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S Tel Launches ‘Talk Today, Free Tomorrow’ Offer in Orissa
MTS India Crosses 5 Million Subscriber Mark, Launches Unlimited MBlaze
MTNL Users Get Reebok Watch Free on Buying Nokia 3G Handset
Exclusive: Etisalat’s Cheers Mobile Now In Mumbai

S Tel Launches ‘Talk Today, Free Tomorrow’ Offer in Orissa

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 05:37 AM PDT

S Tel, one of the youngest GSM Mobile service operator continued its endeavor to simplify the lives of mobile users, today launched, "Talk Today, Free Tomorrow" (TTFT) – for its consumers in Orissa (Odisha) telecom circle, an innovative and simple plan that would uncomplicate the lives of mobile phone users.

Priced at Rs. 19, the TTFT plan allows customers to enjoy as many free local minutes the next day as are utilized by them today. Consumers will be informed through an SMS regarding the FREE minutes available to him/her every day.

Alternatively, S Tel prepaid customers can also check their free local balance at any point by dialing *118# from their mobile phones. The pack comes with a validity of 30 days and the offer becomes active immediately on purchase.

Announcing the launch of the product at a press conference in Bhubaneswar,the capital city, Mr. Shamik Das, Chief Executive Officer, S Tel said, "S Tel prides itself in being able to identify and cater to the unaddressed needs of the communities and offer relevant products and services. The ‘Talk Today, Free Tomorrow’ plan is our endeavor to encourage the mobile users to stay connected with their near & dear ones throughout the day for days…"

Commenting on the product, Mr. Balwinder Chawla, Chief Operating Officer, Odisha circle said, "We expect TTFT to be popular with customers who have moderate to heavy mobile usage. These customers are often confused by plethora of plans in the market and hidden clauses that attempt to provide reduced call rates but in effect make them pay more.

If the caller translates the minutes earned everyday into the effective call rate applicable to him, he will find TTFT to be the most affordable plan available for local calling in Odisha market at this point. Considering that the bulk of calls made by users in Odisha are local, we anticipate this plan will see huge customer traction."

MTS India Crosses 5 Million Subscriber Mark, Launches Unlimited MBlaze

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 05:17 AM PDT

MTS India the CDMA mobile telephony services brand of Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd (SSTL) today announced that It has crossed the milestone of 5 million CDMA subscribers in just 361 days.

To Celebrate the milestone achievement of 5 million subscriber, MTS has offered "Unlimited MBlaze" to the new and existing customers of its mobile broadband service, MBlaze. It also announced 25% discounts on its Win-Win packs for its customers in all the circles except Andhra Pradesh .

Commenting on the landmark achievement, Mr. Vsevolod Rozanov, President and Chief Executive Officer of SSTL said, "Five million subscribers have given us a special place in Indian telecom sector and we are determined to offer them new voice and data products, further enriching their telecom experience."

MTS mobile high speed internet service, MBlaze will be introducing another innovative product 'Unlimited MBlaze' with which customers can avail unlimited data access for 30 days at a price of Rs. 999. This is a first of its kind offering in wireless high speed data services and is applicable for new and existing users.

Speaking on the achievement, Mr. Leonid Musatov, Chief Marketing Officer of SSTL said, "We are proud to have been able to reach out to 5 million Indians through our products and services. Both "Unlimited MBlazer" and "Win win packs" are a special token of gratitude for our loyal customers on this occasion".

MTNL Users Get Reebok Watch Free on Buying Nokia 3G Handset

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 12:35 AM PDT

India’s first 3G Mobile Service operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) today announced the launch never before Assured Gift offer with its Handset Up-gradation initiative to popularizes 3G mobile services in Mumbai telecom circle.

MTNL is giving Reebok Watch worth Rs.2499 absolutely free on purchase of any Nokia 3G Mobile phone from any Nokia Priority Dealer across Mumbai. To avail this free gift MTNL subscriber will be required to show the promotional SMS at Nokia Priority which is sent by MTNL to all its postpaid and prepaid customers.

The operator also join hands with Nokia the leading Mobile Phone giant and providing Free 3G Internet (Data Usage) facility for 3 month as an exclusive promotional offer for its new 3G GSM prepaid subscribers who buy new Nokia 3G handset in Mumbai telecom circles.

