 units before being rolled out to millions of secondary students over the next few months. The tablets will be distributed state-wise and each state will get 3000 units in first phase. This device was also distributed among 500 children on the occasion.
Powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo) the 7-inch tablet has a resistive multi touch screen and Conexant CPU with HD Video and accelerated graphics.
Manufactured by London (UK) based DataWind, branded as UBSLATE and renamed as the Aakash tablet weighs 350 grams and has 256 MB of RAM and 32 GB expandable memory slot and two USB ports. The tablet also has support for Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g connectivity and includes a microphone and stereo earphones. It comes with one year replacement warranty.
in pic:Minister for HRD, Communications and IT, Mr. Kapil Sibal launching the "Aakash" Low Cost Android Tablet
According to DataWind, The Premium version of Aakash Tablet inbuilt cellular modem (GSM/3G) and SIM card slot to access Internet, which will be absent in the $35 (Rs.1720) device, supplied to the Government of India will be available at retail stores across India at MRP of Rs. 2999 by the end of October 2011.
A keyboard portfolio case for the Aakash Tablet will also be made available during the premium version launch at an additional cost of Rs. 300.
Vodafone’s New GPRS Packs For Kerala
In a bid to provide more affordable data offerings Vodafone, country’s 3rd largest operator revised its 2G data pack portfolio in Kerala circle. Now Vodafone is offering 2G data plans for 1 day, 3 days, 7 days and 30 days validity.
But Vodafone cut down the usage from 2GB to 1GB in 30 day validity pack.
This move follows the Airtel’s step.
Indian Smartphone Users Spend More Time on content Than on Voice & SMS
India’s growing population of Smartphone users now spends more time on entertainment and internet based content than on voice calling and text messages finds the newly formed strategic alliance between Nielsen and Informate Mobile Intelligence.
The average Smartphone user spends 2.5 hours a day using their phones with 72% of their time spent on activities such as gaming, entertainment, apps and internet related content.
Only 28% of their time is now used for voice calls and text messaging.
Key Findings by Nielsen Informate Mobile Insights
Smartphone users in India are using their phones for more than 2.5 hrs per day, of which communication (calls, SMS, emails) accounts for only 28% of usage.
Younger Smartphone users (15-25 yr olds) spend more than 3 hrs per day on their phones and spend 60% of the time on entertainment & browsing e.g., gaming, surfing the net and multimedia.
68% of 15-24 year olds used a chat app last month as compared to 42% for the 31+ year olds.
Data usage for 3G users was close to 44% more than 2G users.
An Android user installs an average of 19 apps in a month compared to 10 apps for a Symbian user.
84% of Android users played a game in the last month compared to 59% for Symbian users.
Apps and gaming behavior by Operating System.
Tuesday 4 October 2011
Tata Docomo karnataka new FRC
Tata
Docomo
has
come
up
with a
long
term
first
recharge coupon (FRC) for the new activations for its Karnataka Customer especially for Bangalore & Mysore customers
on the occasion of Dasara. During this Dasara Festival Customer from Bangalore & Mysore can enjoy this special benefit of FRC 89 where he can enjoy all local tata calls at 1ps/6sec (10ps/min) , all other local calls at 1ps/2secs( 30ps/ mins) & STD calls at 1.2ps/sec (72ps/min) for the period of 90 days. Also customer can enjoy 98 free sms, after first two sms getting charged at 50ps/sec and also Customer will Get 500 MB data with 3 months validity and also customer can download exclusive premium content of Dasara which will be activated within 72hrs of activation. The new activations on this starter pack will also get 250 MB extra data free which is only to be used for Yahoo websites with 30 days validity. This FRC is applicable only on the New Dasara Special Kit. One more special benefit is that customer will get Premium numbers like, 7788, 7868, 8833, and 1111 as the last series numbers without any extra charges. There is also a lucky draw running during this new activation customer can win Gold coins upto 400 Gms . Lucky draw on 31st Oct 2011.
Docomo
has
come
up
with a
long
term
first
recharge coupon (FRC) for the new activations for its Karnataka Customer especially for Bangalore & Mysore customers
on the occasion of Dasara. During this Dasara Festival Customer from Bangalore & Mysore can enjoy this special benefit of FRC 89 where he can enjoy all local tata calls at 1ps/6sec (10ps/min) , all other local calls at 1ps/2secs( 30ps/ mins) & STD calls at 1.2ps/sec (72ps/min) for the period of 90 days. Also customer can enjoy 98 free sms, after first two sms getting charged at 50ps/sec and also Customer will Get 500 MB data with 3 months validity and also customer can download exclusive premium content of Dasara which will be activated within 72hrs of activation. The new activations on this starter pack will also get 250 MB extra data free which is only to be used for Yahoo websites with 30 days validity. This FRC is applicable only on the New Dasara Special Kit. One more special benefit is that customer will get Premium numbers like, 7788, 7868, 8833, and 1111 as the last series numbers without any extra charges. There is also a lucky draw running during this new activation customer can win Gold coins upto 400 Gms . Lucky draw on 31st Oct 2011.
Tata
Docomo
has
come
up
with a
long
term
first
recharge coupon (FRC) for the new activations for its Karnataka Customer especially for Bangalore & Mysore customers
on the occasion of Dasara. During this Dasara Festival Customer from Bangalore & Mysore can enjoy this special benefit of FRC 89 where he can enjoy all local tata calls at 1ps/6sec (10ps/min) , all other local calls at 1ps/2secs( 30ps/ mins) & STD calls at 1.2ps/sec (72ps/min) for the period of 90 days. Also customer can enjoy 98 free sms, after first two sms getting charged at 50ps/sec and also Customer will Get 500 MB data with 3 months validity and also customer can download exclusive premium content of Dasara which will be activated within 72hrs of activation. The new activations on this starter pack will also get 250 MB extra data free which is only to be used for Yahoo websites with 30 days validity. This FRC is applicable only on the New Dasara Special Kit. One more special benefit is that customer will get Premium numbers like, 7788, 7868, 8833, and 1111 as the last series numbers without any extra charges. There is also a lucky draw running during this new activation customer can win Gold coins upto 400 Gms . Lucky draw on 31st Oct 2011.
Docomo
has
come
up
with a
long
term
first
recharge coupon (FRC) for the new activations for its Karnataka Customer especially for Bangalore & Mysore customers
on the occasion of Dasara. During this Dasara Festival Customer from Bangalore & Mysore can enjoy this special benefit of FRC 89 where he can enjoy all local tata calls at 1ps/6sec (10ps/min) , all other local calls at 1ps/2secs( 30ps/ mins) & STD calls at 1.2ps/sec (72ps/min) for the period of 90 days. Also customer can enjoy 98 free sms, after first two sms getting charged at 50ps/sec and also Customer will Get 500 MB data with 3 months validity and also customer can download exclusive premium content of Dasara which will be activated within 72hrs of activation. The new activations on this starter pack will also get 250 MB extra data free which is only to be used for Yahoo websites with 30 days validity. This FRC is applicable only on the New Dasara Special Kit. One more special benefit is that customer will get Premium numbers like, 7788, 7868, 8833, and 1111 as the last series numbers without any extra charges. There is also a lucky draw running during this new activation customer can win Gold coins upto 400 Gms . Lucky draw on 31st Oct 2011.
Uninor Introduces Combo Pack
Uninor
today
announced
the
launch
of Combo Pack targeting Andhra Pradesh telecom circle. The Combo pack comes with a Special Tariff Voucher of Rs. 27 and offers 3000 Free SMS (100 Local / National per day) for 30 days along with 100 MB of internet browsing with a validity of 30 days. Looks like Uninor is constantly
coming up with innovate ideas to bring out simple products that benefit its customers to the maximum. Understanding that youth across the state are the biggest users of SMS and internet we hope this pack will give them the freedom to stay connected in a cost effective manner.
today
announced
the
launch
of Combo Pack targeting Andhra Pradesh telecom circle. The Combo pack comes with a Special Tariff Voucher of Rs. 27 and offers 3000 Free SMS (100 Local / National per day) for 30 days along with 100 MB of internet browsing with a validity of 30 days. Looks like Uninor is constantly
coming up with innovate ideas to bring out simple products that benefit its customers to the maximum. Understanding that youth across the state are the biggest users of SMS and internet we hope this pack will give them the freedom to stay connected in a cost effective manner.
Saturday 27 August 2011
Eid ul-Fitr festival Topup RAMZAN- MTNL
Leading Broadband and telecom service provider Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) today announed the launch of Ramzan and Eid ul-Fitr festival Topup Coupon 650 under its prepaid Trump mobile services (2G and 3G) in Delhi circle.
On the occasion of holy Ramzan & Eid ul-Fitr festival, as a goodwill gesture, MTNL has decided to shower blessings for its customers with hyper talk time on Special Top-Up.
MTNL’s “Eidul Fitr special Topup Coupon 650″ provides hyper talk time of Rs. 786 as a core balance. The recharge will be available at MTNL Sanchar Hat in Delhi circle from 25/08/2011 to 31/08/2011.
AIRTEL- talk non-stop throughout the night
Airtel for the first time ever has introduced an offer which will take your expectations by leaps an bounds.
For the very first time Airtel is giving away the freedom to talk non-stop throughout the night.
Now talk your heart out with your loved ones all through out the night. Make some special chats and get along into those long romantic hours.
The offer has been introduced in Haryana circle only.
Now Airtel customers can enjoy absolutely unlimited On-Net calling to all local Airtel numbers absolutely free of cost.
The pack comes at Rs. 39 and has a validity of 30 days. All local on-net calls made between 11pm – 6am will be absolutely free.
Wednesday 17 August 2011
Vodafone to mark the auspicious month of Ramzan
Vodafone to mark the auspicious month of Ramzan has announced an array of Value Added Services for its subscribers in Andhra Pradesh. Customers can choose from Ramzan special callertunes, Bonus Cards & discounts on voice usage.
On purchasing the bonus card for Rs 786; customers can avail Rs 713 as core talk time and 73 night Vodafone to Vodafone minutes and a charge of only 10p/minute on all local Vodafone to Vodafone calls for 30 days.
This recharge is available only on Etop. Additionally, Customers can enjoy 3 festive songs as their Callertune at the rate of 1 Callertune this month at standard charges.
Airtel has now revised its GPRS pack in Delhi telecom circle.
Airtel has now revised its GPRS pack in Delhi telecom circle.
The move comes from the very beginning they hiked call tariff. Now every operator are on the verge of redesigning either call charges or VAS tariffs.
Now Airtel does away with the Rs.98 GPRS pack which previously used to provide 2GB of data.
But with effect from 13th August 2011 the revised tariff will offer just 1 GB of data instead of 2GB. The validity of which is still the same i.e. 30 days.
What’s your take on this move ?
Tata Docomo Offers Onnet Local & STD Calls at 15p/min
Tata Docomo, GSM arm of Tata Teleservices brings another Do-the-more pack for its prepaid users in Kolkata.
Now you can make calls to any Tata number (Indicom/Virgin/Walky/Docomo/T24) anywhere in India at a cheapest rate of 15p/min with newly launched STV 151.
Well Tata Docomo believes in Do-the-More, so with this pack you will get full talktime of Rs. 151.
Tata Docomo STV 151 offers
Onnet Local and STD @ 15p/min
Full talktime of Rs. 151 in main balance
Tariff validity 30 days
For assistance call Tata Docomo Customer Care 121 from your Tata Docomo Mobile.
Friday 29 July 2011
free facebook on airtel,aircel,idea and reliance
Facebook launches
"An app for every phone" (Aircel,Airtel,Idea &Rel will provide free data for 90days)
BSNL Withdraws STV-12, No More Free Incoming Calls on Roaming
Now BSNL has Call Back its STV-12 or STV-11 offer just after the TRAI’s directive on BSNL over National Roaming tariff guidelines.
According to the BSNL’s official circular T&C-CM No.39/11-12 dated 20 July 2011, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India – TRAI has directed BSNL to withdraw the STV-12 / STV-11 with immediate effect as it is not in accordance with TRAI’s 44th amendment of CMTS / UAS license.
The withdrawal of STV of Rs. 12 with 15 days validity with the facility of free incoming calls while National Roaming in BSNL network, will be effective from 20th July, 2011. However BSNL customers in any telecom circle across India who have already activated the above STV to avail the facility till the validity of STV.
So there is no more unlimited Free Incoming Calls while National Roaming with BSNL. Do share your view over TRAI’s move on BSNL’s exciting offer !
Airtel Hikes its Prepaid Tariff
Bad news for Airtel prepaid customers across Delhi-NCR, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh & Chattisgarh and Kerala, Airtel today announced that it has hiked its prepaid tariff (Pay Per Min and Pay Per Second plan) for the above circles.
