Loop Mobile ties up with SMSGupshup to launch Reply All SMS service
- Category: Loop Mobile
- Tuesday, 22 June 2010 13:43
- by Puneet Jain
Loop Mobile and SMS GupShup today announced the launch of the “Reply All SMS” service. This will enable Loop Mobile subscribers to simultaneously communicate with multiple people using SMS. Any Loop Mobile subscriber can create a Group of up-to 7 friends including him self. This Group is assigned a dedicated shortcode by SMS GupShup. Members on the group can send messages to this shortcode to communicate with each other. The messages reach all members of the group at the same time and if anyone replies, the reply too reaches all members of the group. Loop Mobile subscribers can invite friends from other operators to the group too. Every message to the shortcode is charged at 50p per message.
How does it work?
- Reply All SMS is simple and easy to use, similar to the CC and reply-all features on email.
- A Loop Mobile subscriber can start a conversation by sending the following message to 555999: CHAT 98210xxxxx 98200xxxxx 92235xxxxx (where 98210xxxxx etc. are the numbers of the friends, who may be on any operator network).
- The system will create a group and prompt the user to send a message, which goes to all participants in the group. Participants can reply to the message – which will also be sent to all participants in the group.
- The group can have at most 7 participants, including the initiator. This service is currently being offered free of cost to all Loop Mobile users till the 30th June 2010, after which users will be charged 50 paise for every message sent to the group.
What do you think about this service? Do share your views.
Reliance Communication launches 'Live Chat' service for its data customers
- Category: Reliance Mobile
- Monday, 21 June 2010 00:00
- by Puneet Jain
Reliance Communications has launched first-of-its kind Customer Care Initiative ‘Live Chat’. This Live Chat service will enable Reliance’s customers with real-time query and issue handling through chat-based online platform.In the first phase of the launch ‘Live Chat’ will be available to Reliance’s over 1.3 million data customers across the country. Following the implementation of the service across the data business, RCOM plans to extend the service to other business groups.
RCOM has established the ‘Live Chat’ Contact Center at the company’s headquarter at New Mumbai. This facility will have over 500 dedicated workforce equipped to handle 75,000 live customer interactions in a day. RCOM is going Live with its Live Chat service across 15,000 towns with a scale-up plan to cover 24,000 towns by end of the first quarter of this fiscal.
Tata Teleservices, Future Group launches 'T24' GSM Mobile Service
- Category: T24
- Saturday, 19 June 2010 16:17
- by Puneet Jain
Tata Teleservices Limited and Indian retail giant Future Group today announced the launch of mobile telephony services under the brand name T24 on the GSM platform. The companies had unveiled Brand T24 after signing a strategic alliance in February this year.The T24 mobile telephony service will be sold through Future Group’s extensive retail footprint across the country, beginning with Andhra Pradesh. It will be progressively rolled out across the country in the next couple of months, through Future Group’s retail networks in over 75 cities and 65 rural destinations. Customers visiting Future Group retail chains like Pantaloons, Big Bazaar, Central, Brand Factory, EZone, Home Town and Aadhar, among others, will be offered this exclusive mobile connection and tariff plan, wherein they can win free talk-time based on their purchase of at these stores. Every time they spend on buying talk-time, customers will be rewarded with special deals and promotions at the retail outlets.
“Shopping and talking on our mobile phones are among the two favorite activities for all of us in
Anil Sardana, MD - TTSL, Kishore Biyani, CEO - Future Group & Mayur Toshniwal, CEO - T24 unveiling mobile telephony services under the brand name T24 on the GSM platform in Hyderabad
LIVE Streaming OF ASIA CUP now available to Tata Indicom and Tata DOCOMO subscribers
- Category: Tata DOCOMO CDMA
- Friday, 18 June 2010 16:04
- by Puneet Jain
TATA Teleservices has entered into an exclusive partnership with Apalya to offer live streaming of Asia Cup for both Tata Photon Plus users and Tata DOCOMO subscribers. TATA subscribers can now stream live content, listen to score updates, download special videos and get SMS alerts for Asia Cup matches.