With the MTNL Nokia 3G Free Intenet offer, subscribers will get One Free Reebok Watch worth Rs.2499 plus Free 100 MB Data usage per month for a span of 3 months, free talk time and also free video calls (total worth Rs.499) on purchase of new Nokia's 3G Handset from any Nokia Priority Dealer across the Mumbai telecom circle.

The MTNL-Nokia 3G First Time Recharge of Rs.499 will be given by Nokia Priority Dealer at Free of cost to all the customers buying any 3G Handset. This FTRC is applicable only with MTNL Trump 3G SIM 80.The promotional offer will be available for limited period and applicable for Mumbai circle only.

MTNL Nokia 3G Data Offer in Details

Cost of MTNL Nokia 3G FRC	NIL (Free)
Validity	Life Time
Talk Time	Rs.28
Free Data Downloads	100 MB per Month (for 3 Months)
Free Video Calls	25 Minutes (Valid for 30 Days)
Tariff-:
Voice and Video calls to MTNL Mumbai and Delhi N/W (GSM / CDMA/ Landline)	20 Paisa / Minute
Voice and Video calls to Mumbai and Maharashtra's Other N/W	50 Paisa /Minute
STD Calls (Voice and Video )	75 Paisa /Minute
Data Charges (Beyond Free Usage)	2 paisa / 10 KB
SMS, ISD and other charges	As per Trump Prepaid Plan
Customer Care (Toll Free)	1503 / 9869012345

Exclusive: Etisalat’s Cheers Mobile Now In Mumbai

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 02:49 PM PDT

Would you like to say "Cheers" even before the Commercial launch in Mumbai, then hold your breath!Now, you can actually own & use Cheers Mobile Prepaid GSM Service SIM Card.

I myself is using the Cheers GSM Service and I'm not 100% satisfied by the service BUT considering the fact that its still TESTING its network coverage across Mumbai, the network can be said "OK".

Feedback from your side if reported will be worked upon which will be very beneficial to you if you continue to use the Cheers Services even after the commercial launch.

The Sim-Kit is priced at Rs.49, the First Recharge amount is available at Rs.101 which gives you a talktime of Rs.91 with an attractive tariff for 365 days. In FRC 101, all local Off-net calls will be charged at just 30paise/minute, on-net Local calls will be charged at flat 10paise/minute and all STD calls will be charged at flat 60paise/minute.

If we talk of SMS Charges then local off-net sms will be charged at 30paise/160 characters, Local and STD on-net sms will be charged at 10paise/160 characters and STD off-net sms will be charged at 50paise/160 characters. What's More, to enjoy the above tariff you need NOT recharge with any Special Tariff Voucher(STV).

Currently, only one FRC is available and all Recharge vouchers come with 0 Processing Fee, which means lest service tax, you will get the rest of the money spent on Recharge as TALKTIME.Currently, only Voice and Sms services are available but as time progresses all Value Added services will be launched including Callertunes, Missed Call Alerts and also GPRS/WAP.

Cheers Mobile is all set to provide High Quality n Affordable GSM Service to its Nationwide customers commercially very soon. This is first of its kind initiative wherein you can test the network.

The tariff details are tabulated below:

Particulars	FRC 101
MRP (Rs.)	Rs 101
Local On-Net and Off-Net	30 piase/minute
STD Off-net and Off-Net	60 paise/minute
SMS
Local Off-Net	30paise/160characters
Local & STD Off-Net	30paise/160 characters
ISD	Rs.5/160 characters

Note: The network coverage will improve after the commercial launch of the services or as the time progresses and also you may sometimes have to deal with "No coverage" issues as well.

The coverage issues are being worked upon and will be perfect once it launches its services commercially. But seriously, my PRATIKRIYA on CheersMobile is its worth to give a try and if tariff option suits you then Go for it.

Network is quite ok in my area that is in Lower Parel,Some of the sale points where you can get the Cheers Mobile Connection in Mumbai are:

Location	ADDRESS
Jogeshwari	Techweb Centre, 5th floor, New Link Road, Oshiwara, Jogeshwari – West, Mumbai – 400102
Chembur	82-C, Rajashree Bldg., Shop No. 9 & 24, Near Girnar Tea, Chembur, Mumbai – 400071

For More details, you can contact freely on 09588000121 (Customer Care) or alternatively you can contact Abhay Panchal on 09588044768. More details on the availability of sim kits in various locations will be updated in the comments section.