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nice review, given most of details, But really confused me with APN??? plz call CC and post correct APN and gprs setting.

Source : economic times NEW DELHI: Amid falling revenues and profits, state-owned BSNL is mulling a proposal to induct a strong foreign telecom operator as a strategic partner to reverse its fortunes, a move that may yield more money to the government than from listing or disinvestment. "A strategic partner will be a better option...provided the government is favourable to that idea," a source, working closely on the listing of the PSU and involved in negotiations with the employees' unions, said. BSNL's valuation has been pegged at about 100 billion dollars and the PSU has a paid up capital of about Rs 5,000 crore (1.04 billion dollars). BSNL had reported a revenue of Rs 38,000 crore and a net profit of Rs 3,000 crore in the last fiscal and this year the company has projected a dip in both total income as well as net profit, mainly due to lower average revenue per user (ARPU) and if the trend continues for few years the company's long term plans may suffer. Asked why a foreign strategic partner should be favoured over listing and disinvestment, sources said "...because when they come they can have a say in the management and change the face and culture of the company." There are many big foreign telecom operators, like AT&T, France Telecom and others, who are looking at entering the Indian market and these companies are in talks with some of the private service providers. My Views: BSNL is lookign for this strategic partner to enter into MVNo market. BSNL's cdma netowrk is now at good standing, can be lend to ant foreign operator to start thier business with MVNO. so soon we will se 10digit bsnl cdma number. That's why bsnl is taking time, govt allowed roaming facility to it's cdma mobile more than year ago, but lack of policies for mvno and poor image of BSNL's TARANG, they delayed. Now they are ready to give this network to any foreign opeator

The Nielsen Consumer Experience Mobile Test program, which measures wireless network performance of all national and select regional carriers, has successfully completed testing 39 markets for the Phase I of its program (2008-2009).The Nielsen survey studied differences in Data Network performance between CDMA and GSM technologies. It was observed that CDMA technology has a distinct edge over GSM across all of the top six Data Network performance metrics. CDMA Operator network ranks #1 in HTTP Download Data Rate performance in 7 out of 8 metros tested. The second phase of Nielsen Consumer Experience Mobile Test program is scheduled to commence soon and will include an expanded scope of markets and features. Nielsen has also completed the test of the data networks in the top 8 metros in India, which reveals an even starker picture of Data network performance in the country. The variation in performance of Data network performance between the market leader and the market average in the Tier I markets creates a bigger and better opportunity for differentiation, especially given the upcoming roll out of 3G networks and the big effort from operators to increase revenues from VAS. When the top 8 metros were assessed for average performance against the six most important data network performance metrics, it was observed that Ahmedabad had some of the best average performance rates. Average performance Metric Best Worst Average Connect Success Rate Ahmedabad Mumbai Average Data Rate Ahmedabad Bengaluru Table 1: Best and worst average performing metros for 6 most important data network performance metrics * Metrics related to HTTP/Upload as applicable Though CDMA technology has an edge over GSM in both Voice and Data network performance in India, only about 62 percent of new acquisitions (acquired in the last 6 months) among CDMA players are likely to consider their existing service provider as their next choice. More importantly a third of them (33%) are likely to consider a GSM brand as their first choice as according to the respondents it delivers better on both network and price. This trend in perception between GSM and CDMA operators will have an implication on driving customer acquisition, retention and usage initiatives like VAS and 3G which will be used as a means of differentiation. Mobile Number Portability (MNP) will further catalyze this impending market sentiment. The CDMA operators should leverage their inherent network advantage to drive consumer perception of their network said Panchapakesan

BSNL launches Blackberry, Live Tutor, Wimax services source: economic times The BSNL on Saturday launched three services-Blackberry service, Live Tutor, and wimax in Krishna district. Speaking on the occassion, BSNL Krishna district region General Manager M John Kristostam explained the features of the services. He said Blackberry is a hand-held mobile phone which allows you to go to instant e-mail service. The access to e-mail service is available while roaming nationally and internationally in select locations, he added. Referring to Live Tutor, he said that the concept was to provide online learing from kindergarten to 12th standard. To have this facility in the phone, "you require broadband connection, personal computer, and videophone," he added. Referring to Wimax service, he said that under the service all internet facilites offered on the move with unlimited access. He said that 53 locations were identified for 3G service in Krishna district, out of it, 43 places were selected in the city. Remaining would be selected in taluk headquarters, he said.

mtnl anounce that roaming is available on cdma garuda mobile. Now subscriber of garuda mobile in these two cities can roam to each other city. and tariff will be re1/3min for calls made to local mtnl network(gsm+cdma+landline) of visited city. all other local and std calls will be charged at Rs1.5/min. and incoming calls will be free

Dear savramesh i found one sign that shows bsl will soon come with cdma mobile of 10 digit number and that too with roaming http://bsnl.in/service/wll_post_paid_limited_mobility.htm Plz refer point "K" under heading Local Call and Intra upto 50 kms u will find Fixed to Cellular/CDMA (10 digit number) Own That is sign that bsnl will also come with 10digit cdma soon

any news for lauch of virgin in GSM

any takers for LOOP??

whch is next circle after bihar?