When we asked them regarding the tariff hike Airtel Spokesperson quotes that “Telecom is probably the only industry where despite increasing inflation, tariffs have been falling unabatedly. Continuously declining margins, high 3G & BWA auction prices, constrained spectrum and rural roll out aspirations leave us with little choice but to make some price corrections. We are committed to enhance value for our customers through continued investments in network, technology, customer experience and life enriching services.”
Now the subscribers who opted for per minute basic plna will now have to pay 60 paisa per minute for local and STD calls and 90 paisa for calls to landlines, SMS would be charged at Rs.1.5 Local and National SMS’s. While Per Second Plan users will be charged 1.2paisa per second for local and STD calls to all network across India. The new tariff will comes into place when the validity of the existing packs gets over.
Revised /Increased tariff for Airtel Advantage and Freedom Plan subscribers (effective from 22 July 2011) : The new tariff for own network (Airtel to Airtel) calls will be 60 paisa per minute (existing 50 paisa) in most of all telecom circles.However the call charges for Airtel to other network’s mobile calls will be slashed to 60 paisa/min from the existing 75 paisa/min.
Airtel to landline call charges will be increased to 90 paisa/min from the existing 75 paisa/min. Local SMS rate will be Rs. 1 and National SMS will be charged for Rs. 1.50.
All new customers enrolling in the Airtel Advantage/Freedom packs will be charged on the revised/Increased tariffs. While all existing subscribers will continue to avail the existing tariffs till the expiry of their tariff validity period.
The Indian telecom industry feels that increase in tariff is most important to sustain in the highly competitive market with almost 13 to 14 mobile service operators in all the telecom circles. According to industry sources, some other operators are like Vodafone Essar, TTSL (Tata Docomo and Tata Indicom) likely to follow the trend.
So now what do you think regarding the new tariff hike do you think other operators will also follow Airtel’s move what is your take do let us know via comments.
BSNL Launches Voice STVs for Tamil Nadu
BSNL, India’s very own state run operator has introduced new voice STVs for the state of Tamil Nadu.
In all three Three NEW Voice STVs or Boosters has been introduced under denominations like 290,990 & 699 with w.e.f. 25/07/2011.
The STVs promises a better call tariff and comes along with long validity. So you don’t have to worry about and have a headache of recharging often.
BSNL Launches Pyari Jodi Plan For Existing Subscribers
Pan India 3G mobile service operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) today announced the launch of its most popular “Pyari Jodi Plan” for all existing prepaid subscribers in all telecom circles across India.
BSNL introduces new Plan Activation STV for Rs. 22 which offers all the benefits of “Pyari Jodi Plan” (also known as Anbujodi plan in Tamilnadu and Home Unlimited Plan in Kerala) on existing BSNL mobile number. Earlier the plan was available only of New and MNP subscribers.
With the Pyari Jodi Plan STV-22. subscriber can make Unlimited Free Local calls from their existing mobile number to their registered BSNL home land line (Only from Home LSA).
While all other local and STD Calls (except Home land line number) shall be charged as per ‘Pay-Per Second’ tariff. After the expiry of initial plan validity of 180 days, further validity can be extended by using any of the recharge coupons and continue to enjoy the Unlimited Free call facility forever. Pyari Jodi Plan Activation Voucher -22 will be available only on C top up in all telecom circles across India.
BSNL introduces new Plan Activation STV for Rs. 22 which offers all the benefits of “Pyari Jodi Plan” (also known as Anbujodi plan in Tamilnadu and Home Unlimited Plan in Kerala) on existing BSNL mobile number. Earlier the plan was available only of New and MNP subscribers.
With the Pyari Jodi Plan STV-22. subscriber can make Unlimited Free Local calls from their existing mobile number to their registered BSNL home land line (Only from Home LSA).
While all other local and STD Calls (except Home land line number) shall be charged as per ‘Pay-Per Second’ tariff. After the expiry of initial plan validity of 180 days, further validity can be extended by using any of the recharge coupons and continue to enjoy the Unlimited Free call facility forever. Pyari Jodi Plan Activation Voucher -22 will be available only on C top up in all telecom circles across India.
Idea Follows Airtel, Tariff Hike in Kerala
Soon after Airtel hiked its prepaid tariff Idea Cellular has also following its foot steps has hiked its prepaid tariff in the state of Kerala.
It seems all the biggies in the business are going to follow the foot steps of Airtel, the biggest conglomerate in this game. The recent hike has been supported by the others to maintain and prosper in the revenue generation.
The operators often complain that there has been inflation in price of everything in every aspect but mobile tariff has fallen drastically over this period. On the contrary the maintenance cost has gone up by folds. So thats why such a bold move.
It seems all the biggies in the business are going to follow the foot steps of Airtel, the biggest conglomerate in this game. The recent hike has been supported by the others to maintain and prosper in the revenue generation.
The operators often complain that there has been inflation in price of everything in every aspect but mobile tariff has fallen drastically over this period. On the contrary the maintenance cost has gone up by folds. So thats why such a bold move.
Students Special Plan by Calcutta Telephones
Calcutta Telephones, the state run cellular company by the Govt. of India has introduced a student special pack for all the customers in Calcutta telecom circle. Its currently being offeredin the GSM prepaid segment.
Under this offer any student having valid id and address proof can avail the benefits under this scheme.
Students need to provide their college id card or voters card or driver’s license or any id proof authorised by the Govt of India. The plan has some attractive call charges of which has been explained below:
“Student Special” – Student Special has been made as a separate plan with attractive call charges of Re.0.40/Min (On-net) and Re.0.60/Min (Off-net). 5 Friends and Family numbers with Local call charges @ Re.0.10/Min (On-net) and Re.0.30/Min (Off-net) are also available.
The student will get 300 free Local SMS and 100 MB free data usage on recharge of Student Special Validity voucher of Rs. 25 (Incl. of S.Tax) with Nil talk value and 30 days validity. Beyond free usage, local SMS will be charged @ 5 paise per SMS. The plan will also have Reduced call facility on 3 BSNL numbers. Reduced voice call charges on two BSNL local numbers @ 20P/Min and on one STD BSNL number @ 30P/Min.
To summarize in short :
Calcutta Telephones – Student Special Plan
· Student Special Validity Voucher of Rs. 25 (Incl service tax)
·Zero talktime and 30 day validity
·Local & STD onnet @ 40p/min
·Local & STD Offnet 60p/min
·5 Friends and Family members @ 10p/min (if onnet) or 30p/min (if offnet)
·300 free local SMS, post free usage 5p/SMS
·Reduced voice call to 3 BSNL no. – 2 local BSNL no @ 20p/min and 1 STD BSNL no @ 30p/min
·STD & ISD SMS charges remain same.
Under this offer any student having valid id and address proof can avail the benefits under this scheme.
Students need to provide their college id card or voters card or driver’s license or any id proof authorised by the Govt of India. The plan has some attractive call charges of which has been explained below:
“Student Special” – Student Special has been made as a separate plan with attractive call charges of Re.0.40/Min (On-net) and Re.0.60/Min (Off-net). 5 Friends and Family numbers with Local call charges @ Re.0.10/Min (On-net) and Re.0.30/Min (Off-net) are also available.
The student will get 300 free Local SMS and 100 MB free data usage on recharge of Student Special Validity voucher of Rs. 25 (Incl. of S.Tax) with Nil talk value and 30 days validity. Beyond free usage, local SMS will be charged @ 5 paise per SMS. The plan will also have Reduced call facility on 3 BSNL numbers. Reduced voice call charges on two BSNL local numbers @ 20P/Min and on one STD BSNL number @ 30P/Min.
To summarize in short :
Calcutta Telephones – Student Special Plan
· Student Special Validity Voucher of Rs. 25 (Incl service tax)
·Zero talktime and 30 day validity
·Local & STD onnet @ 40p/min
·Local & STD Offnet 60p/min
·5 Friends and Family members @ 10p/min (if onnet) or 30p/min (if offnet)
·300 free local SMS, post free usage 5p/SMS
·Reduced voice call to 3 BSNL no. – 2 local BSNL no @ 20p/min and 1 STD BSNL no @ 30p/min
·STD & ISD SMS charges remain same.
Aircel Hikes Its Tariff in Tamil Nadu
Soon after Airtel and Idea, Aircel the country’s 5th largest cellular operator is now following the trend of hiking its tariffs.
This is the first bold move from any operator in Tamil Nadu circle which has the maximum market share in the state. Aircel is the No.1 operator in Tamil Nadu and Chennai.
In the lines of maximising its profitability Aircel has also made changes in the tariff structure.
In an exclusive user feedback we got he reported to have received an sms from Aircel [DT-Aircel] stating about the hike in charges.
The following charges are made effective from 25th July. 00:00Hrs. Base Plan tariff is being revised from early 1p/s to 1.2p/s for all local and STD on net calls and from 1.2p/s to 1.5p/s to other local and STD along with landlines. Other charges being constant.
Now we hope to see other operators to follow the trend as within days of Airtel raising the tariff other biggies have started to follow an alliance of raising equally. Now its just wait and watch game.
This is the first bold move from any operator in Tamil Nadu circle which has the maximum market share in the state. Aircel is the No.1 operator in Tamil Nadu and Chennai.
In the lines of maximising its profitability Aircel has also made changes in the tariff structure.
In an exclusive user feedback we got he reported to have received an sms from Aircel [DT-Aircel] stating about the hike in charges.
The following charges are made effective from 25th July. 00:00Hrs. Base Plan tariff is being revised from early 1p/s to 1.2p/s for all local and STD on net calls and from 1.2p/s to 1.5p/s to other local and STD along with landlines. Other charges being constant.
Now we hope to see other operators to follow the trend as within days of Airtel raising the tariff other biggies have started to follow an alliance of raising equally. Now its just wait and watch game.
Tata Docomo Introduces Talk Unlimited Local Plans
Tata Docomo has launched yet another voice tariff for its Karnataka user where they can talk unlimited to any local tata number without worrying for the Talktime,
Tata Docomo has launched Two new recharges for its existing customer, RC 199 & RC 399, where they can talk unlimited to any local tata mobiles which include, Indicom, T24 & Virgin.
RC 199 comes with a validity of 15 days which offers 2500 min of FUP (Fair usage policy) free calling to local Tata numbers.
RC 399 comes with a validity of 30 days which offers 5000 min of FUP (Fair usage policy) free calling to local Tata numbers.
Tata Docomo has launched Two new recharges for its existing customer, RC 199 & RC 399, where they can talk unlimited to any local tata mobiles which include, Indicom, T24 & Virgin.
RC 199 comes with a validity of 15 days which offers 2500 min of FUP (Fair usage policy) free calling to local Tata numbers.
RC 399 comes with a validity of 30 days which offers 5000 min of FUP (Fair usage policy) free calling to local Tata numbers.
S Tel Now Offers Free Minutes With Data Usage At The Cost of One
S Tel recently introduced special Start up Kit SUK 99, a bonanza offer bundled with free minutes every day and daily data usage at the cost of one with inbuilt longer validity for its subscribers in the state of Assam.
Startup Kit at Rs. 99 once activated, let’s S Tel subscriber enjoy a multitude of benefits for a onetime cost with longer validity of 90 days.
With this starter kit consumers gets everyday 10 minutes free for First 30 days, 5 minutes local call free everyday for next 60 days and 1 MB daily for 90 days along with talk time of Rs.5.
Startup Kit at Rs. 99 once activated, let’s S Tel subscriber enjoy a multitude of benefits for a onetime cost with longer validity of 90 days.
With this starter kit consumers gets everyday 10 minutes free for First 30 days, 5 minutes local call free everyday for next 60 days and 1 MB daily for 90 days along with talk time of Rs.5.
Uninor launches ‘Manipal Yuva Pack’ For Students Community in Manipal
Uninor today launched the ‘Manipal Yuva Pack’ exclusively for the students of Manipal.
The Yuva pack offers 1,20,000 Uninor to Uninor seconds,50 STD minutes free from Uninor to any network and 200 Free SMS Per Day (Local and National) along with a talk time of Rs. 40 with a validity of 1 year.
Uninor today is the only telecom player in the market to offer 200 local and national SMS free per day for one year at absolutely no extra cost / daily rentals.This offer can be availed at any of the Multi Branded telecom outlets in Manipal.
For foreign students Uninor also offers an attractive ISD Pack of Rs. 22 which is the only tariff plan available in the market that allows subscribers to make international calls to over 35 countries for as low as 1p/sec with a single recharge.
The Yuva pack offers 1,20,000 Uninor to Uninor seconds,50 STD minutes free from Uninor to any network and 200 Free SMS Per Day (Local and National) along with a talk time of Rs. 40 with a validity of 1 year.
Uninor today is the only telecom player in the market to offer 200 local and national SMS free per day for one year at absolutely no extra cost / daily rentals.This offer can be availed at any of the Multi Branded telecom outlets in Manipal.
