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- April 2010 Adds 11.18 Million New GSM Subscribers in India
- Vodafone Launches Data Packages For International Roaming
- Micromax To Introduce Limited Edition IIFA Awards Mobile Phone
- Vodafone Introduces New ISD Packs In Karnataka
- Idea Cellular Introduces Unlimited Call Plans In Tamilnadu
- Coolpad Launches New Touchscreen CDMA Mobile Phone S100
- Gemini Communications Enters African WiMAX Market
- TeleDNA Bags National Telecom Award For Emerging VAS Infrastructure Company
- MTS India Wins National Telecom Award for the Fastest Growing Data Operator
| April 2010 Adds 11.18 Million New GSM Subscribers in India Posted: 21 May 2010 06:11 AM PDT 
Among the GSM Mobile Service Operators, Vodafone added 2.9mn new users in April, taking its total base to 103.8mn while market leader and largest GSM operator Bharti Airtel record the highest new additions of 3 million subscribers by growth rate of 2.35, its total base raised to 130.6mn. Idea Cellular added 1.5mn new customers, boosting its subscriber base to 65.3mn, while Aircel increased its base by over 1.6mn to 38.5mn at highest growth rate from other incumbents. State operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) added 1.2mn new customers which are approx 50% less from last month, taking its reach to 64.7mn. Loop Mobile added 49,928 new subscribers, taking its total to 2.8mn. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) added 32,217 new customers, boosting its total base to 4.8mn. Uninor, the youngest GSM operators if India has added 0.75mn GSM subscriber while STel managed just 1,05.564 new subscribers from 3 circles. Etisalat DB which is not launched its commercial services yet but showing 4990 subscribers in 13 circles. In terms of growth rate Uninor registered the highest growth of 17.77% with 5 million subscribers while Idea cellular recorded monthly additions at 2.29% with 1.4 million new subscribers. Market leader Bharti Airtel rocks this month and added highest new subscribers at growth of 2.35% and 3 million new subscribers while PSU BSNL recorded 1.98% growth with poor performance of 1.2 million new additions. Vodafone Essar managed a growth of 2.87% with 2.9 million new additions. Aircel continue registered growth of 4.36% and added 1.6mn new subscribers. If we compare the circle-wise growth than Orissa and UP (East) circle managed the highest growth rate of 4.44% and 4.06% respectively while Jammu and Kashmir circle recorded negative growth rate of -2.28%. GSM Opertaor wise % market share – April, 2010.
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| Vodafone Launches Data Packages For International Roaming Posted: 21 May 2010 04:47 AM PDT 
Through these Daily and Monthly Data Packs customers can pay a nominal daily rental and save up to 77% on their data usage while on international roaming. The Daily Data Usage Packages, priced between Rs 299 to Rs 1299, provide customers up to 10 MB data usage and thereafter, customers can enjoy discounted rates and save upto 27% on subsequent data usage. Additionally, the Monthly Data Usage Packages, priced between Rs 1999 to Rs 3999, provide customers up to 30 MB data usage and thereafter, customers can save upto 30% on subsequent data usage. These Daily and Monthly Data Usage Packages are available for Vodafone customers using the data services through Vodafone Mobile Connect or iPhone Access Point Names (APN) on Select Partner Networks and Blackberry on All Partner Networks where Vodafone has a Data Roaming tie-up. Customers need to SMS ACT to 111 inorder to avail the benefits on the Daily and Monthly Data Packs. Customers can chose from the following Daily and Monthly International Roaming Data Packs depending on their usage pattern-:
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| Micromax To Introduce Limited Edition IIFA Awards Mobile Phone Posted: 21 May 2010 04:25 AM PDT 
Micromax will introduce a limited edition IIFA Awards mobile phone and also provide content on it for its consumers, there shall also be a consumer promotion where consumers would rub shoulders with celebrity's at the event. Mr. Rahul Sharma Executive Director, Micromax, said "Micromax is delighted with its association with the IIFA Awards – a platform that is synonymous with innovation and appeal as is Micromax. Our partnership with IIFA will provide a unique experience for our consumers thereby strengthening our relationship with the Indian Diaspora across the globe specially the youth. We are sure that the Micromax IIFA Awards will reach new heights as never seen before." Mr. Sabbas Joseph, Director- IIFA said, "IIFA is pleased to partner Micromax as the title sponsor of the IIFA Awards 2010. We believe that this partnership lend a unique flavour to the IIFA celebrations. The Micromax IIFA Awards will enthrall audience, viewed by over 500 million viewers worldwide “ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vodafone Introduces New ISD Packs In Karnataka Posted: 21 May 2010 03:50 AM PDT 
