Why Anil Ambani wants to revive the GSM arm, Reliance Telecom ?

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PTI & Hindu have reported that Reliance Telecom, GSM arm of Reliance Communication’s has applied for additional spectrum. It is well known fact that Reliance Infocomm , the CDMA arm of Reliance Communication’s is the third largest mobile telecom service provider in India. While its GSM arm, Reliance Telecom has a mere market share of 2%. It is speculated that Reliance Telecom will start services in Delhi & Mumbai circles soon.

Internationally telecom has been a rapidly evolving technology. With the advent of VoIP, their are limitless possiblities on how communications can be established at fraction of the cost. However, for value added services and to maintain excellent Quality of Service, IP networks involve significant investments too. It is learnt that, their are companeis like SIPPhone,Tropos, and others who want to provide mobility on IP networks. However, advanced telcos like NTT DoCoMo have invested heavily to make the transition from 3G towards super 3G and 4G with a ton of value added services. I am unaware of the developments in CDMA.

Now why is Anil interested in reviving the GSM arm ? Reliance has to pay 7% royalty on every CDMA compliant equipment and mobile handset it uses or sells. While CDMA operators in China pay 2% and telcos in the US pay 0% royalty. Additionally, Anil Ambani had always favored going the GSM way but it was Mukesh who went the CDMA way. One another main reason is, India has 80% GSM subscribers and continue to grow at a faster rate than that of CDMA operators.(Reliance & Tata Indicom). Indians are carzy about fancy handsets. Investments in CDMA handsets locks you to that operator. Also CDMA users have limited handset choices.

Call it Anil’s ego to KILL Mukesh’s baby(Reliance Infocom) or embrace the superior GSM technology, Reliance Telecom has got a Thumbs Up from the Ambani. Sky is the limit for Reliance Telecom now.

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18 Comments


  2. itz really nice to hear that Anil ambani is planning for GSM expansion bcoz its us Reliance GSm subscibers have to suffer most when we go for roaming in whole india. Thanks

  3. Sir,

    Please be noted that i am a user of Reliance Smart since song and i use to recharge my mobile with atleast Rs.5000.00 every month.But since last few days i m anot able to make outgoing calls from my mobile.I have complained to your office your customer care so many times.But it invain.they have not started my mobile yet.Everthing is fine all necessary document is OK.Balance is Ok.My Handset is Ok.What else do they require…Please look in to this matter and sort it out as soon as possible…

    Regards….

    Ashik M.
    Haldia-West Bengal
    CELL:09832245374

  4. It is is a greedy and worst company i have ever seen.Thye charge you even when u cut the call and till u receive the message they dont consider your phone disconnected and they charge you durring the seconds while the message comes to your hand set.they always looking for the chance to grab money from their customer…..Be aware

  5. Hi ALL,
    I am using Reliance smart from quite a time..
    But I feel sad to say that I dont even know whether any customer care service exists for the connection 🙁
    If it is there. can anyone plz kindly give their cust.care nbr.
    awaiting for a valuble reply……..

    Thanks in advance

  6. Hi,
    I am a user of Reliance Smart GSM. But since last 15 days I am not able to make outgoing calls from my mobile. I have complained to customer care so many times but every time they told me, next one or two day it should be o.k. But they have not started my mobile’s outgoing call yet. My Handset is Ok. Balance is Ok. Please look in to this matter and take necessary action as soon as possible.

    Thanks and Regards,
    Krishna Mondal
    Canning-West Bengal
    CELL:09832774715

  7. i have to no about reliance gsm wesite

  8. Respected sir,
    I am mr rajendra singh is the reliance smart consumer since last six month .In this month when i was recharge 301 power top up to decrease my std & local tariff it was accepted by your system but i am not get the facility of this service .When i complain in your costmer care then they are not cooperate me
    LOCATION – haldia,West bengal
    Name – MR RAJENDRA SINGH
    301 RUPEES TOP UP SL NO -10029525 SECRET NO – 789122
    I MOST WANT THE VALUE OF MY MONEY OTHER WISE I WILL FILE A CASE AGAINST YOUR ORGANISATION IN CONSUMER COURT
    YOUR,S WELL WISHER MR RAJENDRA SINGH
    MY PHONE NUMBER IS – 09832857970

  9. hi, i’m a new user n also newly provided smart service in our district- kalahandi. its always nice to use private cos tele services but something is there always a bit extra then expected in all fields. n e ways i’m to say that i’ve to d service msgs which is sent to me by the service provider. how can it b done or simply stop it right now if u can?
    thanks

  10. Hi to all !!
    I see many many people here think that is an official website of Reliance Smart GSM but actually this is not the case.
    Even I am upset with the service of Reliance Smart.
    This is a very bogus network.
    Plz tell everyone not to subscribe to this network and others who are already using Reliance, plz plz plz………….shift to other networks like airtel, tata, bsnl…..or anything else…..
    but dont keep this network…

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