Facebook launches
"An app for every phone" (Aircel,Airtel,Idea &Rel will provide free data for 90days)
Friday 29 July 2011
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.
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