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MTNL Slashes ISD Rates For GSM Subscribers in Delhi
Aircel Launches GSM Services in Haryana
Virgin Mobile’s Ad Campaign Conferred With Bronze Lion Award
AirNet Launches Dual GSM Mobile Phone AN90
BSNL Launches 3G Mobile & Data Services In Goa
Olive Collaborate With Tata Tele, Launches Two New Devices

MTNL Slashes ISD Rates For GSM Subscribers in Delhi

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 07:12 AM PDT

Triggering another price war in the International subscriber dialing (ISD) space, state-run telecom major and India’s first 3G Mobile service operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), today announced the massive reduction (up to 80%) in ISD call tariff for its 2G and 3G GSM mobile service customers in Delhi telecom circle.

MTNL Delhi’s Postpaid and Prepaid (Dolphin/Trump) subscriber can enjoy ISD Call to USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand at just Rs.1 (Existing Calls charges was Rs.6 to Rs.9.20 per minute). MTNL also offer the lowest ISD rates from all other operator for international callings to 26 countries across the globe.

According to the MTNL announcement, the new ISD call rates provides greater convenience to MTNL customers and gives best value for money as well as seamless & affordable connectivity with family and friends. The promotional offer will be available free of cost or without any pack to all MTNL GSM mobile service users in Delhi telecom circle.The offer is valid up to 90 Days from 26th June 2010.

Here are the Details-:

Country	Present call charges (per miniute	Revised call charges (per minite)
ARGENTINA	Rs.18	Rs.3
AUSTRALIA	Rs.9.2	Rs.5
AUSTRIA	Rs.9.2	Rs.5
BAHRAIN	Rs.9.2	Rs.3
BANGLADESH	Rs.9.2	Rs.5
CANADA	Rs.6.3	Rs.1
CHINA	Rs.9.2	Rs.1
COLUMBIA	Rs.18	Rs.5
CYPRUS	Rs.9.2	Rs.3
HONG KONG	Rs.6.3	Rs.1
INDONESIA	Rs.6.3	Rs.5
IRAQ	Rs.9.2	Rs.5
JAPAN	Rs.9.2	Rs.5
JORDAN	Rs.18	Rs.3
KOREA (SOUTH)	Rs.9.2	Rs.3
MALAYSIA	Rs.6.3	Rs.3
MEXICO	Rs.18	Rs.5
PERU	Rs.18	Rs.5
RUSSIA	Rs. 9.2	Rs.5
SINGAPORE	Rs.6.3	Rs.1
SWEDEN	Rs.9.2	Rs.3
TAIWAN	Rs.18	Rs.5
THAILAND	Rs.6.3	Rs.1
U.S.A.	Rs.6.3	Rs.1
UZBEKISTAN	Rs.9.2	Rs.5
VIETNAM	Rs.18	Rs.5

Aircel Launches GSM Services in Haryana

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 04:31 AM PDT

AIRCEL, India’s 5th largest GSM service provider today announced the commercial launch of its 2.5G EDGE enabled GSM Mobile Services in Haryana telecom circle.

The operator has its GSM mobile services in 19 telecom circles and Haryana will be 20th circle on the Company's Pan India operation. Aircel will become the 8th GSM operators in the circle. The Customer care number for Aircel Haryana is 98020-12345 and 121 from Aircel.

Aircel introduces an inbuilt tariff on STD calls wherein the first minute is @75p, and the second minute onwards at 50 paisa. Also, Aircel offers On-net STD calls at lower rates,wherein its subscribers can enjoy STD call at 50p per minute to any Aircel Mobile number across India.

The company also launches a very user-friendly package at Rs.5 where in the user can avail maximum value for money i.e. talk time for Rs.4.50 and it enable its subscribers to make all local and STD at 50 paisa per minute on the same day. To address the migrants and travelers, there are attractive discounts on roaming to neighboring states like Delhi, UP and HP. Further-more, Aircel offers free calling value on seconds and minutes plan.

Aircel introduces, extremely innovative Pocket Internet cards which offer the consumers unlimited browsing, dialer tunes, free games and wall papers for a period of 30days @Rs.98.

Speaking on the launch of GSM Mobile services in Haryana, Mr. Gurdeep Singh, COO, Aircel said, "We are proud to be here in Haryana and present to our customers a National Brand with a strong local connect. We will be introducing products and services uniquely tailored to meet the special needs of our Haryana consumers. To reward high usage in a simple manner there is an inbuilt reduction in tariff on all local calls wherein the first minute is @60p, the second minute@50p and third minute onwards it is @40p. The Haryana launch augments the next phase of our Pan India roll-out.”

Virgin Mobile’s Ad Campaign Conferred With Bronze Lion Award

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 03:28 AM PDT

India’s only youth focused mobile service brand Virgin Mobile today announced that its traverse ad campaign bagged the prestigious Bronze Lion award under the print category of A26 Commercial Public Service at Cannes International Advertising Festival for the year 2010.

The “think Hatke” ad campaign was designed by Bates 141 the advertising agency of Virgin Mobile India to highlight the product benefits of vSwing that has inbuilt mobile tracking technology. The mechanism in which the track functions is that every time a new SIM card is inserted in the mobile phone, two pre-selected numbers automatically receive an alert informing on the contact number of the new user. The high-point being this process takes place without the knowledge of the new user of the handset.

