Device Unlocking And Issues, My Take

First of all I like to clearly state that here unlocking phones or modems are meant to unlocking of the operator, not jail-breaking or rooting or hacking of the device.

Modem or handset unlocking is something which provides the user freedom to choose his operator keeping behind his old abusing & costly operator. Also as the customer pays for the device and owns the device 100% it is his decision to unlock or not, there is no space for operators.

As you unlock the device, the warranty gets void. But these modems are made in such way that these generally do not get dead easily unless you mess up the firmware and make it dead.Some people sell unlocking solutions on ebay, and interestingly Ebay deleted those stuffs tagging them illegal. Well it is not proper treatment.

Operators & Devices

Now most operators are selling modems and other devices locked with their network. Reliance, which is selling unlocked 3G modems, brought the 3G Tab locked with its GSM network. Personally I don’t like it because Reliance sold their unlocked modems more than any operators except Idea.

Idea is the king of 3G modem sales; with its 2G data offerings under Netsetter brands they sold thousands of Huawei modems. Though Idea Netsetter modems come locked, it is damn easy to unlock. Unlocking GSM modems are easy, just Google it and you will get thousands of helpful posts over the internet.

Recently I came across new Huawei E1550 as Idea Netsetter packed on 6/11 which can not unlocked with traditional methods. Nirav Soni, a popular modem unlocker informs us that:

Normally all devices firmware which compile date is after May 2010 is permanently locked to prevent unlocking even after correct unlock code input. There are some exception like E177 and E18x Series. Huawei has developed new algorithm for Unlock Code of Huawei Modems and Routers in Feb 2011. Till date any Reverser can’t find on latest firmware. Also they have locked boot loaders for changing modem firmware.

CDMA Unlocking – Little Hard to Crack

But CDMA modems are not so easy to unlock. I do not find a really good forum dedicated to CDMA modem unlock. This is mostly because of the fact CDMA networks are not available all over the globe like GSM is.

There is another problem is CDMA operators do not offer RUIM (CDMA equivalent to SIM card) based 1x or EVDO modems, all settings are kept inside the modem memory and often these modems do not have a RUIM slot. Major CDMA modem makers are ZTE and Huawei, which are Chinese as a result there are very low unlocking solutions over the market.

In extensive search, you might get CDMA unlocking done over the internet.

Samsung Announces GALAXY Nexus First Smartphone Running Android 4.0

Samsung and Google today announced GALAXY Nexus, the world’s first smartphone running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest release of the Android platform.

GALAXY Nexus features a 4.65″ HD Super AMOLED display technology at 720p resolution and a 1.2GHz dual core processor.

Ice Cream Sandwich brings an entirely new look and feel to Android. It has a redesigned user interface with improved multi-tasking, notifications, Wi-Fi hotspot, NFC support and a full web browsing experience.

GALAXY Nexus features software navigation buttons, a first for Android smartphones. The lock screen, home screen, phone app, and everything in between has been rethought and redesigned to make Android simple, beautiful, and useful.

Ice Cream Sandwich introduces innovations such as Face Unlock which uses facial recognition to unlock your phone.

GALAXY Nexus is designed to provide a “pure Google,” experience, and with it, you will be the first to receive software upgrades and new applications as they become available.

It also features a number of Google Mobile services, including: Android Market, Gmail, Google Maps 5.0 with 3D maps and turn-by-turn navigation, Google Earth, Movie Studio, YouTube, syncing with Google Calendar, and a redesigned Google app.

Specifications :

Size – 135.5 x 67.94 x 8.94mm, 135g

Processor – 1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor

1GB(RAM) 16GB/ 32GB Internal memory

Display – 4.65″ 1280X720 HD Super AMOLED

OS – Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich
Camera – Main : 5 MP AF with LED Flash with zero shutter lag and fast shot2shot, Front : 1.3MP for Video Call

Video – 1080p Full HD Video@ 30fps

3.5mm Ear Jack

Google Maps 5.0 with 3D maps and turn-by-turn navigation

Bluetooth technology v 3.0, NFC

USB 2.0

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz/ 5GHz)

Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Light, Proximity, Barometer

Battery – Li-on 1,750 mAh

GALAXY Nexus will be available in the U.S., Europe, and Asia beginning in November and gradually rolled out to other global markets.

Motorola Announces Thinnest 4G LTE Smartphone DROID RAZR

Motorola Mobility today announced a 7.1 millimeters World’s thinnest 4G LTE Android Smartphone which has a hyper-vibrant 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced display.

The smart phone is powered by Android 2.3.5 gingerbread and has 1GB RAM with 8-Mega Pixel camera with 1080p HD video capture and image stabilization technology for crisp and clear videos.

The handset also offers water repellent protect even the inside components, against everyday spills and remote wipe, pin lock feature.

The new device also includes a new app called MotoCast, which allows the device to stream or download content such as music, films or files from any computer in the world, so long as it is also using MotoCas.

It has front-facing HD camera for video chat over 4G LTE, 3G or Wi-Fi. It also equipped 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot capable so customers can share 4G LTE speed with up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices.