For Tata Photon Plus customers
Asia Cup is accessible on Tata Photon Plus customers' Mobile and laptop using Tata Photon TV, with the addition of an exclusive channel telecasting the event. The pricing for the event on laptop is Rs 5 per match; Rs 25 for the full tournament while Asia Cup is available absolutely free of cost for Tata Photon TV on Mobile. Tata Photon TV is available only on LG 510, Samsung-Corby, Samsung-M519-Metro & Blackberry-9630 (Pre imbedded).
For Tata DOCOMO customers
Asia Cup content is delivered through multiple channels. Subscribers can take their pick for getting Asia Cup updates through:
- Live streaming of Asia cup matches on mobile using GPRS. Tata DOCOMO subscribers have to download MiMobiTV, a GPRS based application that allows to watch Asia Cup 2010 on streaming enabled Mobile handsets. Subscribers can download the client application at no cost while browsing the content is charged at 1p/1 KB in home network and 10p/10KB while on off net roaming. To download the application, send an SMS ‘LIVE’ to 54321 (Toll Free).
- Tata DOCOMO customers can get Asia cup updates on SMS that is available in three different packs; Daily pack at Rs 5 for every match, Weekly pack at Rs 10 for 7days and Monthly pack at Rs 30 for 30 days. Users can also avail of Daily match updates via Voice packs by dialling 54321194 @ Rs. 5 per Match day.
- Using the GPRS platform, Tata DOCOMO subscribers have a choice to download exclusive videos of Asia Cup. The Asia Cup Portal by Vuclip will have videos of Match Highlights, Wickets, Fours & Sixes. Users can watch the video clips of match being played as well as previous matches. Data charges as per the data tariff plan of the user.
Uninor SIM Card
- Category: Uninor
- Friday, 18 June 2010 10:27
- by Puneet Jain
I recently bought a Uninor SIM Card to try out its Badalta Discount Plan. According to Uninor its customers can get 5% to 60% discounts on call rates. I am using it from past two days and the maximum discount which I got was 20%. Uninor offers all calls at 50 p/min for a year and Badalta Discount Plan is applicable only for local calls.
I have uploaded a few pics of Uninor Startup Kit, check'em out.
I have uploaded a few pics of Uninor Startup Kit, check'em out.
Aircel launches GSM services in MP & Chhattisgarh
- Category: Aircel
- Thursday, 17 June 2010 19:26
- by Puneet Jain
Aircel today announced the launch of its GSM mobile services in MP & Chhattisgarh. Aircel is now present in 19 telecom circles.Mr. Gurdeep Singh, Chief Operating Officer, Aircel said, “We are proud to be here in MP & Chhattisgarh 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 MP & Chattisgarh consumers. To reward high usage we have introduced attractive tariff plans for half the price in a simple manner, all local calls to any network are @ 1paise/ 2 seconds and all STD calls for the first 10,000secs are @ 1paise/ per second. The MP & Chhattisgarh launch augments the next phase of our Pan India roll-out.”
Mr. Gurdeep Singh, further added, “We attribute our success to our core values of trustworthiness, simplicity, strong local connect and service that is value for money. We bring these same values to serve MP & Chhattisgarh. With mobile penetration of 40% in MP & Chattisgarh, there is a huge opportunity to serve our consumers.”
Aircel is offering local calls at a tariff of 1paise/2seconds if one recharges with STV45, STV85 or STV125 which are valid for 30, 60 and 90 days respectively.this can be availed in three product sizes, @Re.45/30days. The Aircel offer is bundled with free local SMS - 50 SMS, 150 SMS & 300 SMS, respectively. These Free SMSes are valid for 30 days
Also, to facilitate the large migrant population, Aircel offers free incoming roaming benefits for customers travelling to neighboring states of UP, Maharashtra, while roaming on Aircel network for a period of 90 days.
To address a significant population that has a strong base in Gulf, US and Canada, Aircel provides an attractive ISD package for USA/Canada @ Re 1.50 per minute and to UAE, Saudi, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar @ Rs 6.25 per minute.
