Telecommunications & Technology
Vodafone Hutchison Australia [VHA] is facing increasing investment requirements to catch up to its competitors with regard to network quality, and also to renew and acquire the spectrum needed to remain competitive. There’s an ongoing perception of VHA’s network quality relative to those of Telstra and Optus, as well as fallout from the step-change in … Read more
Tata DoCoMo disrupted the Indian Wireless Minutes Market with the introduction of Per Second Billing in 2009. Now they are all set to Disrupt the market with the Choice for Consumers to Price Ideos Android SmartPhone. The going price of the handset bundle on the ‘We’ll let you decide’ contest page is currently at Rs. … Read more
State owned MTNL and India’s First 3G Service Provider has launched Two new Data Packs in Mumbai Circle with the following Details. MTNL 3G Jadoo Data Pack Rs 52 3G Data Benefits : 150 MB Validity: 15 days MTNL 3G Jadoo Data Pack Rs 126 3G Data Benefits : 600 MB Validity: 15 days
Reliance Jio Infocomm which is going to launch 4G LTE Services Shortly in Mumbai and Delhi has tied up with Samsung, Global Leader for Android SmartPhones. The TD-LTE 4G SmartPhones are expected to be Priced starting at $100. On its part Reliance Jio 4G Plans will be made available starting as low Rs 100 for … Read more
Idea Cellular Management does believe that the tariffs now seem to be bottoming out and realizations should inch up going forward. In fact, Idea has already started tweaking plans (mainly discount vouchers) in various circles depending on local dynamics. Management’s view remains that increase in ARPMs will be gradual, rather than a one-time steep hike. … Read more
For FY14, the government is looking to raise Rs 400 bn from the telco sector (both recurring revenue and one-off payments). As per the budget document, the one-off payments relate to receipts from auction of 1800, 900 MHz & 800 MHz and one-time spectrum charges as recommended by TRAI. We estimate the targeted one-off amount … Read more
The GSM operators have accused the DoT of extending undue benefits to Reliance Industries by illegally paving the way for it to offer voice calling services with 4G airwaves, which were originally planned to be used only for high-speed Internet services. In what could be a repeat of the epic 2003 battle between GSM carriers … Read more
The government has not received any interest for the next auction round for the 1800 MHz/900 MHz, which was supposed to commence on 11 March 2013. The government was slated to auction 900Mhz spectrum in 3 metros (Delhi, Mumbai & Kolkata) and 1800Mhz in 4 markets (Delhi, Mumbai, Karnataka & Rajasthan). The 900MHz spectrum in … Read more
In a Written reply to the Parliament, the Government has stated that the Cash reserves of the BSNL have dwindled from Rs 29335 Cr to just Rs 1214 Cr during the regime of Kapil Sibal as the Minister of Communications and IT. The reply stated is as below, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY … Read more
ZTE is still targeting to be one of the top three handset makers by 2015 and forecasts a 30% increase in smartphone sales in 2013 as it focuses on higher end smartphones to improve profitability.
ZTE launched only one high-end smartphone versus eight models a year ago.