http://www.telecomtiger.com/A simple RSS document generated using XMLTextWriterPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=17568&section=S208The launch of new 3G data plans by all three Thai mobile operators will introduce broad changes to the competitive dynamics among mobile operators, paMon, 20 May 2013 11:13:56 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=17340&section=S208Idea Cellular has once again proved that it is bullish when it comes to launching 3G, smartphones and that too below Rs 8,000 price tag. The company oMon, 22 Apr 2013 14:56:26 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=17329&section=S208Astellia, a leading provider of probe-based monitoring solutions for the optimization of mobile network QoS and QoE, will coordinate 3G and 4G networkThu, 18 Apr 2013 10:22:18 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=17280&section=S208ZTE has launched two models of the 3G data card in India available with 14.4 mbps download speed which is a WiFi enabled hotspot and 7.2 mbps downloadFri, 12 Apr 2013 10:10:29 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=17246&section=S208AIS, Thailand’s top wireless communication service provider has joined hands with Nokia Siemens to deploy 3G network in Thailand Nokia Siemens Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:46:32 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=17043&section=S208Nokia Siemens Networks will provide the 3G HSPA+ radio access network and related services for BH Telecom subscribers in northern and eastern parts ofTue, 12 Mar 2013 14:28:52 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=17006&section=S208Tata DOCOMO, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited (TTL) has offered  Postpay and Prepay plans for its High Speed Internet AccesThu, 07 Mar 2013 09:36:33 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=17002&section=S208Idea has added one more 3G smartphone to its smartphone portfolio with the launch of another dual SIM 3G Smartphone – Zealon Tuesday. The launchTue, 05 Mar 2013 14:57:55 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=16892&section=S208Tata DoCoMo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices, on Thursday launched new 3G data packs with double data advantage for its GSM prepay custFri, 22 Feb 2013 09:56:42 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=16688&section=S208ZTE Corporation on Wednesday announced the launch of the ultra-thin ZTE MF670 hi-speed 3G datacard. Due to its size and shape ZTE has nicknamed the MFWed, 30 Jan 2013 10:34:19 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=16450&section=S208The government on Wednesday said that over 29, 700 3G enabled telecom towers will be installed by 2014. “There is proposal to install 16,526 baSat, 22 Dec 2012 10:47:10 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=16333&section=S208Orange has launched operations under the Orange brand in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Orange DRC customers will now join a global community oFri, 07 Dec 2012 09:38:45 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=16318&section=S208Broadcom Corporation, a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, has introduced its newest smartphonFri, 07 Dec 2012 09:15:41 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=15983&section=S208Nokia Siemens Networks has signed a pact with Indosat, Indonesia’s leading mobile operator to provide GSM and 3G mobile broadband infrastructureFri, 26 Oct 2012 11:20:44 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=15942&section=S208Aircel, one of India’s leading telecom players, on Wednesday has introduced a 3G Dongle Value Pack that will make data usage more affordable, faThu, 18 Oct 2012 17:33:49 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=15715&section=S208According to a research report global mobile penetration has reached 87 percent in the first quarter of 2012. Much of the growth in the telecommunicatWed, 03 Oct 2012 12:54:34 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=15477&section=S208Idea Cellular, India’s 3rd largest mobile operator on Thursday launched its latest super-fast 3G dongle with cloud based services.   This offerMon, 03 Sep 2012 12:14:20 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=15187&section=S208Polaris Wireless, the global leader in high-accuracy, software based wireless location solutions, has successfully completed field trials with a Tier Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:33:52 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=14851&section=S208Tata Docomo has introduced a special offer under the 3G SmartLife plans in its efforts to provide customers with the best 3G service at affordable priTue, 03 Jul 2012 11:29:53 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=14738&section=S208Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecom services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, will invest USD 25 million in MalawiFri, 22 Jun 2012 17:54:56 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=14613&section=S208Despite slow start  3G subscriber base in India to reach 371 million by 2017, according to Cellular Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2012-2017” froWed, 13 Jun 2012 14:33:07 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=14603&section=S208Alfa, the first Lebanese mobile operator managed by Orascom Telecom, and Astellia, a leading provider of monitoring solutions for the optimization of Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:06:43 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=14485&section=S208Aircel, a leading telecom player with Pan-India operations has for the first time ever in India launched 3G services at 2G prices.    AircMon, 04 Jun 2012 12:47:13 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=14374&section=S208Reliance Communications, India's fully integrated telecommunications service provider and revenue market leader in mobile broadband with the largest NFri, 25 May 2012 19:37:53 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=14351&section=S208The Philippines Department of Health, Tarlac Provincial Health Office and Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Wireless Reach initiative, on Wednesday aThu, 24 May 2012 11:58:02 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=14285&section=S208Bharti Airtel on Thursday cut mobile broadband rates on its 3G networks by up to 70 per cent, a move that could be emulated by others in near future. Fri, 18 May 2012 14:54:21 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=13858&section=S208The project utilizes a 3G-enabled mobile application developed by Xi’an Kingtone Information, smartphones powered by Qualcomm chipsets and 3G wirelessWed, 11 Apr 2012 13:20:49 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=13851&section=S208TOT, Thailand’s state-owned telecom operator, has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to upgrade its 3G network to HSPA+. This upgrade will improve mobileTue, 10 Apr 2012 18:20:42 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=13808&section=S208Idea has launched 3G unlimited data plans in Maharashtra and Goa on Idea ‘NetSetter’ and Mobile Phones   Idea customers can enjoy unlimited 3G Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:06:38 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=13757&section=S208Tata DOCOMO, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited, has launcheds new smart life plans on its 3G platform. Priced at&Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:07:12 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=13759&section=S208With growing relevance of Mobile Broadband since the launch of 3G in India, Ericsson Consumer Lab identified key consumer behaviour trends in the usagSat, 31 Mar 2012 12:42:38 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=13655&section=S208Idea Cellular, the No. 1 mobile operator in Kerala, has further strengthened its 3G services in the state with the launch of 3G services in Idukki disThu, 15 Mar 2012 17:28:26 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=13584&section=S208India’s first 3G Mobile service operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) on Saturday launched MTNL 3G HSPA Data Card for Rs 1599 for all prepaid Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:15:35 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=13517&section=S208The Delhi High Court on Thursday rejected DoT’s plea seeking a stay on a tribunal order that restrained the latter from imposing a ban on 3G roaming pFri, 24 Feb 2012 13:28:42 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=13308&section=S208Having won the first round of the battle with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) over the 3G roaming pacts, telcos have now filled a caveat inMon, 23 Jan 2012 11:52:55 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=13284&section=S208The 3G roaming pact issue between the government and the leading telcos continues to linger on with the tribunal TDSAT on Tuesday reserving its rulingWed, 18 Jan 2012 10:50:30 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=13286&section=S208The state owned, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam limited (MTNL), Mumbai, on Wednesday launched BlackBerry services for its prepaid GSM 2G and 3G mobile custThu, 19 Jan 2012 13:55:48 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=13274&section=S208Reliance Communications (RCom) on Monday announced new offers on its 3G Tab for its customers. The new offers include a 500 MB data usage free per monTue, 17 Jan 2012 16:43:56 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=13235&section=S208Airtel, Vodafone and Idea got relief of another week after the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) adjourned till Jan 17 tMon, 09 Jan 2012 18:04:18 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=13167&section=S208The government has come in for sharp criticism by leading telcos- Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular and Vodafone-for nullifying 3G roaming pacts. The DeparSat, 24 Dec 2011 10:51:22 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=13152&section=S208The decision of Department of Telecommunications’ decision that the 3G roaming pacts between telecom operators are illegal has resulted in the fall ofThu, 22 Dec 2011 14:18:41 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12970&section=S208The roaming pact among telecom companies for 3G services, which is in violation of licence norms, would lead to significant loss of revenue for the goMon, 28 Nov 2011 13:57:33 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12947&section=S208Chiefs of three leading telecom firms -- Bharti, Idea and Vodafone -- have sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh''s intervention to resolve the disputeThu, 24 Nov 2011 14:45:29 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12783&section=S208MACH, the leading provider of hub-based mobile communication solutions, will be hosting “Insights India” conference to help operators explorWed, 02 Nov 2011 15:31:12 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12785&section=S208Under scrutiny for entering into illegal roaming agreement for 3G mobile services, lobby of GSM operators the Cellular Operators Association (COAI) onWed, 02 Nov 2011 16:18:57 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12735&section=S208Telecom major Bharti Airtel today said it has launched high-speed 3G network services in Congo, becoming the first carrier to do so in Central Africa.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:44:17 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12684&section=S208IDEA Cellular, India’s third largest mobile operator on Wednesday launched of its ‘Gold Standard’ 3G services in J&K circle. The  services will be avaWed, 19 Oct 2011 17:56:49 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12429&section=S208IDEA Cellular, has expanded its 3G network to cover 236 towns across 23 districts in Gujarat and 3 Union Territories, making it the widest sTue, 20 Sep 2011 14:26:31 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12381&section=S208Idea Cellular, India’s 3rd largest mobile operator and the largest operator in UP West & Uttarakhand, has now extended its ‘Gold Standard’ 3G servicesFri, 16 Sep 2011 10:04:48 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12364&section=S208Salora International Ltd, on Tuesday  launched  ''Salora Zapper 3G Data Card', which is compatible with multiple telecom operators at a price of Rs 1,Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:52:40 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12333&section=S208Expanding its footprint in Africa, Bharti airtel will operate 2G and 3G mobile services in Rwanda for which it has announced an investment of USD 100 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:51:36 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12324&section=S208Reliance Communications on Thursday offered a special festive plan for its 3 customers. Under the plan called Triple Dhmaka Reliance 3G customers can Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:25:43 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12304&section=S208Apple has been granted necessary network access licensing in China for a 3G-compatible product, presumably the iPad 2, from the country’s TelecommunicWed, 07 Sep 2011 09:30:13 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12272&section=S208Swedish telecom equipment manufacturer Ericsson said that the fourth generation (4G) services for wireless communication will not effecFri, 02 Sep 2011 13:26:45 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12165&section=S208Idea Cellular has expanded its 3G network to cover 10 major cities and 100 other towns in the Maharashtra and Goa circle. "Idea has been continuouslyTue, 30 Aug 2011 17:59:52 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12102&section=S208Bharti Airtel on has announced the availability of its 3G services in the industrial towns of Baddi, Parwanoo and Solan in Himachal Pradesh. This follThu, 11 Aug 2011 11:47:27 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12072&section=S208Bharti Airtel on Monday announced the simultaneous launch of its 3G services in 24 major towns of Haryana.The launch of the service was announced by fTue, 09 Aug 2011 11:31:53 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12081&section=S208Reliance Communications, India''s fully integrated telecommunications service provider, on Tuesday  became the first 3G operator in India to enter theTue, 09 Aug 2011 18:28:32 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12042&section=S208Beetel Teletech, a Bharti Enterprises group company has on Friday launched a new wireless portable hotspot device Beetel 3G Max for the Indian market.Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:09:38 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12047&section=S208Vodafone Essar Ltd, one of India's leading cellular service providers, has launched its 3G services in Bangalore, and will be launching it in other seFri, 05 Aug 2011 11:19:06 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12048&section=S208Telecom major Bharti airtel, operating in 19 countrties across Asia and Africa, today announced launching of 3G services in the city.A press release oFri, 05 Aug 2011 11:20:46 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=12038&section=S208Bharti Airtel on Wednesday launched 3G services in Maharashtra and Goa. Airtel also offers high speed USB data cards that provide customers with 3G acThu, 04 Aug 2011 11:24:28 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11977&section=S208Bharti Airtel, leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries on Wednesday announced the availability of its 3G services inThu, 28 Jul 2011 10:13:28 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11902&section=S208 Tata DoCoMo, has launched its 3G Life services in North Kerala. With this launch, the company's 3G services are now available in 16 cities across KeThu, 21 Jul 2011 12:39:05 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11873&section=S208 Reliance communications is planning to offer dedicated 3G data plans for the iPad 2. This is being tipped to be the fastest and dedicated 3 G mobileTue, 19 Jul 2011 12:02:02 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11852&section=S208Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited 9BSNL) Telecom service provider BSNL launched 3G data services in Jammu and Kashmir. The service will be extended in 27 oSat, 16 Jul 2011 11:29:53 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11840&section=S208In an effort to reduce cost and offer Pan India 3G service, Vodafone, Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular have started sharing their networks to provide sFri, 15 Jul 2011 11:47:56 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11684&section=S208Bharti Airtel Ltd, leading global telecommunications company operating in 19 countries across Asia and Africa, today announced the launch of 3G servicThu, 30 Jun 2011 17:30:39 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11688&section=S208 Bay Talkitec, a pioneer in 3G VAS solutions who has deployed India’s first 3G Value added Services in MTNL, announced on Thursday the launch of “SmaThu, 30 Jun 2011 17:41:55 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11653&section=S208Bharti Airtel , the country''s largest telecom operator by subscriber base, today launched international video calling service for its 3G customers inTue, 28 Jun 2011 13:37:35 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11642&section=S208Bharti airtel is the third private operator after Tata Teleservices and Reliance Communications to launch 3G services in the country. State-run BSNL aMon, 27 Jun 2011 10:46:44 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11643&section=S208Leading telecom player Idea Cellular today announced the launch of its 3G services in Trivandrum. “We are happy to flag off the Gold Standard 3G servMon, 27 Jun 2011 10:45:38 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11494&section=S208Idea Cellular has rolled out its ‘Gold standard'' 3G services in Thiruvananthapuram and nearby Nedumangad towns. Mr Dinesh Arora, District Collector, Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:28:23 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11469&section=S208Telecom major Bharti Airtel today commenced 3G services in Jammu and Kashmir, starting with the summer capital Srinagar. Chief Executive Officer, UppThu, 09 Jun 2011 12:15:00 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11394&section=S208ZTE Corporation, a global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, and Hutchison 3G Austria have released independent test resuThu, 02 Jun 2011 17:15:42 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11376&section=S208Tata DOCOMO, the GSM brand of Tata Teleservices Limited, India’s fastest-growing dual-technology telecom service provider, launched on Wednesday a intWed, 01 Jun 2011 16:22:55 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11330&section=S208In a bid to increase their share in the price-sensitive, but fast growing, domestic entry-level 3G handset market, players appear to have begun rehearSat, 28 May 2011 11:33:47 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11279&section=S208Aircel launched its 3G services in Rourkela on Friday. Earlier the company successfully rolled out its 3G services in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jajpur RoaTue, 24 May 2011 12:50:18 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11282&section=S208IDEA Cellular, India’s third largest mobile operator has expanded its ‘Gold Standard’  3G services to 4 more towns - Dharamshala, Mcleodganj, ManTue, 24 May 2011 16:43:33 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=11209&section=S208India''s leading telecom player Bharti Airtel, which has operations in 19 countries across Asia and Africa, today launched 3G services in Jodhpur.It sWed, 18 May 2011 11:12:53 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10982&section=S208Private telecom operator Aircel  launched its 3G  services in Punjab..   "The launch of 3G services on Aircel will address the high sWed, 20 Apr 2011 08:39:51 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10946&section=S208  Leading telecom service provider Reliance Communications (RCOM) launched its 3G Services in major towns of Himachal Pradesh.   With thThu, 14 Apr 2011 11:26:32 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10917&section=S208Telecom major Bharti airtel  launched third generation (3G) services in the cyber city of Hyderabad, in Andhra Pradesh. On the business-to-businWed, 06 Apr 2011 08:53:44 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10891&section=S208Idea Cellular  announced the launch of its 3G services in Haryana which will offer the mobile experience in downloading songs, streaming videos oFri, 01 Apr 2011 07:51:45 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10866&section=S208Pan India network, Idea Cellular, announced the launch of its 3G services in MP & Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh which will enable useTue, 29 Mar 2011 11:06:17 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10778&section=S208Bharti Airtel  launched 3G service in Delhi circle, enabling subscribers to access high speed internet and video telephony. The company launchedFri, 04 Mar 2011 17:11:27 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10739&section=S208Telecom operator, Vodafone Essar, said it plans to roll-out its 3G by the end of this fiscal. “We have a 3G-ready network, currently in optimisation Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:35:07 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10735&section=S208Reliance Communications (RCom) on Tuesday launched third generation (3G) services in Kashmir. Last year, in December, RCom launched 3G services in DeWed, 23 Feb 2011 07:27:45 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10736&section=S208Telecom operator Aircel  launched its 3G services in Chennai and unveiled plans for cumulative investments of Rs 23,000 crore over the next 3-4 yWed, 23 Feb 2011 07:31:52 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10629&section=S208airtel launched 3G services in the cities of Chennai and Coimbatore . Cinestar and Brand Ambassodor Kranti welcomed the move by subscribing the 3G seFri, 28 Jan 2011 08:00:12 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10617&section=S208Bharti airtel announced the launch of its 3G service in India – bringing the airtel internet experience on 3G first to Karnataka – its largest circle Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:01:08 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10492&section=S208Idea Cellular announced the selection of Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) for rollout of its 3G network in four circles namely Uttar Pradesh (East), UttarMon, 27 Dec 2010 11:52:59 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10439&section=S208Reliance Communications (RCom) announced tariffs for its 3G services which include mobile broadband and mobile TV services. The mobile TV services iWed, 15 Dec 2010 07:56:12 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10431&section=S208Reliance Communications (RCom) announced the launch of Reliance 3G Services starting with Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chandigarh. With the 3G rollout, Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:29:11 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10385&section=S208Bharat Sanchar Nigam 's 3G service is now available on Apple company's iPod in Rajasthan circle, an official said. "The BSNL is beginning the new scMon, 06 Dec 2010 09:25:07 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10306&section=S208The Tata Docomo, the GSM arm of Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra), today formally launched its 3G services. "It will equip customers with dual advantagTue, 23 Nov 2010 08:45:37 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10292&section=S208Aircel said it is planning to launch 3G services in the country by early January next year. Aircel had bagged 3G spectrum in 13 out of the 22 telecom Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:48:50 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10261&section=S208Aircel awarded Ericsson a new 3G network rollout contract based on HSPA standards across six out if its 13 circles of operations. The six circles colTue, 16 Nov 2010 09:21:52 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10230&section=S208Tata DOCOMO announced the launch of its 3G services in India pricing the services at 66 paise per minute. Presently the services have been launched Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:38:53 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10208&section=S208IMImobile announced that Aircel’s 3G experience zone was powered by its platform, the IMImobile DaVinci 3G services platform. Vishwanath Alluri, ChaiThu, 04 Nov 2010 07:17:06 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10211&section=S208Tata DOCOMO announced the launch of its 3G services in India. Tata Teleservices Limited shall simultaneously launch its 3G services this Diwali in allThu, 04 Nov 2010 07:20:31 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10201&section=S208Aircel on Tuesday opened Chennai's first 3G experience zones to help potential consumers get a first-hand experience of the new service. Speaking to Wed, 03 Nov 2010 08:04:03 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10157&section=S208Bharti Airtel, today said that it will launch its  3G services before the end of 2010, to usher in broadband data revolution in the country. &nbMon, 25 Oct 2010 14:55:25 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10151&section=S208Vodafone Essar became the first private operator in India to showcase 3G services with the company’s MD, Marten Pieters making a video call from MumbaFri, 22 Oct 2010 07:46:45 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10104&section=S208Ericsson bagged a new 3G network rollout contract from Vodafone Essar. The contract is for the three metro circles of Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata. The Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:29:04 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10103&section=S208TelecomTiger in an interaction with Dr. R Venkateswaran, CTO and Head of Telecom Business Unit, Persistent Systems   Q1) Globally the mobile iThu, 28 Oct 2010 10:15:29 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10088&section=S208Tata DoCoMO is the first private mobile service provider to announce the date for launching the much anticipated third-generation (3G) mobile servicesTue, 12 Oct 2010 11:28:09 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=10069&section=S208OnMobile Global announced the acquisition of 3G technology and solutions developed by Dilithium Networks. The acquisition will enable OnMobile to depWed, 06 Oct 2010 06:31:31 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9979&section=S208Bharti Airtel announced the selection of Ericsson, Huawei and Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) as its vendors for rollout of new 3G network. As part of Tue, 21 Sep 2010 06:55:27 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9881&section=S208Reliance Communications (RCom) announced the setting up of its new 3G Innovation Lab as the company prepares itself to launch 3G services in 13 circleFri, 03 Sep 2010 13:22:39 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9839&section=S208Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) bagged a new 3G network rollout contract from Tata Teleservices (TTSL). The network will be based on WCDMA and will confoWed, 25 Aug 2010 12:24:47 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9682&section=S208Vodafone Essar Limited will launch 3G mobile services by December 2010, said Marten Pieters, CEO and MD of Vodafone Essar.   “We are ready to launchWed, 28 Jul 2010 10:31:51 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9671&section=S208The popularity of 3G services and its rapid growth worldwide can be judged from the fact that majority of the handsets being offered to consumers are Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:15:02 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9611&section=S208Bharti Airtel’s Chairman and MD Sunil Mittal came down heavily against the recently concluded 3G auction process complaining that the process created Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:38:49 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9452&section=S208PSU BSNL announced the launch of its 3G services in Chhattisgarh with the service initially being available in state capital Raipur.   BSNL isThu, 17 Jun 2010 14:38:34 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9425&section=S208PSU BSNL launched 3G services in Pune with plans to cover as many as 53 cities in Maharashtra and Goa in couple of months.   BSNL also launcheWed, 16 Jun 2010 09:22:22 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9350&section=S208PSU BSNL today launched a new media campaign on Indian Railways’ Rajdhani Trains aimed at promoting its 3G service offerings. The campaign is launchedMon, 07 Jun 2010 17:24:40 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9277&section=S208The nine successful bidders for 3G spectrum paid Rs.67,719 crore in total to the government with Bharti Airtel paying the highest amount of Rs 12,295.Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:26:55 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9283&section=S208Reliance Communications (RCom) made a payment of Rs.8585.04 crore to the government towards 3G spectrum fees. RCom has successfully bid for 3G spectrTue, 01 Jun 2010 10:32:48 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9284&section=S208Tata Teleservices (TTSL) made a payment of Rs.5864.29 crore to the Indian government towards 3G spectrum in 9 circles. “By paying only 35% of the totTue, 01 Jun 2010 10:33:34 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9269&section=S208Idea Cellular CTO Anil Tandon said that the company plans to launch 3G services by third quarter of the current fiscal. "We expect to roll out 3G serMon, 31 May 2010 11:32:10 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9236&section=S208Conspiracy theories are associated with all big historic developments. No wonder, India’s most successful spectrum auction has its own share of conspiMon, 31 May 2010 11:45:01 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9237&section=S208New entrant, S Tel is set to invest Rs.700 crore towards payment for 3G spectrum as well as rolling out services. The company plans to raise Rs.338 crThu, 27 May 2010 10:31:41 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9220&section=S208MTNL CMD Kuldeep Singh said that the operator will invite fresh bids to outsource its 3G network in Delhi and Mumbai. "We are planning to come up witWed, 26 May 2010 12:49:59 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9233&section=S208The recently concluded 3G spectrum auctions which resulted in seven players bagging selective circles is set to increase the financial leverage for thThu, 27 May 2010 08:46:58 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9234&section=S208Indian telecom operators have started arranging to raise funds to make payment as per the successful bids for 3G spectrum. Apart from issuance of coThu, 27 May 2010 10:59:57 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9210&section=S208While the price of successful bids for the 3G spectrum may appear high, the strategy of operators appears to be to bag those circles where ARPU is typFri, 21 May 2010 10:41:06 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9180&section=S208The 3G spectrum auctions which got underway on April 09, 2010 were finally completed on Wednesday with the 22 circles witnessing a mix of successful bWed, 26 May 2010 13:29:19 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9181&section=S208The completion of 3G spectrum auctions saw the government generating revenues of Rs.67,718.95 crore. This excludes proceeds from BWA spectrum auctioniThu, 20 May 2010 11:01:02 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9182&section=S208GSM-based service provider, Aircel which off late is focusing on mobile data services, said that the company’s successful bid for 3G spectrum in 13 ciThu, 20 May 2010 11:02:24 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9183&section=S208Bharti Airtel which won 3G spectrum in 13 circles including the top two competitive circles of Delhi and Mumbai said that the final prices very indeedThu, 20 May 2010 11:03:45 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9187&section=S208MTNL announced that it has reached the 100,000 subscriber mark for its 3G services in Mumbai. The development follows, MTNL reaching 100,000 subscribeThu, 20 May 2010 11:08:45 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9188&section=S208"Qualcomm congratulates the Indian Government on successful completion of 3G auctions, a milestone that places India in a select league of nations witThu, 20 May 2010 11:26:52 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9189&section=S208Reliance Communications bagged 3G spectrum in 13 circles including Delhi and Mumbai as well as category ’C’ circles. The company said that it has wonThu, 20 May 2010 11:10:31 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9192&section=S208"The TTSL management is very delighted with the outcome of the 3G spectrum auction, especially as we have bagged the best telecom Circles from the perThu, 20 May 2010 11:13:05 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9195&section=S208The completion of 3G spectrum auctions may have finally provided relief to private operators who have bid virtually astronomical price to bag 3G spectThu, 20 May 2010 11:35:38 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9166&section=S208At the end of day 33 of the 3G spectrum auctions, the pan-India price reached Rs.16,531 crore with Delhi and Mumbai continuing to witness high bids. Wed, 19 May 2010 11:29:28 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9154&section=S208The day 32 of the ongoing 3G spectrum auctions saw the pan-India 3G price reach Rs.16,164 crore with the government assured of making atleast Rs.65,31Tue, 18 May 2010 11:05:30 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9133&section=S208Bids for 3G spectrum auction reached Rs.15,814 crore or $ 3.5 billion at the end of day 31 of the auctions with the government assured of making atleaMon, 17 May 2010 10:12:16 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9121&section=S208The pan-India price for 3G spectrum reached Rs.14,026 crore or about $3 billion on day 27 of the auctioning with the government assured of making atleWed, 12 May 2010 11:57:59 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9107&section=S208There is a big question mark over the potential of 3G services in India. But for the country’s government the ongoing 3G spectrum auctions have turnedTue, 11 May 2010 11:04:08 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9098&section=S208The 3G spectrum auctions continued to scale new mark with bids for both Mumbai and Delhi crossing the Rs.2000 crore mark with four bidders fighting foMon, 10 May 2010 12:06:49 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9084&section=S208The pan-India price for 3G spectrum reached Rs. 11,327.39 crore with price for Mumbai alone scaling the Rs 1,986 crore mark. Delhi followed Mumbai at Fri, 07 May 2010 10:26:04 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9073&section=S208Guessing game begins as 3G spectrum auction reaches its last lap. “The activity requirement will be set to 100% in Clock Round 132,” said the website Thu, 06 May 2010 09:52:19 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9060&section=S208The day 21 of the 3G spectrum auction price saw the pan-India bid prices reaching Rs.10,749 crore with the government assured of making atleast Rs.43,Wed, 05 May 2010 10:01:58 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9053&section=S208The day 20 of the ongoing 3G spectrum auctioning, saw the pan-India price reaching Rs.10,348 crore and thereby assuring the government of generating aTue, 04 May 2010 08:27:59 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9047&section=S208The bids for 3G spectrum blocks in Mumbai circle ended at Rs 1,1617.08 crore on May 01. 2010 with the all-India price reaching Rs 9,959.22 crore. The Mon, 03 May 2010 15:09:30 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9030&section=S208The Department of Telecom (DoT) notified the 3G spectrum auction bidders that activity requirement will be set to 90% from the current lelvel of 80% mFri, 30 Apr 2010 07:11:35 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9024&section=S208The 3G spectrum auctions may be in the process of completion in metros and category ‘A’ circles as at the end of day 16 of the auctions, the prices weThu, 29 Apr 2010 12:03:45 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=9007&section=S208At the end of day 15 of the 3G spectrum auctions, the Indian government is assured to generating atleast Rs 35,018 crore thereby meeting its target evWed, 28 Apr 2010 06:35:37 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8997&section=S208At the end of eighty-two rounds of bidding for the 3G spectrum in India, the government is assured of earning atleast Rs 33,895 crore with pan-India bTue, 27 Apr 2010 09:38:25 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8985&section=S208The severe spectrum crunch in metro circles New Delhi and Mumbai for 2G services seems to be playing a role in the increasingly surged bids for 3G speMon, 26 Apr 2010 11:12:00 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8977&section=S208The government is assured of making atleast Rs 28,000 crore from the 3G spectrum auctions at the end of day 11 with pan-India price reaching Rs 6,967.Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:22:02 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8968&section=S208Day 10 of the 3G spectrum auctions ended in assuring the government of raking in atleast Rs 26,892 crore with pan-India price reaching Rs 6,634.31 croThu, 22 Apr 2010 12:29:28 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8946&section=S208PSU BSNL launched 3G mobile services in Krishnagiri and Hosur towns of Tamil Nadu on Monday.   M/s Aravind Distributors, Krishnagiri and MadheeWed, 21 Apr 2010 11:06:13 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8951&section=S208The pan-India price for 3G spectrum reached Rs 6,355 crore at the end of day 09 with the government assured of making atleast Rs 25,770 crore from theWed, 21 Apr 2010 11:36:34 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8952&section=S208Union Communications Minister, A Raja reiterated Rs 45,000 crore as the expected revenue generation from the spectrum auctions for 3G and BWA servicesWed, 21 Apr 2010 12:37:54 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8924&section=S208Global vendors are eagerly awaiting the upcoming 3G network deployment opportunity in India. But it appears that Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) had a coThu, 22 Apr 2010 10:06:08 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8932&section=S208Day 08 of the 3G spectrum auctions saw the pan-India price reaching Rs 6,067 crore with 46 rounds of auctioning completed till date. The government isTue, 20 Apr 2010 10:48:18 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8921&section=S208The Day 07 of the 3G spectrum auctions saw the pan-India price shooting up to Rs 5,710.36 crore and thereby assuring the government of generating atleMon, 19 Apr 2010 11:27:29 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8908&section=S208Gujarat is turning out to be the most sought after circle in the ongoing 3G spectrum auctions.   Day 05 of the auctions saw the pan-India pricFri, 16 Apr 2010 11:07:13 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8884&section=S208Day 4 of the ongoing 3G spectrum auctions saw the pan-India price scaling Rs 4,582.52 crore from Monday’s price of Rs 4,324.19 crore. Gujarat is emerWed, 14 Apr 2010 08:43:13 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8868&section=S208The day 3 of the auctions  saw bids increase significantly particularly for Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh ( East) circles with round 17 price of these cirTue, 13 Apr 2010 11:03:37 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8851&section=S208The ongoing 3G spectrum auctions in India which started on April 09, 2010 with the belief that the entry of services on 3G network will usher in a newMon, 12 Apr 2010 06:29:12 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8840&section=S208Even as the large telecom service providers such as Airtel, Vodafone, Tata DoCoMo, Idea and Reliance are gearing up to participate in the largest specThu, 08 Apr 2010 18:57:13 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8841&section=S208The Delhi High Court today rejected a petition filed by an NGO, Society for Awareness and Development which requested to put a stay on the 3G auctionsThu, 08 Apr 2010 18:55:27 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8804&section=S208BSNL announced new reduced rates for its 3G data card services in Orissa circle reducing it from Rs 3,800 to Rs 2,500. The scheme will be available Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:47:51 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8805&section=S208PSU BSNL launched its 3G mobile services in Puducherry (earlier known as Pondicherry) falling under the Tamil Nadu circle. The services were launchedMon, 05 Apr 2010 07:48:43 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8793&section=S208BSNL announced the launch of its 3G mobile services in Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin. As a launch offer, BSNL is offering video and voice calls for 30 paiseFri, 02 Apr 2010 08:34:41 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8702&section=S208Following WiMAX Forum India allegations that the move by Qualcomm to bid for BWA (broadband wireless access) spectrum is an attempt to hoard spectrum,Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:11:09 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8699&section=S208Videocon applied for 3G spectrum auctions except for Mumbai and Delhi. The new entrant is yet to launch its 2G mobile services.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:35:42 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8701&section=S208Last day of submitting application for 3G and broadband wireless access spectrum saw action early morning when Idea Cellular submitted application. ItMon, 22 Mar 2010 08:15:15 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8687&section=S208Bharti today fired first salvo in the war for 3G spectrum by submitting application for bids. Tikona, a company promoter by Prakash Bajpai, former preFri, 19 Mar 2010 18:03:41 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8688&section=S208March 18, 2010, the penultimate date before the last day of submitting applications for participating in 3G and BWA spectrum auctions ended on a high Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:23:25 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8689&section=S208It seems the WiMAX story in India is heading towards end even before a proper beginning. While Qualcomm yesterday announced plans to bid for BWA spectFri, 19 Mar 2010 14:33:19 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8669&section=S208Chipmaker Qualcomm today applied to bid in India’s forthcoming spectrum auctions for broadband wireless access (BWA) services which in the present sceThu, 18 Mar 2010 16:58:05 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8658&section=S208India’s 3G and BWA (broadband wireless access) spectrum auctions got under way with March 15 being the first day when bidders could have submitted theTue, 16 Mar 2010 04:48:05 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8594&section=S208BSNL launched its 3G services in Mangalore, Karnataka following earlier launch in Bangalore and Mandya. The company aims to further expand the servicMon, 08 Mar 2010 07:32:36 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8569&section=S208The Chief Vigilance Commission (CVC) has asked DoT to review the policy guidelines related to 3G spectrum auctions to ensure that foreign firms particThu, 04 Mar 2010 08:07:15 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8570&section=S208BSNL launched 3G services in Andhra Pradesh offering two plans 3G 120 general and 3G 120 promo for prepaid subscribers. There are multiple options foThu, 04 Mar 2010 08:05:36 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8509&section=S208The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) welcomed Do’s announcement of fixing the auctions dates for 3G spectrum on April, 09 with COAI OffiThu, 25 Feb 2010 07:45:40 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8517&section=S208The DoT today issued the long-awaited notice inviting applications (NIA) from interested players keen on participating in the 3G spectrum and BroadbanThu, 25 Feb 2010 14:39:15 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8506&section=S208The department of telecommunications (DoT) today said that the auction for 3G spectrum would be held on April 9. In a press release, DoT said that thThu, 25 Feb 2010 06:11:21 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8485&section=S208The Communications Ministry claimed that all issues related to 3G where finally resolved and the government will issue a notice inviting application (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:03:37 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8468&section=S208MTNL Mumbai launched a New Life Time validity scheme for its 3G services offering local, STD at half paisa per second and video calls for one paisa peFri, 19 Feb 2010 06:43:47 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8430&section=S208Cabinet Secretary, K M Chandrasekhar as well as the Finance Secretary, Ashok Chawla said that issues related to final policy guidelines of 3G were resWed, 17 Feb 2010 06:26:51 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8367&section=S208The mystery over postponement of 3G Spectrum auction is over. The law ministry has cited “Saving (Government) revenue” as the main reason for not apprWed, 10 Feb 2010 18:33:58 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8352&section=S208BSNL is all geared up to expand its 3G services with 400 cities to be covered by March. The company claims it has 856,000 subscribers for 3G services Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:18:21 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8315&section=S2083G spectrum auction is delayed. It will not happen during this financial year. It will happen sometime in the second quarter of the next financial yeaMon, 08 Feb 2010 02:29:42 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8296&section=S2083G entry in India looks likely to miss another deadline owing to unresolved differences between the Defence Ministry and the DoT say reports.   As Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:25:10 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8293&section=S208The DoT has approached the Law Ministry to review a new clause out in by the former in the final policy guidelines relating to 3G service, reports theFri, 29 Jan 2010 12:27:36 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8278&section=S208PSU BSNL which just last week launched its 3G services in South India starting with Tamil Nadu is now set to expand further in the region with the lauThu, 28 Jan 2010 10:17:06 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8249&section=S208The UPA government is yet to come up with a clear-cut 3G policy framework after more than 4 years. But Union Communications Minister, A Raja sees entrMon, 25 Jan 2010 08:21:41 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8250&section=S208BSNL launched its 3G services in three districts namely Coimbatore, Coonor and Ooty in the Southern circle of Tamil Nadu with 38 more cities and townsMon, 25 Jan 2010 08:21:23 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8218&section=S208The DoT is all set to disallow successful bidders in the forthcoming 3G spectrum auctioning from having any mergers or acquisitions subsequently in thThu, 21 Jan 2010 10:39:06 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8199&section=S208Union Communications Minister, A Raja said that the 3G auctions and subsequent process will be completed within this fiscal. "The government is keen Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:08:09 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8137&section=S208The UPA government could not frame a policy guideline for 3G services in the country during its last tenure from 2004 to 2009 and appears to be in theWed, 13 Jan 2010 10:57:44 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8141&section=S208BSNL is eying to add 300,000 more subscribers for its 3G services to take the total subscriber base for the services to one million before this fiscalWed, 13 Jan 2010 11:03:59 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8130&section=S208The DoT has prepared the draft notice inviting applications (NIA) according to which only three players will be allowed to offer 3G services i.e. onlyTue, 12 Jan 2010 10:44:38 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8084&section=S208The DoT is set to introduce a new schedule related to 3G and BWA spectrum auctioning in the country. The new process will begin from January 10 i.e. STue, 05 Jan 2010 11:20:51 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8085&section=S208BSNL launched its 3G services in Kerala circle with all the district headquarters in Kerala to be covered by this month. The company has a provisionTue, 05 Jan 2010 11:22:04 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8056&section=S208Planning Commission Chairman, Montek Singh Ahluwalia said that the cabinet''s decision to auction 3G spectrum in January next year will give a fillip Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:29:50 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8044&section=S208An empowered group of Ministers headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee which met on Monday to resolve the impasse surrounding 3G spectrum auctionTue, 22 Dec 2009 10:29:56 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=8029&section=S208Teracom bagged a Rs 40 crore order from BSNL towards supplying 3G data cards supporting data speeds of 3.6-7.2 Mbps.   “Teracom has bagged an Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:17:30 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7971&section=S208The DoT may have missed the originally announced date of December 08, 2009 to issue notice inviting applications for participating in the 3G auction, Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:40:01 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7936&section=S208With the Indian government reaffirming commitment towards conducting the 3G spectrum auctions next year, telecom vendors are all geared up to cash in Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:48:43 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7937&section=S208ZTE is planning to come up with its own smartbooks which will be based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor. Presently ZTE offers netbooks based on AtomTue, 08 Dec 2009 16:50:33 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7910&section=S208Union Communications Minister A Raja said on Thursday on the sidelines of the Indian Telecom event that the 3G auctions will happen on time as schedulFri, 04 Dec 2009 10:32:34 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7846&section=S208PSU MTNL maybe operating in only two circles of Delhi and Mumbai but when it comes to 3G services it is performing better than BSNL which has a much lFri, 27 Nov 2009 03:16:18 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7784&section=S208BSNL on Friday launched 3G services in South India choosing Chennai as the launch pad to start with offering among other services a monitoring serviceMon, 23 Nov 2009 09:02:39 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7786&section=S208The auctions for 3G spectrum may finally happen as scheduled with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Department of Telecom (DoT) reaching to conclusiveMon, 23 Nov 2009 09:02:58 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7774&section=S208The empowered group of Ministers failed to resolve the ongoing stalemate over vacation of 3G spectrum between the DoT and the Ministry of Defence. ThFri, 20 Nov 2009 09:15:54 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7758&section=S208The Empowered Group of Ministers will meet on Thursday as well in an effort to resolve the stalemate over vacation of spectrum by the Defence forces. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:25:32 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7740&section=S208Even after more than five years spent on formulating the policy guidelines for 3G services, there is still no end in sight for the same as even now thWed, 18 Nov 2009 09:02:20 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7746&section=S208China Unicom claims that its ARPU for 3G services is seen at 100 yuan or $ 14.65 which is more than double the ARPU for its 2G services. "CompetitioWed, 18 Nov 2009 12:37:26 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7726&section=S208The Indian government may miss its target of more than Rs 30,000 crore revenue generation by way of auctioning 3G spectrum as the pre-bid conference hTue, 17 Nov 2009 10:19:55 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7732&section=S208NM Rothschild, the firm selected by DoT to oversee and manage the e-auction process for 3G and BWA services is an advisor to Aircel for its proposed mTue, 17 Nov 2009 10:58:30 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7735&section=S208With repeated delays in setting things in place for entry of 3G services in India, Alcatel-Lucent CEO, Ben Verwaayen feels that absence of 3G servicesTue, 17 Nov 2009 16:11:11 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7655&section=S208Bharti Airtel Chairman, Sunil Mittal has asked the government to auction four slots of 3G spectrum in all the circles in January next year. His requesTue, 10 Nov 2009 08:37:41 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7667&section=S208Mobile broadband over the HSPA mode is gaining rapid traction. A new research from Wireless Intelligence states that there are 9 million new HSPA mobiTue, 10 Nov 2009 17:33:58 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7619&section=S208China Unicom which has bagged licence to offer 3G services over WCDMA technology has ranked ZTE, Huawei and Ericsson as top 3 vendors following the seFri, 06 Nov 2009 01:56:49 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7589&section=S208India’s Finance Minister, Pranab Mukherjee expressed hope that the Ministry of Defence and the DoT will arrive at a consensus for the release of 3G spWed, 04 Nov 2009 08:48:36 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7556&section=S208PSU MTNL today announced a tariff cut for its 3G services by introducing a new prepaid plan priced at Rs 109 and promising to offer 3G services at tarMon, 02 Nov 2009 14:01:47 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7519&section=S208Government of India’s decision to hike the reserve price for 3G services to generate more revenues from the auctioning may severely impact the growth Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:18:31 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7506&section=S208Qualcomm joins hands with Room to Read NGO, Nepal’s Nepal Telecom and Vietnam’s S-Fone to set up wireless computer labs provided with 3G connectivity Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:06:50 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7484&section=S208BSNL is planning to expand its reach of 3G service offerings across more circles in India, revealed the company’s Maharashtra circle, CGM, Aloke Kaul.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:04:18 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7482&section=S208The DoT is considering conducting the auctions for 3G spectrum in early January next year. The auctions were originally scheduled for December. The dSat, 24 Oct 2009 00:13:02 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7466&section=S208While Union Communications Minister A Raja has approached the Finance Ministry to intervene in the delay in spectrum vacation by the defence forces, tThu, 22 Oct 2009 02:01:17 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7469&section=S208The telecommunications regulator in Thailand, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has set the reserve price for 3G spectrum auctioning atThu, 22 Oct 2009 15:25:43 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7473&section=S208Zain Kenya is anxiously waiting for the government to grant it 3g licence as other service providers in the country increasingly aim to pitch data serThu, 22 Oct 2009 17:55:39 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7454&section=S208Union Communications Minister A Raja held the Defence Ministry responsible for the unavailability of 3G spectrum in some circles and thereof the delayWed, 21 Oct 2009 00:13:59 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7385&section=S208In an instance to showcase the impact of consumer preference to smartphone and related advantages to the operators, an analysis by CTIA Wireless, USA Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:02:49 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7390&section=S208MTNL which is struggling to push uptake for its 3G Jadoo services is offering its subscribers in Delhi Life Time validity with tariffs lower than 2G fMon, 12 Oct 2009 22:36:24 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7347&section=S208Singapore’s M1 will now be able to offer its subscribers for mobile broadband services at much improved speed of up to 28 Mbps in selected areas thankWed, 07 Oct 2009 05:45:41 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7339&section=S208The 3G policy guidelines in India started five years ago but are yet to reach its logical conclusion. And just when it appears that the government wilTue, 06 Oct 2009 08:43:27 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7325&section=S208Even as India gets ready to announce the final policy guidelines pertaining to 3G spectrum auctioning another Asian country Thailand too is on the verTue, 06 Oct 2009 15:37:32 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7289&section=S208In a move which may provide some financial relief to successful bidders, the DoT said that the amount paid by the bidders will be considered under capTue, 06 Oct 2009 08:53:50 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7222&section=S208MTNL announced the launch of a 10-day offer enabling its existing as well as new subscribers in Mumbai to access 3G services for absolutely no chargesWed, 23 Sep 2009 11:45:32 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7178&section=S208BSNL launched its 3G services in the NE state of Sikkim covering four districts headquarters Gangtok (East Sikkim), Namchi (South Sikkim), Mangan (NorThu, 17 Sep 2009 08:30:26 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7167&section=S208Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) today said that Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited (HTHKH) has chosen it as the sole vendor for 3G nWed, 16 Sep 2009 22:16:43 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7155&section=S208China Unicom said today that it is geared up to launch its 3G services based on WCDMA standards across 285 cities from September 28, 2009. The move foTue, 15 Sep 2009 16:57:14 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7135&section=S208Even as the developed world prepares itself to adopt 4th generation or LTE technological standards, the Indian government agencies took almost a year Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:43:25 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7117&section=S208Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) on Thursday came together in the Capital to mark the Solutions Day 2009. Mr. Urs Pennanen, the recently appointed Head InMon, 14 Sep 2009 16:04:34 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7094&section=S208Union Communications Minister, A Raja said that the government will announce the date for pre-bid conference for 3G spectrum auctioning this week. TWed, 09 Sep 2009 08:31:42 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7095&section=S208In a move which should provide some marginal financial relief to successful 3G bidders, the government has decided to do away with the proposal of impWed, 09 Sep 2009 08:43:57 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7074&section=S208Foreseeing an opportunity for business, computing terminal manufacturer, Dell announced a new alliance with state-run PSU MTNL wherein selected laptopTue, 08 Sep 2009 08:01:32 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7071&section=S208LTE may still be perceived as a evolving technology. But Chinese vendor is all geared up to set technological differentiation on the LTE front as the Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:24:09 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7050&section=S208Spice and Virgin Mobile are the two firms which bid for MTNL’s tender to select franchisees for its 3G services.   The tender was floated in JuFri, 04 Sep 2009 08:39:50 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7046&section=S208MTNL has roped in Qualcomm’s Engineering Services Group (ESG) to jointly work towards technical audit of the operator’s 3G network with an aim to enhaThu, 03 Sep 2009 08:39:04 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=7015&section=S208Vodafone Australia said that it has connected the areas comprising of the Hunter Valley and north coast region, west of the Blue Mountains, the south Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:24:15 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6971&section=S208Telecom equipment company Alcatel-Lucent said today that it has gained certification from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), marking a Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:11:56 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6939&section=S208Japanese telecommunication operator KDDI Corporation said it has awarded contracts to Motorola Inc and NEC Corp., to deploy base stations and other eqThu, 20 Aug 2009 14:54:11 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6869&section=S208Refuting allegations of misjudgement over its 3G services foray as well as reports of the operator managing to rope in just 10,733 3G subscribers in 6Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:53:14 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6874&section=S208Motorola Inc. Home & Networks Mobility said it has successfully completed its collaborative Over-the-Air (OTA) trial with operators, reiterating iWed, 12 Aug 2009 14:18:26 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6849&section=S208Huawei Technologies today launched Japan’s first commercial HSPA+ network enabling the wireless operator to offer high-speed mobile broadband servicesMon, 10 Aug 2009 14:48:46 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6858&section=S208Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) received a boost on its 3G initiative front as T-Mobile Czech granted a 3G network deployment order to the firm. The netwMon, 10 Aug 2009 18:30:09 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6826&section=S208BSNL and MTNL were granted 3G spectrum well ahead of their private counterparts with a hope that the two PSUs will gain head start and first mover advThu, 06 Aug 2009 15:58:50 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6822&section=S208Mobile broadband is gaining traction in India and with service providers on the process of look-out for the best technological platform to deliver sucFri, 07 Aug 2009 15:28:58 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6797&section=S208The process of policy framework pertaining to 3G and BWA services in India is heading towards its final conclusion as the DoT presented its comprehensSat, 08 Aug 2009 13:37:51 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6802&section=S208Alcatel-Lucent clicked a major break through on the 3G front as the firm bagged a multi-million dollar three year deal from Canada’s Globalive WirelesMon, 03 Aug 2009 14:59:07 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6804&section=S208Leading research firm Garnet named Chinese vendor, ZTE Corp as a Top 3 LTE Network Infrastructure Vendor in its report titled, “Dataquest Insight: ScoMon, 03 Aug 2009 19:12:01 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6774&section=S208Huawei Technologies today announced that it achieved the fastest ever downlink speeds on HSPA+ commercial network as per the publicly available recordThu, 30 Jul 2009 18:28:53 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6750&section=S208Qualcomm and Etisalat’s training Academy announced cooperation to train Etisalat engineers and managers through a series of 3G optimization workshops Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:10:50 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6727&section=S208The Group of Ministers headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee is scheduled to have the first meeting on July 31, said Telecom Secretary, SiddhartFri, 24 Jul 2009 09:35:18 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6678&section=S208Qualcomm has tasted sweet success in the Indian market with the country accounting for more than 100 million CDMA subscribers and the next 100 millionWed, 22 Jul 2009 08:57:00 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6696&section=S208Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) will help Vietnamese operator, Viettel set up the country’s first 3G network by early next year as the two entered into aTue, 21 Jul 2009 18:43:57 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6636&section=S208State-owned MTNL has called for expressions of interest from international technology companies or their Indian arms for a franchise agreement to vendWed, 15 Jul 2009 15:55:07 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6610&section=S208India moved another step closer towards entry of 3G and WiMAX services in the country with the government announcing the formation of a Group of MinisMon, 13 Jul 2009 14:41:41 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6586&section=S208Close to $3.3 billion will be splurged by wireless operators on LTE (Long Term Evolution) base stations in 2011 alone, which translates to the monetarFri, 10 Jul 2009 17:28:39 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6574&section=S208Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson has bagged a contract to step up a WCDMA network for Philippine based mobile operator, SMART.   On deploymWed, 08 Jul 2009 13:15:29 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6541&section=S208India’s long wait for entry of 3G and wireless broadband internet is set to be more prolonged as the Communications Ministry forwarded the draft guideFri, 03 Jul 2009 09:05:44 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6544&section=S208Micromax announced that it has clicked a deal with ONGC to provide 3G data cards to the employees of the PSU across India under special schemes. SpFri, 03 Jul 2009 09:36:33 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6424&section=S2083G services may finally see the day in India in a big way but a very high investment for private operators as the DoT is likely to follow finance’s MiSun, 21 Jun 2009 06:12:23 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6418&section=S208In an effort to figure out the likely revenues to be generated for the government from the 3G spectrum auctioning, the DoT figured out the availabilitFri, 19 Jun 2009 08:36:29 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6274&section=S208State-run PSU, MTNL launched a new prepaid scheme for its 3G services wherein subscribers will be offered lifetime validity for Rs 300.   SubscWed, 03 Jun 2009 07:33:33 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6237&section=S208Following the roll out of Third Generation (3G) services, China Telecommunications Corporation (China Telecom) on Wednesday launched centralized 3G viThu, 28 May 2009 14:25:46 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6226&section=S208ST-Ericsson’s Chinese subsidiary, T3G, has been picked by China Mobile as a key technology partner for the development of its high-end and low-cost moWed, 27 May 2009 12:21:18 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6209&section=S208Huawei Technologies announced that it will launch its Photo Vision SoftBank HW001 digital photo frame in Japan in alliance with SoftBank Mobile in JunTue, 26 May 2009 06:51:38 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6131&section=S208MTNL announced the launch of its 3G services in Mumbai with the PSU banking on price factor to attract subscribers for the service.   It has cMon, 18 May 2009 08:28:29 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6138&section=S208China’s third major telecom operator- China Unicom has commenced the trial run of its WCDMA network starting with over 55 cities, which will eventuallMon, 18 May 2009 17:27:48 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=6022&section=S208Vodafone New Zealand has struck legal action against Telecom New Zealand over the launch of its 3G network.   The British operator has alleged Tue, 05 May 2009 10:40:26 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5959&section=S208BSNL and Nokia have tied up to offer bundled handsets to subscribers opting for 3G services.   Under the tie-up, Nokia 3120Classic, Nokia 5320Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:04:00 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5967&section=S208Motorola Inc. has bagged a WCDMA network deployment order from China Unicom for the operator’s 3G services.   The deal will involve Motorola suMon, 27 Apr 2009 16:49:20 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5952&section=S208BSNL has reportedly appointed, leading telecom vendor, Ericsson as its consulting partner for 3G services business vertical.   The deal will reFri, 24 Apr 2009 18:03:46 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5928&section=S208ZTE announced the launch of 3G terminal products in line with its 3G strategy which promises to make life ‘easier, freer and trendier’ for the consumeWed, 22 Apr 2009 12:33:55 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5914&section=S208Chinese internet major, Baidu plans to offer mobile search engine services on the 3G platform. The company is in talks with China Mobile, China TelecoMon, 20 Apr 2009 16:56:09 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5905&section=S208MTNL postponed its 3G services launch in the Mumbai circle to next month in contrast to the originally announced plans of launching it this month. &Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:01:38 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5844&section=S208The 3G scenario in the country especially with respect to entry of private players hangs in balance. But nevertheless, it will be interesting to know Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:00:18 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5688&section=S208Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. said it has completed the first phase of the deployment of China’s first WCDMA commercial network for China Unicom, Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:23:23 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5671&section=S208State-owned PSUs, BSNL and MTNL have refused to stop offering their video call services over 3G network saying that the services are fully compliant fThu, 19 Mar 2009 08:38:10 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5653&section=S208BSNL and Micromax announced a national level agreement for sales and distribution of the former’s newly launched 3G data cards offering mobile broadbaTue, 17 Mar 2009 16:16:24 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5640&section=S208China Telecom announced the launch of its trial commercial 3G services in selected provinces of the country namely Shanghai and Jiangsu with the Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:53:50 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5593&section=S2083G seems to have entered India on a negative note as the services offered by the two PSUs, BSNL and MTNL are under scanner from the Intelligence BureaMon, 09 Mar 2009 15:28:58 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5586&section=S208Mumbai is all set to witness entry of 3G services by April end as the state-run PSU, MTNL will do a soft launch of the services. MTNL is already offerSat, 07 Mar 2009 08:30:28 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5587&section=S208BSNL is betting big on 3G services and the head start advantage gained by it over the private operators who are yet to enter 3G domain due to policy dSat, 07 Mar 2009 08:41:15 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5573&section=S208The government announced names of members to be included under the Group of Ministers (GoM). The GoM have to take a final call on the base price for 3Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:01:49 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5585&section=S208China Mobile, which has been granted licence to offer 3G services on China’s indigenously built TD-SCDMA technology is planning to invest 600 million Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:06:48 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5507&section=S208The launch of 3G services in the country by BSNL appears to have begun on a wrong foot because the security agencies have now raised apprehensions oveFri, 27 Feb 2009 17:54:18 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5514&section=S208Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal called upon the need to set a reasonable base price for 3G spectrum auctions by the government in the country so aFri, 27 Feb 2009 15:29:46 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5518&section=S208Even as private operators wait for clarity on 3G spectrum auction guidelines, state-owned PSU BSNL seems to be aiming for ahead start in offering the Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:47:24 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5468&section=S208India’s leading telecom service provider, BSNL launched 3G services in Chennai promising to introduce enhanced features and services for the end-usersMon, 23 Feb 2009 07:21:05 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5471&section=S208Chinese vendor, ZTE announced that it has bagged a commercial 3G network rollout work from Outremer Telecom (OMT) as part o which, ZTE will deploy theMon, 23 Feb 2009 14:18:09 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5417&section=S208Communications Minister, A Raja said that BSNL will launch 3G services by March 2009.   The company has received 3G spectrum along with MTNL aWed, 18 Feb 2009 07:00:15 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5398&section=S2083G is not happening in India atleast for now. The government showed the revenues expected from 3G spectrum auctioning as part of its budgetary plans fTue, 17 Feb 2009 06:52:57 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5412&section=S208Communications Minister, A Raja came back to his customary announcement gear as he said that the Group of Ministers (GoM) who are required to review tTue, 17 Feb 2009 16:32:07 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5393&section=S208Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson said it has bagged the contract to render managed services to complete the consolidation of 3G infrastructure for Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:23:33 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5334&section=S208China Telecom will buy more than 20 million 3G-enabled handsets in the current calendar year and will shortly initiate the second round of handset proTue, 10 Feb 2009 17:00:56 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5323&section=S208As we inch closer towards the judgment day of the fate of 3G wireless networks in India, which will be positively met this week at the Group of MinistWed, 11 Feb 2009 09:08:54 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5303&section=S208Even as private operators anxiously wait for the government to clear policy haze surrounding 3G spectrum auctioning in India, PSU MTNL launched its 3GFri, 06 Feb 2009 09:09:22 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5308&section=S208Cystelcom Sistemas on Thursday pulled the wraps off a new mobile social networking platform for 3G mobile operators, dubbed Veedio.   