GSM Mobile Subscribers grow by 17.16 million in Nov 2010
December 16, 2010
The All India GSM subscriber base continued to grow aggressively in November 2010, - recording an addition of nearly 17.16 million during the month, highest ever GSM additions, achieving a subscriber base of 525.88 Million.
Expressing delight at the sustained growth of the industry, Mr. Rajan S Mathews, Director General COAI stated that it was the GSM industry that was primarily responsible for powering the overall growth of the telecom sector and will be the key contributor in realising the goals set by the Indian government for the tele and broadband penetration in the country.
Growth in all circles was at par, with an approximate growth of;
A circle: 3.78% (max in Maharashtra)
B circle: 3.34% (max in MadhyaPradesh)
C circle: 3.4% (max in Orissa)
Metros: 2.33%
Amongst the players Vodafone, Bharti, BSNL and Idea picked up the major share and Uninor being a new entrant demonstrated an exemplary growth.
COAI and the GSM operators were deeply gratified by the continued support of their customers and took this opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to their existing and potential customers "to continue to provide them with world class services and the best value proposition for their communication needs."
Tata Teleservices Limited launches instant audio conference service
December 6, 2010
Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL) has launched ‘Insta Conference’ – a unique audio conferencing service using XOP Network’s Universal Service Node (USN) platform. Insta Conference service allows a customer to instantly convene a voice conference with a pre-selected group of individuals at the press of a key. The service is available to all existing as well as potential customers of Tata Walky, Tata Indicom and Tata DOCOMO.
The service is unique in its offering; making voice based conference calling an extremely easy process. By dialing a single number, from their registered phone, TTSL subscribers will be able to simultaneously reach a group of pre-defined users.
This Conferencing service is cost-effective, efficient and convenient. A customer can simply dial in to the bridge to automatically start a conference. The application dials out to one or more numbers belonging to each individual and as people pick up their calls; they are automatically placed into an audio conference.
The service also allows them the flexibility to dial in and join/re-join as necessary. The charges for calls using Insta conferencing are based on flat billing and will be independent of the voice plan / add-on packs, which the customer has subscribed. Charges will be levied based on the actual number of participants in the conference and the respective duration for which each of them participated.
Telephone subscribers increased to 723.28 million in September end. Tele-density reaches 60.99
December 1, 2010
The number of telephone subscribers in India increased to 723.28 million at the end of September 2010 from 706.37 million in August-2010, thereby registering a growth rate of 2.39 %. With this, the overall Tele-density in India reaches 60.99.
The wireless subscriber base increased from 670.60 million in August-2010 to 687.71 million at the end of September-2010 registering a growth of 2.55%. Wireless Tele-density stands at 57.99.
Out of the total 687.71 million wireless subscribers, 482.89 million subscribers were active subscribers in VLR on the last working day of the month i.e, 30th September 2010. The total active VLR numbers excludes the CDMA VLR figure of BSNL, as the service provider has not provided the VLR figures corresponding to their total CDMA subscriber base of 5.78 million. The proportion of VLR subscribers is approximately 70% of the total wireless subscriber base reported by the service providers.
Wireline subscriber base declined from 35.77 Million in August-2010 to 35.57 Million at the end of September-2010. BSNL/MTNL, two PSU operators hold 83.48% of the Wireline market share. Overall Wireline teledensity is 3.00.
On the other hand, total Broadband subscriber base has increased from10.08 million in Aug-2010 to 10.29 million in Sep-2010, there by showing a growth of 2.08 %.
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite & Entertainment |
Microsoft launches controller free gaming and entertainment – Kinect for Xbox 360
November 24, 2010
Kinect is bringing you the exciting experience of controller free gaming and entertainment in India. Microsoft India announced the launch of the much awaited— ‘Kinect’ for Xbox 360.
With Kinect, the barrier to gaming - the controller – ceases to exist. It lets you use your body and gestures to play your favorite games. Kinect sensor is the world’s first to combine an RGB camera, depth sensor, multi-array microphone and custom processor running proprietary software all in one device. Unlike 2-D cameras and controllers, Kinect tracks your full body movement in 3-D and responds to your direction.
Accompanying the launch of the sensor, there are 11 Kinect games available across genres: Kinectimals, Kinect JoyRide, Kinect Adventures and Kinect Sports from Microsoft Game Studios and 3rd party games like Dance Central, Your Shape™: Fitness Evolved, MotionSports, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Fighters Uncaged, Sonic Free Riders and Game Party: In Motion.
The all-in-one Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect sensor and “Kinect Adventures,” is available at an estimated retail price of 22 990. For those who have an Xbox 360 console at home, the stand-alone Kinect sensor and “Kinect Adventures for Xbox 360 is available at an estimated retail price of 9,990. The Kinect sensor works with the 45 million Xbox 360 consoles currently in homes worldwide.
Kinect will be available at 150 large format retail stores across 7 top cities in India (Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Pune).
Dish TV furthers partnership with Content Security Partner Conax
November 13, 2010
Dish TV and content protection provider Conax further their long-term partnership. Part of Essel Group Venture, Dish TV is India's largest and fastest growing DTH platform -- experiencing exceptional growth since launch of its DTH operations in 2004. Renowned for its unique security record, content security provider Conax has provided the platform with smart cards for 7 years. To date, Dish TV has demonstrated a significant impact on the Indian market with 8.9 million Conax smart cards.
Dish TV is market leader in the highly competitive Indian pay-TV market, both in size and scale of growth.
Dish TV provides subscribers with the next level of entertainment with futuristic features, such as EPG (Electronic Programme Guide), parental lock, games, 268 channels, interactive TV and movie on demand. Conax provides the content security necessary to ensure operational success.
10 million Broadband connections recorded for August 2010 in India
According to figures released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the number of broadband connections in the country has grown by 3.17 % at 10.08 million in August 2010, as compared to 9.77 million in July 2010. The total number of broadband subscribers as on August 31, 2009 was 6.98 million. TRAI defines broadband as internet speed equal or greater than 256 Kbps download.
Cellular tower study debunks radiation myth
December 21, 2010
The first of its kind study, specific to the Indian environment carried out independently by the Premier Engineering Institutes revealed that “Levels of Radiation” from cellular base stations in Delhi fall hundreds of times below international safety standards. The independent study was commissioned by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India (AUSPI) as a proactive measure stemming from the concern for the public health and safety issues.
Leading experts from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai (IITM), Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai (TCE) and Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology, Chennai (CEWIT), while carrying out measurements on the electromagnetic radiation at over 180 locations in New Delhi found that in all circumstances, the “Cumulative Measurements” were well below the compliance limit set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), adopted by the Government for the Telecom sector in India, bringing it at par with the International safety standards.
While adopting international standards on public health and safety in 2008, companies in India must by law adhere to prescribed limits for Base Station Antennae for general public exposure.
The study measured cumulative emissions within the 800 to 2000MHZ band of frequency (which includes both GSM and CDMA technologies) across in the nation’s capital using carefully calibrated equipment, as per the Dot prescribed procedure in line with the ICNIRP specifications.
Prof. P.R.Goundan, Joint Director Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology, Chennai, stated that: “It is one of the first studies carried out in the Indian environment to assess the level of emissions from the Mobile Towers. We are happy to note that the cumulative emissions are much below the prescribed limits and that the service providers in India are complying with the safety norms. Prof. Dr.S.Raju, Head of Department ECE Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai a leading scientist , awarded recently by the Tamilnadu State Government further stated that “ Any hazard to the public health is a larger societal concern. It is important that statements concerning public and health & safety should be well supported with facts and scientific evidence. The study brings out very clearly that even in the worst case scenario the cumulative emission levels were far below the INCNIRP standards.”
The study was commissioned in tandem by COAI and AUSPI, whose related aims include sustaining a world-class cellular infrastructure in India, the new finding come as a response to growing public concern over myths associated with the emissions from the cellular mobile towers and its alleged health effects on the human body.
TRAI recommends changes in ‘National Broadband Plan’
December 8, 2010
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued recommendations on ‘National Broadband Plan”. An effective National Broadband network would greatly facilitate inclusive growth of the country by including the large rural population in governance and decision making process and extend to the rural areas better education, health and banking facilities.
The salient features of the National Broadband Plan 2010 include:
ICT in general and broadband in particular contribute substantially to growth of GDP and towards poverty elevation by improving access with equity.
Government may notify the charges for Right of Way in consultations with the State Governments on priority basis and ensure availability of RoW to telecom service providers to provide various telecom services.
The program is expected to bring immense benefit when fully operational. The estimated revenue of NOFA and all SOFA is expected to be Rs 26000 crore per year.
The Network will provide easy access to high speed data and information to citizens, promoting thereby the efforts in the field of education, health etc. The full text of the recommendations is available on TRAI website www.trai.gov.in.
TRAI might impose penalties on calls from telemarketing firm’s and operators
November 30, 2010
In an interesting move, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is expected to levy heavy penalty on telemarketing firms and operators that disturbs the customer with unwanted calls. This move has come as a great relief for subscribers who had to bear the nuisance of these firms by means of their calls and messages.
In addition, the telemarketing firms would also be allotted a separate series of number beginning with '700' to distinguish these callers from others and thereby allowing subscribers to decide whether to attend the call al all.
Mobile Number Portability in India
November 25, 2010
In yet another milestone achieved by the Telecom Industry – Mobile Number Portability launch being announced from Haryana Licensed Service Area on November 25, 2010.
COAI and the GSM industry warmly welcomes the implementation of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) in India. It began with the DoT’s initiative of MNP project on April 17, 2009 by granting Licenses to two M N P operators Syniverse Technologies India and M N P Interconnection Telecom Solutions India. COAI worked very closely with DoT, TEC and all operators to ensure smooth and early accomplishment of MNP.
Mr. Sanjay Kapoor, Chairman COAI congratulated the Ministry and lauded the efforts of the industry on the successful launch of MNP, and stated that “Inspite of the complex Indian Telecom Market, the M N P has been successfully implemented by the unified effort of the, Ministry of Communication, TRAI and the Telecom Industry.”
M N P will provide unprecedented freedom of choice, maximize customer satisfaction and allow service providers to showcase their brand value. From a user’s perspective, mobile number portability creates an ability to switch mobile network without the possible cost and inconvenience of a change of their telephone number. It also creates for mobile users the benefit of something akin to a personal number. This would remove the last major obstacle to the freedom of choice by consumers and would promote fair and effective competition in the market.
Emerging Technologies / New Launches |
Marvell unveils a new world of mobile communications at the 2nd Annual MWorld 2010 in India
December 20, 2010
Marvell, a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, announced that it will present its 2nd Annual MWorld 2010 at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi. As one of the world’s largest chipmakers, Marvell will showcase its complete product platforms for always-on, always-connected devices, including mobile computing, intelligent displays, gaming, entertainment, and smart furnishings for delivery of anytime, anywhere and any size live digital content and services.
In keeping with India’s explosive cellular subscriber growth, approximately 687.71 million as of September, the event is aptly titled “Life is Mobile.” MWorld set the stage for 2011 by providing insight into the Company’s vision, as well as the industry’s expanding communications landscape for the enterprise industry, service providers and consumers.
Videocon brings extensive experience as a major solutions provider in household consumer goods, oil and gas, retail, and telecommunications. Its full range of products includes home theatre systems, home appliances, mobile handsets and direct-to-home television services.
At MWorld, Marvell showcased new solutions for smartphones, tablets, gaming, eReaders, mobile, and personal servers, powered by the latest ARMADA™ and Pantheon™ processors, industry leading Avastar™ wireless connectivity solutions, printer technology and green solutions including the latest in LED drivers and home automation technology.
iBuzz Mobiles Now in India
December 16, 2010
Vertex Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd. announced the launch of iBuzz Mobiles with the introduction of five mobile devices across six states in India recently. With a team comprising of professionals from the mobile industry and a combined experience of over 100 years, iBuzz mobiles will be available across key states like Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
The five models currently being launched are the i1800 (Big Buzz), i2200 (Picture Buzz), i3300 (Multi Buzz), i4400 (Music Buzz) and i4 (Slim Buzz). With the price range varying from Rs. 2200 to Rs. 4000. All phones support key features like Dual SIM capability, color screens, multi language support and music players. Other features include security measures like phone trackers, panic button, and support for popular social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Nimbuzz.
