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Nasha

^^^ My dear friend, no doubt that unlimited usage tariffs in BSNL data card is really low, but one of our dearest member (kshah) had used it and he told that the speed is really pathetic. You can search the forum and read kshah's views on BSNL data card. Regards.

Daru

New Smart Phone From Palm Treo 800w CDMA Palm's new smart phone, Treo 800w, hit the US market through Sprint Nextel network. This is Palm's first major new model since the Centro was launched last year. The major new features of the Palm Treo 800w are the integrated WiFi radio and GPS receiver. The phone runs on Windows Mobile 6.1 and can access the Internet with Sprint's broadband network or through a local Wi-Fi connection. The handset comes with a chip that allows for fast uploads off of Sprint's EVDO Rev A network. The Treo 800w also has a 320-by-320 touchscreen and measures 2.2 by 4.41 by 0.73 inches. 1.74 inch square 320 x 320 high resolution display 128MB RAM and 256MB flash ROM TI OMAP 2430 333 MHz processor 110MB internal dynamic memory Integrated 802.11 b/g WiFi radio Integrated Bluetooth 2.0 radio with A2DP Infrared port Integrated A-GPS receiver 1150 mAh Lithium ion battery with reported 4 hours of talk time microSD card slot with microSDHC support 2 MP camera micro USB port for syncing/charging/wired headset Palm designed the Treo 800w for easy-to-use mobility with a full QWERTY keyboard, five-way navigation and one-touch buttons to the most-used applications, making it a smartphone people want to use. With EV-DO Rev. A support, peak network download data rates increase to 3.1 Mbps and peak upload data rates increase to 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds improve to 600 kbps to 1.4 mbps and average uplink speeds increase to 350-500 kbps. The one-touch WiFi button provides a clean WiFi experience that gets Treo 800w users rapidly connected at home, in the office or in WiFi hotspots. It includes 802.11b/g WiFi and built-in Internet Explorer Mobile for website browsing. Users can download email attachments to view and edit Microsoft Word and Excel files, view PowerPoint and PDF files, and open ZIP files.

Queen

^^^ Thats really shocking my dear friend.

DoT for review of termination charges; mobile tariffs may fall NEW DELHI: In what could bring down mobile tariffs further, the department of telecom (DoT) has asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to review termination charges and make them cost-based. Termination charges are paid by the telecom operator, in whose network the call originates, to the operator on whose network it gets terminated. These charges, fixed in 2003, currently stand at about 30 paise/minute. DoT has asked for a review on priority basis, current call traffic and cost of network & services be taken into account to formulate revised charges. “Given the central aim of telecom policy to provide services at affordable rates, it is suggested that a review of the mobile termination charges, based on present and projected cost and traffic is undertaken by TRAI on a priority in a time bound manner,” the telecom department has said in its letter to TRAI. Industry players’ estimates show that cost-based termination charges would be as low as 10 paise/minute. A senior TRAI executive said that no such letter has been received by the regulator. In its letter, DoT also noted that high termination charges could stymie competition in the telecom arena, especially when new telecom players are entering the fray. “One of the major component of tariff is the termination charge, which is not under forbearance. The high termination charges have potential to stifle competition and may disturb the level playing field,” the DoT noted. Termination charges are a function of traffic and a high increase in traffic should translate into reduction in such charges, it added. “The reduction in termination charges will lead to reduction in pay outs of the operators thus making the tariffs more viable and sustainable in the competitive environment,” the telecom department said.

Tiger

@Sampath My dear friend, I don't understand Telugu language so can't post Telugu Ringtones. Sorry for that. May be some other member who know Telugu can post the ringtones here for you. Regards.

^^^ My dear Sitanshu its not only onnet but offnet calls are also allowed. You can use the free minutes for even STD calling to any operator. In all, its a great offer.

Leo

^^^ Whatever offer it is my dear friends, but its really good atleast for end users.

MTNL has introduced new unlimited usage plans for its Mumbai TRIBAND users, effective from 01-01-2009. Plan : Trib Unlimited 256 Kbps Maximum Speed : upto 256Kbps Monthly Free Data Download : Unlimited Rental : Rs. 999/- Plan : Trib Unlimited 512 Kbps Maximum Speed : upto 512Kbps Monthly Free Data Download : Unlimited Rental : Rs.1599/- Plan : Trib Unlimited 1Mbps Maximum Speed : upto 1Mbps Monthly Free Data Download : Unlimited Rental : Rs. 3999/- Plan : Trib Unlimited 2Mbps Maximum Speed : upto 2Mbps Monthly Free Data Download : Unlimited Rental : Rs. 9999/-

Really very sorry my dear friends, I forgot to mention in my first post that these plans are for MTNL Mumbai Triband users only. I had updated the Topic Title now.

