MTS launches Super Unlimited MBlaze data plans starting at Rs. 999

MTS MBlaze

Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL) that provides telecom services under MTS brand has launched new Super Unlimited data plans for high usage MBlaze customers in India. This is available for new post-paid and pre-paid customers. It provides at least 300% more value than plans offered by competition, says the company. Continue reading “MTS launches Super Unlimited MBlaze data plans starting at Rs. 999”

Aircel launches special national roaming pack for Holi at Rs. 83, offers talk time and calls at 1p/sec

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Aircel has launched a new national roaming pack for the festival of Holi. The new RC 83 offer uniform rate of 1 paise per second to customers while roaming on Aircel Network and also offers extra talk time. This is available for both new and old Aircel customers across all its circles. Continue reading “Aircel launches special national roaming pack for Holi at Rs. 83, offers talk time and calls at 1p/sec”

Uninor launches fixed rate packs for unlimited Facebook and WhatsApp access

Uninor Facebook and WhatsApp offer

Uninor has introduced new fixed rate packs, that offers unlimited access to Facebook and WhatsApp. These packs are called Sabse Sasta (most affordable) Facebook and Sabse Sasta (most affordable) Whatsapp , that offers Facebook access starting at just 50 paise for an hour and WhatsApp access starting at Re. 1 for a day. There are also weekly and monthly packs, that cost Rs. 5 and Rs. 15, respectively. Continue reading “Uninor launches fixed rate packs for unlimited Facebook and WhatsApp access”

Gameloft ties up with Idea Cellular to offer Java and Android games to Idea subscribers

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Gameloft, popular mobile game developer has partnered to Idea Cellular, one of the popular telecom operators in India, to offer games to Idea subscribers through Gameloft Game store. Gameloft games are also available to Idea subscribers through Gameloft Club, a weekly subscription service. These games are available for both Java and Android devices. Continue reading “Gameloft ties up with Idea Cellular to offer Java and Android games to Idea subscribers”

Idea Ultra II with 5.5-inch qHD display and Idea !d 1000 with 3.5-inch display launched for Rs. 12500 and Rs. 5400

Idea Ultra II

Idea Cellular has launched Idea Ultra II, the company’s first 5.5-inch phablet and an entry-level Android smartphone, Idea !d 1000. The Idea Ultra II with 5.5-inch qHD display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. The company launched the Idea Ultra smartphone back in October last year. Continue reading “Idea Ultra II with 5.5-inch qHD display and Idea !d 1000 with 3.5-inch display launched for Rs. 12500 and Rs. 5400”

Snapdeal ties up with Aircel for bundled data offers on phones sold on the website

Snapdeal and Aircel

Snapdeal.com, one of the popular online retailer in India, has partnered with Aircel, one of India’s leading telecom operators, to offer free data to customers buying data enabled phones. These customers can get up to 3GB of free 2G or 3G data valid for 3 months. Micromax partnered with Aircel last year for bundled offers on smartphones and 3G Dongles. Continue reading “Snapdeal ties up with Aircel for bundled data offers on phones sold on the website”

BSNL Champion DM6513 with 6.5-inch display, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 6999

BSNL Champion DM6513

BSNL, State Owned Telecom Operator has partnered with Champion to launch BSNL Champion DM6513, a 6.5-inch phablet. The display resolution is unknown. It is powered by a dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. BSNL partnered with Champion to launch BSNL Champion My Phone SM3512 and SM3513 earlier this year. It partnered with Pantel Technologies to launch Penta Smart PS650 with a 6.5-inch screen last year. Continue reading “BSNL Champion DM6513 with 6.5-inch display, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 6999”

Aircel launches Happy Recharge packs with Voice calls, SMS and data benefits

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Aircel has launched Happy Recharge, the company’s latest recharge pack, that offers talk, text and mobile internet benefits in a single recharge. The Happy Recharge packs start at Rs. 45, that comes with 5 days validity and goes up to Rs. 368, that has 30 days validity. The company recently launched 3-in 1 Happy Recharge pack, but the new packs are much cheaper. Continue reading “Aircel launches Happy Recharge packs with Voice calls, SMS and data benefits”