A new feature called “Smart Actions” will also automate certain settings, so that, for instance, the phone can automatically put itself on silent when the GPS registers that it has entered its user’s workplace.

For Business and Enterprise users It also has Quickoffice to view, create and edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents on your mobile device from anywhere at anytime. The device has Bluetooth 4.0 low energy, 32 GB memory, 16 GB on board and 16 GB microSD  card pre-installed (actual formatted capacity is less), and powerful 1780 mAh battery.

Lava Mobile Introduces Low End Dual SIM Full-Touch Screen Phone, KKT 50

Lava mobile has launched its first Low end Dual SIM Full-Touch screen phone KKT 50 one of the key features of KKT 50 is its 2.8 screen which ensures an enhanced multimedia experience.

The phone comes packed with some unique never before seen features like the Incoming Call Video which allows the user to set a video to play every-time he receives a call.

Packed with features, this low end full touch entertainer ensures that you have non-stop entertainment as it as it is packed with a powerfull 1400 mAh battery.

Currently, the phone is available in two colour options, one with spectacular white and green combination and the other with black and orange scheme the handset is pricedat Rs. 3899.

Lava Mobile KKT 50 Features:

• 2.8 WQVGA Screen

• Stylish user interface with inbuilt short cut keys

• Big Battery (1400 mAh)

• MP4/3GP Video Playback

• VGA Camera

• Full Touch phone with vibration feedback

• Bluetooth

• Internet browsing with WAP/GPRS

• FM Radio and Recording

• 2GB Memory Card and Stylus

LAVA Mobile KKT 39

KKT 39 is an entertainment phone which has the best in class multimedia features like quality video playback and video recording that comes alive on an extra bright 2.4” QVGA screen and is priced at Rs. 3150.

LAVA has invested heavily in their state of the art research and development center at Bangalore. The company aims to become a serious contender in the mobile handset business taking on multinational brands like Nokia and Samsung.

BlackBerry PlayBook Now Comes With Free BB 8520 Curve and Accessories

The BlackBerry PlayBook users can access the Internet through WiFi Hotspot connectivity as well as go online via their BlacKberry Smartphone by using a “BlackBerry Bridge” application and enabling bluetooth for data connectivity without any extra cost for data usage. Once they disconnect the bluetooth or move away, sensitive or secured data such as corporate e-mails and contacts are automatically wiped out from the PlayBook.

BlackBerry Smartphone maker Research In Motion (RIM) today launched the special festive season exciting offer of FREE BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone and Playbook Accessories for all its perspective buyers of highly anticipated BlackBerry PlayBook tablet in Indian market.

Customers, who purchase the BlackBerry PlayBook Tab, will receive entry-level BlackBerry 8520 Curve smartphone worth Rs. 9000 and BlackBerry PlayBook Accessory worth Rs. 1600 straight from the retailer on purchase of the Tablet.

According to the exclusive sources of TelecomTalk, The Free Accessories includes Leather Pouch and BlackBerry Playbook Sleeve. Which has the neoprene exterior is soft and durable, and the memory foam padding inside helps safeguard for BlackBerry tablet while on the go.

The tablet features Wi-Fi support and is available in 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB models priced at Rs. 27,990 (16 GB), Rs. 32,990 (32 GB) and Rs. 37,990 (64 GB) including the above festive season Gifts.

The FREE GIFT offers of BlackBerry Curve 8520 worth Rs. 9000 and Accessories worth Rs. 1600 on purchase of any BlackBerry PlayBook is valid October 17th 2011 to 30 November 2011.

G’FIVE Launches 4 New Entry Level Multimedia PhonesG’FIVE Launches 4 New Entry Level Multimedia Phones

G’FIVE Mobile today announced the launch of four new dual SIM dual standby models.

Two of these are fully loaded entry-level handsets while the other two are enriched multimedia handsets available at highly affordable prices ranging from Rs. 1429 to Rs. 2459.

G’Five G115 and G116 are fully-loaded entry level handsets, available for Rs. 1429 and; Rs. 1649 respectively.

While G115 sports a 4.5 cm (1.8”) display, digital camera, Short range wireless connectivity with A2DP, music & video player, wireless FM, loud sound, expandable memory up to 4 GB and dual torch.

The G116 features a long lasting 1450 mAh battery besides a 4.5 cm (1.8”) display, digital camera, FM radio, 3.5 mm universal audio jack, music and video player, Short range wireless connectivity with A2DP, torch & expandable memory up to 16 GB for storing a large volume of songs, videos & other desired multimedia content.

G’Five G233 and G505 are enhanced multimedia phones with much bigger displays priced at Rs. 2169, G233 has a 5.6 cm (2.2”) display, dedicated music key, digital camera, Hindi keypad, torch, FM radio, music and video player, 3.5 mm universal audio jack, Short range wireless connectivity with A2DP, 1000 mAh battery and expandable memory up to 8 GB, G505 is priced at Rs. 2459.

Uninor Now Offer ISD Calls At 1 Paisa Per Second

Uninor today announced the launch of unbeatable offer for its Mumbai Customers which will offer ISD calls at 1 pasia per second using Uninor’s Special Tariff Voucher (STV )18 ISD pack

STV 18 ISD packs comes with 30 day validity and can make calls to USA, Canada, UK Fixed Telephones, Hong Kong, China and Singapore for just 1 paisa per second.

To subscribe to STV 18 ISD Pack, customers can now use Uninor’s self-help service by dialing {*222*7*18#} from their mobile phones.

BSNL Re-launches Punjab Special F&F Prepaid Plan with Free SMS

India’s National Telecom Backbone and Pan India 3G mobile service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) Re-launched its fully loaded “Punjab Special F&F Prepaid Plan with Free 200 SMS/month and Per second tariff for prospective GSM subscribers in Punjab circle.

BSNL “Punjab Special F&F Prepaid Plan” plan cost for Rs. 54 and provides, talk value of Rs. 25, Free SMS facility (200 SMS per month).

The Plan also enables its subscribers to make calls to 5 Local Number of any network with in Punjab at reduced call rates 10p/min for BSNL numbers and 30p/min for any other network number registered under F&F scheme.

BSNL “Punjab Special F&F Pre Paid Plan” tariff.
Cost of Prepaid Pack	Rs. 54  (Rs.20 For SIM and Rs. 34 For FRC)
Initial Free Talk Value	Rs. 25
Account and Tariff Validity	Validity extended proportionately on recharge with  recharge / Top Up
Call Charges	Local / STD / Roaming calls at 1ps / sec to BSNL and 1.2ps/sec to other Networks.
Free SMS Per Month	200 Local SMS per month
SMS Charges beyond Free limit	Local = 50ps,  National = 60ps,  ISD=Rs.5
F & F Numbers	Any 5 numbers of any Network (within Pb Circle)  10ps/min to BSNL 30ps/min to other n/w within Punjab
STV Applicability	All STVs allowed, except Service class based STVs  All SMS STV are allowed
Availability	The plan will be available for new customers till 12th Jan 2012

Airtel Introduces Smartbytes Additional Data Usage Pack

Airtel today introduced Data Usage Packs for its broadband customers on plans with defined High Speed Data Transfer limits.

Smartbytes will help customers to purchase additional data usage packs ranging from 1GB for Rs. 99, 2GB for Rs159, 5GB for Rs299, 10GB for Rs499, 20GB for Rs. 799 and 50GB for Rs1499.

Airtel broadband customers can also keep a track of their internet usage, alerting them to their monthly high speed data transfer limit, the GB’s (usage) left in their account and the number of days remaining in their billing cycle.

Airtel customers need to visit airtel.in/smartbytes and opt for their choice of additional data usage pack anytime for the remainder of their monthly billing cycle.

Airtel already provides alerts via Email and SMS to its Broadband customers when the customer reaches 80% and then 100% of their high speed data transfer limits.

Karbonn Mobiles Introduces New Range of Touch Screen Smart Phones

Karbonn Mobiles has come up with full touch screen Phones-K 1616 (Karbonn Tornado), K1818 (Twister), K 1515, K 1010 the handsets are priced between Rs. 3000 to Rs. 4000.

K 1616 comes with HVGA Capacitive Touch Screen along with G-Sensor, K 1818 is a 3D phone based on Tornado technology another offering of the range.

K 1010 is entry level touch screen phone and comes with 8GB expandable memory

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Features :

Karbonn Mobile K 1818 – Priced at Rs. 3699

Tornado based 3D UI for an enriching user experience.

8.1 cm WQVGA Screen.

A High Resolution 3.2 MP Camera.

EGDE and Email Support.

Live Motion Wallpapers.

Handwriting Recognition.

8 GB expandable memory.

Karbonn Mobile K 1616 – Priced at Rs. 4599

3D User Interface
G-Sensor & Proximity Sensor
3.2 MP with digital zoom

Karbonn Mobile K 1515 – Priced at Rs. 3799

8.1 cm HVGA screen

3D UI

K Zone to access Karbonn’s World of Java Based Applications

7 dedicated shortcut screens along with a fully customisable home screen

2 MP camera.

Vodafone Penalizes Telemarketers For Unsolicited Calls and SMSs : TRAI

After the successful implementation of new Do Not Disturb (DND) rules to curb pesky calls, SMS from telemarketers, Now, Indian Telecom regulator TRAI is strictly monitoring and enforcing the regulations for protection of customers from Unsolicited Commercial calls and SMSs.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said that the regulations prescribe several steps for protection of customers from unsolicited Commercial calls and SMSs.

In this regard leading Mobile service operator Vodafone Essar penalized the first batch of telemarketers by deducting penalty amount from their security deposits on 12.10.2011. Vodafone has deposited Rs. 50000 with TRAI in compliance to the regulations, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India said in a statement.

Vodafone penalized its telemarketers for sending commercial communications/ Unwanted SMS to DND /NCPR users under TRAI Regulations which came into effect from September 27,2011.

In TRAI’s regulation, there is a provision of security deposit by telemarketers to their Access Service Providers and deduction/fine ranging from Rs. 25000 to Rs.2.5 lakhs in case of violation. In case telemarketer is not complying with the regulation even after deduction from security deposit, there is a provision for blacklisting of telemarketers.

BSNL Launches 3G Diwali Plan With Life Time FREE SMS

On the occasion of upcoming festive season of Diwali, India’s National Telecom Backbone and Pan India 3G mobile service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) today announced the launch of new fully loaded prepaid “3G Diwali” plan with Free SMS for life time,per second tariff and lot more for prospective 3G subscribers in Kerala circle.

BSNL “3G Diwali” plan comes with Life Free SMS facility (100 SMS per month) and also enables its subscribers to make calls to 5 Local Number at reduced call rates 20p/min for BSNL numbers and 40p for any other network number registered under F&F scheme. It has some unique preloaded features like Night Callings at reduced rates without any add-on pack etc.

The “3G Diwali” plan will cost Rs. 59 for SIM and Rs. 24 for FRC (total cost of starter pack is Rs. 83) comes with talk value worth Rs. 24, Free 200 Local and National SMS,100 MB 3G data usage and 100 Free 3G Video Calls.

BSNL Kerala’s A new prepaid plan  ’3G Diwali’
Total Cost of Starter Pack	Rs. 83  (SIM Card Rs. 59 + FRC Rs. 24)
Free Talk Value	Rs. 24
Tariff / Account Validity	Life Time
Freebies for 30 days from the date of activation	200 SMS  100 MB 3G Data usage 100 Min 3G Video calls
Lifetime FREE SMS / Month	100 Local / National SMS (2nd Month onwards)  Post 100 SMS usage – 60ps/SMS
Night Calling (11PM to 6AM)	20ps/min to BSNL Local  40ps/min to other n/w in Kerala
Day time Voice Call charges	1.2ps/second (On-Net & Off-Net)
STD Call charges	1.2ps/second (On-Net & Off-Net)
3G Video Call Charges	On-Net(Local/STD)-70ps/min  Off-Net(Local/STD)-Rs.1/-per minute
STV-Applicability	All STVs are allowed as per subscribers needs and suitability
Friends & Family (24 hours)	F &F to 5 numbers :  20ps/min to BSNL 40ps/min to other n/w within Kerala
F & F Activation Process Through SMS to 53733	FFE<>1st no(BSNL).<>2nd no<>3rd no<>4th no<>5th no  (If all 5 numbers are not included initially, then for additions thereafter, Rs.5/- will be charged for each addition) <>means space
Change/cancellation in F&F number	FFE<>old no.<>new no.  1.At a time only one change will be allowed 2.Rs.5/- will be charged for each change 3.Repeat the process for every change, if any
Plan Availability :	Through all BSNL outlets in Kerala like CSCs, Franchisees, DSAs etc.
For more details dial : 1503 or 1800-180-1503

Vodafone Gujarat Revamps GPRS Plans – Launches Unlimited Data Packs

Vodafone, has renovated its GPRS/EDGE 2G Data offerings and also introduced new longer validity True Unlimited GPRS pack for its 2G prepaid subscriber in Gujarat telecom circle.

Vodafone’s 2G GPRS (Vodafone Live) are now comes with Vodafone Mobile Connect (VMC) access where in customer can browse Internet in their mobile phone as well as in Laptop/PC by using mobile as modem.

The new GPRS packs comes with flexible benefits for prepaid customers who can now choose from an array of GPRS/VMC offerings at attractive rates starts from Rs. 9 with daily 40 MB Free data usage.

Vodafone also launches longer validity Prepaid/Postpaid Unlimited GPRS Packs for Rs. 1599 and Rs. 2999, valid for 90 days and 180 days which offers True Unlimited Free Data usage respectively. The operator also renovated its existing GPRS offerings for those who wish to access GPRS services for limited period, can go for Rs.9, Rs. 17, Rs. 37, Rs. 111, Rs. 301 and Rs. 599, daily, Weekly and Monthly plans, offering free usage for up to 40 MB to Unlimited downloads respectively.

Vodafone Prepaid GPRS Packs  For Gujarat.

 

BSNL Launches FRIENDS AND FAMILY Plan On LANDLINE

India’s National Telecom Backbone and Land-line service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) today announced the launch of new Add-On plan – FRIENDS AND FAMILY PLAN for its land line (wire-line) customers in Tamilnadu circle.

With BSNL’s FRIENDS AND FAMILY PLAN for Landlines, the subscribers from Tamilnadu and Chennai Metro circle can make local calls from their Land-line phones to any 3 BSNL phone numbers at lowest tariff.

For these 3 BSNL numbers with in TN and Chennai, the call charges will be 10 paisa/minute during Night hours (9 PM-8 AM) and it will be 20 paisa/minute during day time – the period of 8 AM – 9 PM.

This Add-on plan will cost Rs. 29 per month for 1 BSNL number (Land-line/Mobile), Rs. 49 for two number and Rs. 59 for 3 numbers and available from 14th Oct 2011 for all Land-line subscribers in TN. First time Registration of Mobile and Land-line numbers will be FREE under this plan and customer can change that numbers after 15 days of activation period at Rs. 10 per number (one time).

Few years back the similar plan was launched in Andhra Pradesh circle for land-line subscriber in Hyderabad TD but Tamilnadu’s Plan is circle wide plan and subscriber can choose any numbers of BSNL Land line as well as Mobile phone of TN and Chennai circle.

Nokia 603 – New Symbian Belle Smartphone Announced

Nokia today announced the Nokia 603, a colorful, affordable, no compromise Symbian Belle smartphone preloaded with the latest apps and featuring single-tap pairing, sharing and tag reading with NFC.

Powered by a 1GHz processor, the Nokia 603 is responsive even while multitasking many apps, but this power doesn’t mean you have to worry about your battery all the time. It’s rated to last for seven hours talktime and 460 hours in standby, considerably longer than other phones with this sort of feature set.

The phone measures 113.5 x 57.1 x 12.7mm and weighs 106.9g. As you would expect, it’s no slouch when it comes to communications. It offers Pentaband reception (WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100, GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900), Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi, latest HSDPA 3G – offering downloads up to 14.4Mbps and 5 megapixel camera with digital zoom.

With a 3.5-inch ClearBlack display under toughened glass to make sure your screen is visible even in bright sunlight, the Nokia 603 is versatile under any circumstances. The screen offers nHD resolution (640 x 360 pixels) and 16 million colours. All the better for playing with the preinstalled apps while you’re out and about.

The phone comes preloaded with Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, Shazam and YouTube to cater to your entertainment needs. On a more serious level, there’s Microsoft Office Communicator, Quick Office, Adobe PDF reader and Vlingo.

On the back, there’s a 5 megapixel camera with digital zoom. The latest version of the camera software means you can now shoot 720p video at 30fps. And on-board photo and video editing software means that you can update your social networks with pictures and movies easily while you’re on the move.

The Nokia 603 is also the seventh Nokia phone to offer NFC (near-field communications). This technology allows easy sharing of pictures, videos and contact details; the use of a location-based services and simple, one-tap pairing with compatible accessories. All Nokia’s future Symbian smartphones will come with NFC and it’s a technology that’s maturing swiftly so should definitely be a consideration when you choose your next phone.

The phone comes in black and white varieties, with six swappable rear covers will help owners express their individual personalities.

The Nokia 603 will ship in Q4 2011 and is expected to cost around €200 (approx Rs. 13000) before any local taxes or operator subsidies.

Uninor Launches REACH INDIA STD Pack

Uninor today launched the REACH INDIA STD pack priced at Rs. 36.

This pack enables subscribers in Andhra Pradesh to reach out and speak with their friends and families across the country for only 1 paisa per 2 seconds.

The offer specially dedicated to the customers across Andhra Pradesh comes with the validity of 30 days. This STD calling Tariff is valid on calls made from Uninor to any other telecom network across the country.

Uninor customers can avail this offer via easy recharge by walking into any of the 82 fully functional Uninor exclusive stores or any of the retail outlets across Andhra Pradesh.

Uninor in AP has established its geographical base in 23 districts, 500 towns and over 2000 villages. Uninor boasts of 8 Company owned outlets, 37 Franchisee owned outlets, 37 Franchisee Express outlets with presence in over 360 Modern Trade outlets – all operating successfully across Andhra Pradesh.

MTNL 3G Vidyarthi and Chhota Vidyarthi Plans Extended

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) today announced the extension of its full value promotional youth oriented plans – Trump 3G Jadu Vidyarthi Plan and Chota Vidyarthi offer for 3 months existing in Delhi – NCR circle.

MTNL’s Trump Full Value 3G Jadu Vidyarthi Prepaid Plan-310 offers Unlimited Free Local SMS to own network (100 SMS per day cap), free 310 Minutes for Video Callings and 310 MB 3G Data usage valid for 30 days from the date of recharge along with core talk time worth Rs. 106.

While with Chota Vidyarthi Plan-110, subscribers can enjoy the same benefits of Free Local SMS to own network, free 110 Minutes for Video Callings, 110 MB 3G Data usage valid for 10 Days and core talk time worth Rs. 34. Both 3G Vidyarthi Plan offers Unlimited Free Calls and SMS to own local network (Mobile / Landline).

Here are the details :

Plan	3G Jadu Vidyarthi Plan	3G Chota Vidyarthi
MRP of RCV	Rs. 310	Rs. 110
Validity	30 Days	10 Days
Talk Time	Rs. 106	Rs. 34
Free Video Call	310 Minutes	110 Minutes
Free 3G Data Usage (Home and Roam)	310 MB	110 MB
Local Call to MTNL N/W	Unlimited FREE
Local Own 3G Video Call (Beyond Free Usage)	20p Min
Local Voice & 3G Video Call to other Network	50p Min
STD Voice & Video Call	60p Min (Voice Call)  75p Min (3G Video Call)
SMS Charges	Unlimited FREE (Own-Net- Local)
	Local (other network) 25p/sms  National : 50p/sms International : Rs.2.50

Beyond Free usage 3G data charges will be 1p/12 KB (Home and Roam). These Plans will be available up to 10/01/2012. For More details dial 1503 (toll free) or 9868112345

MTNL Launches Weekly SMS Packs, 350 SMS Just For Rs. 10

In an attempt to provide enhanced value propositions to the customers India’s first 3G Mobile service operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), toady announced the launch super attractive Festive SMS Packs for its prepaid subscribers in Delhi telecom circle.

MTNL has introduced low cost SMS Coupons/ Packs just for Rs. 10 each which will offer Free 350 Local SMS and 250 National SMS free respectively. Both SMS Pack/Coupons comes with the validity for a week (7 days from the date of activation) and available for all 2G and 3G prepaid subscribers in Delhi circle.

Apart from the above new SMS Packs, regular SMS pack of Rs. 30 offers 1,000 SMSes (Free 600 Local SMS + Free 400 National SMS). All SMS Packs will comes with 100/Day cap as per TRAI regulation. For more information dial 1503 / 9868112345 (toll free from MTNL)

HTC Radar – Windows 7.5 Mango Phone Launched In India For Rs. 23990

HTC and Microsoft India today announced the launch of first Windows  7.5 Mango smartphone, HTC Radar in Indian market for Rs. 23990 (MRP Rs. 25490).

Windows 7.5 Mango OS based HTC Radar sports a 3.8-inch LCD touch screen display and is powered by a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor. It’s been fitted by a rather large 3.8” LCD touchscreen display complete with a virtual QWERTY keyboard.

Sleek and stylish HTC Radar has 512 RAM, 8GB of on-board storage and 5 Mega pixel BSI CMOS camera with LED Flash which is capable of recording 720p HD videos. There is a VGA front facing camera for video chat. A committed camera button rounds off the feature list here as users can now click away even when the phone is locked.

The HTC Radar truck-loaded with exciting features experiences such as search, Gaming, Email and social networks across Bing, Office, Xbox LIVE, Facebook, Twitter and more. The device completely integrated Microsoft Exchange and calendar alongside the Microsoft Office Hub are among the various niceties users can expect. Users can also navigate the web efficiently thanks to Internet Explorer 9.

The device equipped with G-sensor, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor as well. While as connectivity option, it has Bluetooth, WiFi, 3G HSPA ( 14.4 Mbps download speed) and GPRS/EDGE options.

It packs 1520 mAh non-removable battery, which is claimed to last up to 10 hours of talk-time on GSM and up to 8 hours on 3G/WCDMA network.

Lenovo Launches IdeaPad and ThinkPad Android Tabs In India

Lenovo, the world’s fastest growing PC maker, launched its first family of  sleek and stylish tablets IdeaPad Tablet K1 featuring the Android 3.1 platform for consumers and the robust ThinkPad Tablet for business customers in Indian market.

The Lenovo tablets are priced between Rs. 14,990 and Rs. 46,900.

These tablets are the company’s first mobile internet devices featuring the Android 3.1 platform. Lenovo’s new tablets deliver an enhanced mobile experience and feature NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core mobile processors that offer superior multitasking, faster web browsing with built-in Flash, console-quality gaming and low power consumption for improved battery life.

Lenovo’s 10” ThinkPad Tablet offers business-friendly features to enhance productivity for professionals as well as security and manageability for IT Managers, while the 10” IdeaPad K1 offers surreal entertaining and mobility allowing consumers to enjoy life on the go.

The soon to be introduced 7” Ideapad A1 will offer unmatched mobility and entertainment experience.

The users will also have access to apps in the Lenovo App Shop – a unique app marketplace, which features popular applications that have been tested specifically for Lenovo IdeaPad and ThinkPad Tablets. The Lenovo App Shop offers apps across a wide range of categories including entertainment, books, productivity, social networking, weather and more.

Nokia 700, Nokia 701 and Nokia 600 Symbian Belle Phones Launched In India

Leading Mobile phone maker Nokia today announced the launch of three feature-packed, mass market smartphones – Nokia 700, Nokia 701 and Nokia 600 bringing the latest smartphone functionality at attractive price points and including market-leading innovation with new Symbian Belle OS in Indian market.

The Nokia 600, 700 and 701 are priced at Rs. 12,999; 18,099 and 18,999 extend the range of available designs, features and functionality in the Nokia Symbian smartphone range. Symbian Belle powers all three, with single-tap NFC technology sharing and pairing, the most personal user interface so far and a more powerful mobile Web browsing experience.

The most compact touch screen monoblock smartphone in the world (Nokia 700); a sleek and stylish smartphone with the world’s brightest mobile display for indoor or outdoor use (Nokia 701), and Nokia’s loudest entertainment smartphone (Nokia 600) all bring firsts to the Nokia product portfolio.

The new Symbian Belle OS is the latest in a series of planned software updates to the Symbian platform, which started with Symbian Anna and will continue into 2012. Symbian Belle increases the number of home screens from three to six providing more room to display applications and services. Live widgets, now come in five different sizes, making the home screens come alive and giving users more flexibility to personalize the user experience.

It also includes a pull down menu and taskbar to access notifications from any of the home screens and further enhancements to the Web browsing experience. All in all, Symbian Belle provides Nokia’s most competitive, seamless and intuitive Symbian experience so far.

Nokia 700:

At only 50 cubic centimetres, weighing 96gm and at 110 x 50.7 x 9.7 mm, the Nokia 700 not only becomes Nokia’s most compact smartphone in the Symbian range, it is the most compact touch monoblock smartphone in the world. What it lacks in size it makes up for in functionality, with single-tap NFC sharing and pairing capabilities, a 1Ghz processor, 3.2 inch AMOLED screen ClearBlack display, 2GB of internal memory (with the option of using a 32GB microSD card for a total of 34GB), HD video capture and 5MP full focus camera with LED flash.

