Deadline for Subscribers Re-Verification Extended till December 31, 2010
November 03, 2010
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications & Information Technology has extended the deadline for completion of re-verification by the Mobile Service Providers (MSPs) of their existing subscribers up to December 31, 2010. During this process the service providers can correct their subscriber’s record wherever they find that the documents collected from the customers earlier are inappropriate or missing.
After consideration of all relevant aspects and consultation with security agencies, the time limit for completion of re-verification of existing subscribers by the service providers has been extended till December 31, 2010 by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
TRAI releases paper on Revenue Sharing Arrangement for Intelligent Network Services
November 3, 2010
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper on “Revenue Sharing Arrangement for Intelligent Network Services”. This consultation paper is available on TRAI’s website www.trai.gov.in.
Through the consultation paper, TRAI aims to seek views of the stakeholders on the issue of sharing of revenue from IN based services among the interconnecting service providers to assist TRAI in arriving at a framework by which interconnecting service providers can be fairly compensated. Comments and counter comments are expected to reach TRAI by 30th November, 2010 and 10th December, 2010 respectively.
TRAI issues paper relating to blocking of IMEI for lost/stolen Mobile handsets
November 2, 2010
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper on Issues relating to blocking of IMEI for lost /stolen mobile handsets.
The mobile phone theft is a serious concern to the consumers, especially because of valuable personal data/information stored in it. Presently, there is no mechanism in place to block a mobile phone in case if it is lost.
TRAI has issued this consultation paper in order to proceed with the process initiated by it in 2004, which brings out various issues relating to blocking of mobile handset. The consultation paper is available on TRAI website at www.trai.gov.in. Stakeholders are requested to offer their comments by 30th November, 2010 and counter comments, if any, by 7th December, 2010.
TI introduces breakthrough high-density power solutions for point-of-load design
November 2, 2010
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced two new power management integrated circuits for point-of-load designs that raise the bar for size, power density and performance. TI’s TPS82671 and TPS84620 integrated power solutions ease design and speed time-to-market in portable electronics, communications and industrial applications.
The TPS82671 is the industry’s smallest integrated plug-in power solution at 6.7 mm2, providing 90 milliamps per square millimeter. The device combines all external components in TI’s new MicroSiP™ package with a 1-mm height -- easing design for 600-mA portable electronics, such as smartphones.
TI’s new 6-A, 14.5-V TPS84620 achieves a power density of greater than 800 watts per cubic inch with up to 95 percent efficiency and 30 percent better thermal dissipation than competitors. The integrated step-down solution combines the inductor and passives onto one device, and requires only three external components, resulting in a complete solution in a space less than 200 mm2. The TPS84620 supports a variety of high-power telecom infrastructure and industrial systems that use DSPs and FPGAs.
Tata Indicom launches First BlackBerry Bold Smartphone for CDMA Subscribers in India
October 29, 2010
Tata Indicom, the CDMA arm of Tata Teleservices Limited, and Research in Motion (RIM) announced the launch of the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9650, the first combined CDMA-GSM 3G-ready Smartphone in the BlackBerry® Bold™ series. The BlackBerry Bold 9650, introduced exclusively by Tata Teleservices Limited is a powerful new Smartphone for CDMA subscribers, offering seamless global roaming, 512 MB of Flash Memory, an Optical Trackpad, and enhanced Wi-Fi® and GPS capabilities.
The BlackBerry Bold 9650 Smartphone offers a stylish and compact design with soft rounded edges and an easy-to-use full-QWERTY keyboard. It includes a variety of useful productivity applications and a wide range of popular features, including advanced multimedia capabilities, Bluetooth® 2.1 and a 3.2-megapixel camera with flash, image stabilization and video recording.
Mastek Ltd to introduce ‘e-Scholarship’ to Maharashtra State to transform scholarship programme in the State
October 27, 2010
Mastek Ltd, has been assigned by the department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra to design, develop and implement the ‘e-Scholarship’ solution for the state.
Mastek Ltd, is a leading IT solutions player providing IP-led enterprise technology solutions to government, insurance and financial services organizations worldwide.
The Government of Maharashtra has announced that it has introduced ‘e-Scholarship’ solution in Maharashtra and enabled transformation of the delivery of post-matric scholarship programme offered by it.
Honeywell scanning & mobility and Aruba networks to offer secure and seamless mobile computing network
November 2, 2010
Honeywell and Aruba Networks, Inc. announced that they are collaborating to offer complete wireless networking and mobile computing solutions and support services targeted at retail, healthcare, and logistics applications. As part of a global alliance, Honeywell Scanning & Mobility and Aruba will provide an end-to-end wireless solution for added data collection productivity.