The compFri, 06 Feb 2009 16:16:35 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5273&section=S208World’s largest democracy, India is set to witness another intense event in the form of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. It has been about 5 years siTue, 03 Feb 2009 14:27:42 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5252&section=S208State-run PSU, MTNL will commercially launch its 3G services on February 5. The company plans to price these services under Rs 1,000 per month. &nbspFri, 30 Jan 2009 08:14:12 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5240&section=S208In a move which may further delay the auction process for 3G and wireless broadband access (BWA), the Cabinet Committee which was supposed to take itsThu, 29 Jan 2009 07:45:49 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5241&section=S208Trai wants DoT to accommodate atleast two players for 3G services in the CDMA space as opposed to current situation of only a single player being offeThu, 29 Jan 2009 07:55:53 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5247&section=S2083G operators in USA are falling short of their commitment on the promised speed. This is what a study from Gartner reveals. For records, AT&T emerged Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:30:00 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5248&section=S208China Mobile will reportedly place 3G equipment order to Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) apart from the local players i.e. Huawei, ZTE and DThu, 29 Jan 2009 17:57:15 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5192&section=S208BSNL plans to launch 3G services in Jammu and Kashmir by March with the work for the launch going on in full swing.   "We will be launching theThu, 22 Jan 2009 07:51:36 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5160&section=S208Minister of State for Communications and IT, Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the government will announce the fresh dates for the 3G auctioning prSat, 14 Mar 2009 11:52:21 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5133&section=S208The Delhi High Court asked DoT to file an affidavit explaining why tit can not auctions more blocks of 3G spectrum. The DoT has to reply by January 21Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:04:13 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5127&section=S208Finally agreeing to Finance Ministry’s proposal to increase reserve price of 3G and BWA spectrum, the DoT has recommended the same to the Cabinet CommWed, 14 Jan 2009 08:47:29 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5114&section=S208One wonders if Indian consumers will be able to experience 3G services at all even as some markets across the globe are moving towards 4G.   ThTue, 13 Jan 2009 07:46:10 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5121&section=S208China Mobile is betting big on 3G services. The company aims to invest 58.8 billion Yuan i.e. roughly around $ 8.6 billion for its upcoming 3G serviceWed, 14 Jan 2009 08:25:46 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5089&section=S208The DoT has reportedly received support from the Information Technology (IT) and Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) over the pricingThu, 08 Jan 2009 08:02:41 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5040&section=S208Reliance Communications is planning to invest about Rs 2000-Rs 4,000 crore for 3G services.   Company Chairman, Anil Ambani said that the firm Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:40:21 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5033&section=S208The DoT announced that the highly anticipated 3G spectrum auctions in the country will be deferred by two weeks i.e. on Jan 30 as compared to originalTue, 30 Dec 2008 08:18:03 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5024&section=S208Just when it appeared that India may finally witness the entry of 3G services with government announcing January 16 as the date for auction of 3G specMon, 29 Dec 2008 07:52:40 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5018&section=S208The pre-bid conference conducted yesterday as a build-up for the upcoming 3G and BWA spectrum auctioning, saw few international players and incidentalWed, 24 Dec 2008 07:54:32 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=5010&section=S208The policy and regulation scenario in the country is getting more complex by the day. The pre-bid conference today saw the Telecom Commission saying tTue, 23 Dec 2008 15:12:48 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4994&section=S208China stamped its authority as one of the world’s most lucrative market along with India for future telecom services as the Chinese government announcMon, 22 Dec 2008 16:00:29 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4989&section=S208The Telecom Commission rejected the proposal from Trai to impose an administrative fee on 3G operators saying such a move may impair the revenue colleSat, 20 Dec 2008 08:20:21 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4962&section=S208COAI and AUSPI have called for changes to be made in the policy decisions pertaining to 3G services in the country.   COAI said that the lack Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:20:10 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4939&section=S208Foreseeing a strong potential for portable devices capable of handling internet services post 3G services launch in India, US-based CDMA chip maker QuMon, 15 Dec 2008 12:36:20 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4930&section=S208The DoT came out with its final guidelines on spectrum auctioning for 3G as well as broadband wireless access (BWA) wherein it decided that 3G spectruSat, 13 Dec 2008 08:19:54 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4921&section=S208The much awaited 3G services finally saw the light of the day as PSU, MTNL launched the services in Delhi circle.   Prime Minister Manmohan SinFri, 12 Dec 2008 07:48:54 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4911&section=S208Trai yesterday released its recommendations for the spectrum charges (read administrative charges) to be adopted for the 3G services whereby it proposThu, 11 Dec 2008 08:42:01 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4900&section=S208State-owned MTNL will become the first Indian service provider to commercially launch  3G services when it unveils the services tomorrow coincidiWed, 10 Dec 2008 07:24:25 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4901&section=S208Players interested in participating in India’s upcoming 3G spectrum auctions may get loan assistance from the India Infrastructure Finance Company (IIWed, 10 Dec 2008 07:18:58 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4895&section=S208Telecom Minister, A Raja, it seems does not want to take any chances this time around for 3G policy decisions mainly on the backdrop of the wide critiWed, 10 Dec 2008 07:14:23 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4874&section=S208MTNL is all set to introduce 3G services in the country with the launch of mobile video surveillance services on December 11 to be inaugurated by the Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:37:51 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4861&section=S208Service providers looking forward to offer 3G services in India can feel relieved as the telecom secretary Siddharth Behura said that not only 3G auctFri, 05 Dec 2008 08:38:12 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4812&section=S2083 and T-Mobile UK formed Mobile Broadband Network Limited (MBNL), announced granting a four year contract to Ericsson to manage the integration of botFri, 28 Nov 2008 16:04:07 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4802&section=S208In a move which may scale the 3G spectrum auctioning bids and ensure better revenue generation for the government, the DoT is reportedly planning to iThu, 27 Nov 2008 08:08:34 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4790&section=S208International trade body to drive uptake of 3G on CDMA, the CDMA Development Group (CDG) is reportedly in talks with the Indian authorities to push foWed, 26 Nov 2008 08:19:22 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4693&section=S208Media reports last week sounded critical of DoCoMo’ so called overvaluation of Tata Teleservices with the latter yet to migrate to GSM service offerinWed, 19 Nov 2008 05:51:09 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4617&section=S208Qualcomm is bullish on the potential of 3G services in India and expects to garner a major share of the equipment market. The company expects markets Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:38:05 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4604&section=S208The Committee set up by the Department of Telecom (DoT) to study the feasibility of proposed move to split revenues for 2G and 3G services for the purFri, 07 Nov 2008 10:34:44 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4587&section=S208The Finance Ministry has reportedly asked the DoT to conduct 3G spectrum auctioning in all the zones of the country as compared to DoT''s suggestion oThu, 06 Nov 2008 05:34:04 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4572&section=S208The Union Communications Minister, A Raja reaffirmed yesterday that the government will conduct and finish 3G spectrum auctioning process in the monthWed, 05 Nov 2008 07:40:26 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4493&section=S208The ripples of global financial meltdown are slowly beginning to hit the telecom industry to some extent. Global telecom major has reportedly sought aMon, 27 Oct 2008 09:18:52 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4499&section=S208The Department of Telecom through its Additional Director General, Akshay Rout said today that the 3G spectrum auction will be finished by Jan 15 and Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:38:25 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4480&section=S208Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) representing GSM service providers and Association of unified service providers of India (AUSPI) represMon, 27 Oct 2008 09:04:41 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4457&section=S208The already delayed 3G spectrum auction stands to be effectively delayed further as the DoT now says that it is facing spectrum crunch in 9 of the 22 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:31:01 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4459&section=S208The DoT panel, yesterday went through the arguments of the COAI as well as the AUSPI over allowing 2G-3G revenue split for yearly licence fee renewal.Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:33:52 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4438&section=S208The Union Communications Minister, A Raja officially confirmed that the 3G auctions which were originally scheduled to be held in December this year hWed, 22 Oct 2008 08:55:54 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4361&section=S208The government said that it would not delay the 3G spectrum auctioning inspite of the prevailing global financial crunch.   "We are not delayinWed, 15 Oct 2008 16:08:54 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=4282&section=S208The Finance Ministry is reportedly planning to set up a group which will also include representation from the Department of Economic Affairs and the DSat, 11 Oct 2008 15:13:17 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=3634&section=S208Communications Minister A Raja said that the auction for 3G spectrum is likely to be completed by October and the operators should be in a position toSat, 11 Oct 2008 15:24:57 GMTPodcasthttp://www.telecomtiger.com/3G_fullstory.aspx?passfrom=3G&storyid=3596&section=S208The pre bid process to select an agency to carry out 3G spectrum auctioning process in the country which was supposed to start from tomorrow has now bSat, 11 Oct 2008 15:18:36 GMT