While most features are standard across all models, every product subcategory comes with certain key features including Dual Memory card slots in the Multi Buzz range, 30-day standby and 15 hour talk time in the Big Buzz and Picture Buzz, 40mm speaker with woofer in the Music Buzz and Java Support and opera mini browser in the Slim Buzz.
All five models of iBuzz Mobile will be hitting the market soon and will be available across leading mobile shops and retail outlets.
Samsung launches four new smartphones
November 25, 2010
Korean handset maker Samsung launched four new smartphones under its 'Wave' and 'Omnia' series, priced between Rs 8,800 and Rs 13,500. Samsung's smartphone portfolio consists of eight phones in Android, Bada and Windows platform at a price range of Rs 8,800 to Rs 31,500.
RIM Introduces the new BlackBerry bold 9780 Smartphone in India
November 25, 2010
Research In Motion (RIM) on introduced the BlackBerry Bold 9780 smartphone in India. The phone works on the new BlackBerry 6operating system. BlackBerry smartphones with the enhanced user interface and exciting new features will be available with the BlackBerry 6 operating system.
Other features include Wi-Fi, GPS, 512 MB flash memory and an expandable memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB of additional storage.
Intex Technologies introduces India’s first projector mobile phone – the ‘V.SHOW’
November 23, 2010
Intex Technologies, one of India’s fastest growing mobile phones, IT hardware and electronics companies, today announced the launch of INTEX ‘V.SHOW’ – a path- breaking mobile handset with an inbuilt projector to combine projection with mobility. This is India’s first projector phone to be launched by a domestic mobile handset company.
The bohemian phone was unveiled at a glitzy event. The launch signifies Intex’s aspiration to move up the value chain with technologically-enriched products having loads of consumer utility.
INTEX V.SHOW is all set to change the way people perceive mobile entertainment. It enables the user to project movies, pictures, music videos (saved in the phone and from Internet) and other Internet content up to 61 inches of screen/wall with a high intensity projection of 10 lumens and QWVGA resolution. Projection can be enjoyed up to a distance of 12 ft (between the screen/wall and the phone).
Intex’s Centre for Design and Development has ensured that the product matches to the Indian operating conditions and entertainment prerequisites such as- a long life battery so that one can watch a film for as long as three hours and a film quality of 25 Frames Per Second (FPS)
Other features include insertion of ‘Bolt’ in the software – an ultra fast mobile Internet browser and a Tripod stand as one of the accessories in the box (for an easy, hands-free visual experience). The phone is a touch-screen Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) variant and has another coveted feature - Dual Screen mode (phone screen mode and projector screen mode are simultaneously active). It comes with Dual Camera and a Dual Card memory slot of 8 GB each to expand the internal memory of 64 MB. The mobile handset is available at a highly affordable price of INR 16,000 (MRP)”.
Idea Cellular chooses Nokia Siemens Networks for 3G
December 22, 2010
Idea Cellular will soon provide its subscribers with 3G services including high-speed mobile broadband, improved voice services and innovative value-added services. Idea Cellular has commissioned Nokia Siemens Networks to supply equipment, and build and manage its HSPA* networks in four circles** – Uttar Pradesh (East), Uttar Pradesh (West), Kerala and Haryana.
Nokia Siemens Networks is currently a major GSM vendor for the operator and the deal will strengthen this relationship with a smooth overlay of 3G on the existing GSM network.
Under the contract, Nokia Siemens Networks will supply its award-winning, energy-efficient Flexi Multiradio Base Stations***, mobile packet core and mobile backhauling including FlexiPacket microwave radio, which will be deployed in five circles. Nokia Siemens Networks will also supply unified network management, monitoring and optimization based on its NetAct system. This next generation Operation Support Systems (OSS) will provide Idea Cellular with the required flexibility to meet new customer demands.