LG G Pad 8.3 LTE coming to Verizon on March 6th

LG G Pad 8.3 LTE for Verizon

LG announced the G Pad 8.3 tablet back in September last year. It introduced the G Pad 8.3  Google Play Edition in December, that we reviewed recently. LG has released the G Pad 8.3 LTE exclusively on Verizon Wireless in the US. Except the LTE support via SIM card slot, other features are similar to the original LG G Pad 8.3. It has a 8-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels)  full HD display, quad-core 1.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and Android Jelly Bean OS. Continue reading “LG G Pad 8.3 LTE coming to Verizon on March 6th”

Aircel launches Aircel Joys to offer deals and upto 90% discount on mydala

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Aircel has partnered with mydala.com to launch Aircel Joys, that would let their customers avail exciting deals and discounts up to 90% in a range of categories such as Entertainment, Lifestyle, Shopping, Hospitality, Personal Care and more. To avail these offers, Aircel subscribers can dial *121*787# to browse through the menu and select the deals as per their requirements. Aircel Joys is available for both pre-paid and post-paid customers. Continue reading “Aircel launches Aircel Joys to offer deals and upto 90% discount on mydala”

Idea Cellular ties up with Opera to launch Idea Web Pass

Idea Web Pass

Vodafone launched the Opera Web Pass for their users in India earlier this week. Today, Idea Cellular has tied-up with Opera Software to launch Idea Web Pass, that lets users enjoy customized, time-based mobile internet packages within the Opera Mini browser. Idea and Opera joined hands to launch a Co-branded version of Opera Mini for Idea Customers, back in 2012. Continue reading “Idea Cellular ties up with Opera to launch Idea Web Pass”

Vodafone India partners with Opera to bring web pass service

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Vodafone India has partnered with Opera Software to bring web pass services for Indian customers. Opera Web Pass was announced back in 2012, and lets operators offer time or site specific, mobile internet offerings to their customers. This will encourage new users to get online using their mobile devices and also help increase data usage among the existing users, believes Vodafone and Opera. Continue reading “Vodafone India partners with Opera to bring web pass service”

Airtel reaches 200 million mobile customers in India

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Airtel has announced that it has crossed  200 million mobile subscriber mark in India. It is the largest mobile operator in India and fourth largest mobile operator in the world in terms of subscribers. It has 1.5 million outlets and serves 86.7% of the country’s population. It crossed 60 million mobile customer mark in 2008 and reached 100 mobile subscriber base in India in 2009. It took just 5 years for Airtel to add 100 million customers.

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Airtel acquires Loop Mobile to become Mumbai’s largest carrier


After yesterday’s report, Airtel has just confirmed that they would acquire Loop Mobile, to become the largest mobile network in Mumbai, by subscribers. It already has 4 million customers in the circle and would add the existing 3 million subscribers from Loop Mobile along with the 2G cell sites in the circle. It would offer 3G, 4G, airtel money, VAS and domestic/international roaming facilities for the Loop Mobile customers. Continue reading “Airtel acquires Loop Mobile to become Mumbai’s largest carrier”

Airtel reportedly plans to acquire Loop Mobile for Rs. 700 crore

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Bharti Airtel is all set to acquire Loop Mobile, according to a recent report from The Economic Times. Airtel would acquire Loop Mobile in a Rs. 700-crore deal, which is expected to be announced later this week, the report adds. Loop Mobile was previously called BPL Mobile when it started its operations in 1995 BPL Mobile and was renamed as Loop Mobile in 2009. It operates in Mumbai and has 3 million subscribers, as of December 2013. Continue reading “Airtel reportedly plans to acquire Loop Mobile for Rs. 700 crore”