How Technology Neutrality Pose Tisk to 3G / BWA Spectrum Holders ?

In India, the government has allocated 2100 MHz and 2300 MHz spectrum bands for 3G and BWA (4G) services, respectively. These are relatively inferior frequencies and require more tower sites/tenancies to provide coverage in a specific area compared to 900 or 1800 MHz spectrum. According to the new telecom policy, the telecom operators can deploy … Read more

Idea Keeps Focused on 2G Voice, 3G Data 3 Years Away

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

Mobile Internet – Emerging trend but lacks demand, holds growth of 3G

Majority of Indian urban subscribers access Internet at their homes / offices using a wireline connection. Mobile Internet (2G/3G) is the second most preferred option, ahead of cyber cafes. 33% of the respondents use mobile phones to access the Internet when their first preference is not available. The most popular applications are the less data heavy email, web browsing and social networking.

3G uptake has been lackluster in the urban areas and has little/no subscriber awareness beyond the urban areas. Lack of opinion about quality of 3G/data services of various operators among a large fraction of urban subs also points to the current disinterest for data.

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