To introduce an additional Data Plan under both Postpaid and Prepaid 3G services as follows: (a) Postpaid 3G Data Plan Particulars Tariff in Rs. (Service taxes extra) Plan Name MB1700 Fixed Monthly charges in Rs. 1700 Free Data Usage per month in GB* 10 Usage charges beyond free usage in Rs. 2.00/MB Roaming availability** Nationwide * Un-utilised balance of data usage in Postpaid plans shall not be carried forward to next month. ** Wherever 3G services have been launched. • Prepaid 3G Data Plan Particulars Tariff in Rs. (Service taxes extra) Plan Name MBV 1700 Plan price in Rs. 1700 Free data usage in GB 10 Validity in Days * 30 Data charges in Rs./MB ** 2.00/MB * This will increase the validity of Main and dedicated accounts both. ** Data charges beyond free usage shall be deducted from the available balance in his main account. 2. In addition to above, following incentives are offered to customers of 3G Services: • Migration charges of Rs.151/- for existing BSNL 2G customers are waived off. • Activation fee, i.e., Cost of SIM of Rs.300 (incl of S.T) is waived off for a period of 60 days from the date of launch of the service for all new 3G customers. No commission is admissible for these free SIMs when connection is provided from BSNL CSCs. • In case of migration or new 3G connections sold by franchisees, the commission as prescribed, shall be payable only after first activation or with sale of activation vouchers (Min. value Rs. 350/- for prepaid). • Free data usage for a period of two months will be provided to all new customers on purchase of a 3G Data Card. The customer can choose any Data Plan for the free usage provided he/she gives commitment of continuing on the same plan for a minimum of two more months after the free period. 3. All other terms and conditions will remain the same. 4. The above tariff will be effective from 01.07.09 .

Did u remember month of january when rcom came with CEP scheme giving 900TT with Rs25. Did u remember when in mid of februay news was flashed that indian telecom adds 15million subsciber in one month, highest being rcom 5million addition. Now can u guess what is rcom subsciber additon in month of april??? Just 1.7million, and that to GSM+CDMA ,compare to bharti 2.81, vodafone 2.7 idea1.1 bsnl 1.0, see the growth of subsbiber http://auspi.in/show-subscribber.asp it worst, because last year average addition of rcom was 1.25million with just cdma service. now rates are become lower, other operator are growing very fast. world is agree that indian telecom is having highest growth. With so many this to increase subsbiber, rcom gsm is adding such few number with service in CDMA+GSM+FWP. what a shame Guys lets see what will happen after MNP.

Soon ur rcom GSm is going to expire, which u have purchased during CEP. with initial Validity of 6month. So from next month onward we will see declined of rcom's subsciber base? How many of still using? or converted into lifetime? and how many didn't

Yes Savramesh, BSNL site is got new update that, roaming will be avavilabe. Also Providing data card at discounted price. price slashed by 33% in NIC and 40% in EVDO.\ But increse in tariff by Rs100/mnth

rcom had alreay used it's full potetial of cdma data network during mansoon hungama. At that time RWORLD was free. and people were use to see cricket/news videos, play games, and it draws many customer to rcom, so it stand at 76million today. BUT don't know ehat happen to thir polocies after ANIL takes cahrge ofRCOM????? Also tata zone was free untill last month, but lack of advetising and marketing keeps way from TATA;s data network. Hopr thy will gear up soon, as 3G is coming closer

good work? But what's speed? Dear member plz don't share this idea with rcom guys otherwise, this will be stopped by then

Plz discusss MTS tariff and rate cutter in MTS thread. it create confusion, about rate cutter of docomo or MTS??

what's price??

but size of ur file is more than previous one. Congragulation, let us know ur experince. @savramesh, as i said earlier u will also get sim by toady.

It also showing AP and karnataka. For more detils visit http://www.tatadocomo.com/sitemap.aspx This sim is more important than customer sim, because customer cant do calling before doing rechage. i think u will get sim by 2maro evening.

