MTS India adds new offers in its bouquet
- Category: MTS India
- Tuesday, 21 September 2010 09:05
- Written by Mihir Patil
MTS India, the youngest cdma provider of India has launched few offers for subscribers all over India. MTS has always been aggresive when it comes to providing path breaking offers but the only thing keeping this company from attracting huge customer base is the lack of quality handsets. Anyway, MTS India has launched new SMS Pack for subscribers in all circles, unlimited On-net pack for subscribers in Delhi circle and full talktime pack for subscribers in Bihar circle. - Subscribers in Delhi can now avail unlimited calling to local MTS mobile for as low as Rs. 99 valid for 30 days.
- Subscribers in Bihar can now avail full talktime on Rs. 222 and Rs. 333 recharge which comes with zero validity.
- MTS has reduced the unlimited sms pack rate by a huge amount. Initially unlimited sms pack was priced at Rs. 104 but now the same pack comes for Rs. 64 which is quite competitive as other gsm providers are offering same pack at almost same price. This pack comes with a validity of 30 days and gives 500 Local and National sms everyday.
Airtel gears up for 3G roll out - selects network partners
- Category: Airtel
- Monday, 20 September 2010 16:29
- Written by Puneet Jain
today announced that it has chosen Ericsson India, Nokia Siemens Networks and Huawei Technologies as network partners to launch 3G Services in India. These partners will plan, design, deploy and maintain 3G HSPA Network in Bharti Airtel 3G license circles. Further strengthening its relationship with Ericsson, Bharti Airtel has awarded majority of the 3G License Circles to Ericsson India. With this, Ericsson continues to be Bharti’s largest Network Partner across 2G and 3G circles in the country.
On the same lines, Bharti has also expanded its relationship with Nokia Siemens Networks, which would manage Bharti’s 3G Network in 3 circles across India.
Bharti Airtel has also introduced Huawei Technologies as the 3rd partner for offering 3G services in a few circles.
In its statement Airtel said :
Airtel’s 3G services, enabled by our partner’s expertise, will usher in a new era of unique life style products. The offerings will be specifically targeted towards mobile broadband, given the enhanced speed and user experience which the 3G technology enables. The partners will play a catalyst role in enhancing the customer experience and the data usage habits in the country. In addition to being HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access) ready from launch, the 3G network will support world class user data speeds and enhanced mobile broadband user experience. High Speed Packet Access plus enables high peak user throughputs which are multiple times higher than those supported in current 2G networks.
Videocon (Tamil Nadu) launches two new offers
- Category: Videocon Mobile Services
- Monday, 20 September 2010 12:29
- Written by Puneet Jain
deocon Mobile Services announced the launch of two new Offers for its customers in Tamil Nadu Now customers can enjoy lowered STD call tariff with all new Rs. 29 Special tariff voucher. With this Special tariff, you can now make all on-net STD calls for just 25 paise whereas all off-net STD calls will be charged at 45 paise. This special pack comes with a validity of 30 days and can only be availed via electronic recharge mode.Videocon also launched a new extra talk time recharge which is priced at Rs.45. This new extra talk time voucher provides a talk time of Rs.55, this special recharge can only be availed via electronic recharge mode. Please note, this offer is a limited period offer.
For More details, you can contact customer care at 121 (toll free) from your Videocon number
BSNL announced revision of 3G Data Tariff
- Category: BSNL
- Monday, 20 September 2010 10:19
- Written by Puneet Jain & Bandhan Preet Singh
Update : BSNL reduced 3G yet Again. See all details hereBharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has announced the revision of its Unlimited 3G data tariff for both Prepaid and Postpaid Customers. BSNL has reduced the price massively. BSNL has reduced its Postpaid and Prepaid 3G Data tariff by almost 46%, earlier the Fixed Monthly Charge of Unlimited 3G Data Tariff for Postpaid subscribers was Rs 2499, BSNL has revised it to Rs 1359. In case of Prepaid recharge vouchers the revised price is now Rs 1499, earlier it was Rs 2756.
Apart from reduction in 3G Data tariff, BSNL has also announced introduction of new short term validity data recharge vouchers for 3G prepaid customers.
Here are the details of new short term validity data vouchers :
| MRP of RCV | Free Data Usage | Validity |
| 10 | 20 MB | 1 Day |
| 25 | 50 MB | 3 Days |
| 50 | 100 MB | 7 Days |
The above tariff will be implemented from 22nd September 2010.
BSNL re-launches Broadband Promotion scheme - Unlimited download and Waive off Installation Charges
- Category: BroadBand
- Saturday, 18 September 2010 11:22
- Written by Bandhan Preet Singh
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd has announced the relaunch of its Broadband Promotion scheme which allows 15 days Unlimited Free download and waiver of installation charges to the new customers who will register for BSNL Broadband connection before 15th November 2010.According to our sources BSNL is planning to introduce this promotional scheme in all the telecom circles, however there may be some delay in launch of this scheme is certain circles. Please visit your nearest BSNL Customer Care Centre and confirm if this scheme is available in your circle.
Vodafone launches Night Radio in Karnataka
- Category: Vodafone
- Thursday, 16 September 2010 09:48
- Written by Mihir Patil
Vodafone Essar has announced the launch of Vodafone NIGHT RADIO for all its subscribers in Karnataka. By subscribing to this service, Vodafone customers can tune into their favorite music all through the night for just Rs 2 per day.
