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MTS India receives its 3rd carrier in the 800 MHz spectrum from DoT

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Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL) that nationally operates its telecom services under the MTS brand has announced that ihas received its 3rd carrier in the 800 Mhz spectrum band from the Department of Telecom (DoT). This would let them launch its next generation, REV B Phase II telecom services says the company. It won Unified Telecom License for 20 years earlier this month, and is also the first company to receive it in India. Continue reading “MTS India receives its 3rd carrier in the 800 MHz spectrum from DoT”

Vodafone plans to increase its stake in the Indian unit

Vodafone in planning to buy out minority shareholders in its Indian arm for about US$2 billion, according to a recent report from the Financial Times. Vodafone owns about 64% of Vodafone India. Piramal Healthcare run by Billionaire industrialist Ajay Piramal has 11% stake and the remaining 25% stake is controlled by undisclosed minority shareholders. Continue reading “Vodafone plans to increase its stake in the Indian unit”

Videocon Telecom plans to bid for 900 MHz specturm for Delhi in 2014 auction

Videocon Telecom

Videocon Telecom, the telecommunication arm of the Videocon group has announced that they have planned to participate in the upcoming spectrum Auction and bid for the 900 MHz license for Delhi. The company rolled their services in 3 out of 6 circles they acquired in November 2012 auction, after it lost its license in 21 circles after high court order. The company has improved its network presence in the four operating circles including Punjab and plans to roll out the services in remaining 3 circles within the next 12 months. Continue reading “Videocon Telecom plans to bid for 900 MHz specturm for Delhi in 2014 auction”

Aircel launches Speed First 3G speed test experience in Chennai

Aircel partnered with Micromax recently to bundle data with Smartphones and 3G Dongles, now it has launched Speed First, a unique initiative to showcase the extraordinary 3G speed on the Aircel network. This month long journey would help customers get an outstanding internet experience, says the company. Continue reading “Aircel launches Speed First 3G speed test experience in Chennai”

MTS India is the first operator in the country to get a unified telecom license

The Cabinet has approved the New Telecom Policy 2012 back in May 2012 which was the main reason for the introduction of free roaming across the country at a nominal cost and the upcoming Full Mobile Number Portability (MNP). It also stressed on single license across India under a new unified licence regime that prevents a separate license for the operators. Now MTS India, which operates under Sistema Shyam TeleServices (SSTL) has announced that they have received its Unified Telecom License. Continue reading “MTS India is the first operator in the country to get a unified telecom license”

MTS launches MTS Contest Zone, lets you win prizes everyday

MTS Contest Zone

Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd. (SSTL) which operates as MTS brand and Hungama Mobile, one of the largest digital entertainment company has partnered to launch MTS Contest Zone IVR-based initiative for contests and gaming through the year. This lets you play contests across several categories including, General Knowledge, Bollywood, Sports, Festivals, Special Events and more. Continue reading “MTS launches MTS Contest Zone, lets you win prizes everyday”

Champion Trendy 531 with 5.3-inch display, Android 4.2 launched in partnership with BSNL for Rs. 13999

Champion BSNL Trendy 531

Champion Technologies has partnered with BSNL to launch the Champion, Trendy 531. It has a 5.3-inch display, powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby and 3G connectivity. The display resolution is not mentioned. Continue reading “Champion Trendy 531 with 5.3-inch display, Android 4.2 launched in partnership with BSNL for Rs. 13999”

TRAI recommends pan-India Mobile Number Portability within 6 months

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations for Pan-India Mobile Number Portability (MNP). Full Mobile Number Portability (MNP) was expected in February earlier this year, but it didn’t happen due to issues with the implemenation. Now TRAI has announced that it would recommend 6 months for the operators to roll out full MNP across the country. Continue reading “TRAI recommends pan-India Mobile Number Portability within 6 months”

Micromax ties up with Aircel for bundled offers on Smartphones and 3G Dongles

Micormax and Aircel event

In a surprising move, Micromax, the second leading Smartphone vendor in India has tied up with Aircel, one of the leading network providers in India for bundled offers on its Smartphones and 3G dongles. What you see above is the image that details all the benefits of the bundling. The event has just started and we will try to bring all the details about the Micromax-Aircel bundling offers. Till then, you can watch the webcast here, of the event –

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Huawei partners with Tata Docomo to offer free Internet in Easy Cabs in Bangalore

Huawei Free Wi-Fi with easy cabs by Tata Docomo

Huawei, popular for its smartphones and data cards in India has partnered with Tata Docomo to offers free Wi-Fi in-cab connectivity for the passengers of EasyCabs Bangalore at no charge. This lets users enjoy Wi-Fi using Huawei’s E355/ E8131Wi-Fi data card with Tata Docomo Photon 3G while on-the-move. Continue reading “Huawei partners with Tata Docomo to offer free Internet in Easy Cabs in Bangalore”

Videocon Mobile Services is now Videocon Telecom, announces its new brand ambassador

Videocon has renamed its telecom brand to from Videocon Mobile Services to Videocon Telecom and has also launched its new logo. The company has roped in Punjabi actor and singer, Gippy Grewal as its brand ambassador. The company says that the new logo creates a strong association of the brand with the telecom sector and the new brand ambassador who has huge fan following would connect with the youth segment in India. Continue reading “Videocon Mobile Services is now Videocon Telecom, announces its new brand ambassador”

Aircel introduces BookMate eBooks store

Aircel BookMate

Aircel has launched BookMate, the company’s first e-book store. This lets users browse, store, download and read books, magazines and comics, on their smartphones, tablets and PCs. This has collection of fiction and non-fiction bestsellers, magazines, comics, biographies, classics, children’s stories, reference books and more. Aircel BookMate will be available on WAP, Web and Android. iOS app would be available soon. Continue reading “Aircel introduces BookMate eBooks store”

MTS launches Lava L661 affordable CDMA phone for Rs. 1199

Lava L661

MTS has partnered with Lava Mobiles to launch the Lava L661, one of the most affordable CDMA phone in India. It has a 1.8-inch TFT screen, keypad supports single thumb usage and a micro SD card slot with expandable memory of up-to 4GB. It comes with MTS unlimited talk plans. It supports speaker phone and has a lot of utility features including Alarm, Calculator, Calendar, Predictive text T9, Vcard, Group SMS, Scheduler and MTS info. Continue reading “MTS launches Lava L661 affordable CDMA phone for Rs. 1199”

Videocon launches new packs with free incoming calls while roaming on other networks

Videocon Mobile Services was the first operator in India to offer incoming calls free while on roaming on their own network by default, without any processing fee or a special tariff voucher. Now the company has launched 3 new free National Incoming Roaming packs starting at Rs. 4. The new packs are aimed towards increasing consumer delight by cutting down roaming costs by 90% on rack rate, says Videocon. Continue reading “Videocon launches new packs with free incoming calls while roaming on other networks”

Aircel launches new 10 paise per minute local calling packs in Delhi

Aircel has launched two new rate cutters for pre-paid customers in Delhi that offers local calling rates 90% less at 10p/min. These packs are price at Rs. 27 and Rs. 11 respectively. The Rs. 27 pack offers all local calls at 10p/min for first 100 minutes and post that 40 paise per minute. It comes with a validity for 21 days. The Rs.11 packs offers all Aircel to Aircel (AtoA) calls at 10p/min and comes with a validity of 15 days. Continue reading “Aircel launches new 10 paise per minute local calling packs in Delhi”