For foreign students Uninor also offers an attractive ISD Pack of Rs. 22 which is the only tariff plan available in the market that allows subscribers to make international calls to over 35 countries for as low as 1p/sec with a single recharge.
MTNL announced the launch of 3 new 3G Prepaid Data Plans
India’s First 3G Mobile Service provider Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) announced the launch of 3 new 3G Prepaid Data Plans.
With more of a whimper than a bang, after the launch of longer validity Unlimited 3G Data Plans, MTNL introduces another path breaking, cheapest 3G Data Plan of Rs. 22 which offers free 3G Data Usage up to 250 MB plus 50 SMS (Local/National) to any network across India.
While 3G Data Plan-499 offers 25 GB Data usage and 150 SMS valid for 7 Days. MTNL also introduces one long validity limited plan for Rs. 1199 which offers 6 GB Data usage, 350 SMS and comes with the validity of 90 Days.The 3G Data Plans are launched initially in MTNL’s On-line Recharges System and subsequently it may be extended through paper coupon.
The Post Free Usage Data charges will be 1paisa / 10 KB (Home and Roam). MTNL 3G subscriber can enjoy Free 3G data Roaming in more than 900 cities across India with BSNL 3G network. For more details dial 1503 (toll free)
With more of a whimper than a bang, after the launch of longer validity Unlimited 3G Data Plans, MTNL introduces another path breaking, cheapest 3G Data Plan of Rs. 22 which offers free 3G Data Usage up to 250 MB plus 50 SMS (Local/National) to any network across India.
While 3G Data Plan-499 offers 25 GB Data usage and 150 SMS valid for 7 Days. MTNL also introduces one long validity limited plan for Rs. 1199 which offers 6 GB Data usage, 350 SMS and comes with the validity of 90 Days.The 3G Data Plans are launched initially in MTNL’s On-line Recharges System and subsequently it may be extended through paper coupon.
The Post Free Usage Data charges will be 1paisa / 10 KB (Home and Roam). MTNL 3G subscriber can enjoy Free 3G data Roaming in more than 900 cities across India with BSNL 3G network. For more details dial 1503 (toll free)
itelecomnews.tk ramazan special--Ovi Store Introduces Mobile Apps & Content Tailored For Ramadan
Nokia announced the launch of a new range of mobile applications and content tailored for the holy month of Ramadan.
The new range of Ramadan applications 2011 have now become available on Ovi Store, the updated mobile applications specifically developed for the Holy Month can now be downloaded on the compatible Nokia devices for free.
Some key applications include uQuran Micro reciter, ARY QTV and ARY Zauq. Other apps include Al Quran (Lectures by Dr. Israr ul Haq by Quran Academy), Qibla Touch, Namaz.me, Weekly Quran & Hadith, Lesson of the Day, Boyoot Allah and Manasik.
uQuran mobile app offers the full Quran in Uthmani Font with an easy to use user interface. It also offers verse by verse translation and recitation along with bookmarks. uQuran also has 100% Touch Screen support and is the only software of its kind offering full portrait and landscape viewing of the Quran for easy reading and understanding via mobile phone.
With QTV mobile application, you can download audio files of Quran recitation, download Hamds & Naats by famous reciters, view program schedules of QTV, view latest announcements from QTV and download Farman-e-ilahi, Ahadees-e-Nabwi, and Ringtones.
Zauq’s mobile app is an interface for viewers to get informed about the happenings on their favorite food channel via their favorite Nokia phone and at the same time be able to download amazing recipes to cook special Ramadan delicacies. With ARY ZAUQ mobile application, you can now get your favorite chef’s recipes right on your handset, and keep yourself updated with the programs schedule, new announcements and expert cooking tips. With this app the user gets to utilize the cooking timer for best quality meals.
Ramadan applications for 2011 are compatible with a wide range of Nokia devices including Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C3 and Nokia X2-01.
The new range of Ramadan applications 2011 have now become available on Ovi Store, the updated mobile applications specifically developed for the Holy Month can now be downloaded on the compatible Nokia devices for free.
Some key applications include uQuran Micro reciter, ARY QTV and ARY Zauq. Other apps include Al Quran (Lectures by Dr. Israr ul Haq by Quran Academy), Qibla Touch, Namaz.me, Weekly Quran & Hadith, Lesson of the Day, Boyoot Allah and Manasik.
uQuran mobile app offers the full Quran in Uthmani Font with an easy to use user interface. It also offers verse by verse translation and recitation along with bookmarks. uQuran also has 100% Touch Screen support and is the only software of its kind offering full portrait and landscape viewing of the Quran for easy reading and understanding via mobile phone.
With QTV mobile application, you can download audio files of Quran recitation, download Hamds & Naats by famous reciters, view program schedules of QTV, view latest announcements from QTV and download Farman-e-ilahi, Ahadees-e-Nabwi, and Ringtones.
Zauq’s mobile app is an interface for viewers to get informed about the happenings on their favorite food channel via their favorite Nokia phone and at the same time be able to download amazing recipes to cook special Ramadan delicacies. With ARY ZAUQ mobile application, you can now get your favorite chef’s recipes right on your handset, and keep yourself updated with the programs schedule, new announcements and expert cooking tips. With this app the user gets to utilize the cooking timer for best quality meals.
Ramadan applications for 2011 are compatible with a wide range of Nokia devices including Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C3 and Nokia X2-01.
Vodafone Joins The GANG, Hikes Tariff
It seems honeymoon is over, hard time for mobile users! Following Airtel’s surprise move to hike prepaid tariff in certain circles, Vodafone is also joining the gang with Idea and Aircel.
Currently Vodafone is the 3rd largest mobile operator in India on the basis of subscribers, Idea stands 4th, Aircel is at 5th position.
Vodafone will increase the tariff upto 20% for prepaid users in most of the circles, similar steps taken by Airtel, India’s largest mobile operator. This move will push the customers to use power vouchers always.
Experts welcome the move, as it will add more profit to the balance sheet of the operators. They also predict that new operators will also follow it, sooner or later.
Currently Vodafone is the 3rd largest mobile operator in India on the basis of subscribers, Idea stands 4th, Aircel is at 5th position.
Vodafone will increase the tariff upto 20% for prepaid users in most of the circles, similar steps taken by Airtel, India’s largest mobile operator. This move will push the customers to use power vouchers always.
Experts welcome the move, as it will add more profit to the balance sheet of the operators. They also predict that new operators will also follow it, sooner or later.
Wednesday 20 July 2011
Thursday 14 July 2011
Tuesday 5 July 2011
MTNL Rationalized its Unlimited Broadband Plan
Mumbai’s largest Broadband service provider Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) today announced that it has Rationalized its Unlimited Broadband Plan portfolio and increased the Downloading Speed during night hours in four tariff plans in Mumbai circle.
Now MTNL’s Unlimited Broadband plan users under Plan-599, Plan-749, Plan-999 and Plan-1599 will get additional speed during night hours (10 pm to 8 am).
With the Free Speed Up-gradation, MTNL Broadband users under “Unlimited Combo Plan 599” will be eligible for the 752 Kbps, Plan-749, Plan-999 and Plan-1599 customers will get 1 Mbps, 1.344 Mbps and 1.792 Mbps the faster speed during the night hours (10 PM to 8 AM) at the existing rates respectively.
BSNL’s Amarnath ‘Yatra SIM’ (Prepaid Pack)
In an attempt to serve more than 3 lakh pilgrims who visit Amarnath Yatra in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India’s National telecom backbone Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) today announced the launch of a special Prepaid pack dubbed as ‘Yatra SIM’ for Amarnath Yatris to facilitate their communication during the holy pilgrimage.
BSNL’s Amarnath ‘Yatra SIM’ (Prepaid Pack) comes for Rs. 200 (SIM + FRC + Top-Up) along with talk time worth Rs. 160 and Pay Per Second tariff i.e. 1 Paisa/Second for All Local/STD Calls to any network across India.
This Prepaid Pack will be valid for 15 days from the date of activation due to special security terms and conditions in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Vodafone mobile newspaper ‘Newswrap’
--->Vodafone today announced the launch of its mobile newspaper ‘Newswrap’ for its customers in Kolkata.
--->Users subscribing to this service can read the news as an MMS and be updated with the latest happenings around the world.
--->A customer can subscribe to the daily alert priced at Re 1, weekly alerts at Rs 5 or the monthly alerts at Rs 20.
--->Vodafone Customers Need to send MN as an SMS to 111 (toll free) to activate the same.
--->Users subscribing to this service can read the news as an MMS and be updated with the latest happenings around the world.
--->A customer can subscribe to the daily alert priced at Re 1, weekly alerts at Rs 5 or the monthly alerts at Rs 20.
--->Vodafone Customers Need to send MN as an SMS to 111 (toll free) to activate the same.
Vodafone mobile newspaper ‘Newswrap’
--->Vodafone today announced the launch of its mobile newspaper ‘Newswrap’ for its customers in Kolkata.
--->Users subscribing to this service can read the news as an MMS and be updated with the latest happenings around the world.
--->A customer can subscribe to the daily alert priced at Re 1, weekly alerts at Rs 5 or the monthly alerts at Rs 20.
--->Vodafone Customers Need to send MN as an SMS to 111 (toll free) to activate the same.
Thursday 30 June 2011
MTNL Vidyarthi Plan
India’s First 3G Mobile Service provider Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) today announced that it has increased the Free Video Call Units and 3G Data Usage for its Trump 3G Jadu Vidyarthi Plan and Chota Vidyarthi Plan subscribers in Delhi circle.
Now Trump 3G Jadu Vidyarthi Plan-310 users will get free 310 Minutes for Video Callings and 310 MB 3G Data usage valid for 30 days from the date of recharge along with core talk time worth Rs. 106.
With Chota Vidyarthi Plan-110, customer will get free 110 Minutes for Video Callings and 110 MB 3G Data usage valid for 10 Days and core talk time worth Rs. 34. Both 3G Vidyarthi Plan offers Unlimited Free Calls and SMS to own local network (Mobile / Landline).
MTNL “Trump 3G – All in 1 Paisa”
Continuing its leverage of bringing best and affordable Mobile services, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), today announced the launch new prepaid plan “Trump 3G – All in 1 Paisa” for its prospective prepaid GSM subscribers in Delhi circle.
“Trump 3G – All in 1 Paisa” prepaid pack comes for Rs. 97 along with Life Time account validity and Pay Per Second tariff for All Local/STD/Roaming (Voice and Video) Calls to any network across India.The uniform per second tariff plan will be valid 365 days from the date of activation.
The plan is applicable for all new prepaid subscribers wherein subscribers can now enjoy all Local, STD and Roaming (Voice and 3G Video) calls just for 1 paisa /second. The 3G Data usage charges will be 1 paisa/10KB.
Wednesday 29 June 2011
Reliance Mobile brings out 3G Double Magic Offer
Reliance Mobile the largest dual technology mobile operator in India has introduced a new offer on its 3G GSM services christened as 3G Double Magic Offer for Bihar and Jharkhand circle. To avail this offer all new customers willing to take 3G services need to make a first recharge of Rs. 103. Under this offer a customer will be entitled to get 3GB Data Usage on 3G for 1 month absolutely free and in addition to that he/she will also be eligible to get double data usage benefit for the next 12 months.
Airtel Launches 3G Services in Gujarat
Airtel today announced the availability of its 3G services in Gujarat.
Airtel 3G services will be available across all major parts of Gujarat including Ahmedabad, Baroda, Rajkot, Surat, Gandhinagar, Bhavnagar, Nadiad, Anand, Bharuch, Ankleshwar, Amreli, Chikli, Dahej, Daman, Gandhidham, Godhra, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Porbander, Silvassa, Valsad, Vapi, Rajula, Diu, Una and Verawal. Airtel 3G customers can enjoy the benefits of 3G speeds on the device of their choice be it their mobile handsets, laptops or tablets. 3G services can be enjoyed seamlessly as Airtel provides its customers with timely updates and alerts on their data usage – helping them control their expenditure on 3G. The company has also introduced a first of its kind ‘internet usage calculator’ available online to help customers analyse their current internet data usage and choose an Airtel 3G plan accordingly. To know more or join Airtel 3G services – customers can visit http://www.airtel.in/ Airtel3G/ or call 12134 (tollfree) or SMS ‘3G HELP’ to 121.
