1 Billion People and 1.5 Million Broadband Subscribers
India has a population of 1 Billion of which, just 1.5 Million have broadband connection,(According to Indian Government, Internet speed greater than 256 Kbps is broadband) not even 1% of its population. In contrast, the number of cellular phone subscribers has reached a whopping 10% of its population. In the…
5Paisa.Com to offer services on Mobile
Just few minutes ago, I learnt that, IndiaInfoLine’s 5Paisa.com, the pioneers in Internet stock trading in India at a brokerage of just 0.05% are now venturing into value added services on cell phones for their clientele. In a communication to the Mumbai Stock Exchange, they said,“The Company will provide its…
Sabeer Bhatia’s Arzoo is Re-Born
Hotmail co-founder, Sabeer Bhatia an innovator then is back in action without any innovation. Bhatia’s earlier Arzoo (desire) to provide companies access to a global network of technology experts who offer real-time problem-solving assistance for engineering, IT and tech support applications was shattered when the Dot Com Boom went Bust….
Airtel Mobile TV to be introduced in 4 months
Bharti Airtel Limited is all set to launch Mobile TV in India on the existing 2.5G network using GPRS technology. Bharti is unwilling to wait for the lethargic Indian TRAI for auction guidelines and regulations on 3G. Bharti’s group company Bharti Telesoft has tied up with UK based Vimio to…
Online DVD Rental in Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad and Chennai
With rising disposable income and pathetic city infrastructure, not all Bangaloreans want to enjoy their weekend in the new multiplex cinema halls. Realizing this, the NetFlix model of online DVD rental has been introduced in India by SeventyMM and CatchFlix. Both companies offer door delivery and pick-up service. SeventyMM is…
Exit iPod, Enter Zune Media Player
Come, November 14th, children’s day in India, you have dozen reasons to smile. Microsoft Inc will unveil its coolest product ever – Zune Media Player. Zune with richer features than the iPod will give Apple Computer Inc a run for money. Zune and iPod are both likely to be priced…
3G Spectrum to be auctioned. Base collection at $1 Billion
The recommendations of TRAI for 3G services in India have been highlighted by goBroadband Analyst. With a base price of Rs1,000 crores for PAN-India 3G license, the government is likely to net around Rs1,500 crores in the auction process for an all India license per operator. Considering 5 such operators,…
Ortel Cable to diversify into Telecom
Ortel Communications, with Cable TV service as its core business is now venturing into basic telephony services. Ortel also offers broadband internet services. Cable TV operators in India were a secured lot because of no competition and they ruled the space for over a decade with no innovation by just…