Tata Docomo is planning to introduce a 1 second pulse instead of the usual 1 minute pulse offered by other mobile service providers. This means that the consumers will be charged on a per second basis rather than the per minute basis and hence they will end up saving money on the seconds left unused. Continue reading “Tata Docomo’s different pricing strategy. But will it work?”
Category: Operators
Roundup of all the Telecom providers and Operators
Apple iPhone 3.0 Software Update working on Vodafone India
iPhone 3.0 Software update is coming out on June 17th . We could not wait till then, so we decided to take the plunge and get the 3.0 firmware running on our 1st Gen iPhone and we were pleased to find a a lot of changes to the iPhone OS. Here’s the proof that the Phone is running the v3 of the OS.
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Apple iPhone 3GS or 3G S launching in India in August
The just announced Apple iPhone 3GS wil lbe coming to India in August this year according to an Apple Presentation screenshot.
We will contact Vodafone and Airtel this week and get more info about the india launch for sure Continue reading “Apple iPhone 3GS or 3G S launching in India in August”
Why I love my BlackBerry
When I bought the BlackBerry 8703e from Reliance in 2007, the one thing I just could not appreciate was the bulky look and the fact that being a “Business phone” it did not have a camera or a media player.
Back then, in the price range of Rs 16,000, and with Reliance as the service provider, this was the best I could purchase.
A Raja Hopes to Bring Down Mobile Call Rates as low as 10 paise
As of now, you must be aware that A Raja has regained its position as a cabinet minister and has been made the IT and communications minister yet once again.
After taking oath, A Raja, revealed about its plan and the upcoming developments he is going to see in the Indian Telecommunication space. Continue reading “A Raja Hopes to Bring Down Mobile Call Rates as low as 10 paise”
TATA Tele Orissa Circle Tops Customer Satisfaction Survey
According to a recent report by the business standard, in a recent customer satisfaction survey, TATA idicom tops with 94% customer satisfaction followed by, Reliance and BSNL – 93%, Airtel- 91% and the recently launched service provider in the state – Vodafone – 89%. The report also adds that, this high level of Customer satisfaction by TATA Indicom users is just in the state of Orissa and not the entire country. Continue reading “TATA Tele Orissa Circle Tops Customer Satisfaction Survey”
Soon Hritik Roshan may be seen Endorsing Reliance Products!
Hrithik Roshan is roped in by the Anil Ambani led Reliance communications. Reliance have struck the deal between themselves and the bollywood star. They have chosen him as he’ s seen as a Youth Icon. Video After the jump Continue reading “Soon Hritik Roshan may be seen Endorsing Reliance Products!”
BSNL Providing Free Incoming Video Calls for 3 Months
You must be aware that, as of now BSNL have started 3G services in many parts of the country, using which you can make and receive video calls, download data at a high speed and also browse the internet flawlessly. Continue reading “BSNL Providing Free Incoming Video Calls for 3 Months”
Vodafone launches GappaGoshti Scheme for Rural subscribers
Showing its love towards rural customers, Vodafone have recently announced ‘GappaGoshti’ scheme under its prepaid mobile services only for its rural customers in Goa and Maharashtra. Continue reading “Vodafone launches GappaGoshti Scheme for Rural subscribers”
Vodafone Launches Bonus Cards for Punjab Prepaid subscribers
Vodafone have just introduced a couple of Bonus cards for its customers in Punjab. Here are the details
- Prepaid bonus card 25
- Prepaid Bonus card 49
In prepaid bonus card 25 a customer can send unlimited national sms at the rate of 20 paise doesn’t matter which network or at what time you are sending the SMS. Continue reading “Vodafone Launches Bonus Cards for Punjab Prepaid subscribers”
Bharti Airtel: Mobile Tariff Cuts Limited
Recently, it was speculated, by many mobile experts that roll out of new service providers and the upcoming mobile number portability (MNP) may lower the mobile tariffs further.
But in a press release, top officials of Bharti Airtel, India’s top mobile service provider said “does not expect the entry of new players in an already competitive market to drastically push down mobile tariffs”. Continue reading “Bharti Airtel: Mobile Tariff Cuts Limited”
Ericsson and TeliaSonera bring 4G and LTE to Sweden , to go live in 2010
When we are all going ga ga over 3G . Sweden might soon get 4G . Ericsson and TeliaSonera have teamed up to bring 4G and LTE to Sweden.
Folks in Stockholm will soon be able watch TV on the street, watch Youtube in full HD in the car , do a TV show from the country side when fishing and what not ?
LTE or Long-Term Evolution is the future of mobile data and is going to redefine the rules of mobile broadband networks.
Press Release
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and TeliaSonera have unveiled the world’s first commercial Long- Term Evolution (LTE) site in Stockholm, Sweden – an important milestone in making the mobile digital highway a reality. LTE will transform the mobile-broadband user experience, providing the ultra-high data speeds needed for services such as internet TV, mobile video blogging, on-line video games and the mobile office environment.
The site will be part of a commercial network scheduled to go live in 2010, bringing data rates far above what is possible in today’s mobile broadband networks and allowing Stockholmers to stay connected and enjoy seamless, high-quality, online services even while on the move.
Ulf Ewaldsson, Vice President and Head of Product Area Radio at Ericsson, says: “The unveiling of this site shows that LTE is no longer the story of the future; it is the story of today. Ericsson, as a leader in LTE development, is proud to work with TeliaSonera to bring a commercial LTE network to life.”
Erik Hallberg, Senior Vice President and Head of TeliaSonera Mobility Services in Sweden, says: “Being at the forefront of broadband evolution means our customers will be the first to benefit from this groundbreaking technology. This first LTE site is a key step towards further enhancing Sweden’s fastest mobile broadband network.”
LTE enables unprecedented performance in terms of peak data rates, spectrum efficiency and delay. Ericsson has already demonstrated peak rates of 160Mbps. LTE can be deployed both in new and existing frequency bands and is designed to minimize the cost of network operation and maintenance.
The evolution of mobile broadband is an integral factor in building sustainable cities that minimize the use of energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
Light Hands On With The Nokia N97 with Pics – FoneArena Exclusive
We had an early hands on with the Nokia N97 and while we can’t give you much in details in terms of software, we can say that the hardware on this phone is amazing.
The unit was the black one , and we have exclusive pics for your viewing pleasure !
Everything from the chrome trim to the slide mechanism for the keyboard was fantastic. It truly felt like a phone worthy of it’s price tag. Continue reading “Light Hands On With The Nokia N97 with Pics – FoneArena Exclusive”
The Vodafone ZooZoos Win PETA Award
You must have heard about Vodafone Zoozoos that’s creating a buzz across the blogosphere. And, presently, it is not only the bloggers talking about the Zoozoo ads.
If you are a Zoozoo fan, then you will be happy to know that the Zoozoo Ads have won the PETA award (People for Ethical Treatment for Animals). Continue reading “The Vodafone ZooZoos Win PETA Award”
MTS Expands its Presence in Kolkata
MTS, also known as the million minutes talk time operator has started offering its services in Kolkata. Since long, the launch of MTS in Kolkata circle was awaited and finally now, the news is official.
During the launch, the company official said that MTS aims to gradually spread its coverage across the country. Continue reading “MTS Expands its Presence in Kolkata”