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2011-06-08T15:38:00.000-07:00

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2011-06-08T15:33:00.000-07:00

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Launch of 'Idea MyCash', Powered by Axis Bank

2011-06-08T15:23:00.002-07:00

ea MyCash', a facility aimed at providing basic banking services including money transfer, using the mobile platform, was flagged off by IDEA Cellular, the third largest mobile operator in the country, in association with Axis Bank. This is the 1st Financial Inclusion initiative in the country, to go "live" on the mobile platform. Ms. Shikha Sharma, MD & CEO, Axis Bank and Mr. Sanjeev Aga, MD, IDEA Cellular launched the mobile gateway for Idea MyCash at an event here today.

This is a mobile based financial inclusion initiative which besides providing basic banking services like cash deposit, cash withdrawal and balance enquiry will also enable money transfer between the migrant population in urban areas to their beneficiaries back home. The remittance facility is being offered in the Dharavi – Allahabad remittance corridor to begin with and will be extended to other remittance corridors subsequently.

Ms. Shikha Sharma, MD & CEO, Axis Bank, speaking at the launch said, "Axis Bank in association with IDEA Cellular is offering a branchless banking solution that provides the elements of security, access and convenience in a cost effective manner. This association in a larger context enables the Bank to undertake financial inclusion by providing a host of financial inclusion products and services through the IDEA mobile platform and offered through select IDEA retail outlets."

Mr. Sanjeev Aga, Managing Director, Idea Cellular said, "Idea has demonstrated the capability to reach out and connect the remote corners of the country and enable the economic and social development of the weaker sections of society. Idea MyCash, in association with Axis Bank, will ride on our deep rooted network to make banking services accessible to millions of Indians and including them in the economic development through financial inclusion."

Axis Bank and Idea had earlier signed an MoU to collaborate in the domain of Financial Inclusion whereby Idea will act as a 'Business Correspondent' of Axis Bank and distribute the complete range of financial products and services offered by the Bank to the un-banked and under banked population segments. Idea Retail outlets will act as Customer Service Points (CSPs), as per the agreement.

Idea has developed a technology platform that enables the provision of the entire gamut of banking products and services to the end customer through a mobile phone with cash in/cash out at Idea Retailers.

P2P remittance - Money Transfer Process

1)The remitter is an Axis Bank customer having a No Frills Savings account with the Bank. The remitter can initiate a remittance through Axis Bank channels (ATMs/Internet). The account holder who is an Idea subscriber can also initiate remittance through a mobile banking platform.

2)As a Business Correspondent, Idea would facilitate the opening of the No Frills savings accounts.

3)The beneficiary who is an Idea subscriber does a one time Account opening activity at an Idea Retail outlet through submission of KYC documents, which subsequently get verified by the nodal Axis Bank Branch.

4)Using technology, an interactive mobile banking platform has been developed on both the remitter and beneficiary side to provide an easy mechanism for the remitter to initiate the remittance through Idea mobile and for the beneficiary to interact with the Idea M-Commerce platform for facilitating cash out at the Idea retailer.

About Axis Bank: Axis Bank is the third largest private sector bank in India. Axis Bank offers a vast spectrum of services encompassing Large and Mid-Corporate Banking, SME Banking, Agri-Business Banking, Retail Banking and International Banking.

Axis Bank has a network of over 1200 branches and over 5000 ATMs across the country. The branches, spread across more than 680 cities and towns, enable the Bank to reach out to a large cross-section of customers with an array of products and services catering to both the retail and the corporate segment.

Axis Bank has presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai, and seeks to expand further its international presence. Axis Bank has the largest EDC network, the third largest ATM network in India and also has the fourth largest base of debit cards in the country. Axis Bank has a customer base of over 150 Lakhs. The market capitalisation of the Bank as on March 16, 2011 was Rs. 54,021 crores (NSE).

The Bank's centralised database enables customers to operate their accounts from anywhere in the country. The Bank's website www.axisbank.com offers comprehensive details about its various schemes.

Idea rings in the 'Power of 3G'

2011-06-08T15:23:00.000-07:00

Idea rings in the 'Power of 3G'

Idea's 3G services start from MP & Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and HP;
Plans progressive pan-India rollout of 'Gold Standard' 3G services to ensure unmatched customer experience in 200 towns by April '11 and 4,000 towns by 2012
Idea users to enjoy Video Conferencing, Video on Demand, Mobile TV, IdeaMall and high-speed Internet
Introduces Time based Billing plan for 3G services
Visit www.ideacellular.com/3g or 3G Experience Kiosks at 'My Idea' stores

IDEA Cellular, India's third largest mobile operator today announced the launch of its 'Gold Standard' 3G services that will catapult mobile communication services and transform user experience. The third generation of mobile communication systems, 3G, lets customers use an extensive range of high-end data services on a wide variety of handsets and other devices.

Idea announced the launch of 3G services on its network in MP & Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh today. To anchor the occasion, Idea unveiled a new 3G logo. The new branding will be implemented throughout India, across all customer touch points. Idea has set up 'Experience Kiosks' to provide a flavour of the services that customers can opt for. These will be available to all users at select 'My Idea' stores.

On the occasion of the 3G launch, Mr. Himanshu Kapania, Deputy Managing Director, Idea Cellular said: "3G services will mark the beginning of the next phase of India's telecom growth story and bring the sector on par with the most advanced telecom markets in the world. Beginning today, Idea subscribers will be the first in India to experience the Gold Standard in 3G services." Currently, 10% of Idea's over 86 million subscribers are said to be using 3G enabled handsets. It is expected that these users will be the early adopters of 3G services.

Idea's 3G services will be available in 200 towns by mid April '11, progressively growing at the rate of 10 towns per day to cover 750 towns by mid 2011, and 4,000 towns by the end of FY12. Idea has traditionally focused on growth from semi-urban heartlands of India and will continue to drive its 3G services from these industrial, agricultural and educational regions.

Speaking about the 3G network rollout, Mr. Ambrish Jain, Director – Operations, Idea Cellular, said: "Beginning with MP, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and HP, Idea's 3G services will expand in a progressive manner to provide expansive coverage across 4,000 towns by year end. Idea will target areas of industrial and commercial activity, centres of learning, and high potential rural hinterlands where broadband is yet to make a breakthrough. Idea has set up the most extensive customer service network to educate customers on 3G and support their requirements, across the country."

Idea's 3G services will enable users to avail Video Conferencing, IdeaMall Application Store, Mobile TV, Video on Demand, and high-speed Internet Browsing. IdeaMall is Idea's Application Store which offers an entire catalogue of games and applications on Web & Mobile platforms.

Idea's 3G services will offer the best mobile experience in downloading songs, streaming videos on YouTube, streaming audio, photo updates on Facebook, mail and other online media, movie downloads, watching mobile TV, e-mailing with attachments, blog postings, viewing photos, and Flash & HD Gaming. Idea 3G users will experience speed upto 21 Mbps on 3G handsets, and higher speed on other devices depending on the device capability.

Idea has introduced Time based Billing plan for 3G services enabling users to avail high-end data services without worrying about the volume of usage. To promote usage, Idea has introduced 'sachet' pricing offering attractive trial packages with per day billing.

To know more about Idea's 3G services, and to check handset compatibility, customers can log onto www.ideacellular.com/3g or call Idea's customer care helpline: 12345. To feel the difference personally, mobile users can experience 3G services at special 'Experience Kiosks' set up inside 'My Idea' Stores.

Idea won 2.1 GHz (3G Spectrum) in 11 circles – MP & Chattisgarh, HP, Maharashtra & Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Haryana, UP East, UP West, AP, J&K and Punjab – which contribute over 80% of the company's revenues. Idea has planned a progressive roll out of 3G services in these locations. Further, Idea is finalising long-term arrangements with select quality operators for service areas where Idea was not awarded 3G spectrum. Together, these will enable Idea subscribers, throughout the country, to enjoy the Gold Standard in 3G services, apart from deriving the benefit of nation-wide roaming.