One can avail this offer by doing an e-top up of only MRP 17, Vodafone customers can now make calls to any phone in USA and Canada at just 4p/sec. Vodafone's new ISD packs will enable subscribers to call various SAARC, South East Asian and Gulf countries at discounted rates. Vodafone subscribers can now stay connected with their friends and family by choosing any of the packs listed below, that best suits their need
Commenting on the launch, K Sankara Narayanan, Chief Executive Officer, Vodafone Essar South Limited said, "The ISD packs have been designed by understanding the international calling needs and behaviour of prepaid consumers in our circle. Our internal research indicates that over 70 % of all international calls by Indians are made to 14 select countries spread across US/UK/Canada, South East Asia, SAARC and Gulf regions. These customized ISD packs will enable our customers to stay connected with their dear ones in these international locations at affordable rates. " These ISD packs can be purchased at all Vodafone Stores, Mini Stores, over 50,000 retailers in Karnataka and also online on www.vodafone.in . | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Idea Cellular Introduces Unlimited Call Plans In Tamilnadu Posted: 20 May 2010 10:51 PM PDT 
Idea Cellular radical move to lure its prepaid GSM mobile service users in Tamilnadu (including Chennai) telecom circle by introducing 3 new Unlimited Own Net Calling Plans at just Rs.11, Rs.22 and Rs.149. The Unlimited Own Net Calling Pack of Rs.11 allows Idea Prepaid customers to make unlimited local calls to any Idea mobile numbers with in Tamilnadu and Chennai circle for One Day. The Unlimited Call Pack for Rs.22 provides the same benefits for 3 days while Unlimited Local call Pack-149 provides talk time worth Rs.25 and enabled its subscribers to make unlimited I2I Local calls with in Tamilnadu (including Chennai) circle for 30 days from the date of recharge. For more information call 90920-12345. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolpad Launches New Touchscreen CDMA Mobile Phone S100 Posted: 20 May 2010 10:27 PM PDT 
The low-priced Coolpad S100 touch screen CDMA Mobile Phone has shining display with great resolution, 1.3 mega pixel camera, Powerful battery backup and can be used as a CDMA 1x modem enabling instant Wireless Internet connectivity for a laptop or computer. The S100 is 14.9 mm thick and has a 2.4 inch TFT touch screen and sports a smooth display. It comes with 64MB NOR-Flash internal memory include powerful capacity for storing up to 1000 contacts, 500 SMS, 200 call logs. It also supports T-Flash/MicroSD card up to 2GB with a card extension slot. This cool touch phone operates on CDMA 800 MHz frequencies and is powered by a 900mAh Li-ion battery. The handset equipped with MP3/MP4 multimedia player, FM Radio and supports USB and PC Sync and features 64-bit polyphonic ring tone and lots of business applications include E-mail, incoming call firewall (great privacy security feature) and file browsing. It supports WAP/OTA and has hands-free function. The WAP browser which enhances its Internet applications and provides best connectivity from anywhere anytime. For easy messaging it comes with Text input predictive software. Other functionalities include Alarm clock, world clock, calendar, calculator, memo, caller filter function, Email, photo album, photo editor, wallpaper and games. Coolpad S100 also offers anti-theft security system, advancement to the mobile tracker. It’s allowed to register up to 3 mobile numbers to receive the antitheft message. Once, if the wrong password is inserted three times a message goes to such 3 mobile numbers fed initially and with such antitheft message originally registered number can remotely control your mobile (such as power on, destroy user data and so on). It also allows provides a data backup facility that allows the user to save his call logs, messages, contacts and calendar in the memory card and any lost data can be recovered. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gemini Communications Enters African WiMAX Market Posted: 20 May 2010 01:30 PM PDT 