Pairing Aruba’s industry-leading wireless local area network (LAN) infrastructure with Honeywell’s Dolphin® 6000, 7000 and 9000 series of mobile computing devices for data collection, digital image capture, and intelligent signature capture is expected to boost data collection productivity and lower operating costs. This integrated wireless data capture solution is designed to be easy to deploy, highly secure, and features best-in-class reliability.
Tata Communications selected by PSA Peugeot Citroen to Provide Global Managed Telepresence
October 21, 2010
Europe’s second largest automaker, PSA Peugeot Citroen, has selected Tata Communications, a leading provider of the new world of communications, to install, maintain and manage five Telepresence facilities within its offices in France (3), Brazil and China – the first installation of its kind within the automotive industry.
Tata Communications’ implementation of Telepresence, a high-definition and immersive video collaboration tool, will enable PSA Peugeot Citroen to connect its research and development facility with its executive offices around the world, reducing time for product development through better collaboration.
The private rooms will be linked to a wider Tata Communications Telepresence network via its Global Meeting Exchange. The Exchange enables meetings to take place between any private or public room on its network; as well as rooms on the networks of Tata Communications’ Intercarrier-Exchange partners, BT, Telefonica and the National Lamda Rail network, which links together leading US universities.
Tata Communications will manage all aspects of the carmaker’s Telepresence needs through a streamlined service level agreement, integrating the MPLS, Concierge and Telepresence equipment aspects of the deployment so that users can be assured of a high-quality, end-to-end experience.
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.
Vdopia Turns Profitable in 2010; Marks a Record Growth of 380 % in the JAS Quarter
October 27, 2010
Vdopia, the online and mobile video monetization company, has announced that it has turned profitable after experiencing a record growth in advertising revenues last quarter. One of the fastest growing online video ad networks has experienced a 380% increase in QoQ earnings received from advertising dollars spent on its online video and rich media advertising solutions.
In the Indian market, Vdopia is the pioneer in VLIVE technology—a Dynamic Online Live Streaming Ad Insertion Technology Platform that has simply changed the way LIVE video content had been delivered and consumed on the Internet. VLIVE not has enabled Media Companies to live stream the content but also to monetize the content. Vdopia’s Dynamic Ad format includes the Pre- / Post- / Mid-roll ads, Talk2Me Ads, Dynamic skin branding and product placement ad formats.
Tata Indicom & Fly Mobile Unveil CG588
October 21, 2010
Tata Teleservices Limited, and Fly Mobile, the mobile handset brand of UK-based Meridian Group, announced the launch of an exciting new handset—the CG588—loaded with a full Qwerty keypad, mobile e-mail service and on-the-fly access to social networking sites.
The Fly CG588 has a special active dual-SIM combination of CDMA and GSM, allowing users greater flexibility in choosing their operator of choice. The handset comes pre-loaded with Fly Buzz!—a potent combination of Nimbuzz! and Snaptu applications—which help users stay connected on multiple popular platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, etc., at speeds of up to 153 Kbps.
The Fly CG588 is bundled with an attractive offer from Tata Indicom for both voice and data usage. With a first recharge of Rs 104, customers will get 1 GB free data usage, 250 local On Net minutes, 250 Local Off Net minutes and 250 SMSs worth Rs. 1,500. With this offer, Fly CG588 will take mobile messaging and social networking deeper into the Indian market, making it easy to access and use for a wider array of the country’s telecom users. The phone is priced at Rs 4,795.
Tata DOCOMO brings ‘3G Life’ to the Indian Consumer
November 3, 2010
Tata DOCOMO, the GSM arm of Tata Teleservices Limited, has become the first private operator to launch its 3G services in India. Powered with cutting-edge technology support from its partner NTT DOCOMO, INC. of Japan, Tata DOCOMO’s 3G services will change the way consumers use their mobile phones, riding on the back of game-changing products, applications and services.
Tata Teleservices Limited simultaneously launches its 3G services this festive season in all the nine Circles where it has the 3G license—Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, UP (West), Punjab, Haryana and Maharashtra.
Tata Docomo’s HSPA+ 3G Network supports high-speed Internet access with speeds of up to 21.1 Mbps. Technical literature often refers to this as ‘3.5 G+’. The network also supports high-definition voice (HD Voice) for a superior voice experience on calls.
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