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Nokia Introduces IM and Social Networking Application
BSNL Launches Unlimited Local & STD Packs for CDMA
Mercury B2 Bizmobile Now In India
MTS India Completes Expansion of CDMA Services in Goa and Konkan
Videocon Selects Acision To provide Mobile Data Services
Exclusive MTS India To Launch App Store myMTS

Nokia Introduces IM and Social Networking Application

Posted: 02 Jun 2010 06:55 AM PDT

In a bid to beat the BlackBerry’s monopoly over Email and IM services, Worlds leading mobile phone maker Nokia is gearing up for a new era in mobile messaging.

Nokia has come up with a new Mobile Chat application under its Nokia Messaging Service (NMS) to offer new Instant messaging (IM) and Social Networking Services for its handset users.

This new client is designed and available for Nokia E55, E63, E71 E72, E75, Nokia N97, Nokia N97 mini and Nokia 5630 Xpress Music, Nokia 5730 Xpress Music, Nokia 6730 Classic, Nokia 6720 Classic, Nokia 6760 Slide, Nokia 6790 Slide/Surge and Nokia N86 8MP.

The new Chat Client for N97 and N97 mini has come up with feedback focused on an efficient user experience.

Nokia Messaging makes it easy to mobilize consumer email, IM and social networking across a range of Nokia devices. If you haven’t used Nokia Messaging before, be sure to visit the Nokia Messaging site to learn more about setting up email, IM and social networking on your device. Be sure to also try the Social Networks beta for easy access to Facebook and Twitter.

Nokia Messaging for IM offers a desktop-like IM experience on your Nokia device. You can stay in contact with your friends across multiple communities at the same time, easily switch between them and customize your status by community.

Key features-:

Chat with your friends on the Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo!® Messenger, Google Talk and Ovi communities.
Easily change your custom status, avatar (picture) and switch between conversations and communities with just a few taps on touch-based devices.
Preview new messages in the Chat home screen widget. When signed in to multiple communities, the widget will cycle between them. You can also change your presence within the widget itself.
Quickly navigate through multiple conversations across different communities.
Login as 'invisible' – you see everyone but they see you as 'offline'
You'll be notified of new messages even when Chat is in the background, for true multitasking on your phone
Familiar and integrated community experience: Microsoft, Yahoo!, Google and Ovi-specific emoticons, graphics, and sounds.
Rapidly set your status message and your availability
See your friends’ avatars and set your own using the camera or an image from your gallery (for Windows Live Messenger , Gtalk and Ovi communities).
Save conversations to remember your chat sessions
Create a free Ovi account right from the device
Timestamps within the conversation view.

The Nokia Messaging for IM client is also pre-installed (may not be available in all regions) on S40-based devices such as the Nokia 6700 Classic, Nokia 6303 Classic, Nokia 6303i Classic, Nokia 6600i Slide, Nokia 7020, Nokia 7320, Nokia 5330 Mobile TV, Nokia 3710 Fold, Nokia 2730 Classic, Nokia 2170 Classic, Nokia 2690, and Nokia X3.

BSNL Launches Unlimited Local & STD Packs for CDMA

Posted: 02 Jun 2010 03:58 AM PDT

After the Unlimited Call plan by Reliance Communications and Tata Indicom for CDMA subscribers, state run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) today joined the bandwagon of Unlimited callings and introduces Free Local and STD calling plans dubbed as Azadi Pack-210 and Azadi Pack-410 for its CDMA prepaid subscribers in all telecom circles.

The Unlimited Local Azadi Pack for Rs.210 allows BSNL CDMA customers to make unlimited free Local calling to BSNL network (Mobile/Landline). All other network local and STD calls to all network (including bsnl) will be charged at 30 paisa per minute.

The Unlimited Local & STD Azadi Pack for Rs.410 enabled BSNL CDMA customers to make unlimited free Local and STD calling to BSNL network. All other network Local and STD calls will be charged at 30 paisa per minute.

Both Unlimited calling packs comes with the tariff validity of 30 Days from the date of recharge and applicable for BSNL CDMA prepaid Mobile and Fixed Wireless service users.

Particulars	"Local Azadi Pack"	"STD Azadi Pack"
MRP of STV	Rs.210	Rs.410
Usage Value in Rs.	NIL	NIL
Call charges in Rs./Min
Local On-net	Unlimited FREE	Unlimited FREE
Local Off-net	30paisa / minute	30paisa / minute
STD On-net	30paisa / minute	Unlimited FREE
STD Off-net	30paisa / minute	30paisa / minute
All other charges	As per subscribers main plan
Tariff Validity	30 days	30 days

Mercury B2 Bizmobile Now In India

Posted: 02 Jun 2010 02:49 AM PDT

Kobian one of the leading brands in PC peripherals, today announced the launch of Mercury B2 Bizmobile mobile phone in India.

The Mercury B2 Bizmobile is fashionable candy bar style GSM Dual SIM handset .The new Mercury B2 Bizmobile phone is compatible with four band GSM 900 / DSC 1800 MHz and this feature packed handset offers a 1.2MP Camera & 2.0-inch TFT display.

