Category: Operators

Roundup of all the Telecom providers and Operators

Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread Update Now Available For LG G2x

After waiting for almost 4 months, LG finally rolled out the official Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) update for the LG G2x smartphone. Sadly, this update is not available via. Over-The-Air (OTA).

Back in March, T-Mobile announced the Android powered LG G2x smartphone. This handset is the T-Mobile’s version of the popular LG Optimus 2X smartphone. LG G2x originally runs on the old Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS. Back in April, T-Mobile promised that, the powerful LG G2x will get the Gingerbread update soon. After waiting for almost 4 months, LG finally rolled out the official Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) update for the LG G2x smartphone. Continue reading “Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread Update Now Available For LG G2x”

T-Mobile Announces The HTC Wildfire S

T-Mobile finally announced the much awaited HTC Wildfire S smartphone. This handset will be available for purchase from August 3 for just $79.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate and a two-year service agreement.

T-Mobile finally announced the much awaited HTC Wildfire S smartphone. This handset is the successor of the popular HTC Wildfire smartphone and it was first unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2011 in Barcelona. This handset runs on the latest Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System and it comes with a 3.2 inch touchscreen display with 600 MHz processor, 5 megapixel camera and more. This handset will be available for purchase from August 3. Continue reading “T-Mobile Announces The HTC Wildfire S”

Idea 3G services now available across 128 towns in UP West & Uttarakhand

Idea 3G services are now available across 128 towns in UP West and Uttarakhand that makes them biggest network in these regions. They have also launched Double Dhamaka 3G pack and 3G packs starting at Rs.7 Continue reading “Idea 3G services now available across 128 towns in UP West & Uttarakhand”

Dell Venue Pro Receives Firmware Update

The firmware update for the Dell Venue Pro has finally been released. The firmware update is for all the customers outside the USA. Within USA the update is limited to T-Mobile customers.

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Tata Indicom introduces new BlackBerry Data Plans starting at Rs.99

Tata Indicom has launched 3 new BlackBerry promotional Data plans for postpaid CDMA customers starting at Rs 99 / month for the first 3 months. These plans include, BlackBerry messaging services(MaiLite) plan, BlackBerry Internet Service plan and BlackBerry Enterprise Server plan. Continue reading “Tata Indicom introduces new BlackBerry Data Plans starting at Rs.99”

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play now on Verizon for 100 US$

Verizon has now slashed the prices for the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play. The phone is now available at a price of 100 US$ on a 2 year contract.

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Airtel launches 3G services in Jaisalmer, Barmer and Balotra

Airtel has launched their 3G services in Jaisalmer, Barmer and Balotra in Rajasthan. Airtel 3G  is already available in Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Bhilwara and Chomu in Rajasthan. Continue reading “Airtel launches 3G services in Jaisalmer, Barmer and Balotra”

Vodafone launches MMS news service – Newswrap for Tamil Nadu customers


Vodafone has launched its new innovative MMS news service, Newswrap for Tamil Nadu customers. This would let the Vodafone customers to get the daily happenings around the world, twice a day (morning and evening) and the breaking news alerts via MMS. Continue reading “Vodafone launches MMS news service – Newswrap for Tamil Nadu customers”

Idea becomes the first operator to cross 70 lakh subscribers in Kerala


Idea Cellular has achieved another milestone, by crossing 70 lakh subscribers in Kerala recently. They reached 1 million overall 3G subscriber mark recently. Idea Cellular now covers 3,280 towns and villages with the network of 5,000 sites in Kerala. Continue reading “Idea becomes the first operator to cross 70 lakh subscribers in Kerala”

BSNL launches Voice & Video Telephony (VVOIP) in India

BSNL today launched it’s Voice and Video Telephony service –  VVOIP in India. IP to IP voice calls within India will cost 40 paise per minute and IP to IP video calls within India will cost Rs.2 per minute. Monthly charges for using this service will be Rs.150. International calls seem really cheap at just 1.2 paise per minute if we go by the release . BSNL has launched this service in partnership with Sai InfoSystem (India) Ltd. (SIS).

While we figure out the exact tariffs and equipment required, you can find the release below.

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Airtel launches 3G services in Chomu – Rajasthan


Airtel has launched its 3G services in the city of Chomu in Jaipur District in Rajasthan. Airtel 3G is already available in Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Bhilwara in Rajasthan. Continue reading “Airtel launches 3G services in Chomu – Rajasthan”

The Spice Labs Success Story

The definition of a Smartphone has evolved. It is no longer just a personal information management platform. The birth of the concept of application stores has fueled the smartphone race to the point that hardware is just one aspect to be looked at. For a majority of customers , it is the kind of and number of apps available on the store which matters. And bringing you those apps are the developers. Working behind the scenes, these individuals or teams strive to provide consumers engaging content which will keep them occupied for hours.

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Reliance 3G iPad Plans

Reliance Communications or RCOM has outed its 3G data plans for the iPad2 and it makes a lot of sense as many iStores selling iPad2s in India are owned by Reliance Retail a sister company.Reliance has been boasting of a superior 3G network through it’s ad campaigns recently and we are not exactly sure if claims are true. But if you are a Reliance 3G user and also carry along an iPad, these plans might be of interest to you .

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BSNL to launch Trust Card in partnership with Itz cash card


BSNL to join hands with Itz cash card to launch Trust Card, which is a prepaid cash card. This card would let the BSNL customes pay postpaid bill, prepaid top ups and other utility bills easily. Continue reading “BSNL to launch Trust Card in partnership with Itz cash card”

Vodafone, Bharti Airtel, Idea join hands to offer pan-India 3G services

Vodafone, Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular have signed a pact to reduce the cost and offer pan India 3G services. They would share their networks to offer intra circle roaming in the circles where they did not acquire 3G licenses. Continue reading “Vodafone, Bharti Airtel, Idea join hands to offer pan-India 3G services”