Samsung Galaxy S4 – Cost BreakDown

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The Samsung Galaxy S4 comes in many different versions depending on region and operators. We did a value breakdown analysis based on the European 3G version where Samsung’s Exynos 5 application processor would be used instead of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064T), and Intel’s 2/3G baseband used instead of Qualcomm’s MDM9625, which covers all mode/bands. Galaxy … Read more

How’s the Digital life Shaping in Indian Metros ?

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Most important behavioral change is that search and browse paradigm is changing from infinite content on the Internet found through search to everything becoming focused on the mobile device. India already has more mobiles than fixed lines. Mobile less about searching than about discovery are what is around you in a very targeted way. Mobile … Read more

Airtel 4G LTE Live in Chandigarh, Mohali & Panchkula

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India’s first 4G LTE Operator, Airtel has launched the 4G LTE Services in Tri-Cities of Chandigarh, Mohali & Panchkula. Airtel 4G will leverage the most advanced 4G LTE technology to deliver superfast access to data services for customers to stream High Definition (HD) videos, enjoy multiple chatting, instantly upload photos, download rich content and more.

Airtel 4G LTE Coverage maps in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula is available here

Speaking on the Occasion of launch, Jagbir Singh, CTO & Director of Airtel Said,

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Advanced Info Thailand Invests 9.6Bn for 3G

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Advanced Info Thailand Invests 9.6Bn. Data growth very strong, subs at 12mn or 1/3 sub base, smartphones at 17% penetration up from 11% in 2011. Data usage and revenue 65% growth. 3G license in December, commercial launch next month in key cities. 70bn over three years. 97% population coverage. 2015, no longer own 2g assets, … Read more

TRAI’s Insane Recommendation on 700MHz IMT Wireless broadband

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TRAI has released its recommendations on advanced wireless broadband services in the 700MHz band. Key recommendations are (1) FDD to be used in 700Mhz. (2) Spectrum available is 698-806Mhz. (3) A 45x2MHz configuration recommended in the 700MHz band. This effectively implies that only one operator (new/old) can win the spectrum. While the exact configuration is … Read more

Reliance Jio Infocomm 4G No Threat to 2G Voice Operators

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Newspapers are buzz with 4G perceived as a game changer technology which will once again open the floodgates of competition. However, we believe the technological backbone for providing voice services on 4G network is still in nascent stage of evolution and should not pose any substantial threat in the near term (at least 18 months).

Currently, Reliance Jio Infocomm has a pan-India 4G LTE licence and Airtel has started 4G services in Kolkata, Pune and Bengaluru. We believe operators can launch 4G services via three options.

Roll out data services only

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