Airtel 3G services will be available across all major parts of Gujarat including Ahmedabad, Baroda, Rajkot, Surat, Gandhinagar, Bhavnagar, Nadiad, Anand, Bharuch, Ankleshwar, Amreli, Chikli, Dahej, Daman, Gandhidham, Godhra, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Porbander, Silvassa, Valsad, Vapi, Rajula, Diu, Una and Verawal. Airtel 3G customers can enjoy the benefits of 3G speeds on the device of their choice be it their mobile handsets, laptops or tablets. 3G services can be enjoyed seamlessly as Airtel provides its customers with timely updates and alerts on their data usage – helping them control their expenditure on 3G. The company has also introduced a first of its kind ‘internet usage calculator’ available online to help customers analyse their current internet data usage and choose an Airtel 3G plan accordingly. To know more or join Airtel 3G services – customers can visit http://www.airtel.in/ Airtel3G/ or call 12134 (tollfree) or SMS ‘3G HELP’ to 121.
Tuesday 28 June 2011
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Thursday 7 April 2011
Samsung To Launch Galaxy Pro E1410 In India Priced Rs. 12300
Another
android
featured
smartphone
is
coming in
India
to
blow
the
upcoming 3G
ready
data
as
well as stabled voice market. Samsung recently announced the launch of Galaxy Pro E1410 in India. The Samsung Galaxy Pro E1410 has built-in Samsung Social Hub Premium feature that brings together all your messages from several inbox ’s to one and sorts them by accounts phone. The device enriched with rich multimedia and fast connectivity features will have the potentiality be a heartthrob like the others Android phone launched by Samsung. Galaxy Pro E1410 will run on Android 2.2 Froyo equipped with 800Mhz Processor. Unlike other Android smartphones it has a physical QWERTY keypad for better user experience. It has a 3 megapixel camera side by side also got a secondary camera. Its 1350 mAh battery can serve upto 11hrs calling. This model is featured with GPRS, EDGE, A-GPS, 3G (HSDPA 7.2 Mbps) and Wi-Fi for Internet connectivity. A 2GB microSD card is bundled with the device whereas it supports upto 32GB storage facility. The Galaxy Pro E1410 is expected to be launched in 3rd-4th week of April, 2011 however its available in India on Pre-Order at Flipkart for Rs.
12,290.
android
featured
smartphone
is
coming in
India
to
blow
the
upcoming 3G
ready
data
as
well as stabled voice market. Samsung recently announced the launch of Galaxy Pro E1410 in India. The Samsung Galaxy Pro E1410 has built-in Samsung Social Hub Premium feature that brings together all your messages from several inbox ’s to one and sorts them by accounts phone. The device enriched with rich multimedia and fast connectivity features will have the potentiality be a heartthrob like the others Android phone launched by Samsung. Galaxy Pro E1410 will run on Android 2.2 Froyo equipped with 800Mhz Processor. Unlike other Android smartphones it has a physical QWERTY keypad for better user experience. It has a 3 megapixel camera side by side also got a secondary camera. Its 1350 mAh battery can serve upto 11hrs calling. This model is featured with GPRS, EDGE, A-GPS, 3G (HSDPA 7.2 Mbps) and Wi-Fi for Internet connectivity. A 2GB microSD card is bundled with the device whereas it supports upto 32GB storage facility. The Galaxy Pro E1410 is expected to be launched in 3rd-4th week of April, 2011 however its available in India on Pre-Order at Flipkart for Rs.
12,290.
Low Cost Recharge Full Benefits With Uninor
Uninor
today
announced
a
first
of its
kind
initiative
on low denomination recharges for its esteemed customers Andhra Pradesh. In this one of its kind initiative, Uninor will now offer full time talk on a series of low denominations thus making it possible for customers to enjoy and benefit from every rupee they spend. To add further value, Uninor also announced a lifetime validity offer on the recharges. This value offering is available for all its customers in Andhra Pradesh who recharge for lower denominations of Rs. 10, 20, 30, or 50.
today
announced
a
first
of its
kind
initiative
on low denomination recharges for its esteemed customers Andhra Pradesh. In this one of its kind initiative, Uninor will now offer full time talk on a series of low denominations thus making it possible for customers to enjoy and benefit from every rupee they spend. To add further value, Uninor also announced a lifetime validity offer on the recharges. This value offering is available for all its customers in Andhra Pradesh who recharge for lower denominations of Rs. 10, 20, 30, or 50.
Opera Mini Hits 100 Million Monthly Users
Opera
Software
today
announced
that
Opera Mini
reached
100
million
monthly
users in
March’2011 and two billion daily page views – new peaks for the world ’s most used mobile browser. Few months back, Opera crosses 100 million users as combined total for both its mobile browsers, Opera Mini and Opera Mobile and now, Opera Mini has rocketed ahead to 100 million users in its own right. The number of monthly Opera Mini users across the globe has grown by 11 million since February 2011 and doubled from the 50 million mark celebrated in February 2010. Opera Mini’s twin March milestone, two billion daily page views, already doubles the one billion daily page views achieved in July 2011. Opera Mini is the world ’s most popular free download mobile web browser and works on more than 3000 different mobile phone models, from basic feature phones to high- end smartphones.
Software
today
announced
that
Opera Mini
reached
100
million
monthly
users in
March’2011 and two billion daily page views – new peaks for the world ’s most used mobile browser. Few months back, Opera crosses 100 million users as combined total for both its mobile browsers, Opera Mini and Opera Mobile and now, Opera Mini has rocketed ahead to 100 million users in its own right. The number of monthly Opera Mini users across the globe has grown by 11 million since February 2011 and doubled from the 50 million mark celebrated in February 2010. Opera Mini’s twin March milestone, two billion daily page views, already doubles the one billion daily page views achieved in July 2011. Opera Mini is the world ’s most popular free download mobile web browser and works on more than 3000 different mobile phone models, from basic feature phones to high- end smartphones.
MTS Offers 50 Percent Extra Usage On MBlaze, 10 GB Weekend For Rs. 295
Voice
tariff
war
is
almost
stabilized, and
now data market is on the way of cut-throat competition. MTS India, the CDMA services from Sistema-Shyam which always expressed their intention to grow based upon data market, now offers more value for money. Interestingly, just some hours before, we reported Reliance slashed Netconnect+ Prepaid plans.MTS now offers 50% Extra Usage for 1 year if new customers recharge with FRC1002. New customers opting this FRC will get the MBlaze modem and the FRC at an attractive total of Rs. 1999. With first time payment of Rs. 1999 the user will also get 5 GB usage for 30 days and 50% extra usage on popular recharges. MTS also brings some new STVs for its prepaid MBlaze users. Most attractive STV is Weekend Pack , which comes with 10 GB usage in weekend only. The pack is valid for 30 days, and user can enjoy the 10GB data in any weekend ( Friday 10PM to Monday 7AM ) during this 30 days. Other MTS Mblaze monthly STVs include Mblazer night (10pm-7am) (Rs 595 ,10 GB Night) , Unlimited MBlazer Rs. 999 (12GB at highspeed, and then as per slow 1x network),
MBlazer 494 (0.5GB at day and 1.5GB at night ). Details of 50% Extra Usage Offer at the site
MTS also introduced Make Your Own Plan Portal – www.mtsindia.in/
ownyourproduct/where one can choose plans as per their needs.
tariff
war
is
almost
stabilized, and
now data market is on the way of cut-throat competition. MTS India, the CDMA services from Sistema-Shyam which always expressed their intention to grow based upon data market, now offers more value for money. Interestingly, just some hours before, we reported Reliance slashed Netconnect+ Prepaid plans.MTS now offers 50% Extra Usage for 1 year if new customers recharge with FRC1002. New customers opting this FRC will get the MBlaze modem and the FRC at an attractive total of Rs. 1999. With first time payment of Rs. 1999 the user will also get 5 GB usage for 30 days and 50% extra usage on popular recharges. MTS also brings some new STVs for its prepaid MBlaze users. Most attractive STV is Weekend Pack , which comes with 10 GB usage in weekend only. The pack is valid for 30 days, and user can enjoy the 10GB data in any weekend ( Friday 10PM to Monday 7AM ) during this 30 days. Other MTS Mblaze monthly STVs include Mblazer night (10pm-7am) (Rs 595 ,10 GB Night) , Unlimited MBlazer Rs. 999 (12GB at highspeed, and then as per slow 1x network),
MBlazer 494 (0.5GB at day and 1.5GB at night ). Details of 50% Extra Usage Offer at the site
MTS also introduced Make Your Own Plan Portal – www.mtsindia.in/
ownyourproduct/where one can choose plans as per their needs.
Tata Docomo Kicks Off New Campaign with Bollywood Icon Ranbir Kapoor
Cutting
through
the
clutter
that
the Indian
telecom
landscape
finds itself in—with customers forced to jostle with confusing and complicated products, services and tariff plans—Tata Docomo is ‘Doing the New ’ again, with the launch of its new brand campaign, aptly titled ‘Keep It Simple ’. The icing on the cake is the telling depiction of the simplicity in Tata Docomo’s refreshing new campaign by none other than the Company ’s new brand ambassador —Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor . And what better time to launch this exciting and innovative campaign than during the Indian Premier League, which will feature all of India’s 15 cricketing heroes who recently brought home the ICC World Cup! With impactful rendition of many an act(s) that mark our daily experiences in life and with our mobile phones, Ranbir will
drive home the Keep It Simple message through the April and May months of the IPL series. Tata DOCOMO’s unique Keep It Simple Campaign is in a form of a stand-up comedy show with many episodes, which will be aired during the course of this IPL season. It focuses largely on how Tata DOCOMO simplifies the telecom experience, and hence the consumer’s life, by providing differentiated products and services. Each individual advertisement starts by illustrating a complexity in the category, and presents the Tata DOCOMO product and/or service as a means of simplifying things. Scheduled to go on air on 8 April 2011, this campaign is simple, captures the various moods of Ranbir —depicting those of Tata DOCOMO. “I have
always
believed
in
being
different and
doing
things
in
a
unique and
new
way
— which is what made me jump at the chance to associate with
Tata Docomo, which is such a close replica of my own persona,” said Ranbir Kapoor, expressing his excitement at this new connection in his life. “What really connects me to Tata Docomo is the youth appeal that they have. They keep it really simple, and that ’s what the whole format of this campaign is all about— Keep It Simple, Silly. We have too many things in our lives to worry about. I love the simplicity of Tata Docomo and this new campaign—it will start with making people laugh, and make their lives oh so simple … We had a blast making this campaign and I hope people have a blast watching it too, ” Ranbir added.
through
the
clutter
that
the Indian
telecom
landscape
finds itself in—with customers forced to jostle with confusing and complicated products, services and tariff plans—Tata Docomo is ‘Doing the New ’ again, with the launch of its new brand campaign, aptly titled ‘Keep It Simple ’. The icing on the cake is the telling depiction of the simplicity in Tata Docomo’s refreshing new campaign by none other than the Company ’s new brand ambassador —Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor . And what better time to launch this exciting and innovative campaign than during the Indian Premier League, which will feature all of India’s 15 cricketing heroes who recently brought home the ICC World Cup! With impactful rendition of many an act(s) that mark our daily experiences in life and with our mobile phones, Ranbir will
drive home the Keep It Simple message through the April and May months of the IPL series. Tata DOCOMO’s unique Keep It Simple Campaign is in a form of a stand-up comedy show with many episodes, which will be aired during the course of this IPL season. It focuses largely on how Tata DOCOMO simplifies the telecom experience, and hence the consumer’s life, by providing differentiated products and services. Each individual advertisement starts by illustrating a complexity in the category, and presents the Tata DOCOMO product and/or service as a means of simplifying things. Scheduled to go on air on 8 April 2011, this campaign is simple, captures the various moods of Ranbir —depicting those of Tata DOCOMO. “I have
always
believed
in
being
different and
doing
things
in
a
unique and
new
way
— which is what made me jump at the chance to associate with
Tata Docomo, which is such a close replica of my own persona,” said Ranbir Kapoor, expressing his excitement at this new connection in his life. “What really connects me to Tata Docomo is the youth appeal that they have. They keep it really simple, and that ’s what the whole format of this campaign is all about— Keep It Simple, Silly. We have too many things in our lives to worry about. I love the simplicity of Tata Docomo and this new campaign—it will start with making people laugh, and make their lives oh so simple … We had a blast making this campaign and I hope people have a blast watching it too, ” Ranbir added.
