Mobile in India
I first pointed out last year that RCom was seriously considering to switching to GSM Wireless network when CDMA Operators talks with Qualcomm were deadlocked [supervised by then IT Minsister, Mr. Maran] However, Mr. Ambani himself has denied in the past two conference calls, that CDMA will be turned offContinue Reading
160by2 – Free PC to Mobile and Mobile [GPRS Enabled] to Mobile SMS service provider has opened its Mobile Advertising platform to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises as well. When the service was introduced a year ago, big brands were the major Advertisers. The most popular Advertise on their networkContinue Reading
Here is some insight on how 3G has shaped in Asian Economies. We second TRAI’s decision to go with Auction of 3G Spectrum because of Transparency over the Beauty Contest Method which can be tilted anyway the Bureaucrats want. Most countries have awarded 3G spectrum to service providers when 2GContinue Reading
DoT has also released yet another set of guidelines for the auction of Browdband Wirless Access [BWA] Spectrum. Key points are as follows, [Our comments in Italics] Spectrum in 2.5 GHz and 2.3 GHz band allocated for BWA. [ Once again Foreign ISPs would have to tie-up with Indian entitiesContinue Reading
Just minutes ago the Department of Telecom has released guidelines for 3G spectrum auction and allocation, Key points to be noted are as follows, [Our comments appear in Italics] Spectrum in 2.1 GHz band earmarked for 3G Telecom services 3G Eligibility: Any person [including foreign entities, subject to FDI regulationsContinue Reading
Even after a year of operation of NDNC Registry, TRAI regulations have failed to curb the tele-marketing mess in India. A division bench of the Supreme Court has now ordered the Ministry of Communications to setup a “Do Call Registry“. Only those callers who wish to be contacted by tele-marketingContinue Reading
Reliance Communications, an integrated Telecommunications company today announced its results for the quarter ended June-08. Key highlights of the results and conference call are as follows, Wireless Business [GSM + CDMA] continues to fill the company’s coffers. 18% wireless market share on PAN India basis. Slightly over 50 mn subscribers.Continue Reading
Datacom promoted by Videocon group expects to start pan-India operations by end- FY09 with a network of ~35-40K towers [This is a Sunny Day Scenario with Indian Economy in reverse gear and rising Interest rates, you know what will happen]. The Company has floated its RFP for active infrastructure &Continue Reading
In a circular, the Department of Telecommunications / DoT has permitted mobile operators (both existing operators and license holders) in India, to provide intra service area (intra circle) roaming facility based on mutual commercial agreements amongst each other. Now why would one need Intra Circle Roaming ? Companies like SpiceContinue Reading
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