In a first of its kind effort, Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications (RCom), is all set to come up with 35 new live streaming channels to its GSM subscribers. The private sector telecom company is already offering 13 news and other TV channels to its CDMA network. For this purpose, RCom has tied-up with Hyderabad-based Apalya Technologies. The services are branded as MimobiTV. Confirming the development, Krishna Durbha, Head (VAS) RCom said, “We are in advanced talks with Apalya. The tie-up would help us increase the width of the usage.” "Apalya's Mimobi technology uses progressive download method for playing video. Progressive download means the application initially downloads some part of video file, and then it starts playing the video file," added Durbha. Mobile TV company, Apalya is also into tie-up with BSNL for similar contributions and the services are offered as part of BSNL’s 3G services bouquet. At present, RCom through its strategic tie-up with ESPN is also offering all ICC World T20 matches through its R-World VAS platform. Prior to this, RCom has introduced a sachet pricing model to drive uptake of its VAS offerings Source: Topnews

Mr bharav, i also congratulate u in advance. becoz AP will soon come under launch. and i expect u will get sim before end of this month.

DOCOMO lauched in kerala TATA DOCOMO Launches GSM Service in Kerala Pay-for-what-you-use, Per-Second Paradigm Comes to India “Moment of triumph for the Indian consumer”: Ratan Tata  From today, subscribers can call anywhere in India for just 1 paisa per second  Best coverage at the time of launch—493 towns and 516 villages in Kerala  Complete South India rollout in a fortnight  Country-wide service rollout to be completed this year itself Kochi, 25 June 2009: TATA DOCOMO, the GSM brand of Tata Teleservices Limited, today announced the commercial launch of its operations in Kerala, just a day after it announced its launch in Tamil Nadu. The company‟s Next Gen GSM service started on a heady note, with TTSL Managing Director Anil Sardana making the first phone call from TATA DOCOMO‟s 3G-ready network to Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor. TATA DOCOMO‟s pan-India service rollout will be completed this year, with South Indian Circles going „live‟ soon. In a message at the launch press conference, Mr Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Sons, said: “The value proposition offered by TATA-DOCOMO is a unique and revolutionary idea which symbolizes the spirit of innovation and inventive genius. This launch is truly a moment of triumph for the consumer. The launch of pay-per-use, per-second concept offered by TATA-DOCOMO will create a paradigm shift in the overall telecom experience for the customer and provide a service that is refreshingly different.” One Paisa Per Second for All Calls—Local & STD! Per-Second Pulse Announced! TATA DOCOMO also unleashed a wide array of products and services at the launch, riding on the back of path-breaking innovative products and services, and never-before tariff options. “We had made a promise that we would bring to the country products and services that would redefine the telecom experience,” Mr Anil Sardana said. “It is a privilege to be fulfilling that promise in South India—where subscribers are discerning and seek transparency, innovation and differentiation. Our partnership with NTT DOCOMO will help us provide our subscribers with tremendous technological and service differentiation. Keeping in view the century of trust associated with the House of Tata, we are launching the concept of fare being fair. From today, TATA DOCOMO subscribers will now be able to enjoy the benefits of ‘pay-as-you-use’, at only one paisa per second for all voice calls across India,” he added. NTT DOCOMO is acknowledged as the global leader in 3G technology and respected worldwide for its futuristic product innovations. In a video-address, Mr Toshinari Kunieda, Senior Vice-President and Managing Director, Global Business Division, NTT DOCOMO, said: “NTT DOCOMO has provided technical inputs to make the TATA DOCOMO GSM network world-class. Progressively, NTT DOCOMO shall bring to India the various products and services that we offer in Japan and many other countries—such as i-modeTM, Location-based Services (LBS) and mobile payment—and give TATA DOCOMO customers a flavor of tomorrow. TTSL and NTT DOCOMO are closely engaged in integrating technology, value-added services, products and applications through the mechanism of Business and Technology Cooperation Committee (BTCC). This should see TATA DOCOMO change the way India communicates.” Announcing some very aggressive pricing and customization options, Mr Deepak Gulati, President, TATA DOCOMO, said: “In a market that is cluttered with many operators and throws up confusing options, we will offer simplicity to consumers by being the country‟s most transparent, innovative and liberating telecom brand. The first move on this front—both in Kerala and in Tamil Nadu—is to cut through the clutter and redefine the entire pricing paradigm—from Day One of our launch, we will work on a per-second pricing model for almost everything, be it voice calls, VAS services, IVR interactions. Above all, we promise to always listen to our subscribers.” The company has earmarked an investment of $2 billion on its pan-India GSM network rollout. TATA DOCOMO also announced the introduction of the pay-as-you-use advantage for many of its Value-added Services, including all its voice portals, 24-hour music, cricket commentary and voice chat. The Company also announced Free Missed Call Alerts service to all its customers without any charge whatsoever. In addition, VoiceMail on TATA DOCOMO will be totally free for all subscribers with no burden of monthly rentals, no deposits, and no retrieval charges. Superior Technology and Network From the day of the launch, the reach and coverage of the TATA DOCOMO network is greater in Kerala than that of any other operator at the launch stage. The TATA DOCOMO GSM mobile service will have extensive coverage in 493 towns and cities and 516 villages in Kerala, along 890 km of the state‟s highways, at airports, along 940 km of rail routes and at places of tourist interest. NTT DOCOMO has played a major role in the evolution of mobile telecommunications through its development of cutting-edge technologies and services. Over the years, technologists at NTT DOCOMO have defined industry benchmarks for 3G technology, as also products and services such as i-mode and a plethora of lifestyle-enhancing applications. Today, while most global telecom players are only beginning to talk of 4G technology and its possible applications, NTT DOCOMO has already recorded a downlink transmission rate of 250 Mbps over a high-speed wireless network in an outdoor test of an experimental system for Super 3G, also known as LTE, and is targeting to complete the commercial development by the end of 2009. This will hold TATA DOCOMO in good stead as it launches GSM services. About NTT DOCOMO NTT DOCOMO is the world‟s leading mobile operator and provider of advanced mobile services. The company serves over 54 million customers in Japan, including 48 million using i-mode™, the world‟s most popular mobile e-mail/Internet platform, and 49 million using FOMA™, the world‟s original 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA. As a leader in the development of cutting-edge mobile technologies, DOCOMO is continually expanding the role of mobile phones as versatile and highly personalized "lifestyle tools" for everyday life, including with a wide range of innovative services for mobile payments, GPS, mobile TV, multimedia content and much more. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.nttdocomo.com. FOMA and i-mode are trademarks or registered trademarks of NTT DOCOMO, INC. in Japan and other countries. About TATA DOCOMO TATA DOCOMO is Tata Teleservices Limited‟s telecom service on the GSM platform—arising out of the Tata Group‟s strategic alliance with Japanese telecom major NTT DOCOMO in November 2008. Tata Teleservices Limited has received a license to operate GSM telecom services in 19 telecom Circles and has also been allotted spectrum in 18 of these Circles. It has rolled out its GSM services in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and the other Circles in South India will also go live shortly. TATA DOCOMO marks a significant milestone in the Indian telecom landscape, as it stands to redefine the very face of telecoms in India. Tokyo-based NTT DOCOMO is one of the world‟s leading mobile operators—in the Japanese market, the company is the clear market leader, used by over 50 per cent of the country‟s mobile phone users. DOCOMO, the world‟s leading mobile operator, will work closely with the Tata Teleservices Limited management and provide know-how to help the company develop its GSM business. source :http://www.tatadocomo.com/downloads/mediaroom/press-release-kerala.pdf

