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Seems to be a good one with a great offer from Tata Photon.

Telcordia India’s MNP Portal Gets Hacked The whole Nation is obsessed with Mobile Number Portability(MNP) and Every Operator is trying their Innovative campaigns to get new subscribers. Before the completion of Launch week of MNP in India, Telecordia India, the Company which holds the License for MNP Implementation in India(few Circles) has been targeted by a group of hackers/hacker who has managed to Crack and Inject Telcordia’s Corporate Web Pages on MNP with a set of “Hacked” messages and popups. Though the WebPage is not Entirely Affected, Hackers have managed to drop in their “Hacked by” messages in HomePage and also on other secondary pages. The Affected Website URL is www.mnpindia.in. By the time, we published this Article the Website mnpindia.in looked like this. We are looking for more details on the type of hack which has occurred. Though the Hack on this Portal is not so Critical as it is purely a information Oriented Corporate webpage, definitely it leaves a bad remark for the Mobile Users across nation about the MNP System’s security and quality of their work. We hope the MNP system which is Implemented nation wide is Robust and shall not breakdown unlike its very own webpage mnpindia.in. Looking forward for Telcordia India to fix this MNP Portal Issue as soon as possible! Courtesy : Telecom Talk

Hmmm.....sach mai Rajan Bhai ??? Abhi RGSM customer care mein call karke bataa deta hoon ke bhabhi ke number pe kaise nahi baj raha yeh SUREELA SANGEET.

Ya....the same is with Mumbai Reliance GSM customers. This free nonsenic caller tune is active on every Rgsm subscriber's mobile number, whether he / she is using 3G or not.

G'Five G5 Projector Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) Mobile Phone The Good Projector works fine up to 5.5" Sturdy build quality Loud speakerphone Good battery life The Bad UI gets weird in navigation is tough in Projection Mode Audio is too low for music via handsfree Nav-Pad and control keys will take getting used to because of unusual placement Document reader didn't work It’s highly unlikely that you might have heard of this company and even if you did, you probably dismissed it as just another one of those ultra budget ‘Chinese’ mobile making companies. Truth is, yes it is cheap and yes it is a Chinese company. What G’Five brings to the Indian shelf is yet another bit of mobile technology that was announced ages ago but simply failed to make it past the prototype stage it seemed. So enter the G’Five G5, one of India’s first ever Dual SIM Projector Mobile Phones. Here’s a closer look. Form Factor The G5 is actually a well constructed handset that’s both sturdy and good looking. It’s heavy, but hey what can you expect? The 2.4-inch TFT LCD display features a 240 x 360 resolution and although comfortable to view indoors can be a bit difficult for viewing in bright sunlit conditions. What I had a problem adjusting to was the weirdly placed five way nav-pad, selection and call keys. We’ve been so used to them being just under the display that the arrangement will be one you might not take to initially. After quite a while though, I did start getting used to the ‘Clear/Backspace’ button being below the keypad. Speaking of the keypad, the separated keys are great for speedy typing so no issues here. The projector’s lens is located at the top of the handset and it also comes with a Focus adjustment dial. Just keep in mind, like all projectors, Pico or HD, the G5 also tends to heat up quite a bit when in constant use. What annoyed me was the absence of standard connectivity options. Instead of a micro USB port and a 3.5mm handsfree socket, the G5 comes with a proprietary all-in-one socket at the bottom. Volume/zoom keys are on the side. The lack of a 3.5mm connector means you’ll have to use the sharp sounding built-in speaker and have no option to hook it up to a larger, better sounding speaker system if you wanted to. Another downer is that the microSD card slot is under the battery. Features and Performance Interface The G5 has nothing new. It’s the same old boring interface that’s available on all of the devices that make it out of Chinese OEM stables. On the plus side, it’s not sluggish like some but on the whole it’s still not well enough designed to make it overly comfortable to use, especially if you’re downgrading from a smartphone (if you’re one of the two people who would do that). Texting is a real pain with this OS. Switching between Caps, Number mode and the dictionary (auto complete) is a hassle and slows down typing. You have to tap the ‘#’ key once to switch off Caps (or risk your textees getting annoyed with all text messages) and 5 times to come back to caps for those who are meticulous about language, grammar and syntax. That aside, what’s really weird is that in Projection Mode you have to rotate and hold the handset on its side to view, making navigation a real pain. Videos in full screen mode will require you to hold it normally. Managing both SIMs from calls to messages and their individual phone books has never been a big issue with this platform. Media The handset comes with all the standard media format support - MP3, WAV, AMR for audio and MP4 and 3GP for video. The G5 also managed to play my low resolution FLV test files without an issue. As long as you convert all your videos to a 320 x 240 resolution you’ll be fine, anything higher and you’ll get audio but no video. Music quality is not too bad thanks to the EQ presets, Bass enhancement and customizable settings however the G5 is not capable of dishing your tunes out at a high decibel level. Even in our AV test labs (that’s sound proof) the volume was just way too low to derive any kind of enjoyment from it. When it comes to watching videos in Projection Mode, the G5’s capabilities come off being much more than just a cheap gimmick. I recommend a distance of 5-6 feet for a decently bright viewing angle. Any further and the frame get’s a bit dark making it slightly difficulty to enjoy visually. Once again the lack of a 3.5mm standard port becomes an issue. If you’re watching a movie you really don’t want to be listening to the audio emitting for the built in speakers or be dealing with the low output from the handsfree. I’d much rather have hooked up the handset to a set of speakers which I couldn’t without an adapter of some kind that isn’t provided. The FM Radio with its record scheduling feature worked out quite well. Reception was quite decent in most places and recordings in AMR, AWB or WAV turned out quite well when reception was best. A Voice Recorder is also on board and at a distance of 1-foot; it was able to capture clear vocal signals. Connectivity The G5 is a GPRS enabled handset that supports the WAP standard as well. There’s no support for email but you can send and receive MMS and access the internet via the native browser. Quick access links are provided to Facebook, Yahoo! and Twitter and apps for MSN messenger and eBuddy are available for social networking. You can also sync your handset with online sites that you may use to back up your data like contacts etc. Bluetooth for file transfer, AVRCP and A2DP functionality is also provided and of course USB connectivity to use the handset as a Com Port. The handset can also be used as Webcam when connected via USB. Misc. Features Standard mobile features like a Calendar to save reminders and events, a calculator, Alarm Clock, Tasks app, Stopwatch, EBook Reader for .TXT files and a currency converter are pre-loaded. A few extras include a Theft Tracker and what appeared to be a document reader that refused to read any format including .DOC, .PDF, .XLS or .PPT. The error message that showed up was simply – "System No Font", whatever that means. So if you’re thinking this phone could be used for presentations, think again. Camera The G5’s 2MP camera with standard settings like Night Mode, color settings and White Balance doesn’t really perform all too well. While pictures look quite good on the small display and on the projection, viewing them on your PC in native resolution is not a pretty sight. The pictures appear very pastel and photos look more like water color paintings rather than digital images. But as low end 2MP camera phones go, it’s quite decent to say the least. Battery The battery life of the G5 is one of the handsets main assets. On a single charge with nominal use – a few calls, plenty of messages, a little browsing and music, the handset ran for two full days. The projector will run for 2 hours easy so you’ll be able to watch a full length English movie but a Hindi movie would not be such a good idea. I’d recommend hooking the device up via the charger for longer running films. The Bottom Line With a price tag of just Rs. 7,499 the G5 projector phone actually manages to deliver on its USP. It’s a good looking handset that’s good on battery life and comes with quite a few connectivity features and social networking options but it does have its quirks, but then again, which handset in this segment doesn’t. If you’re looking for a sturdy handset that allows you to watch videos on a ‘big screen even in a black out, I say the G5 is the one for you. Courtesy : Tech2

Welcome Buddy.

Most of the Vodafone Stores in Mumbai opens on Sundays also upto 7 pm.

No....I think you are looking at Zonal Offices list. I remember there's a Vodafone Store at SINGHAD ROAD as well as at Camp Moledina Rd, Next to West End Theater and at Hirabaug 42A, Shukrawarpeth, Tilak Road Pune.