B2 Bizmobile phone weighs 275.5 gms and features Micro SD Memory Card Slot for expanded memory with maximum of 2-GB storage space. The phone is also equipped with one touch FM radio, supports Mp3/4, LED torch and connectivity like GPRS.

B2 Bizmobile comes for a price tag of Rs.2750.

"We are very enthusiastic about this product launch – it's just the first step into Mobile Handset market. In the next few weeks we shall be bringing in a variety of models ranging from entry level solutions to Partygoers handset and the elegant high end models. Mercury B2 Bizmobile promises to deliver all the essentials in communication, multimedia and entertainment in a compact form and loaded with smart features that will provide consumers with overwhelming experience" Said Ms Sushmita Das , Country Manager – Kobian Pte Ltd

MTS India Completes Expansion of CDMA Services in Goa and Konkan

Posted: 02 Jun 2010 02:33 AM PDT

MTS India, the CDMA mobile service operator today announced that it has completed the launch of its services in the State of Goa and the Konkan region of Maharashtra telecom circle. MTS India’s CDMA services are now available in 984 towns of the Maharashtra and Goa telecom circle.

MTS has now completed its network roll out in the telecom circle of Maharashtra and Goa , offering both voice and data services. MTS had its high speed data service, MBlaze, operational in Goa from January 2010. MBlaze mobile broadband service is already available in the cities of Panjim, across Goa, Kolhapur , Sangli, Solapur, Pune, Nagpur , Amravati , Jalgaon, Aurangabad , Ahmednagar and Nasik .

MTS also made an inaugural promotional offer of half a paisa per second call charges, promising the best value proposition for its subscribers among the existing operators and competition. MTS subscribers can connect between MTS to MTS network at just one paisa for four seconds with lifetime validity.

Mr. Rajeev Batra, Chief Information Officer, SSTL, said, "The launch of voice services in Goa extends our bouquet of services across Mumbai, Maharashtra & Goa with attractive packages. Our high speed mobile broadband service MBlaze gives the subscribers, the best in industry experience."

Mr. Suubodh Kumar Srivastav, Chief Operating Officer of Mumbai, Maharashtra & Goa, SSTL, said "MTS will have its network presence across the State from the first day of the launch, giving the subscribers the benefit of our special offers of half a paisa per second for all local calls in Maharashtra, Goa & Mumbai; one fourth a paisa per second for MTS to MTS calls, bundled with complete range of value added services. With our presence across State, we hope to reach subscribers through our Branded stores, mass retail outlets & direct sales force with an aggressive strategy for tapping the mass market as well as corporate customers.”

Videocon Selects Acision To provide Mobile Data Services

Posted: 02 Jun 2010 01:45 AM PDT

Acision today announced that Videocon Telecommunications Limited has selected Acision's mobile data solutions in order to provide the most innovative, highest quality mobile services to users in the region.

This deal will help Videocon to offer the latest messaging, mobile broadband and charging solutions, enabling the operator to quickly grow its market share.

In coming days Videocon will rollout a range of rich mobile messaging, mobile broadband, advanced voicemail, prepaid data charging and mobile marketing services powered by a broad range of Acision's mobile data products.

S. Krishnan, Group CTO & CIO of Videocon Telecommunications Limited said: "This investment represents our commitment to the Indian market as a serious contender in providing the most advanced mobile data services, delivering superior value to our subscribers. Through the partnership with Acision, we have access to the broadest range of world-class communications solutions. Furthermore, Acision has the proven experience and expertise to enable Videocon to bring innovative services to full mass market adoption."

Exclusive MTS India To Launch App Store myMTS

Posted: 02 Jun 2010 12:24 AM PDT

MTS India, joint venture of Russian giant Sistema and India’s steel tycoon Shyam Group,Pan-India CDMA operator gearing up to roll out its very own Application store like Airtel, Reliance, Aircel and Vodafone.

App stores are attracting attention from handset makers to telecom operators as soaring smartphone and mobile-Internet usages finds its way into mainstream telecom market.

It was just recently that Nokia launched Ovi, a mobile app store whereas Blackberry launched its App store. India’s leading telecom operators Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance communications, Aircel and Idea Cellular already launched app store.

It is obvious that to increase revenue operators have to come up with new strategies, application store is a such a way far away from traditional value added services like caller tune, music store, voice portal etc.

Though there is no official news from MTS, and their customer care has no information regarding this. But recently MTS launched a new ZTE handset ZTE S100 (after ZTE C339), which is available in Kolkata and West Bengal.

The handset comes with a 2.5inch earphone option,longer battery life and better looks and some software up-gradation, but most interesting part was discovered when I pressed the middle button of the 4 -way navigation key. It is the dedicated MTS VAS key, and it has 2 sub menus – MTS info and my MTS.

To my surprise my MTS is acutally the Pandora’s box – the app store of MTS. myMTS has sub menu of MobileShop, Settings and Help.

Under Mobileshop you can search for apps as Catalog is there, but connection failed as it is not launched till.

As ZTE phones come with direct supervision of MTS, these apps can be installed on ZTE phones too along with other well-configured handsets.