As part of the deal, Nokia Siemens Networks will also provide network implementation, project management, and care and maintenance services. Additionally, Nokia Siemens Networks will apply its domain expertise in 3G network operations to provide support to the operator in managing its 3G network. Nokia Siemens Networks has global experience in 3G network operations, gained from managing 60 3G managed services contracts across the world. It has also provided 3G/HSPA optimization projects to more than 90 customers globally.
Reliance Communications announces launch of 3G Services
December 13, 2010
Reliance Communications, India’s leading telecom service provider, announced the launch of Reliance 3G Services starting with Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chandigarh. With the 3G rollout, Reliance Communications becomes one of the first operators to offer 3G services to customers in the Top 3 Metros of Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.
Demonstrating its all round execution and innovation capabilities, Reliance Communications has rolled out 3G services in a record time of around 100 days of receiving 3G Spectrum in the major Metros of India.
Reliance Communications will be launching Reliance 3G services across all 13 telecom circles, where it holds 3G licenses, by end of Fiscal 2010-11. The company is targeting a national footprint of Reliance 3G services through associations with other like minded, quality 3G licensees in the balance 9 telecom circles during the course of next year.
Reliance 3G networks has been designed to offer blanket coverage in every town being connected on 3G, with all its 3G sites connected through IP backhaul to provide maximum download speeds and minimum latency. The World class Reliance 3G network is capable of offering peak speeds up to 28 Mbps. The 3G network significantly enriches our Internet Access Services offering, enabling us to further strengthen our undisputed leadership in the wireless data space.
Earlier in May 2010, Reliance Communications emerged as the winner in 13 key telecom circles during the 3G auction including the key metros of Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Reliance Communications holds 3G licenses in the telecom circles of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, North East, Jammu & Kashmir, Orissa and Assam.
BSNL aims at 3G services
December 10, 2010
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched 3G services in 671 cities as on 31 October 2010. BSNL has been able to launch 3G network on Pan India basis except Delhi and Mumbai. BSNL has provided various Value Added Services (VAS) like High Speed Broadband on Wireless, Video Calling, Mobile T.V., Music, Video Download etc. With the persistent marketing effort service roll out, BSNL has been able to capture 20, 32, 564 of 3G subscribers in its network up to 31.10.2010.
In Delhi and Mumbai, MTNL has made all its existing 2G subscriber base of about 5 million, 3G enabled and MTNL customers using 3G enabled devices are able to access high speed data, video calling facility and other 3G Value Added Services (VAS). MTNL has also made 3G services affordable at par with 2G Tariff for the benefit of customers.
Reliance Communications to unveil new 3G mobile data services portal on motricity platform
December 3, 2010
Reliance Communications, India’s leading telecommunications service provider, is launching a new mobile data portal, R World, powered by Motricity. This portal developed for the upcoming 3G services will deliver complete, end-to-end mobile Internet and data services to 120 million Reliance mobile subscribers at the click of a button. The ubiquitous Mobile Data Services Portal has been developed on Motricity’s mCore platform which powers 3G Mobile Portals of many leading global 3G service providers.
Motricity is a leading mobile data services and solutions provider serving some of the world’s largest mobile operators including AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, Celcom and XL Axiata.
Motricity’s mCore Platform and Mobile as a Service (MaaS) delivery platform will enable Reliance Mobile Customers to access highly personalized mobile data experiences throughout the country. From R World, Reliance Mobile subscribers will have access to the high speed mobile Internet with download speeds up to 21 Mbps, high-definition Mobile TV and a host of advanced features, across a wide range of mobile devices, enabling mobile content discovery, mobile commerce, mobile social networking and mobile marketing campaigns and programs.
Study says 1 out of 5 urban mobile users are likely to go for 3G services initially
November 26, 2010
As per a study, only one out of five urban mobile subscribers in India is expected to opt for 3G services in the initial stage. Although, 3G is gaining immense popularity amongst people in India, it is likely to take a few years for a majority of users to take up 3G plan.
According to the study, service providers have succeeded in popularizing the concept of 3G as 70 % of the urban mobile respondents are aware of 3G services. Out of the 70%, 19 % agreed to adopt 3G, 43 % said they may or may not adopt the service, whereas the remaining 5 % said they will not adopt the new technology.
