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4G 700 MHz Auctions – Why only to Select Few ? Open it to the World
The Indian Telecom Sector is in Deep mess with Rampant Corruption from the office of Telecom Ministry to DoT. The TRAI may recommend keeping the incumbents (those holding 900 MHz 2G spectrum) out from the first phase of auctioning of 700 MHz BWA spectrum. The idea behind this strategy is…
TRAI to bring Call Termination fee to Zero by 2014
TRAI has proposed reducing termination charge from 20p to 10p from Jan1-12 with plans of eventually eliminating it by ‘2014. The proposal came following Supreme Court’s directive to TRAI to evolve a new set of interconnect charges. This directive had been given on a petition filed by TRAI challenging TDSAT’s…
Info Edge – Naukri is the Cash Cow – Slowdown Ahead
We analysed the results of Info Edge India Ltd for Quarter ending Sep-2011. Naukri.Com showing a solid 27% growth, 99acres.com showing decent though decelerating momentum with a 40% growth and Jeevansathi.com chugging along modestly with a ~6% growth. The core Recruitment Solutions engine is showing signs of a pause as…
Lava Mobiles Launches S12 3G Android SmartPhone priced at Rs 9999
Lava Mobiles just a while ago has launched S12 – its first Android Smartphone which provides users with 3D interface & stunning looks for a superior sensorial experience. S12 is a matte leather finish lends a contemporary feel to the phone and is expected to grab the attention of the…
3G Roaming Arrangements – Legal / Il-legal – Dot To Profit
DoT’s legal cell has been stating that 3G roaming agreements (between Airtel/Vodafone/Idea) are illegal. While their Administrative wing states, Intra Service Area roaming in 3G network where one of the operators does not have 3G spectrum shall not be treated as spectrum sharing. Airtel & Vodafone Argue, as part of…
Download National Telecom Policy 2011 – Complete Analysis
We have obtained the Draft of National Telecom Policy 2011 – NTP 2011 Draft. Here are the proposals from the Government and our analysis on the same. Increase rural teledensity from the current level of around 35 to 60 by the year 2017 and 100 by the year 2020. Broadband …
How does the New Telecom Policy – NTP 2011 Look like ?
Based on interactions with DoT and TRAI officials we believe the draft NTP 2011 is likely to be out soon and post inviting and incorporating public suggestions the final policy is likely to be announced by the year end. What will the new policy offer? Spectrum availability and allotment: Roadmap…
Why Facebook is Better than Google+ Today ?
A choice is always better than none. Facebook was the unstoppable Social hangout until Google unveiled Google+. Despite being in existence for 3 months, we still like Facebook as a better place to hang out with friends and family compared to Google+ which is designed more as a Killer for…