Indian Mobile Entertainment Industry To Touch $5 billion by 2015
The
mobile
entertainment
industry
in
India is
witnessing
significant
growth
and
Tavess forecasts
this
market
to reach $4.9 billion in 2015 from $1.2 billion in 2009, growing at a CAGR of 26% in the period 2009-2015. Tavess believes that mobile entertainment has a huge potential in India and the current localization of mobile entertainment content is driving the industry in the right direction, bringing in greater usability of content. In the coming years mobile entertainment landscape will see several changes with respect to greater integration of mobile entertainment services with social networking, increased significance of user generated content, which will be a major
focus area for telecom operators, and the growth of infotainment services. Tavess also expects a rise in mobile advertising programs focused on providing credits to users for watching advertisements. Mobile music will, however, continue to dominate the mobile entertainment services landscape with significant growth potential presented by mobile video and TV. Mobile music is the most demanded entertainment service by the Indian consumers with ring back tones and ring tones being the most popular, followed by single track music downloads. Mobile operators are placing great emphasis on music streaming services with players such as Vodafone, Reliance, and Idea offering music streaming at very affordable prices. For example, Vodafone offers subscription-based music streaming services for INR 50 per month ($1.09), which provides subscribers access to its music station with 40,000 songs, and 30 music channels in nine languages. Similarly, handset manufacturers are taking several initiatives to tap the opportunity presented by the Indian digital music market. For example, Nokia has launched its music store under the brand Ovi for Nokia handset owners. Ovi is focusing on providing localized content to users and offers Indian users with a choice of 3.5 million tracks. Gaming on mobile phones is also gaining traction with leading Indian gaming companies, such as Zapak, ibibo, and Indiagames, launching mobile based gaming platforms providing users access to multiple games while incorporating social networking functionalities with gaming. Gaming in India is gaining market owing to content localization, for example, t20fever.com launched by Indiagames, and ICC World Cup 2011 game launched by Zapak. The mobile gaming market is also being cashed in by major handset providers that are launching sophisticated handsets with advanced functionalities for gaming. Tavess expects greater adoption of multi-player mobile games, along with 3D and mythological games, and social gaming that will continue to grow at a steady pace in the next 4-5 years. With the launch of 3G services, the mobile TV and video landscape in India is also witnessing rapid changes. Tavess believes that India has good future potential for mobile video streaming services, especially for videos focused on cricket highlights and updates, in addition to film based content. However, as many subscribers are not accustomed to paid subscription-based services, the monetization of video content will be primarily through advertisements. Tavess also expects greater adoption of mobile TV with users preferring to watch television on mobile while being on the move. While these initiatives set the platform for growth, it is important for all the players to continuously invest in launching new and innovative data services to keep the momentum up and gain competitive edge.The increased commoditization of voice services with rapidly declining voice tariffs is resulting in diminishing voice ARPU for Indian mobile operators. To address this challenge and
to earn additional revenues
from existing customers,
Indian mobile operators are
increasing their focus on data
services, primarily entertainment services such as
mobile music, gaming and
video/tv.
mobile
entertainment
industry
in
India is
witnessing
significant
growth
and
Tavess forecasts
this
market
to reach $4.9 billion in 2015 from $1.2 billion in 2009, growing at a CAGR of 26% in the period 2009-2015. Tavess believes that mobile entertainment has a huge potential in India and the current localization of mobile entertainment content is driving the industry in the right direction, bringing in greater usability of content. In the coming years mobile entertainment landscape will see several changes with respect to greater integration of mobile entertainment services with social networking, increased significance of user generated content, which will be a major
focus area for telecom operators, and the growth of infotainment services. Tavess also expects a rise in mobile advertising programs focused on providing credits to users for watching advertisements. Mobile music will, however, continue to dominate the mobile entertainment services landscape with significant growth potential presented by mobile video and TV. Mobile music is the most demanded entertainment service by the Indian consumers with ring back tones and ring tones being the most popular, followed by single track music downloads. Mobile operators are placing great emphasis on music streaming services with players such as Vodafone, Reliance, and Idea offering music streaming at very affordable prices. For example, Vodafone offers subscription-based music streaming services for INR 50 per month ($1.09), which provides subscribers access to its music station with 40,000 songs, and 30 music channels in nine languages. Similarly, handset manufacturers are taking several initiatives to tap the opportunity presented by the Indian digital music market. For example, Nokia has launched its music store under the brand Ovi for Nokia handset owners. Ovi is focusing on providing localized content to users and offers Indian users with a choice of 3.5 million tracks. Gaming on mobile phones is also gaining traction with leading Indian gaming companies, such as Zapak, ibibo, and Indiagames, launching mobile based gaming platforms providing users access to multiple games while incorporating social networking functionalities with gaming. Gaming in India is gaining market owing to content localization, for example, t20fever.com launched by Indiagames, and ICC World Cup 2011 game launched by Zapak. The mobile gaming market is also being cashed in by major handset providers that are launching sophisticated handsets with advanced functionalities for gaming. Tavess expects greater adoption of multi-player mobile games, along with 3D and mythological games, and social gaming that will continue to grow at a steady pace in the next 4-5 years. With the launch of 3G services, the mobile TV and video landscape in India is also witnessing rapid changes. Tavess believes that India has good future potential for mobile video streaming services, especially for videos focused on cricket highlights and updates, in addition to film based content. However, as many subscribers are not accustomed to paid subscription-based services, the monetization of video content will be primarily through advertisements. Tavess also expects greater adoption of mobile TV with users preferring to watch television on mobile while being on the move. While these initiatives set the platform for growth, it is important for all the players to continuously invest in launching new and innovative data services to keep the momentum up and gain competitive edge.The increased commoditization of voice services with rapidly declining voice tariffs is resulting in diminishing voice ARPU for Indian mobile operators. To address this challenge and
to earn additional revenues
from existing customers,
Indian mobile operators are
increasing their focus on data
services, primarily entertainment services such as
mobile music, gaming and
video/tv.
Wednesday 6 April 2011
Airtel 3G Review – Andhra Pradesh (Hyderabad)
As
already
shared
on
this blog, AIRTEL
has
launched
its
3G
services in
Andhra
Pradesh (Hyderabad city) yesterday. With the Hyderabad launch covered on ITN (AIRTEL 3G Service Now in Hyderabad – Andhra Pradesh) we put the services to the test. Airtel ’s 3G FREE Trial offer: Nil – unlike Tata Docomo’s offer of 150 MB free (November 2009) OR Aircel ’s offer of 250 MB Free data usage + 50 Minutes Free Video calling (March 2011). Airtel is not offering any freebies to its customers. It’s “PAY AS YOU GO ” all the way! ACTIVATION PROCEDURE: Activation was really simple, with one having to send <3G> to 121. Within a few seconds the following response was received: 05-04-2011 23:49 – Thank you for your request for 3G activation. To enjoy fast internet access, the handset needs to be 3G compatible. You will be charged @ 30p/20KB. In case you are already subscribed to 2G data pack, then the same will be deactivated. Please reply with 1 to confirm. Having noted the friendly ‘warning ’ that you will LOSE ALL EXISTING 2G DATA , the confirmation <1> was sent to 121. 05-04-2011 23:49 – Thank you for your request. 3G services will be activated within 4 Hrs. You will receive a confirmation sms on activation of the services. Post activation, to choose your data plan, please send 3G to 121 again. Once 3G services are activated, please select Dual network mode/Auto mode/2G & 3G mode in your phone network settings to latch on to 3G network 05-04-2011 23:50 – 3G services have been activated on your mobile. If you wish to change 3G bill plan, SMS 3G to 121. Re-sending <3G> to 121 provides the following response: 05-04-2011 23:55 – 3G services is already active on
your number. To choose/ change your Plan, reply with 1. 1-Data Plans 2-Deactivate 3G Responding with <1> provides all available 3G options: 05-04-2011 23:56 – 1- Rs. 9 Free 10MB 2- Rs. 60 Free 65MB 3- Rs. 45 30 Mins 4- Rs. 99 Free 100MB 5- Rs. 198 Free 250MB 6- Rs. 450 Free 600 MB 7- Rs. 750 Free 2GB 8- Rs. 675 Free1.25GB 9- Rs. 25 Plan If you wish to activate this plan, please reply with the number of your plan above to confirm. Responding with <3> to avail the Rs. 45 – 30 MINS plan: 05-04-2011 23:57 – Rs. 45 Free 30 Mins : After free data, charges are 30p/20KB. Validity 1 day, Video Call 5p/ sec on Local, STD and Roaming Please reply with 1 to confirm 05-04-2011 23:57 – Your Rs. 45 Free 30 Mins Plan is successfully activated. BROWSING SPEEDS : With the Rs. 45 plan activated, there was NO DATA TRANSFER either to/from the mobile. Seems to be an error on the part of AIRTEL as even after Rs. 45 was charged, no 3G service was provided! DATA TRANSFERRED: Switching into a non-Rs45 plan (ie Default “Pay As You Go” plan speeds were observed as shared below. While browsing speeds can vary by the second, the actual data speeds ranged from 274 to 1083 Kbps, quite impressive for peak hour traffic (Testing done between 11:45 pm – midnight on 05 April). Data transfer size Speed Recorded 100 KB 273.973 Kbps 500 KB 757.576 Kbps 1000 KB 1082.544 Kbps Screenshots of the same are shared below: While checking browsing speeds, one needs to keep in mind the following: *Capacity of Handset used – Nokia C6-01 (supports speeds upto 10.2MBPS) *Signal Strength of BTS (Tower) logged into *Simultaneous Users (both Voice& Data) in the BTS (Tower) logged into *Website being accessed – mobilespeedtest.net CONCLUSION: With a browsing speed of upto 1082 Kbps and few 3G users on Day One of launch, there would in all possibility be further deterioration in speeds as the number of simultaneous users increases. Also non- availability of service with Rs. 45 deducted is a critical instance of charges levied without service provided – something that the AIRTEL technical team needs to immediately look into
already
shared
on
this blog, AIRTEL
has
launched
its
3G
services in
Andhra
Pradesh (Hyderabad city) yesterday. With the Hyderabad launch covered on ITN (AIRTEL 3G Service Now in Hyderabad – Andhra Pradesh) we put the services to the test. Airtel ’s 3G FREE Trial offer: Nil – unlike Tata Docomo’s offer of 150 MB free (November 2009) OR Aircel ’s offer of 250 MB Free data usage + 50 Minutes Free Video calling (March 2011). Airtel is not offering any freebies to its customers. It’s “PAY AS YOU GO ” all the way! ACTIVATION PROCEDURE: Activation was really simple, with one having to send <3G> to 121. Within a few seconds the following response was received: 05-04-2011 23:49 – Thank you for your request for 3G activation. To enjoy fast internet access, the handset needs to be 3G compatible. You will be charged @ 30p/20KB. In case you are already subscribed to 2G data pack, then the same will be deactivated. Please reply with 1 to confirm. Having noted the friendly ‘warning ’ that you will LOSE ALL EXISTING 2G DATA , the confirmation <1> was sent to 121. 05-04-2011 23:49 – Thank you for your request. 3G services will be activated within 4 Hrs. You will receive a confirmation sms on activation of the services. Post activation, to choose your data plan, please send 3G to 121 again. Once 3G services are activated, please select Dual network mode/Auto mode/2G & 3G mode in your phone network settings to latch on to 3G network 05-04-2011 23:50 – 3G services have been activated on your mobile. If you wish to change 3G bill plan, SMS 3G to 121. Re-sending <3G> to 121 provides the following response: 05-04-2011 23:55 – 3G services is already active on
your number. To choose/ change your Plan, reply with 1. 1-Data Plans 2-Deactivate 3G Responding with <1> provides all available 3G options: 05-04-2011 23:56 – 1- Rs. 9 Free 10MB 2- Rs. 60 Free 65MB 3- Rs. 45 30 Mins 4- Rs. 99 Free 100MB 5- Rs. 198 Free 250MB 6- Rs. 450 Free 600 MB 7- Rs. 750 Free 2GB 8- Rs. 675 Free1.25GB 9- Rs. 25 Plan If you wish to activate this plan, please reply with the number of your plan above to confirm. Responding with <3> to avail the Rs. 45 – 30 MINS plan: 05-04-2011 23:57 – Rs. 45 Free 30 Mins : After free data, charges are 30p/20KB. Validity 1 day, Video Call 5p/ sec on Local, STD and Roaming Please reply with 1 to confirm 05-04-2011 23:57 – Your Rs. 45 Free 30 Mins Plan is successfully activated. BROWSING SPEEDS : With the Rs. 45 plan activated, there was NO DATA TRANSFER either to/from the mobile. Seems to be an error on the part of AIRTEL as even after Rs. 45 was charged, no 3G service was provided! DATA TRANSFERRED: Switching into a non-Rs45 plan (ie Default “Pay As You Go” plan speeds were observed as shared below. While browsing speeds can vary by the second, the actual data speeds ranged from 274 to 1083 Kbps, quite impressive for peak hour traffic (Testing done between 11:45 pm – midnight on 05 April). Data transfer size Speed Recorded 100 KB 273.973 Kbps 500 KB 757.576 Kbps 1000 KB 1082.544 Kbps Screenshots of the same are shared below: While checking browsing speeds, one needs to keep in mind the following: *Capacity of Handset used – Nokia C6-01 (supports speeds upto 10.2MBPS) *Signal Strength of BTS (Tower) logged into *Simultaneous Users (both Voice& Data) in the BTS (Tower) logged into *Website being accessed – mobilespeedtest.net CONCLUSION: With a browsing speed of upto 1082 Kbps and few 3G users on Day One of launch, there would in all possibility be further deterioration in speeds as the number of simultaneous users increases. Also non- availability of service with Rs. 45 deducted is a critical instance of charges levied without service provided – something that the AIRTEL technical team needs to immediately look into
Opera Software Strengthen Its Presence in Indian Sub-Continent
Opera
Software,
makers
of
the
Opera web
browsers
for
mobile
phones,
today strengthen
its presences in Indian sub- continent with the launch of co-branded version of Opera Mini for 32 million Grameenphone (Telenor Group) users in Bangladesh. The Opera Mini web browser for mobile phones, works on more than 3000 different handsets ranging from basic feature phones to high-end smartphones. It is the most popular browser in the world, with more than 90 million users every month. In August last year, The Telenor Group, which is majority shareholder of Grameenphone in Bangladesh and Uninor in India, announced a global agreement with Opera Software aiming to stimulate rapid growth of mobile Internet services across Telenor’s business units. As part of this Global Frame Agreement, Opera and Grameenphone have worked together to further innovate and expand the scope of the mobile Web in Bangladesh. They have developed a co- branded version of the Opera Mini browser that is customized to the local market.
