3G is the buzzword for folks reading this blog. But bear in Mind that there are over 558 mn 2G Wireless SIMs out in India and not everybody is aware of what 3G is nor the demand for it. Here is a finding of a survey by RBS, 48% ofContinue Reading
The list of Applicants for 3G Spectrum Auction is out and as expected foreign Telcos have stayed out. No surprises in the list of contenders for 3G Wireless spectrum and the list is as follows, Bharti Airtel Aircel Etisalat DB [ Rumored to have bid understanding with Reliance] Idea CellularContinue Reading
The traditional press is silent about 3G spectrum auction, however, my channel checks indicate of a Telecom cabal. Early reports with Insiders have varying expectations for incumbents, mainly Reliance Communications and Idea Cellular. One section believes that Reliance Communications will throw its bid for all the circles while the otherContinue Reading
In line with other GSM operators, Vodafone India reported its numbers for the quarter ending Sept-2009. ARPU has dropped to INR 222, a 10% decline compared to previous quarter [INR 247]. ARPM drop was rather sharp at 7% [from INR 0.75 to 0.70] on a QoQ basis compared to AirtelContinue Reading
Business Standard set fire the speculation that Google may bid for Wireless Broadband Access / WiMax Spectrum in India. The reason why Google is considering this bid is that it does not want to be an ISP for sure. Google is more concerned about delivering Data Services / Apps onContinue Reading
Late this afternoon, I decided to be present in the Idea Cellular Analyst Call, this is my first time since I wanted to know their underlying tone on 3G and nothing else. Here is an exceprt from the call and my comments if any appear in [brackets]. Mr. Sanjeev AgaContinue Reading
The DoT is supposed to release the Information Memorandum on 3G Auction which contains other related information as well. The Document is not yet officially released but channel sources have been leaking information. Here is one I have got just seconds ago. In a development that will lead to furtherContinue Reading
Government is understood to have accepted a key demand from foreign telecom operators which were looking to participate in the forthcoming third generation (3G) auction. As per a proposal from the department of telecommunications (DoT), successful foreign bidders for the 3G spectrum would also be allowed to participate in theContinue Reading
With increasing pressure in Wireless Voice segment, Telcos are now shifting their attention to data services starting with Broadband where ARPU / Month is ~4 times than Voice. I would like to do a status check on the available Wireless / Mobile broadband technologies in India and their adoption byContinue Reading
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