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MTNL Delhi Launches Two New 3G Postpaid Plans

Posted: 08 Apr 2011 06:43 AM PDT


Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), Delhi circle today launched two new Postpaid plans with free calls/talk Value, SMS and Data credits under its 2G and 3G mobile services.

Super Value 3G Postpaid Plan 199

MTNL’s Super Value Postpaid Plan- 199 offers Free call allowance worth Rs.150, Free 400 Local + 400 National SMS and Free 3G Data usage up to 100 MB. The call charges will be 20p/minute for local Voice and Video calls to MTNL N/W (Mobile/Landline) and 50p/min for any other network. All STD Voice calls will be charged for 50p/min and National Roaming Calls will cost 70p/min.

Super Value 3G Freedom Plan 249

The Super Freedom Plan-249 offers Free call allowance worth Rs.230, Free 600 Local + 600 National SMS and Free 3G Data usage up to 500 MB. The call charges will be 20p/minute for local Voice and Video calls to MTNL N/W (Mobile/Landline) and 40p/min for any other network. All STD Voice calls will be charged for 50p/min and National Roaming Calls will cost 70p/min.

Super Value 199 Super Freedom 249
Monthly Rental Rs.199 Rs.249
Free call allowance per month Rs.150 Rs.230
Free SMS per month 400 Local + 400 National SMS 600 Local + 600 National SMS
Free 3G Data Usage per month 100 MB, after free usage 1 paisa/10 KB 500 MB, after free usage 1 paisa/10 KB
Voice Call Charges Local MTNL N/W 20p/min

Local Other Network 50p/min

STD Calls 60p/min

Local MTNL N/W 20p/min

Local Other Network 40p/min

STD Calls 50p/min

Video Call Charges Local MTNL N/W 20p/min

Local Other Network- 50p/min

STD Video Call – 75p/min

Local MTNL N/W 20p/min

Local Other Network- 50p/min

STD Video Call – 75p/min

National Roaming Call Charges 70p/ min (Incoming and Outgoing) 70p/ min (Incoming and Outgoing)
SMS Charges Re 0.25, Re. 1.00 and Re 2.50 for Local, National and ISD SMS respectively Re 0.25, Re. 1.00 and Re 2.50 for Local, National and ISD SMS respectively
ISD Rates As per standard rates of MTNL As per standard rates of MTNL

MTNL Launches Full Value Combo Plan for Mobile Subscriber

Posted: 08 Apr 2011 06:12 AM PDT


Continuing its leverage of bringing best and affordable 3G services, India's first 3G Mobile service operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), announced the launch new Combo Prepaid Plan for its prepaid GSM subscribers in Mumbai circle.

The New Combo Plan-298 offers customers a combination of Voice, SMS and 2G/3G data usage, with Full Value of Money.

The RCV-298 will comes with talk time worth Rs.250 as a core balance, Free 250 Local and National SMS and Free data usage up to 125 MB. The FREE SMS and Data usage will be valid for 30 Days from the date of recharge.The free talk value of Rs.250 will be credited to customers main balance and valid till the customers prepaid account validity.

Apart from above Combo Bonus Coupon, MTNL also introduced on one long validity STV for its Pay Per Second plan at Rs.85 with 5 years tariff Validity.

Here are the details :

Samsung Galaxy Tab Review

Posted: 08 Apr 2011 03:44 AM PDT


Samsung Galaxy Tab ReviewThe Samsung Galaxy Tab is the first major tablet release since the Apple iPad launched last year.Before I begin the review, I want to be completely forthcoming about something: the Samsung Galaxy Tab here’s the thing about tab.

What this Uber Cool Gizmo Packs?

This Tablet is loaded With Features!

• A 7 Inch TFT Capacitive Multi Touch Screen

• 1024X600 Resolution Display

• Punched With a Gorilla Glass

• ARM Cortex A8 Processor @ 1GHz

• Android 2.2 (Froyo)

• Bluetooth Version 3.0

• Camera: Rear(3.15MP) & Front(1.3MP)

• Full Flash Support

• Full HD Play Back

• Records Video @30FPS With 720X480

• Phone Memory: 1 GB

• Internal Storage: 16 GB

• External Micros SD/SDHC : Up to 32 GB

Unboxing the King:

This beast is packed in a White Tough Boxing that protects it from all the jerks it receives from all the way from the factory and right into my hands! It's loaded with all the as usual stuff like the Warranty, setup instructions, Usb Cable, in-ear earphones, Samsung Kies Software CD.

Interface that appeases your Eyes:

The gorgeous 1024X600 resolution makes the Menu in fact everything that is being displayed on this tab to be awesome, and browsing on this is something that is meant for this device, check out the telecomtalk Being viewed in the tab

Samsung packed its Touch Wiz Customization on top of the Stock Android, this device features the much required Multi touch, pinch to zoom, you can pinch the home screen to have a look at all the active screens you have got, in the menu screen you can pinch to have a look at all the applications that are present! But a remark comes here; Touch Wiz is not as polished and appealing as the Sense UI Featured on the HTC Devices!

The Android Market + Samsung Apps:
Features lots of applications and games and the punch point of android is its scope of customization that is not allowed on IOS devices but again Android is growing and the apps are not as polished as its Counterpart! Also Samsung provided its newly launched Samsung Apps that deliver content based on location and Device.

Camera:

The Decent 3.15 MP Rear camera with its side kick – LED Flash and auto focus takes macro shots crisp and clear and Portrait and Landscape Shots are pretty Decent, no complaints on this regard!

The Macro shot of Reliance Voucher !

