Airtel Money – Mobile Payment Service launched

Airtel has launched it’s mobile payment service under the Airtel Money banner. The service is initially available in Gurgaon. This is the first time a Mobile Operator has launched such a similar in India.Airtel already inked tieups with several merchants in Gurgaon including coffee shops, restaurants etc. to accept payments. The service will gradually be scaled to over 3,000 merchants in the city. Continue reading “Airtel Money – Mobile Payment Service launched”

Reliance Launches MCA 2.0, an Enhanced Missed Call Alerts Service

Reliance Communications, one of India’s largest telecom service provider has launched a Missed Call Alert Service with some enhanced features and they call it –  MCA 2.0 with Notify Me. Continue reading “Reliance Launches MCA 2.0, an Enhanced Missed Call Alerts Service”

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G leaked

I think there are still some T-Mobile Sidekick fans out there, and if you are reading this then I have good news for you. As most of you may know that T-Mobile CEO officially announced a few days ago that they will launch the Samsung Vibrant 4G and the Sidekick 4G soon. Continue reading “T-Mobile Sidekick 4G leaked”

MTNL Delhi Unlimited 3G Plans at Rs.750 per month

BSNL was the first to Unlimited 3G plans in India. Now MTNL Delhi users can rejoice as the operator has come up with Promotional Offers for providing Unlimited 3G Data to both Prepaid and Postpaid users.These plans from MTNL are slightly more expensive compared to BSNL but its more than welcome ! Do find the Prepaid and post paid tariffs after the break. You can get unlimited data for as low as Rs.750 per month if you pay 6 months rental in advance(Rs.750×6=Rs.4500). Continue reading “MTNL Delhi Unlimited 3G Plans at Rs.750 per month”

Airtel vs BSNL vs Tata Docomo 3G Tariffs Comparison

We decided to compare the 3G Tariffs from Airtel , BSNL and Tata Docomo in the Bangalore,  Karnataka Circle. This circle was chosen because it is the only circle maximum Operators are offering 3G as of today.

Reliance was not included because it has launched 3G in this circle.This comparison only takes into account the Prepaid tariffs and our main focus is on the Data Usage charges. We have included Video Calling charges too. We have omitted the basic cost such as the SIM procurement charges. Continue reading “Airtel vs BSNL vs Tata Docomo 3G Tariffs Comparison”

Airtel 3G launched in Chennai & Coimbatore !

Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecom service provider has today launched their 3G services in two of Tamilnadu’s major cities Chennai and Coimbatore. FoneArena was present at the launch event today. Cinestar and Airtel’s Brand Ambassador Karthi Shivakumar was present at the event, and was one of the first persons to try out Airtel’s 3G video calling. Continue reading “Airtel 3G launched in Chennai & Coimbatore !”

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 !