Vodafone subscribers need to dial 55170 (toll free) and they will be guided through an IVR to activate NIGHT RADIO. Users can choose from local hits and Bollywood numbers to devotional songs and enjoy the most popular songs on Vodafone NIGHT RADIO any time between 11.00 pm and 7 am. Vodafone NIGHT RADIO is available in English, Kannada, Hindi and Tamil. Vodafone NIGHT RADIO can be accessed through all handsets, thus enabling even a rural customer to enjoy the benefits of this service.
The Night Radio offers following programmes:-
- 23:00 - 00:00 :-> Super Hits (Aaj Ka Special)
- 00:00 - 00:30 :-> Desi Beats
- 00:30 - 01:30 :-> Love Zone
- 01:30 - 02:30 :-> Bollywood Masala
- 02:30 - 05:00 :-> All Time Hits
- 05:00 - 07:00 :-> Spiritual Mornings*
* On first time subscription, customers can request for devotional songs basis their faith / religion, basis which, the entry will be saved permanently.
Olive Telecom offers 3G embedded Zipbook in association with BSNL
- Category: BSNL
- Thursday, 16 September 2010 07:24
- Written by Mihir Patil
Olive Telecom has announced a strategic tie up with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited offering India’s first 3G embedded Zipbook V-X108 bundled with BSNL 3G connectivity nationwide after their debut in Indian market recently.
The all new Olive Zipbook is powered with Intel Pentium N450 processor and the users have the Windows 7 OS with Windows Works, Live & Security Essentials. The Zipbook is powered to give the user the ideal mobile broadband experience without having the need to carry USB modem separately.
As a package, the consumers can now benefit from the offer of free 6GB/month download for 3 months. The Zipbook comes with a 1.3 MP camera with Windows 7 OS pre-installed.
The Olive Zipbook is priced at Rs.20, 999.Tata Indicom launches ‘Doctor on Call’ Service
- Category: Tata DOCOMO CDMA
- Wednesday, 15 September 2010 14:51
- Written by Puneet Jain
Tata Teleservices Limited today announced "Doctor on Call" service in partnership with Rx Healthcare Magic Pvt. Ltd. This service provides assistance under any medical emergency situations and also provides medical consultations. The calls for consultation are chargeable at Rs. 9 per minute.To avail Tata Indicom - Doctor on Call service, subscribers need to dial 54887, and a doctor registers the personal data and medical history of the subscriber. The attending Doctor diagnoses the cases whether they feel that the subscribers’ case falls under the given three options- Acute/ Chronic/ Emergency. If it is an acute condition, the caller will be given three different diagnoses by the attending doctor who will also suggest some home remedy to the caller for immediate relief.
Launching this unique service, Mr Vineet Bhatia, Regional Head (North-Central), Tata Teleservices Limited, said, “It gives us immense pleasure and pride to launch Doctor on Call service using mobile technology. Today advanced mobile telephony is offering complete mobility services in the interest of the common man and having introduced medical emergency services we have ensured that our subscribers get the best in class value added services at a nominal fee.”
MTNL (Mumbai) slashed ISD call rates
- Category: MTNL
- Wednesday, 15 September 2010 10:09
- Written by Puneet Jain
MTNL has announced reduction in ISD rates. Customers using MTNL Landline service and Garuda (Fixed/ Mobile) can now talk at a low call charge to 26 counties all over the world. MTNL Landline customers can make calls to U.S.A., Canada, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, for as low as 80paise/min depending on their landline plan. Garuda (Fixed/Mobile) customers can also enjoy low ISD call rate of just Re 1/ min to the above countries. This is a limited period offer for two months. This offer is effective from 15th September 2010.MTNL had already reduced the ISD tariff for GSM (Dolphin and Trump) customers. And the reduction of ISD calls for Landline and Garuda customers would now benefit more than 46 Lakh customers all over Mumbai.
Virgin Mobile GSM now in Gujarat
- Category: Virgin Mobile
- Wednesday, 15 September 2010 08:01
- Written by Mihir Patil
After the launch in 5 South circles, Orissa, Mum & Mah, UP (E), UP (W), MP&CG, Kolkata, Haryana, Bihar, RoWB & Punjab circles, Virgin GSM has launched in its 17th circle, Gujarat.
Now, consumers across all the GSM circles will be offered a special tariff proposition of STD @ 40p/min which allows Virgin Mobile customers to call anywhere in India, across any network, at a flat rate of 40p/min. This flat call rate of 40p/min is applicable to all local and STD calls made anywhere in India with no conditions, no hidden charges like daily rental and no pack purchase required.
At the time of launch, Virgin Mobile GSM services will be available in Gujarat through more than 7,500 RCV and 5,813 SUK outlets. Virgin Mobile has also come up with an offer of "Get Paid For Incoming" for new subscribers in Gujarat wherein a subscriber will get 10 paise/minute for receiving calls from any mobile in India. Virgin mobile also plans to launch the much successful "Per second billing" within few days for subscribers who talk less.
Mobigyaan will very soon update you with the various calling and SMS tariff Virgin GSM is offering in Gujarat circle.
We have seen Virgin GSM being aggressive during the launch but these offers are just to attract the customers. Virgin GSM doesn't have much to offer customers in longer run if we take a look at the trend in other circles. Let's hope this jinx is broken in Gujarat circle.
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