For the second time in a row 3G auction has been delayed,the auction which was originally scheduled to start from January 16 2009 has been delayed due to a proposal by the Finance ministry to double the base price still it’s waiting for the approval from cabinet and a further delay is possible. Potential bidders will now need to submit their applications from January 09 till January 15. DoT will... Read More
Research In Motion (RIM) along with Vodafone has introduced BlackBerry Storm smartphone, the first BlackBerry smartphone to feature a touch-screen in India. The BlackBerry Storm delivers innovative new features and fast performance with the many benefits for which BlackBerry smartphones are known – exceptional wireless email capabilities, premium phone features and multimedia, full HTML Internet access and support for a wide range of mobile data applications. The BlackBerry Storm has... Read More
Aircel announced the launch of the first ever FM enabled music mobile phone for its pre paid subscribers in Tamil Nadu.The Phones launched by Aircel Brand Ambassador Suriya are available in two models G225 (Rs 1,350) and G240 (Rs 1,750) thses handsets comes with a unique radio-inspired design and a long standby battery life to ensure that the users have an uninterrupted mobile music experience. The two models G225 &... Read More
Airtel introduces lifetime prepaid card for Rs 99 under Rs 99 lifetime prepaid scheme,a subscriber can stay mobile by recharging the card with a minimum of Rs 200 every 180 days to continue using the lifetime validity benefits. Subscribers will receive talktime of Rs 10 with this pack from Jan 12 2009 lifetime prepaid 99 will be available to all existing as well as new Airtel mobile users. Read More
Reliance Communications has launched its GSM services in Tamil Nadu.The service initially will cover Tiruchi, Tirunelveli, Salem,Vellore, Madurai, Erode and Thanjavur districts .It would be available in other areas, including Chennai in a few days. Customers choosing Reliance Mobile GSM services can avail a unique plan,which offers up to 100 per cent savings with one-time subscription charge (including GSM SIM) at Rs.25 along with full talk time on the first recharge the... Read More
Now send text SMS to your loved once at 1 paisa.Tata Teleservices Maharashtra announced the launch of 'Night SMS pack' to its pre-paid subscribers.The pack allows unlimited exchange of local SMS at 1 paisa only, from 9pm to 8am at a cost of Rs59 per month. Tata Indicom Customers can also avail of this service by sending an SMS:NIGHTSMS to 12524 or by calling 12524. Read More
Reliance GSM plan details for Andhra Pradesh, Chennai, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala,Maharashtra,Mumbai,Punjab,Rajasthan,TamilNadu,UttarPradesh(East),Uttar Pradesh(West). This is the base Tariff which is common for all the above circles. All Local/Intra Circle Calls Rs.1.00 All STD Calls Rs.1.50 Roaming All Incoming & Local Outgoing calls Rs.1.00 All STD Outgoing calls Rs.1.50 SMS Local Rs.1.00 National Rs.1.50 International Rs.5.00 (more…) Read More
Indias largest landline and Broadband internet service provider BSNL is giving special privileges to Central Government /State Government /PSU employees.Now they can avail 20% discounts on existing BSNL broadband usage and rental charges. To avail this scheme:- An attested copy of pay slip countersigned by Drawing and Disbursing officer should be submitted to the nearest exchange marked as “FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES SCHEME”. This scheme is also applicable for retired... Read More
In a move that could trigger another tariff war among mobile operators, Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communication today launched GSM services in India's business capital and most attractive telecom circle Mumbai. Here is the details-: Reliance GSM Tariff Plan(Prepaid) RCom is offering its GSM SIM cards (pre paid) for a amount of Just Rs 25.(Some where its avialble at just Rs.10) The SIM cards come with a subscription validity of 6... Read More
3G Auctions will have two stages. Clock stage and Assignment stage in clock stage the winners of a generic lot in each circle are determined where as in assignment stage the specific frequencies allocated to winning bidders in each circle are determined . The clock stage determines a common winning price for a generic lot in each circle where spectrum is available The assignment stage allows winners to bid for... Read More
With the country wide launch of GSM operation Reliance has become the first operator to offer both CDMA and GSM services in India. For time being RCOM GSM services will be available to 11,000 towns and extends to 22,000 by March 2009.RCOM already runs its GSM operation in Eastern states while CDMA was available throughout the country. Rcom has also bagged licenses to launch GSM operation in Sri Lanka and... Read More
With this launch Idea now covers over 80 per cent of the telephony potential of the country,and is the third largest private GSM player with over 36 million subscribers.Idea’s 2.75G capable and 3G ready core network provides for all future technological enhancements.Idea plans to increase its coverage to 11,200 towns and villages from the current 3,410 by March 2010. Read More
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