About IDEA Cellular Ltd
IDEA Cellular is India's 3rd largest national mobile operator, with over 86 million subscribers. With traffic in excess of a billion minutes a day, Idea ranks among the Top 10 country operators in the world. Using the latest in technology, Idea provides world-class service delivery through the most extensive network of customer touch points. Idea is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

IDEA Cellular is an Aditya Birla Group Company, India's first truly multinational corporation. The group operates in 26 countries, and is anchored by more than 130,600 employees belonging to 40 nationalities. More information on the Company is available at: www.ideacellular.com and on the Group at: www.adityabirla.com.

Idea gets 1 Million 3G users within 1 month of launch

2011-06-08T15:22:00.001-07:00

Becomes the fastest growing 3G network with coverage now in over 400 towns within a month

Mumbai: Idea Cellular, the 3^rd largest mobile operator has enrolled One Million 3G users within the first month of launch in India. Starting with 3G network in 9 cities in March ’11 end, Idea now covers over 400 towns across the country.

1 Million Idea users are now enjoying superior quality Voice, Text & Data Services including High Speed Internet browsing upto 21.1 Mbps, Video Calling, Mobile TV, Idea Application Mall, Multi player gaming & many more applications on the 3G platform.

Announcing the new milestone, Mr. Himanshu Kapania, Managing Director, Idea Cellular said, “3G services will attend to the high speed digital needs of our consumers, creating opportunities for education, employment, engagement and entertainment, thus empowering consumers and positively impacting their lifestyles. Idea is focused on bringing this transformation in the telecommunication space, and we are happy to become the fastest growing 3G network, with a growth rate of more than 10 towns per day covering 1 Million 3G users in the first month.”

Idea’s 3G services cover 400 towns in 9 circles extending from Major Urban Markets, Tier 1&2 cities and finally reaching out to the deep hinterlands. The company is committed to launch 10 new towns per day for the next 365 days to extend the experience to 50% of the existing subscriber base with the latest 3G Services. Idea’s 3G services will progressively grow to cover 750 towns by mid 2011, and 4,000 towns by the end of FY12. Idea has traditionally focused on growth from semi-urban heartlands of India and will continue to drive its 3G services from these industrial, agricultural and educational regions.

Commenting on the initial experience, Mr. Sashi Shankar, Chief Marketing Officer, Idea Cellular said, “Early trends indicate high uptake of Wireless Broadband data by existing 3G Handheld users. Data usage by Idea’s 3G users is already at 20% of the total Mobile Data usage recorded by the company, in the first month of launch, and this is expected to grow exponentially with the proliferation of services.”

Idea Cellular launched its 3G Services on 28^th March, 2011 in 3 circles - Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh – and since then has been progressively launching 3G services in 6 other circles of UP East, UP West, Maharashtra & Goa, Kerala, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh.

Idea is the first operator in India to introduce Time based Billing plan for 3G services enabling users to avail high-end data services without worrying about the volume of usage. To promote usage, Idea has introduced ‘sachet’ pricing offering attractive trial packages with per day billing.

To know more about Idea’s 3G services, and to check handset compatibility, customers can log onto www.ideacellular.com/3g or SMS 3G to Toll Free No. 54777. To feel the difference personally, mobile users can experience 3G services at special ‘Experience Kiosks’ set up at select ‘My Idea’ stores.

About IDEA Cellular Ltd

IDEA Cellular is India’s 3rd largest national mobile operator, with over 90 million subscribers. With traffic in excess of a billion minutes a day, Idea ranks among the Top 10 country operators in the world. Using the latest in technology, Idea provides world-class service delivery through the most extensive network of customer touch points. Idea is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

IDEA Cellular is an Aditya Birla Group Company, India's first truly multinational corporation. The group operates in 26 countries, and is anchored by more than 130,600 employees belonging to 40 nationalities. More information on the Company is available at: www.ideacellular.com and on the Group at: www.adityabirla.com.

Press Statement from Idea Cellular

2011-06-08T15:21:00.002-07:00

Idea announced its merger with Spice in June 2008. The DoT was provided a copy of the press release with a detailed plan of the proposed merger, and over the last three years was updated at every step through more than a score of letters and meetings. Idea, way back in July 2008, also unconditionally offered to surrender overlapping licenses if policy so required.

In a meeting in August 2008, the DoT advised Idea that it should obtain necessary Court approvals, and then approach the DoT for merger of licenses, which the DoT represented was admissible as per policy, and which incidentally had exactly the same effect as surrender, since neither the overlapping licenses nor spectrum were ever used. Both Idea and the DoT acted as such, but when Idea approached the DoT for license amendment after the Courts approved merger, the DoT exhibited incoherence at first, and lately high handedness by way of selectively and unconnectedly withholding 3G spectrum, issuing show cause and demand notices, and now obtaining an ex parte order on a merger approved over a year ago.

Amazingly, what Idea had applied for in January 2010, as per the DoT’s own earlier advice, would have had effect of the Govt keeping Rs 843 cr Entry Fee and Idea getting nothing in return. The inexplicable delay by the DoT in clearing the license amendment has of course harmed Idea and consumer interest, but crucially has caused, and continues to cause, loss of crores of revenue to the exchequer every passing week. Apparently to cover for its inefficiencies, the DoT is now indulging in duplicity and muscle flexing. Idea will resist and not be bullied.

About IDEA Cellular Ltd

IDEA Cellular is India’s 3rd largest national mobile operator, with over 86 million subscribers. With traffic in excess of a billion minutes a day, Idea ranks among the Top 10 country operators in the world. Using the latest in technology, Idea provides world-class service delivery through the most extensive network of customer touch points. Idea is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

Idea introduces special International Roaming offer!

2011-06-08T15:21:00.000-07:00

Now enjoy 25% discount on International Roaming services while traveling to Europe, US, UAE and Asian Countries

Mumbai: Traveling abroad just got more affordable! Idea Cellular, India’s 3rd largest mobile operator has launched a special ‘International Roaming Offer’ for its postpaid subscribers during the upcoming season. Starting April 15^th, Idea postpaid subscribers can avail a flat 25% discount on their mobile phone usage while traveling to any of the 12 most frequently visited countries in the world viz. UAE, USA, Singapore, UK, Thailand, China, Germany, France, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong and Italy. The offer is valid for three months till July 14^th 2011.

The ‘special period’ Roaming rates are available on International Roaming services such as Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, SMS and GPRS. The applicable rates during the offer period are as follows:

Country	Outgoing call to India (Home) (Rs. per minute)	Outgoing call in Visited Country (National) (Rs. per minute)	Outgoing Call International (except to India)(Rs. per minute)	Incoming Calls(Rs. per minute)	Outgoing SMS (Rs. per SMS)	GPRS (Rs. per 10kb)
SINGAPORE	71	26	75	38	11	3.75
THAILAND, SRI LANKA	86	26	94	38	11	3.75
USA, GERMANY	101	53	109	53	11	3.75
CHINA	120	26	128	30	11	3.75
UAE, UK, ITALY HONG KONG	124	34	139	68	11	3.75
FRANCE, SWITZERLAND	180	83	180	83	11	3.75

Speaking about the new offer, Mr. Sashi Shankar, Chief Marketing Officer, IDEA Cellular said, “The summer season witnesses a sharp rise in the outbound traffic from India as people go on leisure holidays or to spend time with their friends and families living abroad or travel for business needs. Majority of Indian travelers go to Europe, US, UAE and the Asian countries. For all such travelers, we have created a special discounted International Roaming Offer which will make their stay more affordable and convenient. I am confident that the new offer will boost our international roaming usage during the season.”

In addition to the discounted tariffs, Idea subscribers are also eligible for a Cleartrip voucher worth Rs 4,000 that can be redeemed while booking airline tickets and hotel stay through the Cleartrip website. This travel voucher offers Rs. 2,000 off on international hotel bookings, Rs.1,500 on international round trip flights, and Rs. 500 on domestic round trip flights. To avail the voucher, Idea post-paid subscribers need to SMS ‘ACT CLT’ to 12345, in return of which they will get a voucher code. This voucher code can facilitate a subscriber to redeem the discounts while booking flights and hotels through ‘Cleartrip’.

Idea subscribers can avail the special rates in the above mentioned 12 countries while Roaming on Idea’s preferred network provider. Details of network provider and terms & conditions can be accessed from www.ideacellular.com

The offer is available for Idea postpaid subscribers between 15^th April to 14^th July 2011.

About IDEA Cellular Ltd

IDEA Cellular is India’s 3rd largest national mobile operator, with over 89 million subscribers. With traffic in excess of a billion minutes a day, Idea ranks among the Top 10 country operators in the world. Using the latest in technology, Idea provides world-class service delivery through the most extensive network of customer touch points. Idea is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

Glossary of telecom

2011-06-08T15:18:00.000-07:00

AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone System) is a somewhat ironic name for the original cellular system authorized in the United States. It uses an analog FM radio link and it is very easy to eavesdrop on it. AMPS is particularly inefficient in use of spectrum compared to any of the digital standards. Generally AMPS still has the best coverage of any of the standards (solely due to its ten year head start on buildout), but that's about the only thing it has going for it. Sound quality is generally worse than any of the digital standards.
Bit within the context of CDMA is distinct from chip and refers to a payload binary digit. Each bit is represented by many chips. Bits contain information and are subject to the laws of Information Theory.
CDMA stands for Code Division Multiple Access and refers to a technology for the radio link which utilizes spread spectrum communication with very tightly controlled power levels by all participants. There is currently (2/2000) only one commercial system which uses CDMA, covered by the specifications IS-95 and J-STD-008, and thus the term CDMA is often used to refer to that system. In future, other systems will adopt a CDMA air interface. CDMA was designed by Qualcomm in the US.
Cellular is a word used to mean a lot of different things. According to the FCC, cellular refers to any portable phone system which operates in the 800 MHz band allocated for use by portable phone systems. This includes AMPS, IS-136 and IS-95. At one time, only AMPS existed, and in some contexts cellular is used as a synonym for AMPS. (In particular, a "cellular ready modem" usually refers to one which works in AMPS mode, and often only in AMPS mode.) In some contexts it is used generically to refer to any portable phone system which relies on a grid of service provider antennas, and thus the term is used sometimes to includePCS.
Chip in the context of CDMA is distinct from bit and refers to binary digits transmitted over the RF link. The chip rate in IS-95 is 1.2288 MHz (thus allowing adequate guard bands to permit the carriers to be spaced 1.25 MHz apart). Each bit is represented by many chips, and if a majority of the chips get through then the bit can be reconstructed properly. The number of chips representing each bit varies depending on the bit rate. When using an 8K Vocoder (such as EVRC) there are 128 chips for each bit. Chips as such don't contain data because both the sender and receiver know the spreading pattern used to create them from a bit, and as such are not directly subject to the laws of Information Theory. Though there are many phones simultaneously using a single frequency to transmit full chiprate, that means that the channel is not saturated unless the bitrate approaches the bandwidth of the carrier.
Codec (pronounced CO-deck, short for compressor/decompressor) refers to a device inside the phone (and at the cell system) which takes digitized voice and compresses it prior to transmission to the cell, and which takes compressed voice received from the cell and decompresses it prior to playing it out the speaker of the phone. Codec algorithms are extremely sophisticated and are designed specifically around the characteristics of human voices and human ears. There are three in common use in IS-95, called "8K", "13K" and EVRC. GSM and IS-136 have their own codec standards.
ESN (Electronic Serial Number) is a unique number assigned to the phone by the phone manufacturer. No two phones will ever have the same ESN. It is against the law to try to change the ESN in a phone.
EVRC (Enhanced Variable Rate Codec) is a new codec being rolled out as this is written (2/2000) for IS-95 and J-STD-008 systems. It uses 8Kbps bandwidth but sounds nearly as good as the standard 13K codec. Because of this, when the majority of phones can use EVRC the cell systems will have more capacity without having to deploy more equipment. This should yield better service.
Forward link refers to the radio link from the cell to the phone.
Frame is the name of a CDMA digital voice packet duration. Frames are 20 milliseconds long. IS-95 transmits 50 frames per second, with each frame containing sufficient information to reproduce 20 milliseconds of sound. It should be pointed out that it may not require the whole 20 milliseconds to transmit the frame. The IS-95 codecs can generate "half-rate", "quarter-rate" and "eighth-rate" packets if the sound in that 20 milliseconds is sufficiently simple to require fewer bits to represent. A half rate packet only requires 10 milliseconds to transmit. An eighth rate packet only requires 2.5 milliseconds to transmit.
GPS stands for Global Positioning System and it is a system where a receiver can capture signals from orbiting satellites which permit it to determine the time very precisely, and also its location very precisely. CDMA cell systems use fixed GPS receivers to determine the time very precisely. This is needed to synchronize the long code and short code in the infrastructure.
IS-95 is a standard which describes a cell system which uses a CDMA link and operates at 800 MHz. Sometimes the term is also used to describe 1900 MHz CDMA, though that properly is covered by J-STD-008. The two standards are similar and as time has gone on they have been migrating towards each other and have become more similar.
J-STD-008 is a standard which describes a cell system which uses a CDMA link and operates at 1900 MHz. It is similar to, but not identical to, IS-95.
GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) is a sophisticated cellular system used. It uses a TDMA air interface.
Idle handoff in CDMA is when the phone moves from one sector or cell to another while not in a call. If it moves from one zone to another it will register. If the new cell or sector is part of the same zone, it does not need to register.
LiIon (Lithium Ion) is a rechargeable battery technology which utilizes the metal Lithium. They are the preferred form of batteries for cell phones at this time (2/2000).
Long code in CDMA is a chip sequence which is 240 chips long, which repeats every 41.4 days. Its primary purpose is to assist in spreading the signal, to make spread spectrum work more efficiently. The Long code used on the reverse link is usually modified using the phone's ESN when in a call. See Long Code Mask.
Multipath refers to a common phenomenon in RF where the signal arrives multiple times at the receiver at slightly different times. If you've used a TV with an old-style rabbit-ear antenna, you've sometimes seen ghosting, where the video seems to have echos of itself extending to the right. This is due to multipath. Usually the strongest path is nearly direct from the transmitter to the receiver. However, the signal can reflect off of other objects (large buildings are particularly good at this) and that signal arrives somewhat later, since it follows a somewhat longer path. For most kinds of RF multipath is a form of interference and degrades the signal. CDMA is unique among cellular transmission standards in that it actually uses multipath to its advantage by using fingers in the rake receiver. As a result, CDMA performance is actually improved by multipath.
NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) is a rechargeable battery technology which utilizes the metals Nickel and Cadmium. Generally they don't have as much energy storage capacity as newer technologies like NiMH or LiIon and are not generally used for cell phones anymore.
NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) is a rechargeable battery technology which utilizes the metal Nickel. They tend to be heavier than LiIon and are not used much any more for cell phones. (In other contexts, it stands for National Institute of Mental Health.)
Noise floor in CDMA refers to the part of the incoming signal which is unusable. The primary component of the noise floor on the forward link is signals being sent by the cell to other phones in the same sector, and to a lesser extent other nearby cells and sectors transmitting to their phones. The primary component of the noise floor on the reverse link is other phones transmitting to this cell or to others nearby.
Orthogonal ("composed of right angles") is a technical term referring to a certain special characteristic of the long code, the short code and the Walsh codes. It refers to the fact that, for instance, if you take any two Walsh codes and XOR them together, the result will be 32 1's and 32 0's. But if you XOR a Walsh code with itself, the result is 64 0's. The short code and long code are orthogonal to themselves at different offsets. What this means is that if two short codes are synchronized, then the XOR of them is all 0's. If they are offset from each other, by any amount, then the XOR of them is about half 1's and about half 0's. The long code is also orthogonal to itself. This was done deliberately and without it CDMA wouldn't work. This fundamental characteristic of the long code, short code and Walsh codes is what makes it possible for the rake receiver to separate out the chip sequence intended for this phone from the ones being sent to all the other phones.
A Page is a message sent by the cell system on the paging channel to a particular phone which says that there's an incoming phone call. When the phone receives a page, it sends a message to the system requesting a traffic channel, and when it is granted one it then rings to tell its owner that a phone call is waiting.
Paging channel in CDMA is a channel used by the cell to send pages, which indicate incoming calls, to the phone. The Paging channel also carries other information, such as indications of voice mail, SMS indications, plus housekeeping information such as the PN Offsets of all nearby cells and sectors.
PCS stands for personal communication system and according to the FCC it refers to any portable phone system which operates in the 1900 MHz band allocated for such systems. Among others, this includes J-STD-008, GSM and IS-136. Some phone companies have used this term as a synonym for "portable phone", so they have sometimes referred to 800 MHz phones as being "PCS". This is a misuse of the term.
Pilot channel in CDMA is a special channel which the cell transmits constantly. It is not modulated using the long code and it uses Walsh code channel 0, which is all 0's, and it transmits a bit pattern of all 0's. That means that what it contains is the short code at the phase being used by the cell. System acquisition by the phone begins by locating the pilot channel, and this permits the phone to synchronize its short code with the cell. After this, the phone looks for the sync channel.
Power control bits in CDMA are chips which are altered in the forward link to permit the cell to adjust the transmit power of the mobile phone on the reverse link while in a call. They are transmitted 800 times per second and cause the phone to increase or decrease its transmit power by a small increment.
PRL stands for Preferred Roaming List
Rake receiver is the digital section of a CDMA receiver which permits the phone (or cell) to separate out the relevant signal from all the other signals. The relevant signal will be encoded with a known Walsh Code and a known phase of the Short code, and the rake receiver can do this because the Walsh codes are orthogonal and the Short code is orthogonal to itself at different offsets. The rake receiver is capable of receiving multiple signal sources and adding them together using multiple fingers, each of which has the ability to use a separate phase of the short code and long code and a separate Walsh code if necessary. Different fingers might track multiple signals from the same cell (arriving at slightly different times due to multipath) or might track separate cells due to soft handoff.
Registration in CDMA is a process where the phone turns its transmitter on briefly and sends a packet on the paging channel which identifies the phone to the cell system. The phone does this when it first acquires the system. On most systems, it does this periodically (at a time interval selected by the cell system, typically every ten or twenty minutes). The registration message contains part of the phone's NAM, which the phone system uses to look up the phone's ESN. (If you are roaming, the roaming system asks your home system to look up the ESN.) The phone also registers if it changes zones, and can be challenged by the system to register.
Reverse link in CDMA refers to the radio link from the phone to the cell. RF stands for "Radio Frequency" and is a commonly used acronym to refer to a radio link, e.g. "goes over RF to the cell".
Searching in CDMA is a process where the phone scans the phase space of the short code looking for valid signals. Depending on when and how this is done, it may be looking for valid pilots, or it may be looking directly for valid paging channels. In a dual-band or dual-mode phone this may also involve attempt to find an AMPS system.
Sector refers to the fact that a typical cell divides its circular coverage into several slices, sort of like a pie. The number of sectors supported is variable, but it's common for there to be three. Each sector in CDMA will use a different PN Offset. From the point of view of the phone, there's no difference between moving between sectors and moving between cells.
Short code is a chip sequence which is 215 chips long which repeats every 26.666 milliseconds. Different cells and cell sectors all use the same short code, but use different phases of it, which is how the phone differentiates them from each other. The phase is known as the PN Offset. The moment when the Short code wraps around and begins again is called a PN Roll. (PN stands for Pseudo-Noise.) The chip sequence is designed to be orthogonal to itself at different phases.
Signal strength refers to the total amount of power of RF received by the receiver. This is divided into useful signal, referred to as EC/I0, and the noise floor which is useless.
Soft handoff refers to a feature of CDMA where a phone can communicate simultaneously to two or more cells, or in some cases with two sectors on the same cell. This often happens when the phone is about halfway between the cells or on the dividing line between sectors, and permits the call to continue even though the signal from any one cell would not be strong enough to keep the call up. No other phone standard has this ability.
SMS (Short Messaging Service) is a mechanism which allows brief text messages to be sent to the phone. Several of the major phone standards support it. In CDMA systems, this is controlled by TIA/EIA-637-A.
Sync channel is a special channel which is always transmitted by the cell. It is not modulated by the long code. It repeatedly transmits a sync channel message which contains information about the cell and the phone system, and also contains information which permits the phone to determine the absolute wall clock time. The phone looks for the sync channel as the second step of system acquisition, and uses it to synchronize its long code generator. Once the sync channel message has been processed, the phone has sufficient information to begin to process the paging channel and to register.
TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) refers to a digital RF link where multiple phones share a single carrier frequency by taking turns. Each phone gets the channel exclusively for a certain time slice, then gives it up while all the other phones take their turn. TDMA is also used sometimes to refer specifically to the standard covered by IS-136, which is a source of confusion because GSM also uses a TDMA air interface, as does IDEN, and neither of those systems are compatible with IS-136.
Traffic channel in CDMA is a channel which carries a phone call. When a phone wants to set up a call, it makes a request to the cell on the paging channel and the cell system sends back a message telling it which traffic channel to use (in other words, which Walsh Code to use).
Walsh code is one of 64 chip patterns which are 64 chips long. CDMA channels are differentiated by which Walsh code they use. They are carefully chosen to be orthogonal to each other.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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ASIC	:	Application-specific integrated circuit
ACD	:	Automatic Call Distributor
ABR	:	Area Border Router
ADM	:	Add-Drop Multiplexer
APON	:	ATM Passive Optical Network
ARP	:	Address Resolution Protocol
AS	:	Autonomous System
ASBR	:	Autonomous System Boundary Router
ASP	:	Active Server Pages
ASIC	:	Application Specific Integrated Circuits
ATM	:	Asynchronous Transfer Mode

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BGP	:	Border Gateway Protocol
BOOTP	:	Boot Protocol
BER	:	Bit Errror Rate

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CAT 5	:	Category 5 (Cable Type)
CDMA	:	Code Division Multiplexing Access
CD-ROM	:	Compact Disc Read Only Memory
CIDR	:	Classless Inter Domain Routing
CLI	:	Command Line Interface
CLIP	:	Calling Line Identification Presentation
CMS	:	Call Management Services
CPE	:	Customer Premise Equipment
CPU	:	Central Processing Unit
CRF	:	Customer Registration Form
CRM	:	Customer Relationship Management
CR-LDP	:	Constraint-Based Routing - Label Distributed Protocol
CSMA/CD	:	Carrier Sense Multiple Access / Collision Detect
CSU/DSU	:	Channel Service Unit / Data Service Unit
CTI	:	Computer Telephony Integration
CUG	:	Closed User Group
CD	:	Chromatic Dispersion

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DARPA	:	Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
DCN	:	Data Communication Network
DHCP	:	Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNR	:	Dynamic Network Routing
DNS	:	Domain Name System
DSCP	:	DiffServ Code Point
DSP	:	Digital Signal Processor
DSN	:	Database Source Name
DVMRP	:	Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol
DWDM	:	Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing
DXC	:	Digital Cross-Connect
DLD	:	Domestic Long Distance

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EGP	:	Exterior Gateway Protocol
EIGRP	:	Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
ERP	:	Enterprice Resource Planning
ETSI	:	European Telecommunications Standards Institute
ECS	:	Enhanced Communication Services
EMS	:	Enhanced Messaging Services

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FDD	:	Floppy Disk Drive
FEC	:	Forward Equivalence Class
FR	:	Frame Relay
FTP	:	File Transfer Protocol
FDDI	:	Fiber distributed Data Interface
FSP	:	Fixed Line Projects

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GMPLS	:	Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching (Multiprotocol Lambda Switching)
GSM	:	Global System for Mobile Communication
GMMI	:	Gigabit Media Independent Interface

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HTML	:	HyperText Markup Language
HTTP	:	HyperText Transfer Protocol
HVAC	:	Heating, Ventillation and Air-Conditioning

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IAP	:	Internet Access Point
IDC	:	Internet Data Centre
IDS	:	Internet Data Services
IEEE	:	Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
IETF	:	Internet Engineering Task Force
IG	:	International Gateway
IGMP	:	Internet Group Management Protocol
IGP	:	Interior Gateway Protocol
IFG	:	Interframe Gap
IGRP	:	Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
IN	:	Intelligent Network
IP	:	Internet Protocol
IPv4	:	Internet Protocol version 4 (Addresses)
IPv6	:	Internet Protocol version 6 (Addresses)
ISDN	:	Integrated Services Digital Network
ISO	:	International Standard Organization
ISP	:	Internet Service Provider
ISUP	:	ISDN User Part
ITU-T	:	International Telecommunication Union Telecom
IXP	:	Internet Exchange Point

