TATA DoCoMo launches in Mumbai, Maharashtra and Goa
by DJ on Aug.06, 2009, under DoCoMo, TATA
Finally – TATA DoCoMo has announced it’s launch of operations in Mumbai and Maharashtra & Goa circle. The mantra is the same – per second billing.
TATA DoCoMo will be introducing both the prepaid and postpaid connections. The billing is per second across all plans and tariffs.
Have a look at the details of their offerings below:
DoT thinking of 4G even when 3G hasn’t rolled out yet
by DJ on Aug.03, 2009, under 3G, 4G
The Spectrum Policy on 3G has not been finalised yet and no sign of auctions in next few months and DoT is already talking about 4G. The Government and it’s Department’s need to give priorities to issue at hands and stick to it. It would be better if DoT, TRAI, Govt and EGoM use their energy and resources to finalise 3G Policy and complete the auctions.
This is like planning for your second kid when your wife is not even pregnant for the first time.
Mobile Number Portability to miss September 2009 Deadline
by DJ on Jul.31, 2009, under Mobile Number Portability
It is very likely that the Cellular Phone Operators may miss the September 2009 Deadline for implementation of Mobile Number Portability in India. MNP has already been delayed by 1 year.
It is being said that the implementation of MNP would be delayed due to the delay in announcement of certain guidelines by the Government.
TRAI – Minimum Broadband speeds – 2 Mbps
by DJ on Jul.31, 2009, under Broadband
Well, this is like a dream come. Well, not exactly – it is just one step forward in the right direction. TRAI has recommended that an Internet Connection to be labelled as Broadband should have a minimum speed of 2 Mbps. The current definition of broadband in India is an internet connection with atleast 256 Kbps speed.
3G Auctions likely to be delayed again to next Year
by DJ on Jul.31, 2009, under 3G
As always, it seems that the 3G Spectrum Auctions which were likely to be held in September this year are delayed to the next year. It is being said that the Government may not get the expected Revenue from auctioning the 3G Spectrum as of now amidst the Global Recession.
Airtel 10 paisa SMS Offer for Prepaid Users
by DJ on Jul.10, 2009, under Airtel
Airtel has launched a new 10 paisa per sms offer for it’s Hyderabad Susbscribers. It is available after the first three SMS which will be charged at Rs. 1 per sms.
Idea Cellular launches mobile services in Chennai
by DJ on Jul.10, 2009, under Idea Cellular
Idea Cellular launched mobile services in Chennai yesterday – 9th July 2009. Now, after the Chennai launch Idea Cellular covers all of South India.
MTNL Mumbai launches 3G HSDPA – Wireless Broadband
by DJ on Jul.02, 2009, under 3G, MTNL
MTNL Mumbai has recently launched 3G HSDPA Data Services in Mumbai. The maximum download speeds are upto 3.6 Mbps and upload speeds are upto 384 Kbps.
India to have mobile number begining with ‘8′
by DJ on Jul.02, 2009, under General
The mobile subscribers in India were around 415 million by May 2009 end compared to 277 million an year ago. Considering the pace at which mobile subscribers are growing, DoT is toying the idea of 11 digit mobile numbers.
Mobile Number Portability Soon – MNP Draft Norms by TRAI
by DJ on Jul.01, 2009, under Mobile Number Portability
Mobile Number Portability or MNP was to actually arrive last year. However, it has been delayed many times and at the moment, it is set to arrive by September 2009 in most Metro Circles and few State Circles and by March 2010 to the other remaining Circles.
TRAI has recently released Draft Norms for this MNP which are as follows:
