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LG Optimus 2 – Slimmest Smartphone in India

by Paul Joseph January 9, 2012 Featured

Here comes a high end, slimmest android phone powered by 800MHz processor from LG . L G Optimus 2 is slimmest smarphone that measures 123.9 x 63.2 x 10.9 mm and weigh approx 125 grams. It has a captivate 3.2 inch touchscreen with 320 x 480 pixels resolution. It comes with 3.2 MP with autofocus and video snapper, which will give you quality pictures. Extended memory of the phone with Micro SD goes up to 32 GB. It is wrapped with multimedia features like multi-format music player, FM Radio, 3.5 mm jack, and speakers. It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, WAP and USB data connectivity features. LG Optimus 2 Features and Specifications: – Dimensions: 4.44 × 2.32 × 0.47 inches – Network: 3G – Android Touchscreen Phone – OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread – Processor: 800MHz processor – Display: 3.2-inch Touchscreen Display – 320 x 480 pixels screen resolution – 3.2 MP Camera with Autofocus and Flash – Video recording & playback – Multi Format Music Player – Loudspeakers – FM Radio – 3.5 mm jack – Internal Memory: 179MB Built-in user memory – up to 32GB External meory support – Wi-Fi, USB, GPS, WAP, Bluetooth data conectivity – Apps: Social Networking, Browser, Android Market, Google Apps – Battery: 1500mAh Standard – Talk time: 5 hours Long Backup – Standby: 7 days – Weight: 125g This high-end 3G Android phone is powered by 2.3 Gingerbread OS and will hit the market soon at affordable rates.

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Indian telcos earn Rs 46,891 cr in Q1, Airtel leads pack

by Paul Joseph November 13, 2011 Featured

Bharti Airtel has cornered around 22 per cent of the total revenue of Rs 46,891.61 crore earned by telecom service providers during the first quarter of 2011-12, regulator Trai said. Airtel’s gross revenue was the highest at Rs 10,212.96 crore, followed by Vodafone at Rs 6,893.91 crore, Idea Cellular at Rs 4,600.77 crore and state-run BSNL at Rs 4427.80 crore, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) said in its India Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report. Source

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India eyes 4G service launch next year

by Paul Joseph November 6, 2011 Featured

After the launch of third- generation (3G) telecom services, India may see more advanced 4G services in the second half of next year. India aims to launch fourth-generation (4G) mobile services next year that will allow users to watch high-definition video and download content at a much faster rate, a minister says. 4G technology holds the promise of Internet speeds up to 10 times faster than typical third-generation networks. “We should be ready to launch 4G… in the later half of 2012,” Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal said Source

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India to Ease Telecom Merger Rules by December in New Policy

by Paul Joseph November 6, 2011 Featured

India’s government aims to ease rules for mergers and acquisitions among mobile-phone service providers under a new policy it plans to adopt by December. The Department of Telecommunications plans to have the new regulations, which also will fix a mechanism for pricing wireless airwaves, approved by the cabinet by Dec. 31, R. Chandrashekhar, secretary for telecommunications, said in an interview yesterday in New Delhi. Source

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Handset sale in India expected to reach 35 crore by 2020

by Paul Joseph November 6, 2011 Featured

Sale of mobile handsets in India is expected to reach 35 crore units per annum by 2020 and the average selling price (ASP) of handsets in the country is estimated to rise to Rs. 2,950 by that year from Rs. 2,300 in 2010, according to a joint study by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce of Industry (Ficci) and global consulting firm Ernst and Young (E&Y). At present, the Indian mobile handset market is estimated to be about 13 crore handsets per annum. Source

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Micromax X50 – A Waterproof Dual SIM Mobile in India

by Paul Joseph November 4, 2011 Featured

Micromax X50 is a dual SIM mobile phone ladened with security features. It is waterproof, dustproof and shockproof. It flaunts 2.4 inch TFT display. It comes with advanced multimedia features that include M Radio, multi format audio, video player, and speakerphone. Connectivity features available with mobile are GPRS, Bluetooth and WAP. Other features include 16 GB expandable memory support, 2 MP camera and LED Torch. Micromax X50 Features & Specifications: – Rugged Mobile – Water Proof – Shock Proof – Dust Proof – Dual SIM (GSM+GSM) – 2.4 inch LED Display,240 x 230 Pixels resolution – 2MP Camera – Video Recording – Video Player – Audio Player : MP3/AAC/AAC+/MIDI/WAV/AMR – Internal Memory : 28 MB – Expandable memory : Up to 16 GB – Speakerphone – FM Radio – 3.5 mm audio jack – Dual LED Torch light – E-compass – UV Detection – Digital Recorder – GPS Navigation – GPRS Class 12 – Bluetooth v2.0 – E-Mail support – Call Recording – GPS Navigation – micro USB port – Network: Quad band GSM – Dimensions: 117.8×52.77×15.8 mm – Li-Ion 900 mAh Battery – Talk Time : Up to 3.5 Hours – Long battery standby time Up to 270 Hours Micromax X50 with its enticing features & affordable price is a must buy.