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LAN	:	Local Area Network
LANE	:	LAN Emulation
LCD	:	Liquid Crystal Display
LDP	:	Label Distribution Protocol
LED	:	Light Emitting Diode
LER	:	Label Edge Router
LMP	:	Link Management Protocol
LQM	:	Link Quality Monitoring
LSP	:	Label Switched Path
LSR	:	Label Switching Router
LASER	:	Light Amplification By Stimulated Emissions Of Radiation

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MAC	:	Media Access Control
MGCP	:	Media Gateway Control Protocol
MIB	:	Management Information Base
MLS	:	Multi-Location Services
MPLS	:	Multiprotocol Label Switching
MPOA	:	Multiprotocol over ATM
MSA	:	Master Services Agreement
MMS	:	Multimedia Messaging Service

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NIC	:	Network Interface Card
NAP	:	Nodal Access Point
NAT	:	Network Address Translation
NMS	:	Network Management Service
NOC	:	Network Operation Center
NTP	:	Network Time Protocol
NZDSF	:	Non Zero Dispersion Shifted Single Mode Fiber

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OSI	:	Open System Interconnection
OSPF	:	Open Shortest Path First
OXC	:	Optical Cross-Connect
OFC	:	Optical Fiber Cable

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PC	:	Personal Computer
PCB	:	Printed Circuit Board
PDH	:	Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy
PIM	:	Protocol Independent Module
PoP	:	Point of Presence
POS	:	Packet over Synchronous Optical Network
PPP	:	Point to Point Protocol
PSTN	:	Public Switched Telephone Network
PVC	:	Permanent Virtual Circuit
PBX	:	Private Branch Exchange
PMD	:	Polarization Mode Dispersion
PIM	:	Personal Information Management

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QA	:	Quality Assurance
QoS	:	Quality of Service

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RADIUS	:	Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service
RARP	:	Reverse Address Resolution Protocol
RAS	:	Remote Access Server
RFC	:	Request for Comment
RIP	:	Routing Information Protocol
RMON	:	Remote Monitoring
RSVP	:	Resource Reservation Protocol

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SDCA	:	Short Distance Charging Area
SDH	:	Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
SIP	:	Session Initiation Protocol
SLIP	:	Serial Line Internet Protocol
SLA	:	Service Level Agreements
SMS	:	Short Messaging Service
SMTP	:	Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
SNMP	:	Simple Network Management Protocol
SONET	:	Synchronous Optical Network
SPF	:	Shortest Path First
SQL	:	Structured Query Lanugae
SSA	:	Secure Server Access
STM	:	Synchronous Transport Module
STP	:	Shielded Twisted Pair
SS7	:	Signaling System 7
SSH	:	Secure Shell
SVC	:	Switched Virtual Circuit
SES	:	Severely Errored Seconds

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TACACS	:	Terminal Access Controller Access Control System
TAX	:	Trunk Automatic Exchange
TCP	:	Transmission Control Protocol
TCP/IP	:	Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol
TDM	:	Time Division Multiplexing
TE	:	Traffic Engineering
TEC	:	Telecom Engineering Center
TFTP	:	Trivial File Transfer Protocol
ToS	:	Type of Service
TTL	:	Time to Live
TIR	:	Total Internal Reflection

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UBR	:	Unspecified Bit-Rate
UDP	:	User Datagram Protocol
UTP	:	Unshielded Twisted Pair

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VAS	:	Value Added Services
VMS	:	Voice Mail Services
VLAN	:	Virtual Local Area Network
VoIP	:	Voice over Internet Protocol
VPN	:	Virtual Private Network

WAN	:	Wide Area Network
WDM	:	Wavelength Division Multiplexing
WRED	:	Weighted Random Early Detection
WWW	:	World Wide Web

XTACACS

Extended Terminal Access Controller Access Control System

Institute of Telecom Technology and Management (ITTM) ( A unit of MTNL Delhi)

2011-06-08T15:14:00.000-07:00

Institute of Telecom Technology and Management (ITTM)

ITTM, a unit of MTNL Delhi, is an advanced level training center located at MTNL Sanchar Bhawan, Shadipur, Delhi-110008. It has facilities and infrastructure suitable to impart training in the latest technologies in telecom sectors along with management module. Certain points which give extra weightage to ITTM are:

· ITTM is conveniently located near Metro Station and reputed Shadipur Bus Terminal.

· Huge space with modern air conditioned lecture rooms.

· Ample parking space.

· ITTM has OFC Lab, GSM Lab, IP Networking Lab, Broadband and Computer Labs to give first hand practical experience.

· Qualified and Experienced Faculty to share their valuable field experience.

· Above all, MTNL, a brand which needs no introduction in telecom industry in India as well as abroad.

ITTM Delhi is conducting a number of technical and management courses for its employees to enhance their knowledge, skills and attitude to perform in a better and professional way. Now, management of MTNL has decided to contribute its services as a part of corporate social responsibility to train Engineering students so that their knowledge and skill level may match best in the industry. ITTM is going to start Summer Industrial Training for engineering students in the month of April, May, June and July 2011. The details of the training programme are attached herewith.

Do Not call me, I'll call you

2011-06-08T15:10:00.000-07:00

Reliance Communications may contact you from time to time through telemarketing calls to inform you about new features, products and promotional offers that can give you benefits or effect significant savings.

If you want to stop receiving such categories of calls or sms please follow the following below steps

1.) For fully blocked DND service
On selecting fully blocked DND service your number will be fully blocked and you will not receive any commercial SMS & voice call. Please note, once your request is registered you can give another DND preference or change request only after completion of 90 days
To register your telephone number in National Do Not Call Registry - Call 1909 or type and send SMS on 1909 for fully blocked. To De-registration type and send SMS on 1909
2.) For Partially blocked DND service
After selecting the given categories, you will start receiving commercial SMS for the selected category and rest other categories of SMS & Voice Call will be blocked on your number. Please note, once your request is registered you can give another DND preference or change request only after completion of 90 days
To register your partially/ fully blocked DND service , please fill the online registration form given below and select your desired categories

Broadband connection For High Speed And Fast Broadband Connection

2009-12-17T09:50:00.000-08:00

Today consumers prefer to have fast Internet connections for a variety of activities. These can range from personal interests such as playing online games, transferring files, listening to online music and sending and receiving e-mails to business purpose. With the increase in usage of the Internet, speed is the most important consideration for user looking for an Internet solution. And when we talk about high speed Internet connection, it has to be a broadband service.

What is a broadband connection?

An Internet connection is described as broadband if it has a download rate of over 256 kilobytes per second while transferring files and data. It is often referred to as “high-speed” or “premium Internet” connection , because it usually has a high rate of data transmission. With a broadband plan, users can enjoy a faster, better-quality access to the worldwide web as compared to dial-up, its predecessor. There is a vast difference between broadband and dial-up connection in terms of connection speed, rates of data transmission and price. Due to the popularity of broadband internet there are many different companies that offer broadband service ranging from larger national companies to small local ones.

Major types of broadband Internet

Broadband Internet service can be transmitted in a variety of ways such as through power lines, cable lines, cellular networks and satellite connections. Five major types of broadband connections that are in most common use today are:

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) – This is the most popular broadband connection in the market. Anyone with a normal telephone line can access this type of broadband connection. Speeds of ADSL can range from 128 kilobits per second to more than 5 megabits per second. However, as ADSL is asymmetrical in nature, the upload speed is slower as compared to download speed.

Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) ? To use this type of broadband plan, one needs to have an additional phone line. Here the speed of upload and download of data is same.

Cable Broadband – Here coaxial cables are used for providing high speed broadband connection. As cables come with a higher bandwidth connection as compared to a telephone line , a cable broadband connection is faster. The speed of a cable broadband connection can range from 2 megabits per second to 8 megabits per second.