Software,
makers
of
the
Opera web
browsers
for
mobile
phones,
today strengthen
its presences in Indian sub- continent with the launch of co-branded version of Opera Mini for 32 million Grameenphone (Telenor Group) users in Bangladesh. The Opera Mini web browser for mobile phones, works on more than 3000 different handsets ranging from basic feature phones to high-end smartphones. It is the most popular browser in the world, with more than 90 million users every month. In August last year, The Telenor Group, which is majority shareholder of Grameenphone in Bangladesh and Uninor in India, announced a global agreement with Opera Software aiming to stimulate rapid growth of mobile Internet services across Telenor’s business units. As part of this Global Frame Agreement, Opera and Grameenphone have worked together to further innovate and expand the scope of the mobile Web in Bangladesh. They have developed a co- branded version of the Opera Mini browser that is customized to the local market.
AIRCEL Launches Free Facebook Access Via 0.facebook.com
AIRCEL
the
fast
growing
Pan
India telecom
operator
in
the
country
in a latest move has now chosen to delight its mobile service users free mobile browsing on the new 0.facebook.com site. According to the Aircel, presently The service is free for its subscribers in 13 telecom circles – Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Mumbai, Maharashtra and Goa, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, UP (E) & (W) and Madhya Pradesh. By sponsoring 0.facebook.com
AIRCEL is enabling their customers to stay connected through Facebook with their friends and family from any mobile Web browser without incurring any data charges. Facebook’s 0.facebook.com site is optimized for speed – it is a new faster, lightweight version of Facebook’s mobile site m.facebook.com. The site does not have graphics or photos and 0.facebook.com ’s pages have been designed for performance on AIRCEL network. Photos posted on Facebook are only one click away from 0.facebook.com.To view a photo a person only needs to click on a link to the photo and they will be prompted that they are leaving 0.facebook.com. Standard data charges will apply when a person leaves 0.facebook.com to view photos.
the
fast
growing
Pan
India telecom
operator
in
the
country
in a latest move has now chosen to delight its mobile service users free mobile browsing on the new 0.facebook.com site. According to the Aircel, presently The service is free for its subscribers in 13 telecom circles – Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Mumbai, Maharashtra and Goa, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, UP (E) & (W) and Madhya Pradesh. By sponsoring 0.facebook.com
AIRCEL is enabling their customers to stay connected through Facebook with their friends and family from any mobile Web browser without incurring any data charges. Facebook’s 0.facebook.com site is optimized for speed – it is a new faster, lightweight version of Facebook’s mobile site m.facebook.com. The site does not have graphics or photos and 0.facebook.com ’s pages have been designed for performance on AIRCEL network. Photos posted on Facebook are only one click away from 0.facebook.com.To view a photo a person only needs to click on a link to the photo and they will be prompted that they are leaving 0.facebook.com. Standard data charges will apply when a person leaves 0.facebook.com to view photos.
Experience Vodafone 3G Services At The Fascinating Zoozoo World
In
a
bid
to
create
awareness and
promote
its
3G services, Vodafone, one of India’s leading GSM Mobile service providers, invites everyone to experience Vodafone ’s 3G services at the exciting world of Super Zoozoo campaign in Mumbai. The Super Zoozoo 3G campaign will be held on 9th -10th April & 16th – 17th April at Inorbit Mall, Malad and High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel , Mumbai Respectively. This unique experience zone will give fans and visitors an opportunity to enter the fascinating world of Super Zoozoos, and enjoy the 3G services in an interactive and fun way. Fans and visitors can get free pictures clicked with their much loved Super Zoozoo, play fun games, take home Zoozoo goodies and win
exciting prizes. At the Zoozoo world, visitors can put on their dancing shoes at the ‘dance zone’ where Super Zooozoo will follow and copy your dance moves. Spread across 1000 sq ft area the Zoozoo world will give customers a firsthand experience to try out a host of 3G services like high speed internet, video calling and better gaming experience. To create awareness for 3G, Vodafone has outlined a full 360-degree campaign that includes a good mix of print, television and outdoor. Speaking on the occasion, Anuradha Aggarwal, Vice President – Marketing, Brand Communication and Consumer Insights, “With this initiative we are giving our customers a chance to peep into their much
loved Zoozoo’s world and letting them engage with the iconic Super Zoozoo. Here, they can also get a step closer to the ‘Faster, Smarter, Better ’ world of Vodafone 3G services
and experience it in a fun and interactive manner. ”
a
bid
to
create
awareness and
promote
its
3G services, Vodafone, one of India’s leading GSM Mobile service providers, invites everyone to experience Vodafone ’s 3G services at the exciting world of Super Zoozoo campaign in Mumbai. The Super Zoozoo 3G campaign will be held on 9th -10th April & 16th – 17th April at Inorbit Mall, Malad and High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel , Mumbai Respectively. This unique experience zone will give fans and visitors an opportunity to enter the fascinating world of Super Zoozoos, and enjoy the 3G services in an interactive and fun way. Fans and visitors can get free pictures clicked with their much loved Super Zoozoo, play fun games, take home Zoozoo goodies and win
exciting prizes. At the Zoozoo world, visitors can put on their dancing shoes at the ‘dance zone’ where Super Zooozoo will follow and copy your dance moves. Spread across 1000 sq ft area the Zoozoo world will give customers a firsthand experience to try out a host of 3G services like high speed internet, video calling and better gaming experience. To create awareness for 3G, Vodafone has outlined a full 360-degree campaign that includes a good mix of print, television and outdoor. Speaking on the occasion, Anuradha Aggarwal, Vice President – Marketing, Brand Communication and Consumer Insights, “With this initiative we are giving our customers a chance to peep into their much
loved Zoozoo’s world and letting them engage with the iconic Super Zoozoo. Here, they can also get a step closer to the ‘Faster, Smarter, Better ’ world of Vodafone 3G services
and experience it in a fun and interactive manner. ”
Tata Docomo SongShare – Share Your Caller Tune with FaceBook Friends
To
bolster
the
VAS
portfolio,
Tata Docomo
has
launched
an
innovative
application ‘Songshare’ on popular social networking site Facebook, under its Call Me Tunes (CMT) service. The application captivates CMT / Caller Tune subscribers with extremely unique and interactive Facebooking features like publishing their Call me tune status/updates on Facebook wall. The service also allowing their friends (using Tata Docomo GSM service) to copy songs by clicking the postings on the wall, recommending a song from the available songs list to friends group or fans and searching song content available and downloading them for all callers or a specific caller. What More! Customers can also subscribe to Call Me Tune service (Subscription Charges Rs. 30 for 30 days and Song Download Charges Rs. 15/ song ) on their Tata Docomo numbers, using the application. The application is available for all Tata Docomo post-paid and pre-paid subscribers. To subscribe to the application,
the customer has to log on to Tata Docomo Songshare application on Facebook. During the process of setting up the application, the customer is prompted to share
his/her mobile number for authentication purpose. The application then generates a random number and sends it to the registered cellphone via SMS. Post the same, the customer has to enter the number received via SMS and complete the registration.
bolster
the
VAS
portfolio,
Tata Docomo
has
launched
an
innovative
application ‘Songshare’ on popular social networking site Facebook, under its Call Me Tunes (CMT) service. The application captivates CMT / Caller Tune subscribers with extremely unique and interactive Facebooking features like publishing their Call me tune status/updates on Facebook wall. The service also allowing their friends (using Tata Docomo GSM service) to copy songs by clicking the postings on the wall, recommending a song from the available songs list to friends group or fans and searching song content available and downloading them for all callers or a specific caller. What More! Customers can also subscribe to Call Me Tune service (Subscription Charges Rs. 30 for 30 days and Song Download Charges Rs. 15/ song ) on their Tata Docomo numbers, using the application. The application is available for all Tata Docomo post-paid and pre-paid subscribers. To subscribe to the application,
the customer has to log on to Tata Docomo Songshare application on Facebook. During the process of setting up the application, the customer is prompted to share
his/her mobile number for authentication purpose. The application then generates a random number and sends it to the registered cellphone via SMS. Post the same, the customer has to enter the number received via SMS and complete the registration.
India ’s Legal Research Goes Mobile with Manupatra Mobile Apps
India’s leading
law
publisher,
Manupatra
today
announced the
launch
of
first
of its kind
an
Mobile
Applications
to provide Instant access to Legal
Research/Advise on Mobile phone, anywhere anytime. This application for the iPhone, iPad and Blackberry is a legal research resource which gives instant access to the entire set of Indian Case laws (since 1844) and Acts and allows intelligent searching of the comprehensive library. The application will give quick and easy access to Manupatra and the users will have the most comprehensive collection of legal information on fingertip, while commuting, in court, during argument to check opponent ’s case or working at an off-site client meeting. In addition, this application empowers the lawyers, law students, company secretaries etc with in-depth legislative, regulatory and procedural information critical for decision making, all in one place. Law touches the daily life of an Indian in many profound ways. They empower citizens with a number of rights and regulate a variety of activities. Increasingly common people have become law conscious and abiding citizens. This application aims to bring knowledge of law to the Indian society and make common law more commonly accessible.
Manupatra Mobile Application offer the following features: Free text (Boolean Search), including proximity , synonym, stemming, wildcard etc Title Search is a fielded search Citation Search Search Bare Acts Free text Search within Act Browse Bare Acts Browse over 1500 Central & State Acts. History shows last searches done in Manu/Title/Citation
Search and by clicking on the
search term shows the results. Save documents in folders Settings allows you to change the display settings by
increasing the font or enable
the Zoom In/Zoom Out or
change the results per page to
be displayed with Sign off
feature. The Manupatra application is available for FREE on itunes for Apple Devices and Blackberry App Store for BlackBerry Smartphones for a limited period. Alternately, users can visit www.manupatra.com to access links to download the Apps.
law
publisher,
Manupatra
today
announced the
launch
of
first
of its kind
an
Mobile
Applications
to provide Instant access to Legal
Research/Advise on Mobile phone, anywhere anytime. This application for the iPhone, iPad and Blackberry is a legal research resource which gives instant access to the entire set of Indian Case laws (since 1844) and Acts and allows intelligent searching of the comprehensive library. The application will give quick and easy access to Manupatra and the users will have the most comprehensive collection of legal information on fingertip, while commuting, in court, during argument to check opponent ’s case or working at an off-site client meeting. In addition, this application empowers the lawyers, law students, company secretaries etc with in-depth legislative, regulatory and procedural information critical for decision making, all in one place. Law touches the daily life of an Indian in many profound ways. They empower citizens with a number of rights and regulate a variety of activities. Increasingly common people have become law conscious and abiding citizens. This application aims to bring knowledge of law to the Indian society and make common law more commonly accessible.
Manupatra Mobile Application offer the following features: Free text (Boolean Search), including proximity , synonym, stemming, wildcard etc Title Search is a fielded search Citation Search Search Bare Acts Free text Search within Act Browse Bare Acts Browse over 1500 Central & State Acts. History shows last searches done in Manu/Title/Citation
Search and by clicking on the
search term shows the results. Save documents in folders Settings allows you to change the display settings by
increasing the font or enable
the Zoom In/Zoom Out or
change the results per page to
be displayed with Sign off
feature. The Manupatra application is available for FREE on itunes for Apple Devices and Blackberry App Store for BlackBerry Smartphones for a limited period. Alternately, users can visit www.manupatra.com to access links to download the Apps.
