Tata signs deal with Nokia Siemens for deploying WCDMA 3G and HSPA+ Networks in India

You must have read about our circle wise list of the 3G auction winners in India. Tata has won in 9 circles including Delhi, Maharashtra , Kolkata  , Tamil Nadu , AP.Now Tata has picked Nokia Siemens Networks as its partner for deploying it’s 3G network in India. Continue reading “Tata signs deal with Nokia Siemens for deploying WCDMA 3G and HSPA+ Networks in India”

Samsung Epic 4G hitting Sprint Aug 31st for $249!

Folks over at USA are waiting for Samsung Epic 4G from a long time, and finally Samsung has announced that the Epic 4G is hitting Sprint on August 31st, for $249.99 with a 2-yr agreement and $100 mail in rebate.

Epic 4G is an epic phone, and for some reasons it’s better than the EVO 4G. The Epic 4G comes with a Super AMOLED display, which is bright and clear as compared to the EVO. Epic 4G is expensive than the Evo, but it worth it because the Epic comes with a blazing fast processor, better display, and the slide out QWERTY keyboard.

If you want to know more why the Epic is better, than Sprint made it easy for you. Here is a video after the break, in which Sprint compares the EPIC 4G with the EVO 4G. Have a look:

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Unknown HTC/Verizon world phone leaked, first LTE device?

Recently we saw the first screenshot of the Verizon 4G LTE sim card, and when we say it, we start thinking that a new Verizon branded device is in progress, and I think Verizon has chosen HTC for it. Continue reading “Unknown HTC/Verizon world phone leaked, first LTE device?”

Qualcomm announces India LTE Venture with Global Holding Corporation and Tulip Telecom


Qualcomm Incorporated which has won Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) spectrum in 4 circles in India, today announced a new India LTE Venture with  Global Holding Corporation Pvt. Ltd. and Tulip Telecom Ltd.  Qualcomm will have a 74 percent stake in the venture, while Global Holding Corporation and Tulip Telecom will hold 13 percent each Continue reading “Qualcomm announces India LTE Venture with Global Holding Corporation and Tulip Telecom”

Sprint EVO 4G getting Android 2.2 on August 3

Good news for the people who are waiting for Android 2.2 for their HTC EVO 4G. Sprint has officially announced that the Android 2.2 for EVO 4G will be live on August 3. After the Google Nexus One, EVO 4G is going to be the first device to receive Android 2.2. Continue reading “Sprint EVO 4G getting Android 2.2 on August 3”

Samsung Epic 4G Complete Specs Emerge

The complete specs of the most awaited smartphone, Samsung Epic 4G is finally available. This handset is powered by android 2.1 operating system and 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Processor.

The complete specs of the most awaited smartphone, Samsung Epic 4G is finally available. This handset is powered by Android 2.1 operating system and 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Processor. Other features include a 4 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and HD (720p) video recording, 4G connectivity and much more. Check out the complete specs below.

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Vodafone To Offer 3G Services By Year-End

Vodafone Essar Limited, the Indian subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc will launch 3G services in India by the year-end. Vodafone has already acquired 3G spectrum in nine circles which includes Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.

Economic Times recently reported that Vodafone Essar Limited, the Indian subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc will launch 3G services in India by the year-end. Vodafone has already acquired 3G spectrum in nine circles which includes Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai & Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra & Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh (East) and West Bengal for Rs 11,617 crore.

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T-Mobile unveiling their first HSPA+ device later this Summer

T-Mobile USA teased their fans through Twitter by announcing a big news that later this Summer, T-Mobile will unveil it’s first ever HSPA+ device, and more details will be available in the coming weeks (or probably in August). That’s a very exciting news for all T-Mobile customers. Continue reading “T-Mobile unveiling their first HSPA+ device later this Summer”

Samsung Epic 4G gets FCC approval?

Recently we saw Samsung announcing their first ever 4G device on Sprint, the Epic 4G, which is going to be Sprint’s second 4G device. Epic 4G is a very beautiful phone, and has a more attractive design as compared to the Galaxy S. Continue reading “Samsung Epic 4G gets FCC approval?”

Sprint considering on LTE and T-Mobile merger

Sprint CEO Dan Hesse was talking to the Financial Times, while giving the interview, Dan Hesse said that “We have the spectrum resources where we could add LTE if we choose to do that, on top of the WiMAX network. The beauty of having a lot of spectrum is we have a lot of flexibility.” That means that Sprint is also considering on LTE, not only on 4G (WiMax). There is no doubt in it that LTE is more faster than WiMax. Sprint WiMax partner, Clearwire also said that LTE is a possibility in the future. Continue reading “Sprint considering on LTE and T-Mobile merger”

3G Services in India will not be cheap says Airtel Chief , will cost Rs.700-900 a month

Speaking to Economic Times , Sunil Mittal , Chairman of India’s leading private Mobile operator Airtel said that 3G services will not be cheap and will cost a minimum of Rs.700-900 a month citing Delhi and Mumbai as examples.

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Reliance Communications pays 8585 crores towards 3G Spectrum

Reliance Communications was fortunate to win 3G spectrum in 13 circles including Mumbai and Delhi. To buy the 3G spectrum, the payment of Rs 8585.04 crores towards 3G Spectrum Fee was made to the Department of Telecommunications. Reliance is the first company to make such a payment and other Operators such as Airtel and Aircel are expected to follow soon.

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India 3G Auctions Winners Announced

The Department of Telecom (DoT)  just posted the list of winners for the 3G Auctions in various circles. Airtel , Aircel ,Reliance, Idea, Tata , STel won atleast 1 circle. Videocon and Etisalat did not win even one circle ! Once the formalities are over we should expect commercial services to be offered by the winners starting from September 2010

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Verizon 4G LTE Trial in Boston

As many of you might know there is a ongoing battle between  LTE (Long Term Evolution) and WiMax which are both 4G(4th Generation) Wireless Standards . Sprint has decided to go with WiMax as their 4G standard whereas Verizon believes in LTE. Verizon Wireless is already conducting LTE trials in Boston , USA in a Pizzeria. Continue reading “Verizon 4G LTE Trial in Boston”