Oh....I think Sigaporean Debit Card is not valid for online transactions on Vodafone's India Website. In my opinion, you should visit Vodafone Store anywhere in Pune and get it done.

No, this plan could not be auto renewed as of now. Yes, you can have the benefit of this plan anywhere in India on Vodafone Network only.

My dear friend please don't post in Sms Lingo. It is very difficult to read by some of our members as they have reported the same.

Very informational thread dear Rajan Bhai. +1

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The same unwanted Caller Tune (The customer you are dialling is now on 3G) from Reliance has been activated on my wife's mobile by Reliance. I think a request for deactivation for this nonsense free caller tune from Reliance will do the needful. I'll call CC tomorrow and confirm here.

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^^^ Dear friend, for online recharge, you don't have to sign up for "My Vodafone". You can directly do online recharge from their webiste. Here is the link : https://shop.vodafone.in/shop/rechargeOnline.jsp?cid=mum After entering your cell number select the option "I WANT TO BUY A BONUS CARD".....and then select Rs.99/- bonus card from the list. If you are in Pune, then don't recharge through the vendor. Either visit VODAFONE STORE or recharge online.

kamal sir, in delhi, 2 GB is for 95 only and its regular recharge , not as offer. telcos are fooling customers by providing regular recharge (2 GB for 95 doesnt seems like an offfer, uninor is giving 6 GB for 90 and much speed than vodafone in up west circle) as an offer and also biggies like airtel an vodafone are charging much more than other companies in the name of better network. Dear Amit, the offer is for Mumbai Circle. In Mumbai Vodafone gives 1 GB @ Rs.99/- for VMC.

^^^ Mr. Akhtar, do not post in CAPS.

Thanks for the informational thread dear Karthik. +1

^^^ My dear friend, if you are getting "the service is currently unavailable" then it means there servers were down at that moment. Try to recharge with 99 again either online or through E-recharge from a vendor. If you are already on default zero rental plan then you have to first deactivate it : CAN VL to 144.(toll free).

@nlr2334481 My dear friend, you forgot to mention the source of the news. Kindly mention the source in your post.

Rs.3/- per minute....

Swami demands Sibal's resignation on moral ground 22 January l The Economic Times l Indore Accusing Union Minister for Telecom Kapil Sibal of adopting a compromising attitude in the 2G Spectrum scam, Janata Party President, Subramanian Swamy, here today demanded his resignation on moral ground. Terming the decision to hand over Telecom Ministry to Sibal as 'wrong', Swamy alleged that he was adopting a compromising attitude in the 2G spectrum scam as he had advocated for telecom companies many times over the last 15 years. The Janata Party President was talking to reporters on the sidelines of the 20th annual conference of the Indore Management Association (IMA). He also alleged that even his two sons were representing these companies in the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT). Swamy advised Sibal that in view of this background, he should himself leave the Telecom Ministry, otherwise his name would get defamed.

AKAI Trio Launches First Triple GSM SIM Phone Priced at Rs. 3,295 Just like dual-cores have become passe for desktops, such is the state of affordable dual-SIM handsets. Now AKAI has claimed that the new AKAI Trio is India's first triple SIM phone. Technically it's the second one, since last year Intex had introduced a triple SIM (CDMA+GSM+GSM) phone already. In that case, the Trio can be called India's first triple GSM SIM supporting handset. AKAI Trio would be available across 15000 retail outlets in India for Rs. 3295. AKAI Trio comes with a 2.1-inch TFT display and has a 1.3 megapixel camera with digital zoom. Trio happens to be India's first triple GSM SIM supporting phone that can accommodate three GSM mobile connections in GSM+GSM+GSM format. This phone also offers a call blacklisting option. Apart from that the phone offers multimedia features like video player, built-in sound recorder, FM Radio and music player with equalizer. Trio also offers Bluetooth, micro-USB port and dual-language support. This phone claims to have an eBook reader but I don't think reading ebooks on a 2.1-inch screen is a wise idea. One can add up to 8GB memory to store your music and photos. AKAI has also added torch as a utility feature. Packing 1100 mAh battery, Trio offers talk time of 5 hrs and standby time of up to 400 hrs. Courtesy : Techtree

Not a problem Dipan Brother.