Category: internet
Research and Analysis on the Indian Internet and Broadband
Forget 3G – EVDO [BSNL, Reliance, Tata] is the Way to Go
Time and Again, we have heard your voice that BSNL 3G service is expensive and we agree that it needs to be made more affordable. Until then, users seeking mobility in broadband to work from School or Home or SOHO, can rely on BSNL EVDO or Reliance NetConnect Broadband+ or…
Explaining 126.97 Wireless Internet Subscribers
TRAI publishes report about the number of internet subscribers on different platforms. We were very surprised about the 126.97 Million Wireless Internet Subscribers number in this report [PDF]. Here is how TRAI explains the number, The Wireless data subscribers of 126.97 million are those who are capable of accessing data…
HCL Laptops with MTNL 3G Wireless Broadband
In a last attempt bid to push 3G Services which has failed to take-off in the hands of MTNL, the company has tied up with HCL Infosystems Ltd which retails laptops. Combined, HCL will bundle MTNL 3G HSDPA Wireless Broadband packages with its laptops so that customers can go online…
MBlaze EVDO Wireless Internet Delhi / NCR
Shyam Siestema TeleServices providers of MTS India Mobile Services on the CDMA platform have launched mobile services in Delhi Circle. Along with this, MTS has also launched MBlaze EVDO Wireless Broadband Internet Services. MBlaze is the 4th operator in Delhi / NCR to offer EVDO based Wireless Internet Service after…
Optimistic Subscriber Numbers from CII + IMRB
According to Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and IMRB Broadband Report, Indian broadband penetration is expected to reach 214 million by 2014 for which the government needs a capital outlay of around Rs 17,000 crore laying fibre cables. There are nearly 7 million broad band connections in the country, which…
Reliance BharatNet + Grameen VAS – Rural initiatives
Reliance Communications, part of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), sees a huge potential for its products in the rural market. The company has announced a slew of initiatives like BharatNet, Grameen VAS and M2M to increase its presence in the rural segment. BharatNet is a high-speed wireless Internet service…
MTNL Triband Rates Drop – Compete with Airtel
State owned Telecom, MTNL good in the wireline and broadband business has taken the later business very seriously after we criticized its Wireless and 3G operations and sent it to the management. In direct response to our critic is what we feel, MTNL launched a broadband price war with Bharti…
Comparison of Tata Photon+ – Reliance NetConnect Broadband+
Tata Photon+ and Reliance Netconnect Broadband+ are wireless based broadband services better than their predecessor technologies Wimax and have been gaining lot of traction. Both are offering very similar plans at almost the same rates. Therefore, the distinguishing factor will be “Quality of Service and Support”. Here is a comparison…