MTS launches International Roaming services and Dual Mode SIM card


MTS has launched International Roaming services for its prepaid subscribers enabling them to roam across 433 GSM networks in 231 countries. They have also launched a dual mode SIM card which would work both on GSM handsets while abroad and on OMH CDMA handsets while in India. MTS becomes the first telecom operator in the country to provide international data roaming for CDMA prepaid customers. Continue reading “MTS launches International Roaming services and Dual Mode SIM card”

Airtel launches F1 Race Pack for prepaid customers across 8 major cities


Airtel has launched new Formula One Race pack for the forthcoming 2011 Formula 1 Airtel Grand Prix of India. This pack offer Local Airtel Calls at cheaper rates, free local SMS, free 2G data and Free Value-Added-Services such as racing games and Formula 1 app. Continue reading “Airtel launches F1 Race Pack for prepaid customers across 8 major cities”

Exclusive : is the Nokia 800 coming to Airtel in India?

An Anonymous tipster just sent us this rather shady picture of the rumoured Nokia 800 for Airtel India. We are not sure why the image is in Black and White and not in colour. But anyways Airtel and Nokia have been long time partners and it’s very much possible that Airtel might be the first to carry the first Nokia Windows Phone device which is expected to be unveiled later this month at Nokia World.

UPDATE: The source sent us a color version of the same image and it looks a lot more credible now. Continue reading “Exclusive : is the Nokia 800 coming to Airtel in India?”

Samsung Stratosphere with 4G LTE and QWERTY Keyboard announced for Verizon

Samsung has announced their new 4G LTE smartphone, Samsung Stratosphere for Verizon Wireless. This phone is the first Verizon 4G LTE phone with five-row QWERTY keyboard. It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and it is powered by 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor. Continue reading “Samsung Stratosphere with 4G LTE and QWERTY Keyboard announced for Verizon”

T-Mobile announces 7 inch SpringBoard and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Honeycomb tablets

T-Mobile has announced two new tablets, Huawei SpringBoard and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 that runs on Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) and supports 4G HSPA+ connectivity . The T-Mobile SpringBoard features 7-inch ( 1280 X 800 pixels) multi-touch display and 1.2 GHz Qualcomm MSM8260 dual-core processor. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1-inch ( 1280 X 800 pixels) multi-touch display and it is powered by 1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor. Continue reading “T-Mobile announces 7 inch SpringBoard and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Honeycomb tablets”

T-Mobile announces myTouch and myTouch Q

T-Mobile has announced two new phones, myTouch and myTouch Q, manufactured by LG. These phones run on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and features 1 GHz Qualcomm processor. These phones also has 5MP auto focus camera with LED flash and 720p HD video recording. The myTouch has 3.8-inch touch screen, front and comes with pre-installed Swype keyboard. The myTouch Q is equipped with a 3.5-inch touch screen and comes with a physical slide-out full QWERTY keyboard. Continue reading “T-Mobile announces myTouch and myTouch Q”

MTS Bundled offers with MTS Livewire and MTS MTag 3.1 Android phones

MTS has launched new bundled offers that offers free talk time, SMSs and data usage for both the prepaid and the postpaid customers on purchase of MTS Livewire and MTS MTag 3.1 Android phones. These phones run on Android 2.2 (Froyo) and they are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor. Continue reading “MTS Bundled offers with MTS Livewire and MTS MTag 3.1 Android phones”

Vodafone Blue Facebook Phone Review


You saw the first impressions of the Vodafone Blue. Here is the FoneArena review of the Vodafone Blue 555 Facebook phone. This phone was launched in India earlier this month. It has dedicated Facebook button that lets you upload pictures, visit profiles and update status at a single click and a dedicated camera button. It has 2.4 inch screen, Full QWERTY keypad and an optical track pad for navigation. Continue reading “Vodafone Blue Facebook Phone Review”

Reliance Communications bags Anushka Sharma as their Brand Ambassador

Reliance Communications has roped in Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma as their brand ambassador. 2 new television commercials with Anushka Sharma and Rannvijay (of Roadies fame) would highlight the benefits of their Unlimited Talk Time and Call Connect features. Continue reading “Reliance Communications bags Anushka Sharma as their Brand Ambassador”

Reliance 3G offers with LG Optimus 3D

LG partners with Reliance to offer new plans on Reliance 3G for both prepaid and postpaid customers on purchase of LG Optimus 3D. These plans offer Free Voice, SMS, 3G Data and VAS services like Mobile TV pack. The LG Optimus 3D was launched in India last month. This offer is also available in 2G circles. Continue reading “Reliance 3G offers with LG Optimus 3D”

HTC Amaze 4G and Samsung Galaxy S II coming to T-Mobile USA on October 12

T-Mobile has announced 2 phones, HTC Amaze 4G and Samsung Galaxy S II on their 4G (HSPA+ 42) network that would offer download speeds of 8 Mbps with peak speeds around 20 Mbps on T-Mobile’s 4G network. The HTC Amaze 4G has 4.3 S-LCD display, 8MP auto focus camera with a backside illuminated sensor for improved low light performance, zero shutter lag and a dual LED flash and 1080p HD video recording. It has 1.5 GHz dual core processor and runs on Android 2.3.4.The Samsung Galaxy S II has 4.52 inch Super AMOLED Plus touch screen, 1.5 GHz dual core processor and runs on Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread). Continue reading “HTC Amaze 4G and Samsung Galaxy S II coming to T-Mobile USA on October 12”

Idea launches Special Voice, SMS and 3G packs in MP & Chhattisgarh


Idea Cellular has launched new Power of 9, Navratri packs that offers voice, SMS and 3G in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh . There are 4 recharge vouchers to choose from, each priced at Rs. 9 that offer more value for money. Continue reading “Idea launches Special Voice, SMS and 3G packs in MP & Chhattisgarh”

Idea launches special tariff voucher for prepaid customers in UP East

Idea Cellular has launched a special tariff voucher for this festive season for the prepaid customers in Uttar Pradesh East. This tariff voucher would offer free local minutes that would let you talk to your loved one on any mobile or land line in UP and Uttarakhand. Continue reading “Idea launches special tariff voucher for prepaid customers in UP East”

LG Enlighten Announced; Coming To Verizon On September 29 For $79.99

LG recently announced the entry-level LG Enlighten smartphone. This handset runs on the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS and it comes with a 3.2 inch touch screen display, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 3G Connectivity, 3.2 megapixel camera, etc.

LG recently announced the entry-level LG Enlighten smartphone. This handset runs on the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System and it comes with a 3.2 inch touch screen display, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 3G Connectivity, 3.2 megapixel camera, etc. LG Enlighten will be exclusively available for the Verizon Wireless subscribers in the US. Check out the complete features after the break. Continue reading “LG Enlighten Announced; Coming To Verizon On September 29 For $79.99”

Idea 3G Video Calling booth offers free ISD video calls in Kerala till September 23

Idea has launched 3G video calling booth in Malapuram, Kerala that would offer ISD video calls to any 3G enabled phones across the world. People can visit Idea kiosk at IMT Mobile, Dubai Souk, behind Kottakkal bus stand, Kottakkal to make International video calls. Apart from ISD, people can also make STD and local video calls to any 3G mobile phones with front facing camera. Continue reading “Idea 3G Video Calling booth offers free ISD video calls in Kerala till September 23”