Broadband in India
As Voice over LTE still lacks the QoS required and supported by 2G, globally, most operators are currently using their 4G / LTE network for pure data and switching to the existing 2G/3G networks for voice calls. The following chart shows LTE Spectrum Band allotted in various countries and HowContinue Reading
China Mobile has pushed back a multi-billion dollar tender for 4G / LTE network equipment. The tender for the equipment for the operator’s planned rollout of (TDD-LTE) technology was originally planned for April, but has now been delayed until June whilst the operator decides whether to build the network fromContinue Reading
India is still in nascent stages of Data boom with consumers having good access to 2G and 3G networks and selectively to 4G as well. Let us see what is the state of Mobile Data in other Asian countries. Indonesia – Like India the focus is on upgrading from 2GContinue Reading
Idea Cellular believes that LTE is not a threat to its business model and is confident that data prices do not have scope for much reduction from current levels. Idea highlighted that globally there are 5b EDGE customers, 1b 3G customers and 0.1b LTE customers and there is room forContinue Reading
The DoT in 2008 allowed intra-circle roaming allowing operators [See Below] to enter into mutual commercial interconnect deals. Further in Queries & Responses prior to the 3G & BWA Auction, DoT clearly states in response to Question 12 as below, 12. Will intra circle roaming be allowed in areas whereContinue Reading
Tencent’s answer to WhatsApp, WeChat is a run away success with 300 Mn User base. However, WeChat is posing a major problem for one Telco – China Mobile. What is the Problem with China Mobile’s [CM] Network ? CM has a weak 3G network based on TD-SCDMA, and 600mn ofContinue Reading
MTS Sistema India, with 11mn wireless subscribers in India, is down to operations in 9 circles now, but is still sounding upbeat on exploiting its data capabilities (LTE outlook) and focusing more on tier 2/3 cities. These 9 circles represent 75% of their existing revenues and around 60% total marketContinue Reading
Reliance Jio Infocomm has just crossed the first hurdle by announcing a Rs 1,200 Cr deal with Reliance Communications where the latter will offer its Nationwide Inter-City Optical Fiber Network for Reliance Jio. Reliance Jio will utilize multiple fiber pairs across RCom’s 120,000 Km Inter-City Fiber Network to provide aContinue Reading
Reliance Jio Infocomm does not have a Data Only Business Model in India for the next few years. So if 2G Voice is a must, why can’t Reliance do a CSFB arrangement with an existing operator ? It could tie up with existing 2G/3G operators to offer voice calls usingContinue Reading
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