Reliance Jio - Pan India 4G / LTE network

[KapilAgrawal 340]

which handset ? Location ?

[::Hitesh:: 1,763]

Whats unusual on my homescreen..

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Speedtest ?

[basheerbr 18]

Which handset? LG? AT&T, gsm?

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[Arun 795]

which handset ? Location ?

Location says Mumbai and signature says LG-E980

[smnrock 16]

Its no surprise, AT&T mobiles used to show 4G symbol for HSPA network in GSM here~

[KanagaDeepan 1,084]

I think he is connected to some RGsm's 3G HSPA tower and hence the phone shows it like 4G... BTW the phone is Optimus G Pro, which doesn't support Indian LTE right???

[gpkumaran 21]

They are laying cables in full swing all through out india it seems,

http://jharkhand.gov.in/DEPTDOCUPLOAD/uploads/32/D201332199.pdf

http://115.254.14.2/DEPTDOCUPLOAD/uploads/32/D201332201.pdf

[PKC19 11]

What is the latest are we likely to see a have a Soft launch in December??

[raju_a 31]

It may be a soft/limited launch to honour roll-out obligation.

[rajanmehta 4,056]

Qualcomm’s first 64-bit chipset targets Rs 10,000 4G LTE smartphones for China and India

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It was only a matter of time before Qualcomm announced its 64-bit processor for smartphones after Apple introduced the world’s first such processor for the iPhone 5S. However, instead of aiming for the top-of-the-line smartphones, Qualcomm today announced the Snapdragon 410, its first chipset with 64-bit processing architecture, will power “high volume” smartphones. Targeted squarely at China (and to a lesser extent India) where 4G networks are just getting commercial deployments, the Snapdragon 410 will support all major 4G LTE bands and modes, while also supporting all 3G bands.

The Snapdragon 410 is based on 28nm process, and will come with support for dual and triple SIM card slots, which is of crucial importance for both markets. Other supported features include Adreno 306 GPU, 1080p video playback, up to a 13-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC and FM radio. The chipset will begin sampling in first half of 2014 with devices expected to be commercially available in the second half of the year. Qualcomm is also providing its OEM partners a reference design to hasten the process and lower their R&D expenses.

“We are excited to bring 4G LTE to highly affordable smartphones at a sub $150 price point with the introduction of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor,” said Jeff Lorbeck, senior vice president and chief operating officer, Qualcomm Technologies, China. “The Snapdragon 410 chipset will also be the first of many 64-bit capable processors as Qualcomm Technologies helps lead the transition of the mobile ecosystem to 64-bit processing.”

The announcement is important for many reasons. Firstly, with the first 4G networks in China (China Mobile) and India (Airtel) flipping the switch on later this month (and Reliance Jio Infocom eventually), there is a dearth of compatible 4G LTE smartphones that are available to users owing to the different bands and technology (TD-LTE) that is being used rather than the “standard” bands and FD-LTE used in the US and Europe. Currently compatible smartphones like the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C among others are too expensive for the services to take off in a significant manner. Qualcomm realizes it needs to bring the prices of 4G smartphones down significantly to appeal to users in these markets.

Qualcomm has also learnt it the hard way when it comes to affordable smartphones. MediaTek ate into its market share, emerging as a close second, by offering low-cost solutions to local Chinese OEMs. In a way, Qualcomm’s reference design program was inspired by MediaTek, which provided a complete working solution to its OEM partners to hasten the process between selecting the hardware stack and going into production, without spending significant R&D dollars. Today, majority of sub-Rs 10,000 smartphones available in India from local brands run on MediaTek’s platform, while Qualcomm is just starting to emerge in that category.

San Diego-based Qualcomm does not want to repeat its mistakes considering the edge it has over 4G LTE – a technology the company developed and ensured was the prevalent 4G technology globally, delivering a death blow to rival Intel’s WiMAX standard. Rather than wait out market dynamics and bring prices down gradually, Qualcomm understands that low-cost, high volume smartphones capable of running on faster 4G LTE networks are the key to its success in countries like China and India. China is the largest smartphone market while India is the fastest growing market ready to overtake the US for the number two position. More than 67 percent of all smartphones sold in India were priced under $200 and Qualcomm claims that smartphones running on Snapdragon 410 could retail for as low as $150.

