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TTSL makes it to the top for the third consecutive month; India adds 16 mn subscribers in Oct TATA continues to rock. Its surprising to see Reliance lurching at fourth place inspite of Simply Reliance plan.

Virgin has the following Lifetime pack at Rs.49 V-V 15p Local 30p STD 50p Daily Rental Re.1 Its comparable to MTS offer where they offer 1p/2sec local with monthly pack Rs. 30 Good to see the competition getting hotter and hotter http://www.virginmobile.in/plan_special_offers_30-50Campaign.html

http://www.lgmobiles.com/D_ownload/Product%20Note_Draft%20RD10000.pdf Its disappointing to see a 1xEV-DO Rev.0 phone at this high price of Rs.22000 I expected it to be 1xEV-DO Rev.A phone.

Clear air on 2G policies before inviting 3G apps: COAI A very good move by COAI. Certainly spectrum and licensing policy which TRAI is finalizing cast a big shadow over 3G auction. The recent HC judgenent mentioned above also adds some fodder to the already growing discussion. source :: http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/clear-air2g-policies-before-inviting-3g-apps-coai/79209/on

TATA Indicom's Nano Ganesh source :: http://www.psfk.com/2009/11/indian-farmers-use-sms-to-turn-irrigation-pumps-onoff.html Great application from TATA Indicom. :clap:

Some good news after a long time. Pitroda resolves spectrum row; The defence forces to vacate the spectrum on December 7 source :: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pitroda-resolves-spectrum-row-3g-auctions-are-back-on-track/546229/1

HC rejects govt plea on advancing date for spectrum Very important judgement at very important time. What will Govt. do now? There are 2 options Option 1: Accept all the applications filed till October 1,2007 and allocate start-up spectrum Option 2: Prolong the legal battle in Supreme Court. I feel even SC will not find any meaningful reason from Govt. on why Govt. advanced the cut-off date from Oct 1st 2007 to Sep 25 2007 through press release on Jan 10 2008. Choosing option 2 will only delay already delayed spectrum policy and I find no proper reasons through which Govt. can convince SC in this case.

As expected, 3G auction may be delayed again source :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/telecom/3G-auction-may-be-delayed-again/articleshow/5265630.cms

The balance transfer option is already available in TATA Indicom. You can transfer your account balance to any other TATA indicom account. You'll be charged following as service charge. Amount range Service charge Rs. 10 to Rs. 150 Rs. 2 Rs. 151 to Rs. 500 Rs. 5 Rs. 501 to Rs. 1000 Rs. 10

For the first time ever TRAI is conducting a 3-day Open House Discussion (OHD) on spectrum policy. Normally OHD of TRAI happens on a single day. This long scheduled duration clearly says intention and priority TRAI attaches to this issue. http://www.trai.gov.in/WriteReadData/trai/upload/PressReleases/709/pr20nov09no77.pdf :clap: This OHD is very critical precursor for 3G auction. The outcome will make or break the expected revenue coming out of 3G auction. Hope things will be settled once for all. OHD is scheduled for 30th Nov, 1st & 2nd Dec. For the successful conduct of OHD the following things has to be considered by TRAI 1) Don't ever discuss on the points where Govt.(TRAI) alone can make final decision 2) Bring only the points where Govt.(TRAI) needs clarity and advice from stakeholders 3) Discuss point by point. 4) Don't make any hasty decision for the purpose of revenue generation within this fiscal 5) Don't make decision within OHD. OHD is only for discussion. 6) Always make decisions(after OHD by meticulously going through views expressed by stakeholders) with long term objective of offerdibility of this essential service to the rural poor 7) Ensure the decisions made are sustainable under the lense of Law for minimum of next 5 yrs 8) Don't make decisions favouring Technology or Section of players(like Incumbents)or Finance Ministry (revenue generation) 9) Find optimum point where revenue to the exchequer and the offerdability of service to consumer is at optimum best

This is an ultimate reply from Docomo. Docomo continues to rock. http://tatadocomo.com/national-roaming-tariffs.aspx :clap: This will ensure that they will be top operator for Nov & Dec.

Here is the official weblink to the subscribers addition for the month of october. http://www.trai.gov.in/WriteReadData/trai/upload/PressReleases/711/pr21nov09no78.pdf

Here is the official weblink. Maximum Rs.19 can only be charged to customer. http://www.trai.gov.in/WriteReadData/trai/upload/PressReleases/710/pr20nov09no76.pdf

Ericsson’s new solution promises 3G capabilities to EDGE networks source :: http://www.telecomtiger.com/Technology_fullstory.aspx?storyid=7770&section=S210

Here's another article on the same topic. http://telecomtiger.com/Wireless_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=breakingnews&storyid=7777&section=S216 If you look at the subscriber figures at the end of october, you can notice following points. 1) Vodafone is closing in on Reliance 2) Idea is very close to BSNL 3) TATA is closing in on Idea Its great competition to observe.

The following link gives little bit more insight into the plan. I hope they'll also provide similar option to their pps customers very soon. http://telecomtalk.info/airtel-reduces-roaming-rates/13241/

Great but forced move. Airtel is feeling the heat expecially its losing even to Vodafone. I always felt only Airtel, Vodafone and Reliance can play with roaming charges since they've pan-India n/w. Airtel should have done this earlier. Its very difficult for others(like TATA docomo, MTS, Idea & Aircel) to follow since they don't have pan-India n/w. Obviously TATA indicom, BSNL & MTNL will follow soon.

One very interesting feature I'm observing in new LG handsets like 6200 & 6700 is posibility to configure IMAP and POP3 accounts. :clap: This is very good move since many of the rural customers may not have oppurtunity to use emails. That deprives them lot of oppurnities and knowledge. This will give them opputunity to send & receive emails. Dear Admins, I see another thread runing on 6200, kindly merge that with this.

Raja calls for cut in SMS charges source :: http://telecomtiger.com/Wireless_fullstory.aspx?storyid=7773&section=S216 Hope TRAI listens to concern of the Minister. Current state of SMS charges has nothing to do with technology(per existing technology the cost to company for a single SMS will be less than 1p) but more to do with policy of forbearance followed by TRAI.

Cabinet discusses auction, vacation of 3G spectrum Cabinet chaired by PM attended by Ministers of Finance,Home,Information & Broadcasting, Telecom & Law. Hope. We can only hope some light will be there at the end of the tunnel. source :: http://www.sindhtoday.net/news/1/73310.htm

TATA Indicom launches Postpaid Plans - Indi 224 and Indi 325 source :: http://mobigyaan.com/tata-indicom-launches-postpaid-plans-indi-224-and-indi-325

Now you've information about all the Indi plans. 150,224,325, 399 & 450. on TATA website. All the old plans are removed except pay per call plan. http://tataindicom.com/t-postpaid-plans.aspx

Attached is the list of cities in which TATA photon+ is available as on 06-11-2009. Photon+ Launch cities.zip

TATA photon + is expanding greatly. Here is the new list. Tata Photon.zip

source :: http://telecomtiger.com/PolicyNRegulation_fullstory.aspx?storyid=7731&section=S174