Telecom operator Idea Cellular has launched 3G services in its own network in Kolkata metro on 2100 MHz spectrum band that was acquired through auction earlier this year. Idea has started rolling out its own 3G network, in a phased manner, while continuing to offer 3G ICR (Intra-Circle Roaming). The company has expanded to 13 major markets in India, covering 79% of Idea’s revenue and 60% of industry revenue. It... Read More
Ahead of announcing their own 3G network in Kolkata, Idea Cellular has announced new data packs for prepaid users in the region. We had earlier reported, Idea 3G signal is live in Kolkata. However, Idea has restricted users to connect into the network. Now, Idea has come up with cheaper rates for 3G data users while the rates for 2G packs remain unchanged. In a bid to drive data usage,... Read More
Looks like Idea Cellular is all set to launch its own 3G network in Kolkata ahead of the launch of its Vodafone 4G in December. Idea's 3G signal is now appearing in many places with constant signal throughout Kolkata. We earlier reported that Idea Cellular may launch their own 3G network during Diwali. However, they haven't launched their 3G network yet or haven't made any official statement on this regard.... Read More
Idea Cellular will be launching 3G/HSPA its own network in Kolkata by November 2015. Idea presently offers 3G services in Kolkata using Vodafone's 3G network under ICRA. Idea 3G will be Kolkata's 6th 3G network. Recently Airtel has also launched its own 3G (UMTS900) network on 900Mhz band as Platinum 3G. However Idea will offer its 3G services on 2100Mhz which they acquired in last auction. Airtel's Platinum 3G is not supported... Read More
Following the 3G auction, which ended in no pan India 3G player experts predicted that operator may go in network sharing agreements with other operators to provide complete 3G coverage over the nation. We earlier shared that Vodafone and Idea goes for this network sharing agreement, and Vodafone started offering 3G services in Andra Pradesh. Later one of our reader also shared that he can able to use Idea 3G... Read More
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