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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.
Airtel receives additional spectrum in Andhra Pradesh Circle
by DJ on Jun.20, 2009, under Airtel, General
Airtel has recently received additional spectrum in the Andhra Pradesh Circle. It has also recently crossed the 10 million subscribers mark in Andhra Pradesh circle.
Indian Government fixed reserve price for 3G Auctions
by DJ on Jun.19, 2009, under 3G, General
After various meetings and stuff, the Government of India has finally fixed the reserve price for the 3G Spectrum Auction at Rs. 4,040 crores. This would help the Government of India earn at least Rs. 32,320 crores. An agreement has reached between the Finance Minister Mr. Pranab Mukherjee and Telecom Minister Mr. A. Raja.
DoT has enough 3G Bandwidth for up to 12 Players in India
by DJ on Jun.19, 2009, under 3G, General
As the defence services have agreed to vacate 10 Mhz of spectrum pan India, now the Department of Telecommunications [DOT] has enough 3G bandwith between 4 to 12 Players/Operators per circle. This includes the State run BSNL and MTNL. Have a look at the table below to get an idea of the same.
Nokia and Vodafone launch N97 in Mumbai – India
by DJ on Jun.18, 2009, under General, Mobile Phones
Nokia and Vodafone today launched the much awaited Nokia N97 in Mumbai, India today. Vodafone is offering 3 months data plan for internet services for free on purchase of the Nokia N97 from them. Vodafone offers exclusive access to The Groove a lifestyle widget that provides live updates on shopping, clubbing, sports, movies and dining out.
India Bans Mobile Phone Handsets sans IMEI Code
by DJ on Jun.18, 2009, under General
The Government of India yesterday banned the import of Mobile Phone Handsets which do not have the 15 digit IMEI Number or Code. An IMEI code uniquely identifies and mobile phone and helps security agencies track them. This move was due to security concern. This move will mostly hit the Chinese and Taiwanese Manufacturers.
Japanese WiMAX Operators in India
by DJ on Jun.17, 2009, under General
On the eve of 3G and WiMAX auctions taking place in India, a number of Japanese companies and looking for opportunities to invest in WiMAX in India. The Japanese operators wish that the Indian Government allots a wider bandwidth for WiMAX for more flexibility and service expansion capability.
Unitech Wireless all set to roll out Mobile Services in India
by DJ on Jun.17, 2009, under General
Unitech – second largest Indian realty firm announced that it’s telecom venture is all set to roll out mobile services in India. It has earmarked Rs. 10,000 crores for capital expenditure in the next 3 years.
Divided we fall – Communication and Finance Ministries on Indian 3G Auctions
by DJ on Jun.17, 2009, under General
As expected there will be more delays in the auction of 3G spectrum in the country due to differences between the Ministry of Communcations and the Ministry of Finance. These auction have already been delayed a lot.
BSNL goes the Franchisee way for WiMAX and IPTV
by DJ on Jun.16, 2009, under General
BSNL has decided to go the franchisee way in order to reduce it’s risks. It would be done especially in areas where the technology being implemented is new and not tested.