IDEA 3G Services Now In Kerala and UP East
India’s 3rd
largest
GSM
Mobile
Service
operator IDEA
Cellular
today
launched
its
3G Mobile
and
Data
services in two more circles Kerala and Uttar Pradesh (East) . After Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra & Goa, Uttar Pradesh (West); Kerala and Uttar Pradesh (East) are the 7th and 8th telecom circle out of in 11 circles to get IDEA 3G services. In UP East , IDEA Subscriber of Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad,Jhansi, Sitapur and Azamgarh can enjoy rich multimedia application such as Video conferencing, Idea mall application store, Mobile TV,Video on demand and High speed Mobile Broadband with ease. The operator said that a total of 87 towns in UP (East) would be covered under IDEA 3G network by March 2012. In Kerala telecom circle IDEA 3G service is available in more than 30 cities – Achanambalam, Adat, Adoor, Adoorengg-colg, Alimukku, Alleppey Town, Aluva, Amabalamughal, Ariyallur, Aroor, Athavanad, Avinsserry, Ayanikad, Beypore Bhavans Hill, Bmnagar, C K Para, Calicut Town, Cochin, Fort Kochi, Carborandum, Chaliyam, Chattiparamba,Kottackal,
Vengara, Chelambra, Chelari, Payyoli, Quilandy, Feroke, Beypore,
Malappuram ,Kottackal, Kottarakara, Punalur, Vengara, Parappanangadi, Thrissur, Chemmadnow and will grow to cover 175 towns by mid year and over 1215 towns by the end of 2012 To activate the 3G service, IDEA Mobile subscribers need to send SMS ACT3G to 12345 (toll free) or by dialing *147# (toll free) after sending the SMS the confirmation SMS will come and 2G Data Plan will be de-activated after the confirmation by subscriber 3G Data Plan “Pay As You Go ” will be activated.The 3G local, STD and Roaming Video Call cost will be 5 paisa/sec (Rs.3/ minute).
Details at idea3g.co.in/tariff_plans.php
largest
GSM
Mobile
Service
operator IDEA
Cellular
today
launched
its
3G Mobile
and
Data
services in two more circles Kerala and Uttar Pradesh (East) . After Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra & Goa, Uttar Pradesh (West); Kerala and Uttar Pradesh (East) are the 7th and 8th telecom circle out of in 11 circles to get IDEA 3G services. In UP East , IDEA Subscriber of Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad,Jhansi, Sitapur and Azamgarh can enjoy rich multimedia application such as Video conferencing, Idea mall application store, Mobile TV,Video on demand and High speed Mobile Broadband with ease. The operator said that a total of 87 towns in UP (East) would be covered under IDEA 3G network by March 2012. In Kerala telecom circle IDEA 3G service is available in more than 30 cities – Achanambalam, Adat, Adoor, Adoorengg-colg, Alimukku, Alleppey Town, Aluva, Amabalamughal, Ariyallur, Aroor, Athavanad, Avinsserry, Ayanikad, Beypore Bhavans Hill, Bmnagar, C K Para, Calicut Town, Cochin, Fort Kochi, Carborandum, Chaliyam, Chattiparamba,Kottackal,
Vengara, Chelambra, Chelari, Payyoli, Quilandy, Feroke, Beypore,
Malappuram ,Kottackal, Kottarakara, Punalur, Vengara, Parappanangadi, Thrissur, Chemmadnow and will grow to cover 175 towns by mid year and over 1215 towns by the end of 2012 To activate the 3G service, IDEA Mobile subscribers need to send SMS ACT3G to 12345 (toll free) or by dialing *147# (toll free) after sending the SMS the confirmation SMS will come and 2G Data Plan will be de-activated after the confirmation by subscriber 3G Data Plan “Pay As You Go ” will be activated.The 3G local, STD and Roaming Video Call cost will be 5 paisa/sec (Rs.3/ minute).
Details at idea3g.co.in/tariff_plans.php
Reliance Slashes Netconnect+ Prepaid Plans
Reliance
Communications,
pioneer
of
CDMA
services has
slashed
its
EVDO
based
Netconnect + Prepaid plans to compete other EVDO players. With EVDO, Reliance Netconnect+ can offer peak speed of 3.1 Mbps downlink and 1.8Mbps uplink wirelessly. Reliance already reduced the price of the EVDO modem (Huawei or ZTE made) to Rs. 1599 in the call of competition from other EVDO and 3G/HSPA players. Now whenever you buy a Reliance Netconnect+ Prepaid account will get lifetime validity along with the device at Rs. 1599 . New prepaid plans of Reliance Netconnect+ come in different varieties Pay As You Go (default charge Re1/MB, usage will be valid for lifetime) Limited Plans (usage starts from 250MB for Rs. 180) Flat Rate Plans (high speed internet upto a certain limit, post limit speed will as per 1X network) Longer validity plans (90/180 days).
Communications,
pioneer
of
CDMA
services has
slashed
its
EVDO
based
Netconnect + Prepaid plans to compete other EVDO players. With EVDO, Reliance Netconnect+ can offer peak speed of 3.1 Mbps downlink and 1.8Mbps uplink wirelessly. Reliance already reduced the price of the EVDO modem (Huawei or ZTE made) to Rs. 1599 in the call of competition from other EVDO and 3G/HSPA players. Now whenever you buy a Reliance Netconnect+ Prepaid account will get lifetime validity along with the device at Rs. 1599 . New prepaid plans of Reliance Netconnect+ come in different varieties Pay As You Go (default charge Re1/MB, usage will be valid for lifetime) Limited Plans (usage starts from 250MB for Rs. 180) Flat Rate Plans (high speed internet upto a certain limit, post limit speed will as per 1X network) Longer validity plans (90/180 days).
Tuesday 5 April 2011
mobile app : NetQin Antivirus for Blackberry (Version: 4.6.0)
NetQin Antivirus has released
new beta version for
Blackberry phones. NetQin Antivirus FREE detects
new applications installed on
your system, and check with
NetQin cloud security database
for known malicious apps. It
uses minimum battery, and alerts you when virus,
malware or spyware is
detected. This app will protect
your mobile network,
whenever you play with
your mobile pet or mobile TV. You can even track your
stolen phone on Map with the
Anti-Theft feature.
new beta version for
Blackberry phones. NetQin Antivirus FREE detects
new applications installed on
your system, and check with
NetQin cloud security database
for known malicious apps. It
uses minimum battery, and alerts you when virus,
malware or spyware is
detected. This app will protect
your mobile network,
whenever you play with
your mobile pet or mobile TV. You can even track your
stolen phone on Map with the
Anti-Theft feature.
mobile app : mig33 Funny Chat Emotes
Chatting in mig33 is now more
interesting :-). Mobile-first
community mig33 launched a
whole new range of chat
emotes to spice up your
chatting experience. mig33 chat emotes /cupid Talk to your friends through
Cupid in the rooms and see
what funny replies you can
get! You never know what to
expect! /whackit See how strong you are!
Compete with your friends
and see who gets the highest
score! /sing Are you a songbird? Try this
command out in rooms and
see what random song pops
up! /dance Singing and dancing are
always together! Type “/ dance” and show off your cool dance moves!
interesting :-). Mobile-first
community mig33 launched a
whole new range of chat
emotes to spice up your
chatting experience. mig33 chat emotes /cupid Talk to your friends through
Cupid in the rooms and see
what funny replies you can
get! You never know what to
expect! /whackit See how strong you are!
Compete with your friends
and see who gets the highest
score! /sing Are you a songbird? Try this
command out in rooms and
see what random song pops
up! /dance Singing and dancing are
always together! Type “/ dance” and show off your cool dance moves!
Mobile app for today : Mobile Hangman: Play and Learn
The classical paper and pencil
guessing game Hangman is
now available on mobile
phones. Your goal is to guess the
correct word before you run
out of chances and the
Hangman gets you. Discover
new words, develop your
vocabulary and have lots of fun.
guessing game Hangman is
now available on mobile
phones. Your goal is to guess the
correct word before you run
out of chances and the
Hangman gets you. Discover
new words, develop your
vocabulary and have lots of fun.
Tata Docomo Launch ’s Fun Station
Continuing
its
best
Offers
in
Tariff &
VAS
in
telecom
industry,
Tata Docomo
India’s fastest growing telecom has come up with a Ready to Delight Vas Offer for its subscriber with the launch of its innovative VAS, “FUN Station ”. Fun Station is an attempt to provide a One Stop Regionalized Entertainment experience on mobile. Packed with latest content and applications from various genres like Music, Movies, Sports, Humor, Devotions and more that that the service will
be available in 16 languages of your choice with the pinch of the regional taste.The Good thing in this VAS is that its has added the sample usage of the entertainment in the IVR before subscribing any pack. Now you might be thinking how the Fun train starts? Simple dial 543210 (Toll free) and subscribe the Fun station at just Rs. 5 for 7 days with 21 mins(1260 secs) of Fun entertaining masti. User need not think too much to subscribe the pack because ,It’s a pocket friendly VAS which suits to everyone ’s budget and with regional choice. Even if customer has Re 1 balance he can subscribe the pack for 3 days and enjoy 9 mins(540 secs) of subscription. The user can top up post the minutes of usage is over, Top up options are available as low as Re 3 to max of Re 5. TO deactivate user can dial 543210(Toll free) if he wish to end his fun.
its
best
Offers
in
Tariff &
VAS
in
telecom
industry,
Tata Docomo
India’s fastest growing telecom has come up with a Ready to Delight Vas Offer for its subscriber with the launch of its innovative VAS, “FUN Station ”. Fun Station is an attempt to provide a One Stop Regionalized Entertainment experience on mobile. Packed with latest content and applications from various genres like Music, Movies, Sports, Humor, Devotions and more that that the service will
be available in 16 languages of your choice with the pinch of the regional taste.The Good thing in this VAS is that its has added the sample usage of the entertainment in the IVR before subscribing any pack. Now you might be thinking how the Fun train starts? Simple dial 543210 (Toll free) and subscribe the Fun station at just Rs. 5 for 7 days with 21 mins(1260 secs) of Fun entertaining masti. User need not think too much to subscribe the pack because ,It’s a pocket friendly VAS which suits to everyone ’s budget and with regional choice. Even if customer has Re 1 balance he can subscribe the pack for 3 days and enjoy 9 mins(540 secs) of subscription. The user can top up post the minutes of usage is over, Top up options are available as low as Re 3 to max of Re 5. TO deactivate user can dial 543210(Toll free) if he wish to end his fun.
Nokia Drop – The Easy Way To Push Content from PC To Mobile Phone
Nokia
BetaLabs
today
introduced
an
exciting mobile
application
dubbed
as Nokia
Drop (similar to the dropbox) which allows users to easily drop content from their PC browser onto their device. The first Beta release of Nokia Drop includes the following features: Drop Wallpaper, Drop
Pictures and Drop URL. To use this apps, Nokia S^3 device user needs to install a browser extension and the Nokia Drop application (QT client) on the device. After the
applications are installed, the user can drop any picture or URL from any webpage onto his/her own device without the need for any cable or Bluetooth connection. Nokia Drop enables these files to be automatically saved on the phone. Currently Nokia Drop is available for S^3 (Nokia N8-00,
Nokia C6-01, Nokia C7-00, Nokia E7-00 and S60 5th edition (X6-00, 5228, 5230, 5235 Ovi Music Unlimited, 5530 Exp Musicdevices, C6-00, N97, N97 mini). The Supported browsers are: Chrome (latest), FF3.6.x and FF4. Nokia Drop utilizes the Nokia Push Notification solution which optimizes bandwidth and battery use and therefore,
ensures that users can enjoy a rich application experience with no adverse impact on device or data plans. To Download Nokia Drop Application click here : Nokia Drop. For more details on Nokia Drop Apps do visit Nokia BetaLabs App Page .
BetaLabs
today
introduced
an
exciting mobile
application
dubbed
as Nokia
Drop (similar to the dropbox) which allows users to easily drop content from their PC browser onto their device. The first Beta release of Nokia Drop includes the following features: Drop Wallpaper, Drop
Pictures and Drop URL. To use this apps, Nokia S^3 device user needs to install a browser extension and the Nokia Drop application (QT client) on the device. After the
applications are installed, the user can drop any picture or URL from any webpage onto his/her own device without the need for any cable or Bluetooth connection. Nokia Drop enables these files to be automatically saved on the phone. Currently Nokia Drop is available for S^3 (Nokia N8-00,
Nokia C6-01, Nokia C7-00, Nokia E7-00 and S60 5th edition (X6-00, 5228, 5230, 5235 Ovi Music Unlimited, 5530 Exp Musicdevices, C6-00, N97, N97 mini). The Supported browsers are: Chrome (latest), FF3.6.x and FF4. Nokia Drop utilizes the Nokia Push Notification solution which optimizes bandwidth and battery use and therefore,
ensures that users can enjoy a rich application experience with no adverse impact on device or data plans. To Download Nokia Drop Application click here : Nokia Drop. For more details on Nokia Drop Apps do visit Nokia BetaLabs App Page .