Satellite broadband – In a satellite broadband connection a satellite dish is used to send and receive data. This type of broadband connections are common in rural areas, where other form of Internet connections are quite rare. Wireless broadband – This is the latest form of broadband technology where a user needs to connect their mobile phone to their computer to transmit data. Speeds of wireless broadband can range from 128 kilobits per second to 3 megabits per second.

Each of these broadband plans have their own merits and demerits. In fact, there are many vital aspects to be taken into consideration while deciding upon an appropriate broadband type and a broadband plan for both home and business use.

wifi internet

2009-12-17T09:49:00.000-08:00

Verizon Wireless has announced that its mobile broadband customers will now have access to thousands of WiFi hotspots across the U.S. The availability of Wi-Fi will help customers reduce their data usage each month.

Users can use their mobile broadband account's VZAccess Manager to access a hotspot and can easily switch to 3G data when leaving. Customers with a Mobile Broadband or GlobalAccess plan are able to use the new service. A database of available WiFi hotspots is available by navigating to verizonwireless.com/wi-fi.

Press Release:

Mobile Broadband and GlobalAccess customers now have Internet access at thousands of Verizon Wi-Fi hotspots across the U.S., Canada and Mexico - without using a single megabyte of Mobile Broadband or GlobalAccess data allowance.

* Verizon Wi-Fi gives you a connection to the Internet. That means more surfing, more downloading, more email, more social networking - more of everything you use the web for. And the best part? It’s included with your Mobile Broadband or GlobalAccess plan.
* Manage your Mobile Broadband or GlobalAccess data allowance on your terms. Now you can save your data allowance for when you really need it.

What You Need

* A monthly Mobile Broadband plan
* A Mobile Broadband USB Modem, PC Card, ExpressCard ®, MiFi™ 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot* or netbook/notebook with Mobile Broadband Built-In
* A Wi-Fi enabled notebook or netbook running Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2000
* VZAccess Manager version 7.2 or higher

How It Works

* Open VZAccess Manager.1
* Insert your Mobile Broadband device or power on your Mobile Broadband Built-In module.
* Power on your PC-integrated Wi-Fi or attach your Wi-Fi adapter (sold separately).
* In VZAccess Manager, select Verizon Wi-Fi Access under Available Network, then click Connect Wi-Fi.
* Launch your web browser, email application or other Internet application.

Read more: http://www.hotmobilebuzz.com/2009/12/verizon-wireless-has-announced-access.html#ixzz0ZyAedqY3

Read more: http://www.hotmobilebuzz.com/2009/12/verizon-wireless-has-announced-access.html#ixzz0ZyAedqY3

MTNL 3G MOBILE

2009-12-17T09:46:00.000-08:00

Those who are not satisfied with the 2G services of mobile phones and wish to get more speed of internet access can now avail the BSNL 3G services. The BSNL is the first service network to launch 3G in India and today it is really rocking the nation when other service providers are waiting for the auction of the 3G spectrum that is to take place in few months. The BSNL and its sister company MTNL has offered some excellent plans for 3G services.

Those who use other SIM cards need to buy a new pack of BSNL SIM card which comes activated with 3G features. You can find all the information given below about the 3G services. And those who are using BSNL 2G SIM card can shift to 3G services without any change or paying any fee. All you need to do is contact the customer care or the nearest BSNL authorized service provider to migrate to 3G.

BSNL 3G Plans:

Sl. Particulars Tariff
1 SIM & Activation
2 Starter pack with SIM in Rs. (Incl. of S. Tax ) 59
3 Service Tax @ 10.30% in Rs. 5.51
4 Usage Value with SIM in Rs. 0
5 Validity in days 7
6 Migration charges from 2G to 3G and vice versa in Rs. Nil
7 New USIM price in case of Migration from 2G to 3G in Rs. 59

MTNL 3G plans in Mumbai and Delhi:

The MTNL prepaid 3G plan comes really cheap. One can get connections in just Rs. 109 which actually incorporates Rs. 80 for the 3G SIM KIT and the rest Rs. 29 is for the FRC. You get free 25MB data usage and 25 free video calls. Talk time of Rs. 25 also comes with the pack.

Coupon 3G Trial Pack 3G 250 3G 450 3G 750 3G 2500
MRP(inclusive of Tax) 99 250 450 750 2500
Free Data Usage 50 MB 200 MB 500 MB 1GB Unlimited*
Free Local Video call (to own network) Nil 25 Min 50 Min 75 Min 150 Min
Validity for free data and free video calls 15 days 30 days 30 days 30 days 30 days

2009-12-10T20:48:00.002-08:00

So you have Php50 for 24 hours, Php300 for 1 week (7 days) or Php1,200 for a month (30 days). This plans can be activated thru visiting their website m.smart.com.ph/surf on your mobile phone.

This plan looks cheaper compared to their existing SmartBro Plug-it Postpaid which costs 1,500 pesos a month. But as advertized, this new promo is limited to mobile browsing only.

The previous Surf Plans (Php20/hour) and Web Unli Plans (Php20/day/site unlimited) where you can use your pc are still available. Happy Surfing!

BSNL NEWS

2009-12-10T20:48:00.001-08:00

USP's of National Roaming rates and per second billing for Postpaid Customers Details>>www.bsnl.co.in
Cancellation of incumbents for the post of DGM(Legal) and Deputy Manager(Legal) in BSNL CorporateOffice Details>> www.bsnl.co.in
Introduction of Prepaid Broadband Services on DSL access Details>>
3G Data card distribution centers for BSNL Details>>
Result-JTO Exam 2008 declared Details>>
Revision of MRP of 3G Special Tariff Vouchers/ReChargeVouchers Details>>
Special Tariff Voucher (STV) for “One Sec pulse” under 2G prepaid cellular Service Details>>
Revision of tariff for India Golden 50 and India Golden 50 plus STV under 2G prepaid mobile services Details>>
Closing date for receipt of application for the post of Management Trainee extended till 23.10.2009 Details>>
DGM(TMS/TAFS) Exam 2009 Details>>
DGMs Exam-2009 Admit cards Details>>
Written Examination for the post of DGM on 11.10.2009. List of eligible and ineligible candidates.. Details>>
Recruitment of Management Trainees (MTs) Details>>
BSNL extends closing date of receipt of application for DGM Details>>
BSNL to recruit 150 DGMs in Telecom Management Services and 60 DGMs in Telecom Accounts and Finance Services Exam Details>>
BSNL offers roaming facility on PCMCIA type of NIC/EVDO cards. Details>>
Promotional Offer – BSNL reduces the sale price of PCMCIA type of NIC and EVDO cards to Rs. 1680/- and Rs 2100/- respectively. Details>>
List of Empanelled consultants for merger / acquisition / strategic partnership / acquiring telecom licences outside India. Details>>
JTOs (Telecom), JTOs(Civil) and JTOs (Electrical) Examination-2008, scheduled to be held on 21.06.2009 Details>>
Promotional offer (3 months) for free incoming video calls to all 2G subscribers who have 3G handsets Details>>
BSNL reduces the Safe custody charges of Landline Telephone Details>>
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates in the Prescribed Application Format to fill-up posts in Legal Unit, on direct recruitment basis through interviews in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Corporate Office, New Delhi Details>>
BSNL offers 20 percent discount on Broadband services (usage and Rental) to Government Employees (Central Government/ State Government/ PSUs). Details>>
BSNL offers 20 percent discount on Broadband services (usage and Rental) to visually impaired customers, both existing as well as new customers. Details>>
BSNL rationalizes postpaid mobile plans Details>>
BSNL offers one rent free WLL connection to its Land Line customers Details>>
Tariff of Blackberry services under postpaid mobile service Details>>
Introduction of Special Tariff Voucher (STV) under Prepaid mobile services Details>>
BSNL increases grace period for prepaid mobile services Details>>
Online Recharge of BSNL Pre Paid mobile Details>>
Introduction of a SMS booster pack under prepaid mobile services. Details>>
Revision of tariff of Landline/WLL Service Details>>
Introduction of new plan "India Golden 50" under prepaid mobile services. Details>>
BSNL launches 3G mobile services Details>>
Introduction of Validity voucher for Prepaid GSM/CDMA PCO Details>>
Recruitment of Junior Telecom Officers(Telecom), Junior Telecom Officers(Civil) and Junior Telecom Officers(Electrical) Details>>
BSNL offers free web conferencing for one month Details>>
BSNL offers free sancharnet cards in selected telecom circles Details>>
BSNL revises tariff of data services under prepaid and postpaid CDMA service Details>>
BSNL slashes GPRS usage charges under prepaid and postpaid mobile services Details>>
BSNL waives off activation charges on prepaid CDMA (WLL) service with revised tariff Details>>
Management Trainee (External) Examination 2009 Details>>
Promotional Scheme of Broadband for Government Employee launched Details>>
BSNL launches Managed Network Services in Pune, Aurangabad, and Nasik Details>>
BSNL has decided to introduce annual payment option facility in all existing plans of Landline/WLL service by levying fixed monthly charges of 10 month as against 12 months when payment is made at a time in advance. Details>>
Tariff of 350 Mbps and STM 4 MPLS VPN Ports for 1 year and 15 years Details>>
BSNL to recruit 300 Management Trainees (External) Details>>
BSNL extends free CLI based dial up internet access for two months Details>>
BSNL introduces student power scheme under prepaid cellular services Details>>
BSNL revises tariff for ISD calls from BSNL mobiles. Details>>
BSNL revises tariff for ISD calls from BSNL Landline and WLL phones. Details>>
BSNL introduces new lifetime validity plan for prepaid CDMA (WLL) customers Details>>
BSNL declares Junior Telecom Officers Examination Result 2007 Details>>
BSNL has started Web-conferencing service w.e.f. 01.10.08 Details>>
EOI for Testing with Foreign GSM Mobile Operators Details>>
BSNL festive offer - 20 percent discount on rent for new broadband customers Details>>
BSNL offers free CLI based dial up internet access for two months Details>>
BSNL launches prepaid CDMA WLL services with roaming facility Details>>
BSNL decided to extend the personal accidental death and permanent total disability insurance coverage to PCO owners Details>>
BSNL has decided to introduce a new optional plan â€œGramin-75â€? in rural area. Details>>
BSNL decided to introduce new Broadband home plans. Details>>
BSNL decided to introduce zero/reduced monthly fixed chargers under landline services in rural areas. Details>>
BSNL decided to launch DSPT service on commercial basis. Details>>
BSNL reduces postpaid and prepaid mobile tariff, exclusive offers and new plans launched. Details>>
BSNL decided to introduce the Annual/Biennial fixed charges plan for Landline/WLL Services Details>>
Rationalization of Tariff, Discount structure of GSM PCOs Details>>
BSNL offers heavy discount on ONLINE purchase of Landline Prepaid Cards (IT Cards/ CallNow Cards/ FLPP Recharge Coupons) Details>>
CMD BSNL will hold an open house session in Delhi with PCO holder associations Details>>
BSNL offers free broadband to new customers Details>>
BSNL offers 25 percent discount on new fixed or WLL connection on Woman's day Details>>
BSNL introduces Broadband Home Plan125 Details>>
BSNL lanuches on line sale of India Telephone Cards Details>>
BSNL to recurit 3591 Gradute Engineer JTOs. Details>>
BSNL launches online sale of FLPP recharge coupons Details>>
BSNL revises tariff for Triple Play Service on Broadband Details>>
BSNL launches 1Mbps and 2Mbps Unlimited Broadband service under the Business Plan category Details>>
BSNL revises tariff for Leased Line Internet Ports Details>>
BSNL revises tariff for VPN over Broadband (VPNoBB) Details>>
BSNL launches Web conferencing services Details>>
BSNL re-opens plan-999 as a regular plan for mobiles services Details>>
BSNL launches 8 Mbps broadband service under business plan Details>>
BSNL offers free PRBT to all postpaid mobile customers Details>>
BSNL introduces new broadband home combo plans for voice and data uses Details>>
BSNL revises minimum security deposit for international roaming (BSNL Mobile postpaid) Details>>
Uniform branding for various BSNL products and services Details>>
BSNL sponsors BARG (Billing and Accounting Roaming Group) and Roamfest events of GSMA at New Delhi Details>>
BSNL launches a special pre-paid SIM (with instant activation) for foreign tourist visiting India Details>>
BSNL offers One India Plan to DID EPABX Franchisees Details>>
BSNL launches prepaid CDMA WLL service Details>>
BSNL revises international roaming tariff Details>>
BSNL is going to introduce new STD/ISD Calling Cards under the brand name - CallNow Details>>
BSNL is going to launch Data Services on CDMA 2000 IX by using BSNL Internet Connect Card (ICC). Details>>
BSNL introduces a new national roaming plan with free incoming call facility while roaming Details>>
BSNL reduces price of life time SIM (Excel Anant) under Prepaid Cellular services Details>>
BSNL launches Customer Care Portal Details>>
BSNL revises the Security Deposit (ARD) for the new telephone connections w.e.f 1st May 2007. Details>>
BSNL launches VPN over DSL Broadband w.e.f 1st May 2007. Tariff announced. Details>>
BSNL announces Tariff for Postpaid dial-up VPN Service for MPLS VPN customers. Details>>
BSNL reviews the Policy of provision of STD/ISD on basic telephones including WLL(Fixed) and WLL(LM). Details>>
BSNL launches Tariffs for Unlimited Broadband Business Plans Details>>
BSNL launches new value added service MOBILE newspaper (mPaper) Details>>
BSNL launches IP-TV service in Pune Details>>
BSNL offers Unlimited Internet on CDMA 2000 1X in Urban Areas also. Details>>
BSNL revises pulse rate for all types of PCOs Details>>
CMD,BSNL will launch IP-TV Service in Pune on 15 March 2007. Details>>
Revision of Roaming Charges prescribed by MTNL for BSNL Cellular Service Subscribers roaming in Mumbai and Delhi. Details>>
BSNL revises Roaming Charges for Prepaid and Postpaid Cellular Services. Details>>
BSNL offers ISDN BRA backup facility to the public sector banks having BSNL leased line of 64 Kbps and above. Details>>
BSNL revises the charges and conditions of short duration internet connection Details>>
BSNL bifurcates 2000 free SMS per month for SMS Power Plan Details>>
BSNL opens plan 100 for postpaid mobile services as a regular plan. Details>>
BSNL revises BSNL ONE INDIA tariff for NCR region Details>>
Shri A.K.Sinha, CMD BSNL wishes a very happy new year to customers Details>>
BSNL offers world class Web Hosting, Message Hosting and Web Co-location Services at heaviliy slashed rates Details>>
BSNL Broadband tariff slashed w.e.f. 1st Jan 2007 Details>>