The Nokia 700 is also Nokia’s most eco-friendly smartphone. With a long battery life, extensive use of eco-friendly materials and features to minimize battery consumption, it is the perfect smartphone for any environmentally-conscious smartphone user. Price in India – Rs. 18099

Nokia 701:

Nokia’s brightest smartphone: The Nokia 701 is a sleek, slim smartphone incorporating the world’s brightest ever mobile phone display, based on a 3.5 inch ClearBlack display that makes it perfect for indoor and outdoor use. It also has active noise cancellation for the clearest sound quality and, like the other new smartphones, provides single-tap NFC pairing and sharing capabilities, allowing content to be shared and sound to be streamed wirelessly to headphones and NFC-enabled speakers.

Based on the popular Nokia C7 design, the Nokia 701 smartphone also has a 1GHz processor, 8MP full focus camera with dual LED flash and 2 X digital zoom, 2nd front-facing camera and HD video capture. It comes with 8GB internal memory and the possibility to increase to 40GB by installing a 32GB microSD card. Price in India- Rs. 18999.

Nokia 600:

The Nokia 600 smartphone delivers a big sound and a big personality in a small package and is Nokia’s loudest at 106 Phons. With built-in FM radio antenna for listening to radio without headphones and FM transmitter that makes it possible to broadcast music from your phone to any FM radio, the Nokia 600 is a music-lover’s dream. With 60 hours of music playback time, an incredibly powerful internal loudspeaker and the ability to also stream music wirelessly to NFC-enabled accessories, it is the perfect smartphone to get the party started.

Available at a lower price point than the Nokia 700 and Nokia 701, the Nokia 600 still comes with a 1 GHz processor; 5MP full focus camera with LED flash and HD video capture, and 2GB of internal memory with ability to increase to 34GB using a 32GB microSD card. Price in India Rs. 12999.

Reliance Introduces New Pan India GPRS Packs

In a bid to promote its 2G GSM Data services, Reliance Communications (RCOM), India’s single largest dual technology telecom operator has introduced 2 new Pan India GPRS pack for its prepaid 2G subscribers in all the telecom circle across India.

The new Pan India applicable GPRS packs come with flexible benefits for prepaid customers who can now choose from an array of GPRS offerings at attractive rates (monthly) starts from Rs. 178 with 20 GB Free data.

Reliance Mobile’s New Pan India GPRS Pack of Rs. 178 (20 GB Data Usage on 2G Network) valid for 30 days which will be available at via E Recharge. Those who wish to access GPRS services for longer validity period, can go for Rs. 248, offering free usage for up to 20 GB valid for 90 days from the date of activation.Beyond Free usage charges of 10p/Per 10 KB will apply.

BlackBerry Curve 9360 Launched In India, Priced at Rs. 19990

BlackBerry smratphone maker Research In Motion (RIM) today launched its much awaited BlackBerry Curve 9360 (GSM/3G) exciting additions to the popular and affordable BlackBerry Curve series, based on the BlackBerry 7 Operating System (OS) in Indian market for Rs. 19990.
 

RIM also tied up with India’s largest Mobile service provider Bharti airtel and under this tie-up, airtel will offer two months of FREE Trial Plan (BB Lite 299) for all new users who buy BlackBerry Curve 9360.

The new BlackBerry Curve 9360 is designed to address a large and important segment of the global mobile phone market where customers are looking to upgrade their existing feature phone or existing BlackBerry Curve with an affordable, easy-to-use, full-featured and socially-connected smartphone.

The new BlackBerry Curve 9360 equipped with 800MHz processor, 512 MB RAM, GPS, Wi-Fi of RAM, HSPA+ 14.4Mbps wireless data connectivity , a 5 Mega Pixel camera, WiFi and GPS. The microSD/SDHC slot supports up to 32 GB memory cards for additional media storage.The BlackBerry Curve 9360 comes with 512 MB of internal memory.

BlackBerry Curve 9360 comes with built-in support for NFC (Near Field Communications), a new technology that is enabling many new and exciting capabilities, including the ability to pair accessories or read SmartPoster tags with a simple tap of the smartphone.

The device also comes with preloaded premium version of Documents To Go is included free of charge, offering users powerful document editing features as well as a native PDF document viewer. BlackBerry Protect is also pre-loaded*, offering customers the peace of mind that personal data can be backed up and secured in the cloud. With BlackBerry Protect, users can locate their misplaced BlackBerry smartphone using GPS or remotely turn up the ringer for an audible notification if their handset is close-by.

The next generation BlackBerry Curve 9360 deliver the world’s best mobile communications and social experiences with a highly refined and integrated suite of phone, email, messaging and social apps to keep users connected and productive throughout the day.

The latest release of BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) is pre-loaded and now extends the real time BBM experience to a range of other apps, such as Foursquare, allowing users to easily interact with each other from within the ‘BBM connected’ app.