LG Optimus 2X – Dual Core Processor Smart Phone Launched In India
LG
Mobiles
today
made
a
giant leap in
mobile
technology
by
introducing
the world ’s first
Dual
Core
Processor smartphone, LG Optimus 2X in India for Rs. 30000. LG Optimus 2X (LG-P990) is an exceptional smartphone since it delivers powerful performance with the dual- core processor, as well as enhanced user interface and multimedia experience. It will initially come with Android 2.2, but will upgrade to 2.3 eventually. The samertphone has 1Ghz Dual-core Processor (NVIDIA Tegra 2), 4.0 inches TFT capacitive touchscreen provides a display of vibrant 16Million colors,8GB memory (up to 32GB via microSD),1,500 mAh battery, HDMI mirroring and1080p MPEG-4/H.264 playback &recording. The device has 1.3 mega pixel front and 8 MP rear camera with autofocus, LED flash, Geo- tagging, face and smile detection, touch focus and image stabilization. The LG Optimus 2X includes various connectivity features like GPRS, EDGE, 3G HSDPA and Wi- Fi for faster web browsing experience. Groove to our favourite tones with Stereo FM with RDS radio, MP3 and MP4 Players. LG Optimus 2X also offers gaming experience like never before. The Dual Core processor provides the ultimate gaming experience of
smooth graphic rendering accompanied with 7.1 channel surround sound. The dual-core processor of Nvidia Tegra2 enables users to enjoy high- end games in its original vivid graphics without lagging. Gyro sensor and Accelerometer sensor enables a more dynamic and exciting gaming experience such as racing and FPS games like never before.
Mobiles
today
made
a
giant leap in
mobile
technology
by
introducing
the world ’s first
Dual
Core
Processor smartphone, LG Optimus 2X in India for Rs. 30000. LG Optimus 2X (LG-P990) is an exceptional smartphone since it delivers powerful performance with the dual- core processor, as well as enhanced user interface and multimedia experience. It will initially come with Android 2.2, but will upgrade to 2.3 eventually. The samertphone has 1Ghz Dual-core Processor (NVIDIA Tegra 2), 4.0 inches TFT capacitive touchscreen provides a display of vibrant 16Million colors,8GB memory (up to 32GB via microSD),1,500 mAh battery, HDMI mirroring and1080p MPEG-4/H.264 playback &recording. The device has 1.3 mega pixel front and 8 MP rear camera with autofocus, LED flash, Geo- tagging, face and smile detection, touch focus and image stabilization. The LG Optimus 2X includes various connectivity features like GPRS, EDGE, 3G HSDPA and Wi- Fi for faster web browsing experience. Groove to our favourite tones with Stereo FM with RDS radio, MP3 and MP4 Players. LG Optimus 2X also offers gaming experience like never before. The Dual Core processor provides the ultimate gaming experience of
smooth graphic rendering accompanied with 7.1 channel surround sound. The dual-core processor of Nvidia Tegra2 enables users to enjoy high- end games in its original vivid graphics without lagging. Gyro sensor and Accelerometer sensor enables a more dynamic and exciting gaming experience such as racing and FPS games like never before.
Nokia India Renews Contract With KKR For IPL 4
Against
the
backdrop
of
a
cricket loving
nation
gearing
up
to
welcome the fourth season of India’s most extravagant cricketing bonanza the IPL-4, Nokia India announced it has renewed its principal sponsorship contract of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the team co-owned by Bollywood star Sharukh Khan. Nokia and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) continue to strengthen their association and shared commitment to make IPL more exciting and engaging for Indian cricket fans. Nokia and KKR have announced a new promotional
campaign dubbed as ” KKR Tension Mat Le Yaar ” will be aired on all digital and mobile mediums for the fans to interact with the team by April 5. In the new campaign ” KKR Tension Mat Le Yaar ” Sharukh Khan will be seen shaking a leg with Latin singer Shakira in a new music Video for the KKR team. The song has been scored by Salim-Sulaiman and sung by Pakistani singer Rahat
Fateh Ali Khan.
the
backdrop
of
a
cricket loving
nation
gearing
up
to
welcome the fourth season of India’s most extravagant cricketing bonanza the IPL-4, Nokia India announced it has renewed its principal sponsorship contract of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the team co-owned by Bollywood star Sharukh Khan. Nokia and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) continue to strengthen their association and shared commitment to make IPL more exciting and engaging for Indian cricket fans. Nokia and KKR have announced a new promotional
campaign dubbed as ” KKR Tension Mat Le Yaar ” will be aired on all digital and mobile mediums for the fans to interact with the team by April 5. In the new campaign ” KKR Tension Mat Le Yaar ” Sharukh Khan will be seen shaking a leg with Latin singer Shakira in a new music Video for the KKR team. The song has been scored by Salim-Sulaiman and sung by Pakistani singer Rahat
Fateh Ali Khan.
Bharti Airtel Ranked Amongst India ’s Top Two Most Innovative Companies
Bharti
Airtel
has
been
ranked
amongst the
top
five
firms
in
Corporate Reputation in India and Second on the innovation parameter amongst all companies.The current ranking of companies is based on Nielsen Corporate Image Monitor, an annual survey conducted by the Nielsen Company. The survey is based on key parameters of corporate reputation including customer service, product quality, financial performance, workplace environment, corporate ethics, vision & leadership, and social responsibility. In 2010, the Wall Street Journal had ranked Bharti Airtel amongst India’s most innovative companies in the Asia 200 Survey. Nielsen Corporate Image Monitor 2010 represents the views of 1,705 people, including policy makers, investors, corporate executives, influence groups, corporate elite and the general public, across the top seven metros.The study point out that innovation is an increasingly important element in shaping a company ’s reputation. Airtel Subscribers can connect with Airtel Presence 24X7 and they will be happy to assist you with a swift resolution to
your queries on all products and services on Twitter – http://bit.ly/fKcSxc on Facebook – http://on.fb.me/ cECyvS
Airtel
has
been
ranked
amongst the
top
five
firms
in
Corporate Reputation in India and Second on the innovation parameter amongst all companies.The current ranking of companies is based on Nielsen Corporate Image Monitor, an annual survey conducted by the Nielsen Company. The survey is based on key parameters of corporate reputation including customer service, product quality, financial performance, workplace environment, corporate ethics, vision & leadership, and social responsibility. In 2010, the Wall Street Journal had ranked Bharti Airtel amongst India’s most innovative companies in the Asia 200 Survey. Nielsen Corporate Image Monitor 2010 represents the views of 1,705 people, including policy makers, investors, corporate executives, influence groups, corporate elite and the general public, across the top seven metros.The study point out that innovation is an increasingly important element in shaping a company ’s reputation. Airtel Subscribers can connect with Airtel Presence 24X7 and they will be happy to assist you with a swift resolution to
your queries on all products and services on Twitter – http://bit.ly/fKcSxc on Facebook – http://on.fb.me/ cECyvS
BSNL Will Penalize Vendors In Case of Forced VAS Activation
In
a
bid
to
effectively
arrest or
stop
forcibly
activation
the
VAS without
the consent of subscriber, Pan India 3G mobile service operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) announced new guidelines over VAS Activation. With the new guidelines, BSNL field units will check forced activation of VAS services by VAS providers by specific procedure. If any VAS content
provider activate the service without the consent of BSNL subscriber, will penalized by Rs. 10,000 to 50,000. Capping on penalty for a month period, will be 25% of cost of content/ service paid/ due to VAS provider for previous month. Instances of forced activation are to be calculated on month basis. Services will be put on suspension as soon as consolidated penalties for a month reach to maximum amount till the matter is resolved to the satisfaction of BSNL. BSNL VAS Activation Guidelines : 1. If VAS provider initiated call or Out Bound Dialled (OBD) IVR Call, the process of confirmation and reconfirmation, including procedure for un-subscription, shall be followed by VAS provider for obtaining the explicit consent of the BSNL customer, for activation of the Value Added Service as prescribed by TRAI. 2. The charges for the selected value added service is again announced and the customer is told to reconfirm subscription to the value added service by IVR. 3. The subscription to the value added service is also acknowledged through Short Message Service (SMS) immediately after the confirmation by way of announcement as referred to in the preceding step, indicating therein the charges and relevant details of the VAS such as fixed subscription charge, other onetime charges and any recurring charges, validity period of service, including toll free telephone number for un-subscribing the service through Interactive Voice Recorder (IVR) or voice or Short Message Service (SMS), as the case may be. 4. In case the subscriber seeks to un-subscribe the value added service within twenty- four hours from the time of its activation on the ground that the subscription to such service was unintentional or accidental, the service provider shall un-subscribe such value added service and shall reimburse or credit to the
customer ’s account the charges, if any, deducted or levied for subscription to such value added services. 5. BSNL CMTS nodal centre of concerned zone will verify that VAS providers are following instructions contained in above Para. In case of observation of first instance of noncompliance of said instruction, suitable warning with correction period of 10 days shall be issued by nodal centre and if non-compliance is observed after correction period, connectivity for OBD may be suspended till the matter is resolved to the satisfaction of BSNL. 6. The VAS provider shall inform the subscriber through Short Message Service (SMS) in advance as stipulated by TRAI, before the due date of renewal of a subscribed value added service about the due date for renewal, the charges for renewal and the toll free telephone number for un- subscribing of such value added service. CMTS Nodal centre of concerned zone shall frequently verify text of SMS. 7. Complaints related to VAS shall be booked by either call centre or CSCs through CCM and subsequently these cases shall be forwarded to CMTS nodal centre of concerned zone. Other interface to subscriber may forward the complaints to nodal centre. 8. BSNL Nodal centre will conduct an inquiry and resolve complaints within 72 hrs. VAS providers shall extend all reasonable facilities and shall endeavour to remove the hindrance of every type upon such inquiry. VAS providers are bound to provide, without any delay the tracing facility to trace records related to provisioning of service to subscriber.
a
bid
to
effectively
arrest or
stop
forcibly
activation
the
VAS without
the consent of subscriber, Pan India 3G mobile service operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) announced new guidelines over VAS Activation. With the new guidelines, BSNL field units will check forced activation of VAS services by VAS providers by specific procedure. If any VAS content
provider activate the service without the consent of BSNL subscriber, will penalized by Rs. 10,000 to 50,000. Capping on penalty for a month period, will be 25% of cost of content/ service paid/ due to VAS provider for previous month. Instances of forced activation are to be calculated on month basis. Services will be put on suspension as soon as consolidated penalties for a month reach to maximum amount till the matter is resolved to the satisfaction of BSNL. BSNL VAS Activation Guidelines : 1. If VAS provider initiated call or Out Bound Dialled (OBD) IVR Call, the process of confirmation and reconfirmation, including procedure for un-subscription, shall be followed by VAS provider for obtaining the explicit consent of the BSNL customer, for activation of the Value Added Service as prescribed by TRAI. 2. The charges for the selected value added service is again announced and the customer is told to reconfirm subscription to the value added service by IVR. 3. The subscription to the value added service is also acknowledged through Short Message Service (SMS) immediately after the confirmation by way of announcement as referred to in the preceding step, indicating therein the charges and relevant details of the VAS such as fixed subscription charge, other onetime charges and any recurring charges, validity period of service, including toll free telephone number for un-subscribing the service through Interactive Voice Recorder (IVR) or voice or Short Message Service (SMS), as the case may be. 4. In case the subscriber seeks to un-subscribe the value added service within twenty- four hours from the time of its activation on the ground that the subscription to such service was unintentional or accidental, the service provider shall un-subscribe such value added service and shall reimburse or credit to the
customer ’s account the charges, if any, deducted or levied for subscription to such value added services. 5. BSNL CMTS nodal centre of concerned zone will verify that VAS providers are following instructions contained in above Para. In case of observation of first instance of noncompliance of said instruction, suitable warning with correction period of 10 days shall be issued by nodal centre and if non-compliance is observed after correction period, connectivity for OBD may be suspended till the matter is resolved to the satisfaction of BSNL. 6. The VAS provider shall inform the subscriber through Short Message Service (SMS) in advance as stipulated by TRAI, before the due date of renewal of a subscribed value added service about the due date for renewal, the charges for renewal and the toll free telephone number for un- subscribing of such value added service. CMTS Nodal centre of concerned zone shall frequently verify text of SMS. 7. Complaints related to VAS shall be booked by either call centre or CSCs through CCM and subsequently these cases shall be forwarded to CMTS nodal centre of concerned zone. Other interface to subscriber may forward the complaints to nodal centre. 8. BSNL Nodal centre will conduct an inquiry and resolve complaints within 72 hrs. VAS providers shall extend all reasonable facilities and shall endeavour to remove the hindrance of every type upon such inquiry. VAS providers are bound to provide, without any delay the tracing facility to trace records related to provisioning of service to subscriber.
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