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Top Handset OEM – WorldWide
Nokia continued its lead as the Top Mobile Handset OEM in terms of Quarterly Revenues. Apple with its 3G iPhone was the biggest gainer. Apple also has the highest gross margins on handsets upto 50% and have plenty of room to slash retail prices. The Top 8 Mobile Handset OEM…
Revenues of ISPs for Q2-FY2009
We have always wondered how big is the Indian ISP market. To quench our thirst, we filtered through various reports from DoT, Quarterly Results of Telecom companies and TRAI and have compiled the data set. [We were unable to obtain Revenue figures for ISPs like YouTelecom, Hathway, Zee etc] Let…
2G Spectrum Charges Rise from 2009
The Telecom Secretary of India, Telecom Commission has approved the revision of annual 2G spectrum usage charges payable by telcos, starting January 1,2009. The spectrum usage charges, payable quarterly by telcos as a percentage of their Adjusted Gross Revenues (AGR), will rise across the board by 1% for spectrum up…
3G Auction – DoT and Finance Minsister Differ
The Finance Ministry wants 3G auctioning in all zones of the country as opposed to DoT’s suggestion of conducting it only in 13 circles. 3G spectrum is unavailable in 9 circles as defense forces are yet to vacate spectrum. The timing of the 3G auction remains uncertain as the possible…
Nimbuzz tie-up with StudiVZ – German Social Network
Nimbuzz – a VoIP, IM and Mobile Communication startup has announced that it will power StudiVZ, the faceBook of GErmany and the largest German speaking social networking site. This will enable StudiVZ users for real time web and mobile communication. The Nimbuzz powered web and mobile clients is live today…
2G Wireless Spectrum Charges Paid by Operators
We have compiled data from various sources – TRAI, DoT, Telecom companies and presenting to you the 2G mobile spectrum charges paid by Cellcos in Q2-FY09. Bharti Airtel – Rs 270 cr Vodafone Essar – Rs 168.4 cr Idea Cellular – Rs 98.6 cr BSNL – Rs 86.82 cr Reliance…
Reliance Communications GSM Launch
In the recently hosted JP Morgan Conference, Reliance Communications has said that there is no slowdown and Subscriber addition momentum has remained unaffected and the company expects usage to increase as Indian companies trim travel and ask employees to use more mobile communication. GSM roll-out plan on track with possible…
Reliance Communications Data Disparity – TRAI + Stock Exchanges
There is a disparity between the data reported by Reliance Communications to TRAI and to the Stock Exchanges. Morgan Stanley has investigated the matter and here is a brief excerpt from the same.Revenues reported for all the operators in the quarterly results for individual companies were similar to that reported…