rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) MTS Launches Android Phone-MTS Pulse MTS has finally launched its long rumored first Android smartphone in India. Dubbed as MTS Pulse, it is a rebranded HTC Hero, which was launched in United States as Droid Eris on Verizon. Telecom operator is selling the smartphone for free on a one year agreement with INR 1500 postpaid plan. The plan comes with 1500 minutes, 1500 SMSs & 1500 MB data usage every month for 12 months. You can also buy the phone without any plan for INR 18,000. MTS Pulse comes with Android 2.1 on-board. MTS Pulse Specifications: Android 2.1 Processor: Qualcomm® MSM7600™, 528MHz Internal Memory: 512MB ROM / 288MB RAM Display: 3.2-inch 320 x 480 HVGA Resolution Capacitive Touch Screen CDMA: Dual-band 800/1900MHz, CDMA2000 1xRTT/1xEVDO rev. A Dimensions: 4.45" (L) x 2.19" (W) x .51" (T) Weight: 4.23 ounces Battery: 1300 mAh Li-on Talk time: 214 min Standby: 373 hrs Memory card:Pre-installed 8GB microSD WLAN:IEEE 802.11 b/g Bluetooth:Bluetooth 2.0 EDR and A2DP GPS:Internal GPS antennaBuilt-in Camera: 5.0 MP w/ Auto Focus Source:Androidos Edited March 15, 2011 by rajanmehta 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sougatadc 358 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 An hTc Hero without any plan for Rs. 18,000 is bit costly especially for the Rimwebians. As considerable amount of talktime, SMS and data are available for free for one long year, that too on installment-based payment, why should one go for the handset without any plan? Anyways, thanks Rajan brother for the information. I don't understand why TataIndicom is still stuck to cheap crappy handsets only. They have gone upto corby but no android smartphones yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amitnsonu 72 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 the deal is good with the plan but what about the plan after one year. if it remain same after one year then it is costly because for 1500 min, 1500 mb data and 1500 sms, Rs 1500 is too much after one year contract, and secondly are they providing this offer for mnp customers too ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arun 795 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 MTS plans 'monsoon hungama 2' DNA India March 15, 2011 It was eight years ago that Mukesh Ambani, a man known for taking big risks, announced a unique scheme that gave away mobile phones costing a few thousand rupees for just Rs500. While the financially unsuccessful scheme put a quick end to Indian operators’ attempts to ape Western markets by bundling handsets free with each connection, Russian operator MTS on Tuesday announced it wants to have a second go. “We are a long way since Reliance introduced Monsoon Hungama,” says Vsevolod Rozanov, president and CEO of Sistema Shyam, the company that owns the MTS brand in India. Unlike Reliance, which offered the phones for a down-payment of Rs500, MTS will offer a Rs16,000, high-end HTC handset for free, and hope to recover it from the customer’s bill for the next 12 months. In return for taking the handset for free, the customer has to commit to a minimum bill-size of Rs1,500, including SMS, calls and Data. Unlike ‘Hungama’, there will be no separate handset rentals or charges, making the handset ‘free’ for heavy users. Most analysts, however, were sceptical of the scheme, primarily because of the difficultly of keeping the customer paying through the 12 months. “If you play really safe and target the scheme only at very well off customers, such customers are anyway used to having very clear cut preferences, favorite models etc.. They may not want to pick from one or two or three models offered under a scheme,” pointed out a Delhi-based telecom analyst. If on the other hand, the company tries to target the mid or mass market - the segment that really needs the scheme - it will come up against issues of credit-worthiness etc., the analyst, who preferred to remain anonymous, added. Such schemes only work in markets like the US which have strong credit-tracking infrastructure that discourages customers from dishonoring their subscription contracts. Others, however, were willing to wait and see. “It is certainly an interesting move,” said Deepak Kumar of IDC. “Whether the company pushes ahead with the scheme or not would depend on the initial success or failure,” he added. Indeed, MTS says it has an open mind about whether the scheme will work or not. “There is a reason why we are starting at the high-end.. If it works here, we will progressively address the mid-range market as well,” said Leonid Musatov, chief marketing officer for India. The sweet-spot for smart phones in India is around Rs10,000 and the company would launch other models, including those from Motorola, Micromax and Samsung, if the first scheme takes off. Musatov also said MTS would be interested in bidding for extra spectrum to strengthen its data-oriented service in India, particularly in the Wimax-LTE band. The company currently has just 5 MHz of spectrum, out of which it used 2.5 MHz for voice and the rest for data. In comparison, some GSM operators have as much as 50 MHz of spectrum between their voice, 3G and broadband licenses. Reliance Industries has 20 MHz of spectrum. Musatov, whose firm has been pushing for the easing of merger and acquisition rules in telecom, said MTS is not interested in acquiring GSM spectrum or operators, but is interested in wireless broadband as it has decided to focus on data for its growth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOBILE FAN 42 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 So, now teclos will bundle phone and plan. Are we moving westward ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ujjwalsarin 9 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 is this a RUIM based handset?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inception 75 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 so auction for 700Mhz band is going to be very exciting one! Airtel, MTS both looking for it! Also Tata (loosers of BWA auction) & Telenor are also waiting for it! Even RIL has enough money to buy these airwaves! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ravi_patent 28 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Rudradeep with more wannabees its the govt which should be excited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karthik R 246 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 is this a RUIM based handset?? In all likelihood, nope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
me_saket 73 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Still a better move for OFF Rimwebians they are getting handset along with no Bill(if within limit) for year. Does 1500min are local+std+roaming? 1500 sms are local+std+roaming? 1500MB only on handset or also on PC via tethering? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inception 75 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Before you go for MTS Pulse ...... Samsung will introduce Galaxy Pop/Mini in CDMA flavor in coming days Note that G-Pop GSM one is sold at Rs 9K around! http://androidos.in/2011/03/samsung-galaxy-pop-cdma-hitting-india-next-week-exclusive/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digitalnirvana 646 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 This is good plan with the contract, there should be more such bundled offers introduced by operators, it is the only way for them to increase RPU and the customer benefits by not having to pay for handset upfront. Generally after contract ends the operator might offer an upgrade to the customer so they have retention too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ravi_patent 28 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) @saket some queries seem to be answered on what rs 1500 rental entitles a subscriber at http://www.mtsindia.in/smartphone/products.htm Edited March 17, 2011 by ravi_patent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
me_saket 73 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 @ravi i had seen that link later. Why shud i go for Rs1000CC prepaid plan, if has to pay 18000 only. He shud go for RS1500CC plan, to to get more benefit from same Rs18000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karthik R 246 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 There seems to be EMI offer at Rs. 1655 with HDFC and ICICI Bank to finance the phone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KanagaDeepan 1,084 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) If the 1500 minutes includes roaming, then I am ready to jump from my BSNL number to MTS... EDIT:- NOT FOR Roaming and so NOT for me... Edited March 17, 2011 by KanagaDeepan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ravi_patent 28 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 kanagadeepan mts is offering free roaming i/c for 296 rs recharge for 180 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KanagaDeepan 1,084 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 I mean the 1500 FREE minutes should also include calls in Roaming (In and OUT)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ravi_patent 28 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 kanagadeepan its so obvious that when a company wants more they have to provide choices to customer .mts has clearly missed requirements of high arpu ppl like you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 For the Adventurous Types... One advantage this phone carries being an HTC Hero rebranded (Same as Droid Iris of Verizon) is that numerous custom ROMs are available at XDA for Android 2.2. http://forum.xda-dev...splay.php?f=554 Some Android 2.3 Gingerbread ROM's are also available though it may not have all functions working. People have overclocked it's processor for more than 700 Mhz.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papikondalu 1 Report post Posted March 20, 2011 Does anyone know the coverage of MTS in Bangalore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOBILE FAN 42 Report post Posted March 20, 2011 MTS should make the offer lucrative for Port-in customers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papikondalu 1 Report post Posted March 22, 2011 MTS should make the offer lucrative for Port-in customers. Some people have monthly phone bill reimbursement as a part of their salary package. That makes it a sweet deal for them because the 1500 monthly bill gets reimbursed, and the phone is free Assuming that the phone will be locked to MTS, how difficult would it be to get Android 2.2 or 2.3 onto this phone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digitalnirvana 646 Report post Posted March 22, 2011 ^ I doubt locked would prevent rooting and custom ROMs. All the US CDMA phones are locked to their carriers but can and are being rooted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farookh 13 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 Hi, Does ne one have this phone. I needed the MTS Tv apk. If ne one could please mail me that file. Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
