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Esmail April 11th, 2015 4:51 AM 9 COMMENTS

Vodafone set to encash IPL fever with ‘Speed is Good’ ad campaign

Vodafone India has launched its new campaign for the Indian Premier League (IPL) Season 8, highlighting the network’s 3G data network capabilities. With the proposition of ‘Speed is good’, the campaign comprises a series of television commercials that Vodafone will air during the seven-week long tournament. The campaign is made up of short and memorable stories, where Vodafone customers use their fast 3G network to bring a smile to someone’s... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 10th, 2015 1:28 AM 49 COMMENTS

Airtel’s Platinum 3G launched in Kolkata

Kolkata became the second city to enjoy Airtel’s Platinum 3G when the company announced its launch in the city. With Airtel Platinum 3G service, subscribers in Kolkata can enjoy internet 122% faster than any other network at no extra cost. They can experience the service in their existing 3G tariffs. “The videos will stream 144% faster than the present speed and will have 36% enhanced indoor coverage along with better... Read More

Bhupendra Sharma April 9th, 2015 6:55 PM 84 COMMENTS

BSNL relaunches Unlimited 3G Data Plans for Rs 241

The price war among telecom companies doesn't seem to negate anytime soon. All the companies are trying to beat their rivals with a new voice or data plan every now and then. The next big thing in today's time is unlimited data, and BSNL looks forward to drawing godsend with both hands. As per the reports, the company has come out with two unlimited 3G data plans for prepaid customers... Read More

Esmail March 21st, 2015 3:12 PM 3 COMMENTS

Mystery of the unknown 3G network MNC 404 999 continues

We have previously reported how there has been spotting of a mysterious 3G network in various parts of Delhi NCR circle bearing the MCC MNC 404 999. At that point we were tempted to believe that it was the test signal being used by Idea cellular to later launch 3G on 900MHz band in Delhi, but Idea confirmed that the signal did not belong to them. We were also informed... Read More

Tharun G March 19th, 2015 12:23 PM 161 COMMENTS

Airtel starts offering 1GB 3G at Rs 131 and 2G at Rs 74 through online recharge

In a bid to attract more users to its online recharge portal, Airtel is now offering exclusive web only 3G and 2G data offer for its subscribers recharging through Airtel's online recharge portal. Airtel is offering 3G and 2G special data packs at much lower tariff than standard 2G/3G data packs. 1GB 3G pack was offered at reduced rate of just Rs 131 with 28 days validity and 1GB 2G... Read More

Esmail March 16th, 2015 1:00 PM 46 COMMENTS

Exclusive : Airtel Platinum 3G hands on review in Mumbai circle

As we reported previously, Airtel has launched 3G services on 900MHz in Mumbai circle which they have termed as Platinum 3G and claim that it has 30% better indoor coverage and is 34% faster than traditional 3G on 2100MHz band. Also Airtel claims that videos stream 25% faster and battery on platinum 3G lasts 16% longer than on traditional 3G. We decided to put Platinum 3G through our litmus test... Read More

Esmail March 13th, 2015 12:15 PM 38 COMMENTS

Airtel to launch platinum 3G services on 900MHz band in Mumbai circle

Airtel the leading GSM operator by subscriber base has come up with a solution to resolve the spectrum crunch issue plaguing the telecom industry today. Airtel had won technologically neutral spectrum in the 900MHz band in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata last year. This spectrum could be used to offer any service including 2G voice, 3G voice and data or 4G LTE. Airtel has decided to use this spectrum to offer... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas March 12th, 2015 3:41 PM 2 COMMENTS

Airtel 3G services now available in Jammu

Airtel, today said that it will offer high speed 3G services to customers in Jammu. With this, Airtel now offers wide bouquet of mobile services to customers in Jammu, with its offerings spanning across 2G and 3G services. Airtel is the largest mobile operator in J&K close to 2.9 million customers. Airtel 3G ICR (intra circle roaming) will be available to customers in Jammu, Kathua, Katra, Samba, Bari-Brahmna and Nagrota.... Read More

VIshwa K March 9th, 2015 2:11 AM 36 COMMENTS

Best and most affordable 3G plans as of March 2015

Data plans are being hiked on a regular basis and it only becomes important for us to keep updating yourself with the new plans. The average mobile data consumption has also gone up thanks to the most intense usage of Internet dependent applications. Let's take a close look at some of the most affordable 3G plans available in Bangalore across all operators. Airtel Airtel is well known for hiking the... Read More

Srikapardhi March 2nd, 2015 4:19 PM 11 COMMENTS

Ericsson to help Idea Cellular to roll out 3G services in Delhi on 900 MHz band

Idea has awarded a 3 years contract to Ericsson to drive data growth and enhance the mobile broadband experience for its customers in Delhi. Ericsson will enable Idea Cellular to roll out 3G services in Delhi as well as facilitating the transformation of 5500 2G network sites. The new 3G network will be deployed in the 900 MHz band. Presently, Idea has 3G spectrum in 11 out of 22 service... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas February 18th, 2015 3:53 PM 12 COMMENTS

India’s 3G data consumption up by 114%: Nokia Networks

Over 74% increase in mobile data traffic generated by both 2G and 3G mobile broadband services at the end of 2014, compared to the beginning the same year, according to Nokia Networks' MBit Index study. This rise was primarily driven by a strong 3G growth with 114% increase while the 2G data traffic growth was reported to be 41%. According to the study, 3G data consumption was 52% of the... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas February 10th, 2015 6:02 PM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel starts 3G services in Lachen

Airtel has started offering 3G services in Lachen – a town in North Sikkim district. Even Vodafone India today announced its expansion of its 3G services in Lachen. Airtel has enabled seamless connectivity in Lachen enabling customers to easily stay connected to their dear and near ones. The services were launched in the presence of Pepan - Head of Lachen apart from the Heads of the Lama Community; Lachen Gram... Read More