Aircel launches Huawei IDEOS in India with Android 2.2 at Rs.8499

Yet another Android handset under Rs.10000 ! Aircel is launching the Huawei IDEOS running Android 2.2 in India for Rs.8499 as an introductory offer ! Continue reading “Aircel launches Huawei IDEOS in India with Android 2.2 at Rs.8499”

Airtel 3G finally launches , in Karnataka


Airtel has finally launched it’s 3G services and decided to launch it in an event in Bangalore as we reported earlier.The main reason Airtel launched 3G first in Karnataka is because this circle is Airtel’s largest circle by revenue market share. The company plans to launch 3G services in all the 13 circles it won a license by March 2011
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LG Optimus 2X now available for free via Vodafone UK

LG Optimus 2X was launched by LG last month, and it’s the first phone to come with Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, and there is no doubt in it that it’s a very powerful phone. A few days back, we told you that UK retailer eXpansys is carrying the LG Optimus 2X for £499 Sim-Free. Continue reading “LG Optimus 2X now available for free via Vodafone UK”

POLL : Will you leave your current Mobile Operator using MNP ?

Since you might be hearing a lot about MNP and that you can divorce your current mobile operator for any reason. Will you go ahead and cut all your ties with your current operator ? Let us know in our poll below.

You can also find our Guide to MNP offers if you are tempted to take the plunge !

Complete Guide to MNP Offers in India


We told you that Mobile Number Portability aka MNP has gone live in India today and we have compiled a list of offers from all major mobile operators.

BSNL

BSNL waives off Port-in charges, Also they are giving away 32K SIM free of cost. In case of specific demand for other SIMs, actual SIM price will be charged.

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Sprint smartphone data rate increases, value remains

As many of you have already read Sprint yesterday announced that they were increasing their smartphone data plans by $10 a month. If you were browsing headlines you immediately assumed this was a bad thing, more equals less for your money right? Sprint has an added value for their customers in that they offer one of the only truly unlimited data plans on the market. Even T-Mobile, which is known for affordable data plans, limits your bandwidth once you exceed the fair use policy. By adding an extra $10 for the new premium data you still save money when compared to others which can charge up to $29.99 on top of your talk minutes. Not only are the “Everything Data” plans cheaper but they actually offer unlimited data, not capped at the 2GB or 5GB limit like other carriers. For the average consumer this means you can use your phone without worrying about going over your allocated data limit, accruing large fees in the process .Nobody likes it when prices increase however when you stack it up against the competition I think you will see that the increase isn’t a bad thing after all. Below are the facts, you be the judge. Continue reading “Sprint smartphone data rate increases, value remains”

T-Mobile releases new ad targeting the iPhone 4 and its carriers

T-Mobile releases their latest campaign video with “Ms 4G” taking a stab at the iPhone 4 on both the Verizon and AT&T network. Claiming to have to largest and faster 4G network nationwide, T-Mobile clearly identifies that if you fancy an iPhone 4 you aren’t going to be going anywhere fast, at least with 4G.

On January 6, 2011 Philipp Humm made his first public appearance as president and CEO announcing the plans to upgrade the T-Mobile 4G network by doubling the speeds as well as releasing 25 new 4G devices. T-Mobile is clearly making a point that they want to be the leading 4G network with the most devices available to its users. Will “Ms 4G” still be smiling after the other carriers finish their 4G network infrastructure? Watch the video and let us know what you think.

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State Bank of India and Airtel announce joint venture for mobile banking

State Bank of India (SBI) and Bharti Airtel have announced a joint venture to offer banking services to consumers who don’t have access to traditional banking services.   Consumers can open a bank account with SBI at Airtel’s customer service points and avail banking services.We are really trying to get more information how this tie-up with actually work and what part of it is mobile banking. But for now we only have the official statement. Continue reading “State Bank of India and Airtel announce joint venture for mobile banking”

Will Reliance or Tata Indicom get the CDMA iPhone 4 ?

Some might call CDMA outdated and others might feel CDMA has lost steam. But America’s largest mobile network Verizon Wireless just got the CDMA iPhone 4 after months of speculation .

There have been rumors during October last year that Reliance and Tata were in talks with Apple over the CDMA iPhone. Now the rumors have started again. Continue reading “Will Reliance or Tata Indicom get the CDMA iPhone 4 ?”

Verizon Officially Announces The iPhone 4

Verizon Wireless today announced that the iPhone 4 will be available on the Verizon Wireless network from February 10th. iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless will also include new Personal Hotspot capabilities allowing customers to use iPhone 4 to connect up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices.

verizon iphone 4

The wait is finally over. Verizon Wireless today announced that the iPhone 4 will be available on the Verizon Wireless network from February 10th. This is definitely a good news for those, who were eagerly waiting for the iPhone 4 to be available on the airwaves of Verizon Wireless. iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless will also include new Personal Hotspot capabilities allowing customers to use iPhone 4 to connect up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices. Continue reading “Verizon Officially Announces The iPhone 4”

Aircel and Tata to team up to offer 3G services ?

When the 3G licenses were awarded to operators in India last year , none of the players won a pan-India license. Some players won licenses in 13 circles and others in 9 or lesser number of circles. Now a report from LightReading states that Aircel and Tata have been busy in talks to roll out 3G services together . Continue reading “Aircel and Tata to team up to offer 3G services ?”