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Lava S12 Android 3G Mobile – Innovative Features and Affordable Price

by Paul Joseph October 31, 2011 Featured

Lava Mobiles is amongst the newest brands of mobile phones to join the brigade of Android mobiles with their latest mobile launch- Lava S12. It is uniquely crafted and is one of the different style touchscreen phones with 3.2 inches display. The Lava S12 is equipped with a 5MP Camera for superior quality pictures. The key features of the Lava S12 Features & Tech Specs are as follows: – Network : GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 2100MHz – 3G : HSDPA 7.2 Mbps , HSUPA 384kbps – Android 2.2 (Froyo) – 3D UI (User Interface) – Qualcomm 7227 600 MHz Processor – 3.2 inches display screen, 480×320 pixels resolutions – 5 mega-pixel Camera with 2X zoom – Music Player : Mp3,Midi,AMR,WAV,AAC – Video Player – Internal memory : 120 MB – Exandable upto 32 GB – FM Radio – 3.5 mm audio jack – Stylish, matte leather back finishing body – SRS Surround Sound – Saavn, Hungama MyPlay, TuneWiki – Music Applications – Facebook, Twitter, Nimbuzz – Social Networking Applications – 3G HSDPA – Wi-Fi – GPS with AGPS navigation – EDGE/GPRS – PC connectivity with Lava Sync Tool – USB 2.0 – Email – Bluetooth v2.1 – Battery : 1300 mAh Li ion – Talk time : GSM up to 12 hours , up to 485 minutes (3G) – Standby time : GSM up to 590 hours , up to 650 hours (3G) – Weight : 120 g – Dimensions : 117 x 57.5 x 13.4 mm This innovative phone also includes 21 preloaded apps including an office suite, Facebook, Twitter, Nimbuzz, Saavn, Times of India, MoneyControl, TuneWiki, Zenga TV(1 year free subscription) and Hungama MyPlay along with Google apps. In addition to the above, the 2x Zoom, 3G, Android 2.2 Froyo OS, Wi-Fi, GPS with A-GPS, EDGE/GPRS, Email, USB and more add to the versatility of the handset. If you are a style conscious user then you will be bowled over by the stylish matte leather back finishing body. That is not all; the Lava S12 is ideal for watching movies, videos, playing games and availing other entertaining stuff by surfing the internet.

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What is hurting telecom tower business

by Paul Joseph October 28, 2011 Featured

Rising running costs, rampant diesel pilferage and taxes are taking their toll on the cash flows of the country’s debt-laden telecom tower business, which is finding it almost impossible to raise cash from investors. The mouthwatering valuation enjoyed by tower firms two years ago is now history . Today, companies wanting to go public fear a thumbs-down from investors while those looking for a strategic share sale are waiting with their fingers crossed. “For these companies, the projections on which valuation were made have just not happened,” said Hemant Joshi, Partner, Deloitte Haskins & Sells. Source

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Telecom CEOs call on Sibal, seek clarity on 3G roaming

by Paul Joseph October 28, 2011 Featured

Telecom operators on Friday raised concerns about the numerous cases of penalty being imposed by the Department of Telecom. At a meeting Kapil Sibal, Minister of Communications and IT, the CEOs of all the leading cellular operators sought clarification on DoT’s approach since many of the penalties are for minor technicalities. They said that many of the fine imposed are on issues that are unclear and on which the industry itself has sought clarification from the DoT. Source

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Mobile Growth in India Expands Telecom Opportunities

by Paul Joseph October 28, 2011 Featured

Four years ago, there were 218 million mobile phone lines in India. Today, there are 858 million, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. In 2009, India’s telecom industry directly employed about 400,000. That number is expected to grow. Telecom companies in India will add more than 10% to their teams this year, said Vikram Chhachhi, executive vice president with US search firm DHR International. Airtel, India’s largest mobile operator by market share, estimates it will hire 2,000 employees this year, mostly in sales, for a total workforce of approximately 16,000. Source

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