Judging from the fact that Qualcomm is now not shying away from wooing Chinese OEMs and local Indian brands, one can expect a bouquet of affordable 4G smartphones are on their way across price points and brands. Provided that Airtel and more importantly Reliance Jio Infocom, which has a pan-India 4G license, play their cards correctly with respect to pricing their 4G LTE services, the Snapdragon 410 could help them usher in a new era of faster mobile Internet connectivity in India.

[::: VA ::: 531]

Today's times of India says that Rjio is looking at Airtel for its 4g partner in Punjab circle.

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[KanagaDeepan 1,084]

^^^^^

So looks like NO competition in 4G space? Too bad, imho...

[rajanmehta 4,056]

^ ^ ^

Everyone used to say AVOID for the cartel... (Airtel, Vodafone, idea)

Now what! RE-AVOID!

Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel ink unprecedented pact for telecom infra

[KanagaDeepan 1,084]

^^^^^

Exactly Rajan ji... Its good for share holders, too bad for rest all, imho (incl RJio and Airtel in the long run as 4G may become a failure as a result)...

Edited December 10, 2013 by KanagaDeepan

[commonman 228]

too bad

[pasumark 51]

Well on the positive side, their capital investment will be down. So they can offer at low price. So let's hope for the best and be positive

[ami1 237]

What exactly are they going to share ?

RIL could lease both Towers and backhaul without getting into such complications.

Airtel customers can't get onto RIL 4G in areas where Airtel doesn't have a license, since that would create the same regulatory issues like for 3G roaming.

So the only benefit I see is probably the understanding that they will not undercut each other on 4G pricing ?

[KanagaDeepan 1,084]

So the only benefit I see is probably the understanding that they will not undercut each other on 4G pricing ?

Exactly, that is the problem in this case...

Airtel customers can't get onto RIL 4G in areas where Airtel doesn't have a license, since that would create the same regulatory issues like for 3G roaming.

But there is one extra benefit for Airtel in circles where it has 4G license. Because now their 4G customers can roam in RJio's circles where Airtel has NO 4G service. For example, Airtel has 4G license in Mumbai, but NOT in TamilNadu. Here Airtel 4G customer from Mumbai can use RJio's 4G in TN while roaming.

[anshu_s09 18]

Reliance Jio Infocomm Issued 2.2 Crore Numbers for 4G Mobile and Data Services, Number Series Starts from 70. India’s Department of Telecom (DoT) has issued 2.2 crore mobile numbers to Pan India BWA 4G spectrum and license holder Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJIL) which paves way for the company to launch its 4G services.Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJIL) rapidly deploying its infrastructure across 20 cities initially and set to launch its 4G LTE service for mobile customers over LTE enabled smart-phones as well as Only data customer via 4G dongles.

Source:- http://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-infocomm-issued-2-2-crore-numbers-for-4g-mobile-and-data-services-number-series-starts-from-70/111806

[Chetan 13]

And like failtel, rjio schemes will be fuped for sure

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[SUDYEcaZ 67]

If you people check the RJIO and AIRTEL deal, Both will share each other infra at arms length price, No fixed commitment as of now

I feel RJIO might just use AIRTEL backhoul till the time his fiber and towers are in place after that he will stop using AIRTEL infra,

N yes this deal might make airtel dependent on RJIO for any future expansion...and it will have to pay RJIO as per market rate.

Airtel roaming on 4g...well RJIO can ask any price for it as he is the lone Pan India player

I only see RJIO getting all the benefit of this deal unless i have missed something

[commonman 228]

Airtel wants this deal more than RJio just to ensure that they get some customer in the circle they have 4G

[st_7 138]

If you people check the RJIO and AIRTEL deal, Both will share each other infra at arms length price, No fixed commitment as of now

Exactly, and I've read that the main purpose of this deal is that both avoid laying infrastructure(mainly Towers to cover same areas) in same places, which saves lot of money & time, although those towers may get crowded with connections or customers of both services.

[rajanmehta 4,056]

[nitinmukesh123 11]

Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJIL) rapidly deploying its infrastructure across 20 cities initially.

Source:- http://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-infocomm-issued-2-2-crore-numbers-for-4g-mobile-and-data-services-number-series-starts-from-70/111806

And these 20 cities are? any info available.