Archive for July, 2009
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:
BSNL introduces EVDO based Unlimited Wireless Broadband
by DJ on Jul.01, 2009, under BSNL, Broadband, Wireless
BSNL has officially launched it’s EVDO based Wireless Broadband service. This EVDO service is based on CDMA technology. They are offering TWO flavours, one regular NIC based 144 Kbps wireless internet and another EVDO based wireless broadband with speeds upto 2.4 Mbps. Please see the details below:
Idea Cellular launches Life Time Prepaid Plans
by DJ on Jul.01, 2009, under Idea Cellular
Idea Cellular has recently launched Life Time Prepaid Plans in Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh. These prepaid plans have the lowest local and STD tariffs. This offer is called Lifelong Offer 126. The cost structure/tariff is as follows:
