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February 3rd, 2013 2:28 PM 131 COMMENTS

Tata Docomo Revises GPRS Packs Again, Now 1GB for Rs 95

Tata Docomo once again silently hikes the 2G data tariff in the line of latest revision done by Airtel, Vodafone and Idea. Now Tata Docomo offers 1GB 2G data for Rs 95 for 30 days, there is also withdrawl of some plans, as well as reduction of validity in plans. For details of the 2G data packs from Tata Docomo, check below. The above mentioned revision is confirmed in Kerala... Read More

February 1st, 2013 9:48 AM 12 COMMENTS

Reliance Communications Ties up with Lenovo to Bring Affordable CDMA/GSM Smartphones

As we reported earlier Reliance Communications is going to reshape its CDMA business, it is now confirmed that Rcom is going to introduce CDMA smartphones from Lenovo to redefine CDMA device ecosystem in India. Reliance will launch several Reliance-Lenovo cobranded smartphones and tablets, with latest Android OS and minimum dual core 1GHz processors to run all latest apps and strong battery life. These devices will support Reliance's 'dual core' (CDMA... Read More

January 31st, 2013 10:58 AM 9 COMMENTS

Telenor Wants 50% Price Cut on Spectrum, Otherwise not Bidding for Mumbai

Norway’s Telenor group, which operates the Uninor brand in India, said it will not be able bid for spectrum in Mumbai circle, unless the reserve price for 1800 Mhz spectrum is slashed by at least 50 per cent. Telenor Group wishes to clarify that a reserve price for Mumbai that is not at least 50% lower than in the previous round will compel Telenor Group to stay out of the... Read More

January 31st, 2013 10:52 AM 6 COMMENTS

MTS Opens 10 New Stores in Maharastra, Rebrands as MITRA Stores

India's pure-play CDMA mobile and data service provider Sistema Shyam Teleservices, which operates under MTS India brand, has extended its retail network in Maharastra, as it opens 10 more stores in Airoli (Dighe), Vashi, Kurla, Govandi, Byculla, Mahim, Wadala, Mumbra, Bhandup and Santacruz, to provide one-stop solutions to its subscribers. MTS rebrands its stores as MITRA, which means friend. Also MITRA stands for M = Mobile services, I = Internet... Read More

January 29th, 2013 11:32 AM 26 COMMENTS

Reliance Reports on Evolving Data Business, to Refocus on CDMA as Data Platform

Following 3G auction RCom was in deep cash crisis, and that cash crush is still ongoing. RCom tried to offload stake from its mobile venture as well as from its tower arm - Reliance Infratel, but actually nothing happened. There are some updates from RCom, which seem to be concrete for the company's future. RCom is one of the leading data service provider among the mobile operators with presence on... Read More

January 28th, 2013 1:27 PM 71 COMMENTS

Aircel launches ‘One Nation, One Rate’, Pioneers the concept of free roaming

Aircel today launched a revolutionary product ‘One Nation, One Rate’. The product offers one rate for Voice, SMS and Data in home circles and on roaming on Aircel network. The product is an industry first, and will redefine the user experience and consumption of voice services in the country. The product does not only do away with roaming charges but also provides lucrative voice, SMS and data tariffs. ‘One nation,... Read More

January 27th, 2013 2:34 PM 34 COMMENTS

RCom Revises STV74, Cuts Freebies

Reliance Communications joins the league of biggies by hiking the tariff indirectly. Rcom revises its one of the most popular long term special tariff voucher - STV74 or Ugran plan. With the latest revision there are some changes on STV74. First the validity was cut to 90 days from earlier 180 days, which is as per with TRAI's directive (check, all operators are now offering 90 days validity on similar... Read More

January 26th, 2013 11:52 AM 20 COMMENTS

After SSTL, Telenor Wants Further Price Cut of Spectrum in March Auction

Following Govt's decision of reduction in base price of spectrum in upcoming March auction, Telenor expects that further price cut is required for the sustainability and growth of the telecom sector. Earlier Sistema Shyam Teleservices also welcomes the price cut move (50% reduction in CDMA airwave base price), but expressed the same view that more price cut is necessary. "The government has been giving right signals to industry leaders. We are hopeful that the pricing... Read More

January 25th, 2013 10:41 AM 20 COMMENTS

Lava Iris 501 – Hands-on Photos

Just few days back Lava Mobiles has launched its first 5" phablet Iris 501 with 1GHz dual core processor, 5 mega pixel rear camera, front camera for video chat, 2300mAh battery and it runs on Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich. It's really nice gesture from Lava International team, that they sent us a review unit. Here goes the first hands-on photos of LAVA IRIS 501: Detail review of... Read More

January 23rd, 2013 1:15 PM 73 COMMENTS

Airtel Hikes Pan India Base Tariff to Rs 2 Per Min for Prepaid Customers

Tariff hike takes a new lead as Airtel has increased the base tariff to Rs 2 per minute. Airtel, India's largest mobile operators is going to extend this new tariff in all circles in two months. It is almost certain that other biggies especially Vodafone and Idea will revise their tariff as per as Airtel's moves. For last couple of months Airtel, Vodafone and Idea are hiking tariffs - be... Read More

January 23rd, 2013 11:26 AM 9 COMMENTS

Voice Market is Reshaping in India

Till date voice is primary point to earn revenue for the mobile operators, but the movement towards data has already been started. The change in users' behavior results in reshaping of traditional voice market in India. People find other way of communications apart from simple voice calls.   Tariff Hike - and Associated Changes Following the new players exit pushed by Supreme Court's verdict in February 2012, almost all mobile... Read More

January 23rd, 2013 11:16 AM 7 COMMENTS

Samsung Intros 5″ Galaxy Grand with Jelly Bean and Dual-Core Processor

Samsung, the global leader in smartphone arena has launched new dual SIM Android smartphone in India, dubbed as Galaxy Grand. The new Galaxy Grand comes with a 5 inch display as per the recent trend of launching phablets. With the launch of this device, Samsung now has six dual SIM smartphones priced between Rs 6,990-39,900. Galaxy Grand runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and under the hood it's a 1.2GHz... Read More

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