My dear Ani, its really sad to hear that you had been looted by Ebay. But I think that their's a restriction on selling Discount Vouchers on E-bay. Although I'm not sure about the same. This could only be the reason for the suspension of your account.

@Sumit Thanks a lot my dear friend for providing the very useful stuff for members.

New Schemes from Vodafone ! Now call your friends for less Telecom service provider Vodafone has announced a new plan for its subscribers in India called the 'Vodafone Friends Circle'. By choosing this scheme, subscribers can add 5 contacts to a 'friends circle'; these contacts can then be called at 20 Paise per minute by the subscriber. The five numbers can be postpaid and prepaid local numbers. The Vodafone Friends Circle scheme charges a monthly rental of Rs 15 per number and is available to both prepaid and postpaid subscribers. This plan is applicable only for making calls and standard charges will be applicable for roaming and SMS. Specifically for Andhra Pradesh, the company has introduced a scheme called Mee Kosam'' which allows subscribers in the state to make their own tariff plans. With this scheme, customers will be able to choose from a value pack comprising over 27 tariff options offering various combinations between call and SMS rates and free minutes. The rental would be Rs 100 per month. Courtesy : Techtree

^^^ Vodafone is the best COPYCAT.

Hmmmmm...... Wholesale ke bhav mein. Reliance toh dil khol ke Sim bech / baant raha hai. Its like : Loot Lo Offer !

My dear Saurav, in my view, you should purchase 3G enabled handset. As you know that 3G is going to be launched soon throughout India. Expand your budged a little and get a 3G handset instead. Although I'm not sure at what minimum budget you will get a 3G gsm handset.

Lucky

My dear friends, I too used to shop through Ebay if something really special is available at reasonable rates. Otherwise, the best way is like the above, as Dhiraj says, its best to visit markets like Palika Bazaar, Gaffar Market or Nehru Place and have the first hand experience of the product which you are going to buy. This way you can atleast see the product that you are going to buy.

^^^ Thanks for the info my dear Paresh.

CDMA-based 3G services limited to existing players Business Line l 3 Jan l New Delhi DoT asks RCom, Tata Tele, Shyam to suggest allocation method. The Government has enough spectrum in the 800 Mhz band to accommodate only two CDMA players DoT has called the three CDMA operators for a meeting next week to discuss the way forward The Department of Telecom has indicated that only Reliance Communications, Tata Teleservices and Shyam Sistema may be allowed to seek spectrum for offering CDMA based third generation (3G) mobile services. Keeping out the possibility of any new player to bid for the spectrum, DoT has asked the three existing CDMA players to suggest a formula on how the available spectrum for 3G mobile services should be allocated between them. The move to limit the allocation to existing players may have been taken since the Government has enough spectrum in the 800 Mhz band to accommodate only two CDMA players. Besides, the quantum of spectrum available is not enough for a new player to start services. “The available spectrum in the 800 Mhz band will be best utilised if it is given to an operator which is already offering CDMA services in the country,” said a Government official. According to sources, only Reliance Communications and Tata Teleservices have so far shown interest in taking the 3G spectrum. In that case, DoT may not even conduct an auction and instead choose to give the spectrum to the two companies at a fraction of the cost paid by GSM operators during the auction for their spectrum. But DoT may go for a limited auction if Shyam Sistema also evinces interest for the remaining slots. DoT has called the three CDMA operators for a meeting next week to discuss the way forward. In the case of GSM-based 3G services, DoT has allowed new and foreign players to participate in the auction. However, uncertainty looms over the auction for GSM operators with some operators wanting to delay the process. While a majority of the telecom industry want the 3G auctions for GSM players to be held by January 30, hectic lobbying is on by some operators to push back the dates till after the general election. A decision on this will be taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, which is scheduled to meet on January 8. Government sources said that efforts are on to conduct the auction as per the announced dates. They also said that the code of conduct for the general election will not impact the 3G auction process. “Code of conduct kicks in before elections on any decisions that are aimed at garnering votes by giving grants or announcing some new projects. In the case of 3G, the policy is already announced and it is only the implementation which remains to be done. Auction can also be conducted as late as March,” said the official.

Now this is really a good news for all of us.