Category: mobile
Interconnection usage charges – Risk assessment
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is reviewing the interconnection usage charges for telecom operators. As part of the ongoing consultation process, key telecom players recently presented their views to TRAI. We outline the contrarian stands of major telcos on key issues of termination and interconnect. Incumbent GSM operators [Airtel,…
Need + Benefits of MVNO Wireless Business in India
Indian 2G Wireless Space is getting too crowded with 8+ operators per circle. There is no proper policy and framework for spectrum in place. In our view, the Government should have restricted to 6 operators per circle and encourage other aspirants to take the MVNO route making the existing operators…
TRAI’s Measures for Value Added Services
A month ago, gobroadband had reported on some measures by TRAI for enhancing the VAS in the Wireless industry post 3G launch. Just a while ago, TRAI has released the complete document on enhancing the same, In addition to what was said last month, the recommendations include, New Definition of…
Microsoft Stake in SMS 2.0 – Affle
Just when Yahoo’s new CEO Carol has asked its company to look for growth in the Asian region, Microsoft India has made its move in the Indian Mobile space despite the layoffs and cost cutting in Redmond. The company just a while ago announced that it has bought 20% stake…
MTNL – Jadoo 3G Tariff Plan Delhi
The MTNLs Jadoo 3G services launched in Delhi / NCR will attract a monthly rental of Rs599. The on net video calls will be charged at Rs1.80/min while off net would be Rs3/min.The NLD video calls are priced at Rs3.75.min and ILD tariff is high at Rs30/min. Further the 3G…
Peek into Vodafone Essar Performance
Lets take a look into the results of Vodafone’s Indian Wireless operation. Vodafone operates in India with Essar and is a pure play Wireless operator. This is how Vodafone stacks up against its nearest competitors – Bharti Airtel and Reliance Communications in India. Vodafone recorded revenus of Rs 4,785 cr…
USO for Free Handset + Value Added Services Applications
The Indian Cellular Association – ICA has an excellent pitch to use the surplus funds lying in the Telecom Universal Services Obligations – USO pool account. ICA has pitched to bridge the digital divide by providing FREE Cellphone handsets to the folks in rural India below poverty line where it…
Go Wireless at 50 cents – INR 25
The battle for supremacy in the 2G Wireless Space has intensified with Reliance Mobile [GSM] and Idea Cellular launching SIM cards to end customers at Rs 25 or 0.5 USD. [Yes that is correct] When we did a ground price check, this scheme was available in Mumbai Circle as well…