Tata Docomo selects Apalya Technologies as Mobile TV partner for 3G services
November 04, 2010
Apalya Technologies, leaders in mobile media and entertainment, has been selected by Tata Docomo as their exclusive partners for providing mobile TV services on 3G platform across India. Tata Docomo became India’s first private telecom operator to offer 3G services.
Apalya’s cutting edge technology will be used to provide high quality mobile TV services on Tata Docomo’s 3G platform enabling subscribers to view television channels at a higher resolution and speed. 3G services enables subscribers to download full length movies, make video calls and watch live television programmes.
Apalya's Mobile Video Delivery Platform seamlessly streams video content to consumers, integrating mobile operators billing system, content owner’s interests and mobile advertising, creating new revenue streams across the new media value chain.
Tata Docomo had bagged 3G spectrum in nine circles of Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh (including Chhatisgarh), Rajasthan, Gujarat, UP (West), Punjab, Haryana and Maharashtra.
Poynt Corp and Times Internet Limited, part of India’s largest media services conglomerate, bring Poynt to India
December 14, 2010
Times Internet Limited (TIL) has inked a deal with Poynt Corporation (Poynt Corp.), provider of mobile local search services, to make Poynt app available to over 670 million* mobile users in India.
TimesPoynt, as it will be known in India, will provide relevant and local data to the users whenever and wherever they require it. To be available on J2ME devices, Nokia, iPhone, Android and BlackBerry smartphones, the service will be launched during the first quarter of 2011.
Poynt Corp. and the internet venture of the Times Group will establish and manage a local version of the TimesPoynt application that will initially feature sections for local restaurants, nightlife, movies, events, weather and mapping.
TIL will provide local content that is available through its subsidiary company portals and distribution channels. TIL will also identify and establish relationships for third-party content and services to provide a complete and comprehensive directory of local information for TimesPoynt users in India.
Pyro’s new mCommerce platform to ease bill payments for Citycell customers
December 13, 2010
Pyro, providing innovative mobile technology solutions, has launched its mCommerce solution for Citycell, a leading Mobile Broadband operator with nationwide data coverage in Bangladesh under CDMA/EVDO network.
Through Pyro’s mCommerce platform, Citycell will not only collect bills from WASA (Water and Sewerage Authority) through a hassle free, convenient and quick way but will also enable Citycell customers to pay their DESCO (Dhaka Electricity Supply Company Limited) bills through their Citycell mobile connections.
The roll-out of Pyro’s mCommerce Platform also has an exhaustive suite of financial products and services for Citycell’s retailers and customers besides Utility Payments that would enable Citycell customers to make secure and convenient transactions through multiple access mediums available on their CDMA handsets.
Pyro’s mCommerce solutions are backed with Pyro’s NexGen Forge Platform, which is a technological framework and the first of its kind Service Delivery System with DSC (Dynamic Service Creation) that empowers the operators to build, configure and deploy services in real time. With the ability to rapidly design and rollout meaningful services on behalf of the operators, the platform adds a new dimension to the time-to-market capability of innovative Value Added Services.
Chetan Utture is the new CFO of Siemens Enterprise Communications, India
December 23, 2010
Chetan Utture is elevated as Director and CFO wef January 1, 2011 and shall be responsible for the entire finance functions for SECPL India. Mr. Utture started his position as Head of Finance at Siemens Enterprise Communications Pvt. Ltd. (SEN India) in September 2007.
In this role, he was responsible for corporate finance, secretarial, business administration, accounts and taxation etc. He has over 16 years of extensive managerial and financial experience in various organizations.
Chetan graduated from the KIT’s Collage of Engineering with a BE in Production Engineering followed by MBA in Finance, Diploma in Business Finance and Advanced Diploma in Finance.
iVdopia expands mobile advertising opportunities for airG
December 13, 2010
iVdopia, the video and rich media mobile advertising network and airG, the one of the leading mobile social entertainment provider, announced a partnership to bring InWAP™ and PreWAP™ mobile video advertising solutions to airG’smobile social entertainment products.
