Indian Telecom Observer

Idea comes to Punjab

Idea has decided to build on the 23 lakh strong subscriber base of Punjab’s oldest mobile network, and will introduce its complete range of mobile telephony products and services for existing subscribers, and other mobile users and intenders in the state.

DoT may seek cabinet nod for 3G issues

The department of telecom is likely to seek a cabinet nod on a host of issues concerning 3G mobile telephony, including number of slots for auction, increased annual spectrum charges and administrative fee as suggested by TRAI.

Sony Ericsson launches W595 Walkman phone

Sony Ericsson has launched first of its kind Walkman phone that is specially designed for sharing music and videos. The new W595 Walkman phone offers the stereo share jack, specifically designed to let people share their music experience.

Virgin launches sub-Rs 2,000 phone

Virgin Mobile has launched vDesire, the handset measuresing 11.5 mm with 1000 SMS storage capability.

Samsung launches MPower Series of CDMA handsets

Samsung Telecom Division has strengthened its CDMA phone offering in the open market with the launch of its new, advanced and stylish MPower series of CDMA phones.

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Tulip Telecom appoints SV Ramana as CSO

Tulip Telecom Limited has re-appointment SV Ramana as the chief service officer to further strengthen the company's management team. Ramana will be responsible for efficient delivery of services to customers and continually innovating Tulip's service delivery processes, while ensuring compliance to industry best practices.

Explain roaming deal with Swan Telecom, BSNL told

The department of telecom has asked Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd to explain why it had got into an agreement with Swan Telecom for roaming services even though the PSU had never done similar deals with other private operators. Swan Telecom had recently got into a roaming agreement with BSNL, which will allow it to use BSNL’s national network to offer mobile services.

Motorola cuts 100 jobs in India

US mobile phones maker Motorola is learned to have issued pink slips to at least 100 of its 4,000 employees in India. This move is a part of the company’s earlier announced strategy of slashing 3,000 jobs, or about 5 per cent of its global workforce.

Bharti wins awards at World Communication Awards 2008

Bharti Airtel has been awarded ‘Best Content Service’ for the Airtel IFFCO Farmer Information Dissemination platform and ‘Best Project Management’ for the Gujarat E-GRAM project at the World Communication Awards held at London on November 26, 2008.

Govt set to reject TRAI's 3G admin tax proposal

The telecom ministry is set to reject a proposal to impose an 'administrative tax' on successful bidders of 3G wireless frequencies, iPhone Smartphone Wars Nokia N97 Slimmest BlackBerry fearing such a tax could impair revenue collections at the upcoming auction of spectrum by more than Rs 5,000 crore.

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