My call got conneced to CC of TN 9043012345. i spoke for 18min. She cleared my doubt, calls from tata-tata are ONnet calls. Tata means( Tata indicom+tata docomo+ virgin mobile) The current offer is same as given by bhargv, and u need to activate ur sim before 23rd of july. Their are few STV(they called it as RATE CUTTER pack) Where STV Rs25/ validity did't told. ALL LOCAL are charged at 1paise/second.(i think this stv is introduced bcoz they will likely to increse rate) STV Rs35, validity did't told. ALL STD are charged at 1paise/second. About SMS for local 60paise/sms for first 3 sms, and then 750sms are free for day and after 750sms 60paise(the same which virgin is going with) For std, Rs1.2 and no offer like 750sms. VALUE ADDED services. MISS CALL ALERT -free Voice mail-free. voice chat 24hrs RADIO- 2paise/second. Personalised voice service for cricket, astrology, stock etc-2paise/second. GPRS- tata site are free for browsing, but charged for downloading. Other WAP site- 1paise/Kb Docomo internet(for PC connectivity through GPRS)- charges may be 1paise/Kb. SIM will be availabe in dealer within 2 days in TN/chennai. Rechage coupon value Rs10,19,20,39,40,100-10000. TT- full talktime less service tax.

U havent cleared my doubt? whether calls from tata indicom-tata docomo are ONnet calls or OFFnet. also not given any info regarding recharge voucher denominations and TT Have u NOTICE SMS charges?? Natonal sms is Rs1.2, this is sign that in future STD call will also be charged at 2paise/second. Tata Network coverage is poor ...comparing to reliance CDMA coverage Tata indicom network is robust in maharashtra. it comes uder TTML In maharshtra tata is among top 3 operator and in mumbai amoung top 4. And recently they reached 5million subsciber in maharashtra

I too interesed in joining, I will bear my own expenses if location is mumbai. Expecting date to be around 1-15 augest