The creative idea behind the award winning campaign was that vSwing with track technology helps users win their stolen phone back. Traditional magazine wrap around was used as a creative medium to visually demonstrate this handy feature using an interesting story. The creative showcases a thief stealing a mobile phone on a busy lane and running away with it, stumbles through many obstacles and eventually returns and hands it back to the owner.

AirNet Launches Dual GSM Mobile Phone AN90

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 02:27 AM PDT

AirNet Mobile, the Indian mobile handset company, today launched stylish and multi-faceted features dual GSM phone Airnet AN 90 at Rs 3099.

AirNet Mobile A90 a dual sim (GSM + GSM ) handset comes with T flash card support, FM radio, a 2.4 inch touch screen with a Bluetooth and super high life battery.It has high clarity widescreen to watch Movie and videos with its full MP4/MP3 playback system making mobile movie watching an experience.

The A90 also equipped with a very powerful battery (2600 mAh) which makes it highest capacity phone in India. It offers a standby time of 60 days. This makes it a darling for all those hailing from electricity deficient areas.It would also be a boon for all those having high usage of mobile phone. Not only this its dual camera one can capture all the special moments in style.

Its expandable memory up to 2GB enables everyone to go beyond the restrictions of physical space and quality loudspeaker lets one party harder anywhere, anytime. Album and e-book reader makes AN90 one of the most sought mobiles devices amongst the other players.

BSNL Launches 3G Mobile & Data Services In Goa

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 01:43 AM PDT

India’s National Telecom backbone Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) launched its 3G GSM mobile and High Speed Wireless Internet services (Data services) in Panaji, Mapusa, Margao, Vasco and Ponda in the state of Goa.

BSNL 3G services was inaugurated by state Chief Minister Mr. Digambar Kamat and Mr. Sripad Naik, MP, North Goa by making the first 3G video call to each other in the presence of Mr Aloke Kaul, Chief General Manager, BSNL Maharashtra Goa Circle, Mr. Mohan Lal GM BSNL-Pune and Mr. G.R Ravi GM, BSNL-Goa in a grand launching ceremony.

Speaking on the launch of 3G services in Goa, Mr Aloke Kaul said “Goa is the third major place to get the next generation 3G connectivity in the circle after Pune and Nasik. BSNL 3G Services will provide High quality multimedia features like video calling, high speed Internet browsing up to 3.6 Mbps through Mobile phone/Data Cards (modem) and also subscribers can enjoy Live Mobile TV & VoIP services on 3G Compatible mobile phone.”

The existing BSNL 2G Prepaid customers can recharge with a Special tariff Voucher (STV) of Rs.21 or just send SMS, 'ACT3G' to 53733 following which Rs.21 will deducted from their balance and they will be migrated to 3G for a period of 30 days. These migrated customers can experience Video Calling, High Speed Internet, Mobile TV etc at 3G charges while retaining their 2G Voice Plan.

BSNL 2G Postpaid customers have to pay additional Rs.25 only per month to avail 3G services over and above their 2G services. The existing 2G Postpaid customers can also send SMS, 'ACT3G' to 53733. They can also approach customer service centers to subscribe 3G services .

Olive Collaborate With Tata Tele, Launches Two New Devices

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 12:49 AM PDT

India’s homegrown Olive Telecommunication, a leading Convergence Solutions Device Developer, announced a strategic alliance with pan-India dual-technology (CDMA & GSM) telecom service provider Tata Teleservices (TTSL) and launched two new convergence devices at an event held in Mumbai.

Olive Telecom introduced exciting Broadband Internet device dubbed as Olive Genie V-ME150 which is a inovative multiple-purpose device with mobile broadband access-enabled modem (EVDO Data Card) with download speed of 3.1 Mbps while upload speed is 1.8 Mbps. The device equipped with Voice Calling facility, MP3 Player, FM radio with playback time of 7 hours, dictaphone, digital audio playerm voice recording and 3.5mm audio jack.

Olive Genie V-ME150 (Data Card)

Besides, its built-in memory of 128MB can be expanded up to 32GB with the help of a microSD card.It runs on a QSC6085 platform and is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems and utilizes a 250 mAh battery.

The Olive Genie V-ME150 will be made available n a week’s time under the Tata Teleservices brand portfolio across all outlets in India.

The comapny also unveil another device Olive Nexus V-R9 is a travel router with multiple connectivity options like EDGE, 3G, EVDO, ADSL and WiMAX. The Wi-fi buggle also allows multi users.

Speaking on the launch of the new products and the strategic alliance with Olive, Mr. Anil Sardana, Managing Director of TTSL, said “This is another step in our continued association with Olive Telecommunication, whose products are innovative and meet the ever-changing requirements of our consumers. We are confident that in today’s competitive scenario, these products will add to the customer experience and enhance our portfolio of high-speed data access offerings.’

Arun Khanna, Chairman Olive Telecom stated ‘At Olive, we promise our customers to come up with two to three new devices every month and target to sell 10 million devices by the end of next year. The new Olive Convergence portfolio is replete with 3G-WCDMA, CDMA, GSM and EV-DO handsets, Mobile Computing Devices and Advanced data modems for wireless broadband. At Olive, innovation is a key driver and it is our constant endeavor to offer new, cutting-edge technology-driven products that deliver on the needs of our consumers.

He further added “After the successful launch of India's first Hybrid Mobile Phone, we are extremely proud to launch the Olive Nexus and Olive Genie. These products promise to un-complicate and un-clutter the lives of our consumers and create a new benchmark in convergence products. We are also very proud to partner with an industry leader like Tata Teleservices Limited in an alliance that will strengthen the availability of our products in the relevant markets.”