For last more than 2 years, Gemini has been providing technical support to RBW which is actually a part of the Antwerp-based diamond jeweler Rosy Blue Group (brand name Orra). RBW is present in Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique through joint ventures, which is branded as Morse Communications, where RBW holds 60 per cent stake and rest are held by local partners. Morse Communications have acquired WiMax spectrum license with channel space of 30 MHz slot in these three countries. The rollout of entire WiMAX network will be done by PointRed Telecom, a 100%-owned Gemini Communications subsidiary. “This acquisition is an exciting step in our growth strategy and offers tremendous growth potential. We have close association with RBW and we look forward to develop similar collaborations with them in the African territories in future also,” as quoted by Gemini Communication MD Krishna B. Though the company did not disclose the financial details of the deal, experts calculate it could be around USD 20 million. Started in 1991, Rs 270 crore-Gemini Communication (GCL) is a telecom and network integration company, and its product subsidiary mobile WiMAX equipment manufacturer Point Red Telecom, bagged Rs 435 crore contract from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the deployment of mobile WiMAX application in India. Gemini's other subsidiaries include Sanat Technologies, a storage solution startup and Veeras Infotek, a network security solutions company. It should be reminded that Indian players target Africa for a time as there are lots of scopes. Bharti Airtel, Spice Global & Essar Telecom already has their footprints in Africa. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TeleDNA Bags National Telecom Award For Emerging VAS Infrastructure Company Posted: 20 May 2010 12:24 PM PDT   Mr. Praveen Nallapothula, CEO, TeleDNA Communications Pvt Ltd TeleDNA Communications, the leading VAS technology and infrastructure provider,announced that the company has been awarded the INFOCOM CMAI National Telecom Award 2010 for, 'Best Emerging VAS Infrastructure Company'. The Award was presented to TeleDNA Communications by Dr. J S Sarma IAS, Chairman, TRAI, & Shri P J Thomas, IAS, Secretary DoT and Chairman, Telecom Commission in an award ceremony held on 20th May 2010 at New Delhi. The award was received by Mr. Praveen Nallapothula, CEO, TeleDNA Communications Pvt Ltd. TeleDNA Communications, recognized for its advanced VAS infrastructure solution currently deployed with all the Tier 1 operators was selected by an exclusive judging panel based on the company’s cutting edge product suite and innovations worldwide. "On this occasion, Mr. Praveen Nallapothula, CEO, TeleDNA Communications Pvt Ltd said "As a local Indian telecom product company, TeleDNA has taken the lead in transforming VAS infrastructure products like messaging, location based, cell broadcast and mobile service/application delivery platforms to next-generation capabilities and this award illustrates our strength and commitment in offering innovative and compelling platforms to service providers to provide better VAS to their end customers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MTS India Wins National Telecom Award for the Fastest Growing Data Operator Posted: 20 May 2010 08:07 AM PDT 
Mr.Vsevolod Rozanov, CEO, Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd. received the award on behalf of the company from Mr J S Sharma, Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and Mr P J Thomas, Secretary, Department of Telecom, Government of India. The award is recognition of MTS establishing itself as a fastest growing data operator in the market. MTS India has close to one lakh mobile broadband subscribers in less than six months, for its high speed mobile broadband service, MBlaze. Within a short span time, the company has launched its services in 12 telecom circles across the country and has already achieved a overall subscriber base of 4.5 million customers. Speaking on the occasion, Mr.Vsevolod Rozanov, CEO, SSTL, said, "We are proud to receive the National Telecom Award for fastest growing data operator in India. This award comes as recognition of our focus on mobile data service. MBlaze, our high speed mobile data service is in over 74 cities as of now and will extend itself to over 100 cities by the end of the year." The National Telecom Awards are instituted by the renowned industry body CMAI Association of India, established with a vision to facilitate inclusive growth of communication sectors in India. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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