Landscape Shots:

Downside:

The biggest downside I find is that Android does not support Ad hoc , so you cant share your net to your device, but there is a way out for this, if your WLAN supports Access Point Feature then you could use some 3rd party software like Connectify to make an Access point and share the Internet , here I use my Intel PRO Set Wireless tool to Share My Net.

Final Conclusions:

1. It's a superb device with great performance

2. Priced at 24,000 Rs (As On Today) is good value for money

3. Android supports full Customization – so you can tweak your device as you want

4. A Big 7 Inch Display good for hd playback!

5. Not To Forget It's a Huge Mobile Device that you can manage to fit into your pocket

MNP: BSNL Emerged As Most Preferred Mobile Network in Andhra Pradesh

Posted: 08 Apr 2011 12:20 AM PDT


After huge public outcry and loosing the ground in almost 19 telecom circles over Mobile Number Potability, India’s National Telecom backbone Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) emerged as most preferred Mobile Service operator in Andhra Pradesh telecom Circle, yes you read it right BSNL becomes most preferred mobile network  in AP.

With in the two months of the launch of Mobile Number Portability, BSNL AP circle grab around 55,887 Port IN customers from other private operators while loose just 16,714 (till 2nd week of March 2011) of its GSM customers shifted to other networks.

According to Mr. Rajeev Agarwal, CGMT , BSNL AP circle, "Our special tariff packs like Bandham & Nestham 2G and 3G plans are attractive and affordable for everyone and We hope more the benefit from the MNP due to our low tariff and widen network. The next biggest MNP gainer or 2nd best performer in the Andhra Pradesh telecom circle was Bharti Airtel, which gained of approx 15000 users in last two months, less than half of BSNL's.”

Mr Agrawal also said that focusing on customer care made all the difference. We trained all our customer service staffers. I talked to all the 26,000 strong staff through video conferencing and briefed them on the way to proceed. To improve the customer care, BSNL AP launched an SMS CARE, wherein BSNL subscriber can send a SMS to 54141 (toll free) if any problem relating to GSM network.

MNP Data- Andhra Pradesh Telecom Circle :

Mobile Service Operator MNP :  Net Gain / Loss (Number of Subscribers)
Aircel 3,515
Airtel 15,381
BSNL 35,306
IDEA Cellular (-)146
Etisalat DB (Cheers Mobile) (-)20
MTS (CDMA) 277
Reliance GSM (-)7,484
Reliance CDMA (-)18,995
Tata Docomo 2576
Tata Indicom (CDMA) (-)15,683
Uninor 1,851
Vodafone (-)16,578

Indian Mobile Entertainment Industry To Touch $5 billion by 2015

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 07:59 AM PDT


Indian Mobile Entertainment Industry To Touch $5 billion by 2015The mobile entertainment industry in India is witnessing significant growth and Tavess forecasts this market to reach $4.9 billion in 2015 from $1.2 billion in 2009, growing at a CAGR of 26% in the period 2009-2015.

Tavess believes that mobile entertainment has a huge potential in India and the current localization of mobile entertainment content is driving the industry in the right direction, bringing in greater usability of content.

In the coming years mobile entertainment landscape will see several changes with respect to greater integration of mobile entertainment services with social networking, increased significance of user generated content, which will be a major focus area for telecom operators, and the growth of infotainment services.

Tavess also expects a rise in mobile advertising programs focused on providing credits to users for watching advertisements. Mobile music will, however, continue to dominate the mobile entertainment services landscape with significant growth potential presented by mobile video and TV.


Mobile music is the most demanded entertainment service by the Indian consumers with ring back tones and ring tones being the most popular, followed by single track music downloads. Mobile operators are placing great emphasis on music streaming services with players such as Vodafone, Reliance, and Idea offering music streaming at very affordable prices. For example, Vodafone offers subscription-based music streaming services for INR 50 per month ($1.09), which provides subscribers access to its music station with 40,000 songs, and 30 music channels in nine languages.

Similarly, handset manufacturers are taking several initiatives to tap the opportunity presented by the Indian digital music market. For example, Nokia has launched its music store under the brand Ovi for Nokia handset owners. Ovi is focusing on providing localized content to users and offers Indian users with a choice of 3.5 million tracks.

Gaming on mobile phones is also gaining traction with leading Indian gaming companies, such as Zapak, ibibo, and Indiagames, launching mobile based gaming platforms providing users access to multiple games while incorporating social networking functionalities with gaming. Gaming in India is gaining market owing to content localization, for example, t20fever.com launched by Indiagames, and ICC World Cup 2011 game launched by Zapak.

The mobile gaming market is also being cashed in by major handset providers that are launching sophisticated handsets with advanced functionalities for gaming. Tavess expects greater adoption of multi-player mobile games, along with 3D and mythological games, and social gaming that will continue to grow at a steady pace in the next 4-5 years.

With the launch of 3G services, the mobile TV and video landscape in India is also witnessing rapid changes. Tavess believes that India has good future potential for mobile video streaming services, especially for videos focused on cricket highlights and updates, in addition to film based content. However, as many subscribers are not accustomed to paid subscription-based services, the monetization of video content will be primarily through advertisements. Tavess also expects greater adoption of mobile TV with users preferring to watch television on mobile while being on the move.

While these initiatives set the platform for growth, it is important for all the players to continuously invest in launching new and innovative data services to keep the momentum up and gain competitive edge.The increased commoditization of voice services with rapidly declining voice tariffs is resulting in diminishing voice ARPU for Indian mobile operators.

To address this challenge and to earn additional revenues from existing customers, Indian mobile operators are increasing their focus on data services, primarily entertainment services such as mobile music, gaming and video/tv.

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