It has the updated Social Feeds (2.0) app has been extended to capture updates from media, podcasts, and favorites all in one consolidated view. The new Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones (2.0) app introduces features like Facebook chat and BBM integration that makes it easier for users to connect with their Facebook friends in real time utilizing push notifications. Twitter for BlackBerry smartphones also delivers a deeply integrated experience including use of real time push notifications and Social Feeds integration.

MTNL Launches Speed on Demand for Broadband Customers in Mumbai

Mumbai’s largest Broadband service provider Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) today announced the launch of “Speed on Demand” Value Added Service for its Broadband users in Mumbai circle.

MTNL’s Speed on Demand’ is an innovative offering that enables MTNL Broadband customers to upgrade their Broadband downloading speed up to 2 Mbps and Upload speed up to 1 Mbps for a select duration and pay for only that usage. This ‘Pay as You Use’ model allows customers the flexibility of enjoying high speed broadband to access applications like gaming, downloading movies etc without changing their current low-bandwidth plan.

MTNL offering four differential per hour rates to Broadband subscribers depending on his exiting plan bandwidth. For example, charges for 1 Mbps speed is Rs. 30 per hour for customers using 256 Kbps Unlimited plan. MTNL has also offer discounted rates for Night Hours which starts from 10 PM to 8 AM.

MTNL Broadband – Speed on Demand Tariffs :

Nokia Siemens Networks Launches 4G USB Dongle

Nokia Siemens Networks has launched new 4G devices which will allow consumers to enjoy broadband access up to 102 Mbps downlink and 51 Mbps uplink to support data-intensive services on TD-LTE (time division-duplex, long term evolution) networks.

The devices use techniques such as Multiple Input Multiple Output exceeding 3GPP standards to improve performance and reduce costs.

These features allow operators to offer increased throughput, and better indoor coverage using fewer cell sites. In addition, consumers benefit from minimal orientation loss with the devices, using the device optimally in any position or orientation.

The Nokia Siemens Networks USB-lte 7210 offers mobile broadband to laptops and compatible tablets whilst on the move.

Nokia Siemens Networks CPEi-lte 7212 is a wireless router built for indoor use that provides fixed wireless connectivity to TD-LTE services via WiFi or Ethernet. The devices are commercially available to support 4G services using the TD-LTE standard in the 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands allocated for wireless broadband in many parts of the globe.

No SMS To DND Users, Free SMS Websites Implements TRAI Regulation

It seems that this time Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is very strict on its guidelines to curb all unwanted telemarketing calls and messages from today.
 

After the 100 SMS limit implemented by all mobile operators now Bulk and Free SMS web portal’s have also implemented the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference (Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2011 to stop the menace of telemarketing SMSes and made all the changes in their SMS system.

India’s leading Free and Bulk SMS Web portal WAY2SMS.COM today said that that it has strictly adheres to TRAI guidelines from today i.e. Sept 27th in order to protect consumer privacy from SMS spammers. Way2SMS has also cited that it will not be sending any group SMS to DND registered mobile numbers.

Changes on Way2Sms

According to the New TRAI guidelines, Starting from Sept 27th 2011 messages sent via group SMS does not deliver SMSes to DND Registered mobile numbers. However the best part in Way2SMS it displays if a user comes under DND list or not while submitting message.

Also Way2SMS is changing its group Message structure. Messages sent via group SMS will be sent as TD- 677800 (677800 is the Unique number allotted by Telecom operator to way2sms) as the sender.Users Mobile number and a 8 letter Nick name will be inserted in your message by default. No longer you can send group message with mobile number as sender. However users can continue to enjoy 140 characters message same as before.

Also According to TRAI new regulations, way2sms does not allow group messaging between 9PM to 9AM every day.

Even E-Commerce websites like Flipkart and letsbuy have also notified its users in case of letsbuy it has asked its users to send SMS “START 6” to 1909 where as in case of Flipkart it has asked users to Send “START 5″ to 1909 to activate partial-DND which will be help users to receive SMS alerts from all ‘Consumer Goods’ companies.

Image credit : Way2SMS

How To Register/ De-Register for DND through IVR/ SMS on 1909.

You can register for the fully blocked category in which no commercial call or SMS will be allowed or for the partially blocked category where u will not receive any commercial call but will receive SMS on categorie(s) that you opt for.

THROUGH IVR : Call 1909 (toll free) and select preference required for activation/deactivation (Full DND/Partial DND)

TO REGISTER THROUGH SMS : To opt for the fully blocked category, send SMS “START 0” to 1909 .

To opt for the partially blocked category, send SMS “Start ”to 1909 as per the categories given below : For e.g. “START 1” for receiving SMS relating to Health·

If u want to choose more than 1 category send START 1,2 to 1909 : 1. Health 2. Education 3. Tourism and leisure 4. Banking / Insurance / Financial Products 5. Consumer goods and automobiles 6. Real Estate 7. Communication / Broadcasting / Entertainment / IT

TO DE- REGISTER THROUGH SMS
for the fully blocked category, send SMS “STOP 0” to 1909.

Note:Your request for registration on the NATIONAL DO NOT CALL REGISTRY will be given effect to in 7 days from the date of request.