MTNL (Mumbai) offers Free broadband access facility for S.S.C students
- Category: BroadBand
- Wednesday, 16 June 2010 21:24
- by Puneet Jain
On the occasion of S.S.C results declared, MTNL (Mumbai) is offering Free broadband access facility to S.S.C students, for on-line registration of FYJC at 24 of MTNL’s Customer Service Center (CSC). Successful S.S.C students can avail free online registration facility on Broad Band connection provided through these selected customer services centers in MTNL, Mumbai. MTNL Mumbai is also offering selected MTNL services to students at discounted rates. Students can avail 3G youth plan SIM along with FRTC – 53 for Rs 25, GPRS 14 at Rs.10, GPRS 98 at Rs.70, SMS 30 at Rs.20 and SMS 98 at Rs.65 during the promotional offer period.
The free broadband service facility will be available at the following CSC’s:
Colaba (Telephone Bhavan), Mazagaon, Byculla, Worli, Prabhadevi, Wadala, Shivaji-Park, Sion. Bandra, Khar, Andheri, Jogeshwari, Marol, Kandivali, Borivali, Chembur, Hingewala Lane, Ghatkopar, Nityanand Nagar, Mulund, Navpada,Cherai, Wagle-Estate and Vashi.
MTNL (Mumbai) launches Sakhi Plan for Trump Customers
- Category: MTNL
- Tuesday, 15 June 2010 21:18
- by Puneet Jain
MTNL Mumbai has introduced a new Trump Sakhi plan. This plan offers Unlimited calls & SMS to 2 mobile numbers of choice (Dolphin &Trump) absolutely free. This facility can be availed by the existing MTNL subscribers by paying Rs 20 per month.New MTNL subscribers can activate this plan on Rs 10 SIM Kit with first recharge coupon (FRC) of Rs. 62.
This plan offers Talk value of Rs 32 and 100 min of each voice and video call on MTNL network. MTNL subsrivers will also get 50 MB free data download to be consumed within 30 days and 100 SMS free on MTNL network. The 3G facility will be automatically activated without any cost.
This plan offers video and voice calls to local MTNL network at 20 paise/min and to other networks at 50 paise/min. All STD calls will be @ 75 paisemin.
Now Trump customers under Sakhi plan can enjoy unlimited talking and unlimited SMS to any of their two favourite pre determined MTNL Dolphin/ Trump numbers absolutely free. This facility can be availed by the customer by paying just Rs 20 per month.
Tata DOCOMO Offers ‘EAMCET Results’ through SMS/Voice Portal
- Category: TATA DoCoMo
- Tuesday, 15 June 2010 19:29
- by Puneet Jain
Tata DOCOMO-the GSM brand of Tata Teleservices Limited announced that its customers can now avail the benefit of knowing EAMCET results on SMS and Voice portal. The customers can simply follow a few instructions to get the results on their Tata DOCOMO mobile phones, conveniently.Tata DOCOMO provides 2 convenient ways to get EAMCET results delivered personally! Using the IVR option, customers will have to dial 54321234 and provide students seven digit Roll Number. For this the subscribers will have to follow a “Pre-registration” wherein customers can register their Roll Numbers by dialing 54321234 and they will be notified through SMS as soon as the results are announced. As a second option customers can also have a choice of getting the result by sending an SMS to 55352. Ex: SMS EAMCET <space> Hall Ticket Number to 55352.
Every SMS will be charged at Rs. 3 per SMS and the IVR service will be charged at 10 paise per second.
MTNL (Mumbai) offers Unlimited Broadband at Rs. 395
- Category: BroadBand
- Tuesday, 15 June 2010 19:23
- by Puneet Jain
MTNL has announced that it will now offer Unlimited Broadband 320kbps at Rs. 395 for MTNL Mumbai Triband users. MTNL claims that This plan offers lowest monthly plan rates for Unlimited broadband access. MTNL customers also have an option of paying for 11 month and get the annual subscription. No monthly modem charges are applicable, it will be provided free of cost to the customers under this plan.Offering Unlimited Broadband at low price is a good strategy to retain exisiting subscribers and get the new ones. However MTNL, rather any company, needs to maintain the quality of its services for long term revenue gains. Are you using MTNL Broadband? Do let us know your views about it.