AirG has reached more than 50 million unique users worldwide and is interconnected to more than 100 mobile operators and media companies. This collaboration allows airG to incorporate iVdopia’s InWAP and PreWAP video and rich media ads for the first time on the mobile web, optimizing for maximum ad revenue and fill across its social entertainment products. With video and rich media ads having never been done before on the mobile web, iVdopia’s InWAP and PreWAP ads open up an entire avenue of monetizable inventory for publishers.
InWAP and PreWAP video ads can also be combined with the Talk2Me™ landing page to offer customized engagements for users to share on social media sites, email, view multiple videos, or interact with the brand’s WAP site. All this takes place within the phone’s browser, and the user can opt out anytime from the ad and return to browsing the mobile web.
Tata DOCOMO facilitates customers to learn English on the mobile and bridges the digital divide
November 29, 2010
Tata DOCOMO, the GSM brand of Tata Teleservices has announced the launch of a unique VAS application called ‘English Seekho’ (learn English) which is accessible through an Interactive Voice Portal.
This service aims at teaching situational spoken English through a simple interactive voice portal 529221. The launch of ‘English Seekho’ marks the addition of a new dimension-the launch of mobile learning in Tata DOCOMO’s already rich and varied VAS portfolio.
‘English Seekho’ is a simplified and interactive medium through which users can learn conversational English through their Tata DOCOMO mobile phones, under the guidance of English Guru and Maria as teachers. The application guides the user through audio clips that teach spoken English through learning sessions.
English Seekho has 5 different levels namely Basic Course, Social Course, Professional Course, Advanced Course & Full Course. In total, there are 44 chapters spread across levels through which the users can learn different levels of English. The application also keeps a log of all the lessons that a user has already taken. Moreover, at the end of each lesson, users will be asked to give a short test.
Subscribers who wish to learn English can simply dial 529221 from their Tata DOCOMO phone any time during the day. Subscription charges for this service is just Rs. 10/- for 15 days and subsequent browsing charges are 1paise/second. This service is available for both pre-paid and post-paid subscribers.
With Tata Photon TV watch movies anytime, anywhere
November 26, 2010
Tata Teleservices Limited, One of the fastest growing telecom service providers in India, announced the launch of a revolutionary feature on its premium offering, Tata Photon TV using Photon Plus. Now, users can subscribe to the ongoing and latest movies from the library of movies available on Tata Photon TV application. The feature is being offered for the first time in India to all Tata Photon Plus existing and new subscribers.
Interestingly, movies on Photon TV will allow subscribers to watch movies anytime, anywhere as per their preference. Therefore, apart from watching live television channels, subscriber’s can now enjoy latest and ongoing movies on the move. Moreover, the subscription validity for each movie will be for 30 days. This new feature further adds more entertainment quotient to photoners using Tata Photon TV.
Tata Photon TV application is available as a part of the dialer of Tata Photon Plus device. To subscribe the feature of ‘Movies on Photon TV’, subscribers have to select a channel ‘Movies’ from the category displayed on the Photon TV page. Tata Photon TV is a Live TV that can be directly streamed onto Laptops or desktops using TATA Photon+ mobile broadband.
COAI expands membership base in recognition of Convergence in the Telecom Industry
December 6, 2010
Established in 1995 as the key industry representation body for mobile telecommunications, COAI has further expanded its membership base by accepting some of the world’s leading telecom giants as members of COAI.
Major Industry Players CISCO India, Huawei Technologies, Qualcomm, RIM and Alcatel Lucent have joined as Associate Members.
With the advent of 3G and Broadband services and the promise of 4G, LTE and other technologies and services on the horizon, COAI is keenly aware that the eco-system required to sustain world class mobile services depends increasingly on an ever widening circle of players drawn from industries hitherto unrelated to telecommunications. The National interest of promoting manufacturing in India (of handsets and telecommunications equipment) is vitally dependent on increasing the nation’s store of IP capital.
This in turn requires close cooperation with our leading academic institutions. The need for customer driven content, especially over the web, requires our network service providers to establish relationships with the news media, entertainment sources, gaming, VAS providers and other IT oriented companies. The convergence of our network platforms around data requires new relationships with network hardware and software vendors.
All of this will also lead to fresh requirements around the policy and regulatory frameworks presently in place. With these imperatives in mind, COAI, through its members, is committed to leading the way forward.
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