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Vodafone Nokia launch N97 in India

June 19, 2009 By Rohan Kamath Leave a Comment

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The Nokia N97 was launched in India and the operator partnering the launch was none other than Vodafone. The two companies have come together to introduce the new age phone which will lock horns against the iPhone and its likes. The added advantage for a user buying the bundled Vodafone offering are as follows::

Free data plan for 3 months of browsing the internet
Exclusive access to ‘The Groove’, a widget that keeps you updated on the latest happenings

As for the phone, you get a full touch screen phone with accelerometer and handwriting recognition. In addition, the phone is equipped with a 5MP Carl Zeiss camera, 32GB storage capacity which can expanded to 48GB via microSD card, A-GPS and 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity.

All of this is expected to cost you a whopping Rs.35,000, however, the prices haven’t been confirmed.

Virgin Mobile pays you to Surf the Net

June 10, 2009 By Rohan Kamath Leave a Comment

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We are all well versed with Virgin Mobile’s USP of paying its users for calling other Virgin numbers, which might have worked wonders for them. Because here is another crazy plan by the operator and this time around, it’s paying you to surf the net. Here is how it works:

Add-On Packs for PostPaid by Aircel (Mumbai)

June 9, 2009 By Rohan Kamath 3 Comments

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We brought you some cool plans Aircel has on offer for Mumbai users in our exclusive review of PostPaid Plans (Mumbai), and here is a follow up to that one with the add-on packs, which one can opt for along with the postpaid plans. The operator has managed to create a need for these packs by keeping SMS rates at Re.1 for all its plans.

Here are some of the packs you can choose from: [Read more…] about Add-On Packs for PostPaid by Aircel (Mumbai)

Aircel PostPaid Plans Reviewed (Mumbai)

June 8, 2009 By Rohan Kamath 8 Comments

We bring you an exclusive review of the postpaid plans on offer by Aircel for Mumbai users. Overall, we think the operator has introduced a good set of plans and here is each one of them broken down to the basics for you.

The operator has 4 plans in all, the basic differentiators being the usage of the user.

BSNL offering vanity numbers for Rs.1,000-3,000

March 28, 2009 By Rohan Kamath 26 Comments

Now a days, everyone is on the search for a cool phone number which they can flaunt. These are vanity or special numbers, for which operators charge a premium. Take the case of Tata, which bids these special numbers. But BSNL is playing it fair, with a price range of Rs. 1,000-3,000 for these numbers.

The state-run operator has categorized these numbers into three, on the basis of their exclusivity. Here they are::

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We Say:: We think that the price of the numbers being offered is quite affordable. However, we are not too sure if BSNL will have any remaining. If it has, we definitely recommend going in for this one.

Tata Teleservices to sell application forms for Nano

March 28, 2009 By Rohan Kamath Leave a Comment

Now you can apply for the People’s Car at your nearest Tata Teleservices store. Application forms for the car will now be available at these stores. But Tata is making sure it gives its users more than what they can expect, here is how::

With the application form you get vouchers worth Rs.300
Users can redeem these for any Tata accessories available in these stores.

We Say:: Tata is using its network of 3,800 stores to market the People’s Car and also trying to build some loyalty for its telecom service.

Exclusive: All (GSM) Blackberry Plans reviewed

March 27, 2009 By Rohan Kamath 5 Comments

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Ed’s Note: Our overworked brains ditched us. Sorry for the goof up, we have added the plans and edited the story accordingly.

When TeleGyaan did an exclusive review of MTNL’s 2G/3G plans, one of our avid readers voiced his opinion and asked us to look at other operators in the landscape. Given the reader-friendly blog we are, here is a post comparing all the GSM – Blackberry plans on offer::

Exclusive Review: MTNL 2G/3G Blackberry Plans

March 23, 2009 By Rohan Kamath 9 Comments

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Now that MTNL too has launched Blackberry services along with 3G, here is a quick look at the plans the public operator is offering its users.

Plans for Individual users

BIS 2G Unlimited:

Monthly Rent: Rs. 1099
Unlimited data download

BIS 3G Unlimited:

Monthly Rent: Rs. 3099

Unlimited data download

BIS 2G Value:

Monthly Rent: Rs. 500
Free usage of upto 500Kb (Strange isnt it???)
Data charges post free usage: 50p per Kb (Expensive isn’t it???)

BIS 3G Value:

Monthly Rent: Rs. 1,500
Free usage of upto 1,000Kb (Strange isn’t it???)
Data charges post free usage: 30p per Kb (Expensive isn’t it???)

MTNL and BSNL refuse to put a hold on Video Conferencing service

March 22, 2009 By Rohan Kamath Leave a Comment

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We posted about MTNL and BSNL’s video conferencing services coming under the Intelligence Bureau’s scanner. The IB had asked the two operators to stop offering these services to users for the time being, the main reason being that the IB did not have access to monitor these services.

However, both operators are of the view that they have adhered to all security measures and will not put a pause to the services. The refusal to put a hold is quite evident if you happen to browse through BSNL’s website, which has Deepika Padukone – BSNL’s brand ambassador promoting the operators Video conferencing calls. As an introductory offer, the operator is allowing users to use web-conferencing free of charge. The user just has to call a toll-free number -1800-111-233 and get the service activated.

MTNL launches Blackberry services in Delhi

March 22, 2009 By Rohan Kamath Leave a Comment

TeleGyaan recently brought you a post on BSNL coming out with Blackberry services in April. Now it’s the other public operators turn to offer the same. Yes, MTNL announced the launch of Blackberry services in Delhi yesterday. The service will be made available through MTNL’s postpaid arm – Dolphin.

As for the phone, the operator will be selling the Blackberry Bold as a part of its initial offerings. Also the operator is trying to take due advantage of the 3G spectrum, by offering this 3G enabled phone. This will give both the operators an edge over others. Along with the above phone, MTNL will also be offering Blackberry Curve 8310/20 and Blackberry 8700. The prices of these handsets are:

Blackberry Bold: Rs. 34,000
Blackberry Curve 8310/8320: Rs.24,000
Blackberry 8700G: Rs.14,000

We Say: Reiterating the fact, the two public operators will have an edge over other players as they will be offering the Blackberry service along with 3G to users. However, it solely depends on the plans being offered by MTNL and BSNL.