BSNL offers One Rent Free landline connection for bfone customers Details>>
Security Deposit waived off for STD activation on ONE INDIA Plan Details>>
Tariff for pre-paid (FLPP Service) over post paid bfone Details>>
Avail Discount by paying online Details>>
Port Charges for Internet Leased Line service reduced Details>>
BSNL offers discount on MPLS-VPN ports Details>>
BSNL revises the monthly charges and sale price for ADSL modems for broadband service. Details>>
BSNL extends free calls offered for Cellone plans to all networks. Details>>
BSNL offers two new Tariff Plans for Fleet Tracking Management System. Details>>
Tariff for Gaming Services on Broadband by M/s. India Games Details>>
New phone Plan for dial up internet Details>>
Promotional offer on PCO FLPP Card Details>>
BSNL launches Location Based Services for its mobile subscribers Details>>
BSNL pays Rs. 1175 Crores as dividend Details>>
BSNL offers free service for missed calls alert on cellone and excel mobiles Details>>
BSNL Diwali Bonanza - OneIndia landline plan made more attractive Details>>
BSNL revises payment options for leased circuits rentals. Details>>
BSNL introduces Location Based Services (LBS) for mobile services Details>>
BSNL reduces tariff for Direct Internet Access Service (DIAS) Details>>
Unlimited internet for rural areas on CDMA 2000 1X Details>>
Call charges from Pre-paid Excel Anant(Lifetime plan) to BSNL(fixed/cellular/WLL) numbers within LSA reduced Details>>
BSNL reduces tariff and rental charges for SULABH plan Details>>
BSNL reduces ISD call charges for Sri Lanka, Kuwait, Baharin, UAE, Oman and Qatar Details>>
BSNL declares a dividend of Rs. 1175 crores, revenue increases by 11.13 percent Details>>
Get 200 free SMS for every new mobile connection (prepaid or postpaid) Details>>
Concessions to the customers of Surat due to recent floods Details>>
BSNL introduces FLPP (Fixed Line Pre Paid) services Details>>
Student power plan is extended and re-opened for new subscribers Details>>
BSNL reduces starter pack /activation charges under prepaid cellular services Details>>
BSNL introduces special prepaid plan "Excel Student Power" with unlimited free SMS Details>>
Special package for fixed line phone used for Swiping credit card / debit card authorization is introduced. Details>>
BSNL introduces a new scheme Plan 725 under postpaid cellular services. Details>>
Call @ Rs. 0.10 per minute from BSNL mobiles to any two BSNL phones. Details>>
BSNL offers value pack and subscription pack for MMS/GPRS based services available on Cellone Galaxy Details>>
Migration Procedure from one plan to another for prepaid mobile services Details>>
BSNL introudces Optional SMS pack for postpaid mobile services (Cellone) Details>>
BSNL revises call charges from India Telephone Card Details>>
BSNL reduces rental of One India Plan for Basic and WLL Services. Details>>
BSNL revises tariff for ITC (India Telephone Card) Details>>
BSNL revises the charges for Hot Spot B type Services Details>>
More discount offered on 64 Kbps and 128 Kbps internet leased line Details>>
Revised Call Charges for calls originating from Basic Network to Mobile Networks. Details>>
Results of JTO Exam 2005 declared.
BSNL reduces intra-circle tariff rates by 25 percent for calls from Bfone(Fixed Line) and WLL. Details>>
BSNL has reduced the charges for GPRS download and MMS. Details>>
CMD's message on the occasion of World Telecommunication Day on 17th May, 2006 Details>>
BSNL offers unlimited Internet Access and SMS for fixed monthly charges for phones on CDMA 2000 IX technology in Rural Areas. Details>>
BSNL introduces new Recharge Coupon of Rs.2500/- under Prepaid Cellular services (Excel) Details>>
Free Incoming While Roaming - Promotional Scheme on CellOne during summer vacation Details>>
Get Unlimited Usage on BSNL Broadband DataOne for Rs 900.00 per month Details>>
BSNL revises tariff for general and alternative packages for ISDN BRI and PRI services Details>>
BSNL has revised the system of waiting list for release of prepaid cellular connections Details>>
BSNL offers temporary broadband connection for short duration Details>>
BSNL extends free upgrade scheme to Broadband for dial up Internet users upto 30th April 2006 Details>>
BSNL launches Audio and Video Conferencing Service across India Details>>
Promotional scheme on the eve of Holi festival under Cellular Mobile Services Details>>
ISD Charges and PSTN charges for dial-up internet access under BSNL ONE INDIA scheme is revised Details>>
BSNL extends CellOne Plan-100 for all customers Details>>
How to get OneIndia tariff plan for cellone, excel, tarang and basic phone Details>>
Tariff announced for BSNL One India Plan under Fixed, WLL and Cellular Categories Details>>
BSNL and MTNL launch ONE INDIA PLAN from 1st March 2006 Details>>
BSNL extends free upgrade to Broadband for dial up Internet users upto 31st March 2006 Details>>
BSNL extends waival of installation charges of broadband Details>>
Special concession for Haj Pilgrims - Free local telephones, with 95 facility, at Haj terminals (both arrival and departure) Details>>
BSNL achieves landmark of 10 Lakh Mobile Connections in December 2005 Details>>
Rental for Basic, WLL (Fixed and mobile) services revised and new alternative packages introduced Details>>
BSNL introduces new life time validity SIM Excel Anant only for Rs.949/- under pre-paid Cellular Service Details>>
Rental of BFone services of BSNL reduced from Rs. 250/- to Rs. 180/- per month Details>>
Offer period for new cellone plan 100 is reduced by two days. Details>>
BSNL offers 25 percent more talk time on recharge coupons of Rs. 2000/- and Rs. 3000/- on the eve of new year Details>>
Free upgrade to Broadband for dial up Internet users - Scheme extended upto 31-01-2006 Details>>
Interview of CMD BSNL, Shri A.K.Sinha will be telecast on NDTV PROFIT channel Details>>
Tariff for Wi-Fi services (Type A Hot spot) is extended upto 31st March 2006 Details>>
Toll free numbers of 18X series changed to 158X Details>>
Call charges for Pre-Paid Cellular Services(Excel) to be revised with effect from 01.01.2006 Details>>
Promotional Scheme on the eve of festival season Details>>
Introduction of new Recharge Coupon of Rs.5000/- under Prepaid Cellular Services Details>>
Ammendment in ISD and international roaming security deposit for cellone plan 100 Details>>
New top up cards (recharge coupons) for excel prepaid service Details>>
New post paid plan ( â€œSMS Power Planâ€?) under cellular services introduced Details>>
15 hours free internet acsess for CLI based internet subscribers Details>>
Student power scheme-99 for cellone is re-launched Details>>
Government employee scheme (Plan 100) extended to employees of state PSU with extended offer period Details>>
Free upgrade to Broadband for dial up Internet users. Details>>
On the eve of festival season full talk time is offerred on recharge coupons Details>>
Changes in call forwarding facility from PSTN/WLL to PSTN/WLL/Mobile phone. Details>>
Trial dial-up VPN service for MPLS VPN customers is introduced Details>>
Free gift of ITC on purchase of ITC Details>>
Weekly one free PC with bundled broadband connection and other festival offers Details>>
BSNL offers VPN on cellone mobile service for non-corporate customers. Details>>
Date extended for Graduate Engineering Junior Telecom Officers Examination, 2005 Details>>
Big reduction in tariff of MPLS VPN and IP VPN services Details>>
BSNL introduces a new cellone plan 100 for Central/State Government and PSU employees Details>>
BSNL introduces new prepaid cellular connections Details>>
BSNL revises installation and testing charges for leased lines Details>>
CLI based Account less Internet Service through ISDN is introduced Details>>
Offer period for Plan 100 and Plan 799 under WLL with Limited Mobility (WLL-M) is extended. Details>>
Tariff for phones on CDMA 2000 1X technology announced Details>>
BSNL to recruit about 3000 Graduate Engineers Junior Telecom Officers Details>>
Fixed charges for call forwarding is waived off (Both for prepaid and postpaid mobiles) Details>>
Student power scheme is extended and re-launched Details>>
System of waiting list clearance for Excel connections introduced Details>>
Promotional schemes for festival season extended to all LSAs. Details>>
Rakshabandhan Janmashtami Scheme 2005 for Bfone customers Details>>
Promotional schemes for the festival season for Cellular Mobile Customers Details>>
BSNL introduces new broadband plans along with revised tariff Details>>
Tariff for Wi-Fi services announced Details>>
Tariff for Video Tone service Details>>
List of winners for CHUTTI sms contest (7th July to 25th July) Details>>
Friends and Family talk scheme under post paid Plan 325 and 525 extended beyond LSA Details>>
BSNL publishes its Reference Interconnect Offer (RIO) Details>>
Reduction of additional grace period for excel mobile service. Details>>
The shifting charges of Rs.300/- for DataOne broadband connection is waived off with immediate effect.
New minimum hiring period for ISDN BRA/ PRA service Details>>
List of winners of sms CHUTTI to win a dream holiday contest Details>>
TOP UP cards (recharge coupons) for excel prepaid subscribers Details>>
SMS to win a dream holiday Details>>
BSNL Mobile Phones cross the 10 million mark Details>>
ISDN Super Mega Plan launched w.e.f. 16.06.2005 Details>>
Installation charges for DataOne broadband service reduced. Details>>
Special contest meant for BSNL, MTNL, TEC and DOT employees from June 2 to June 4 Details>>
Calls between Metros and Telecom Circles to cost less Details>>
Heavy reduction in DIAS internet access tariff Details>>
BSNL slashes tariff for leased lines of 2 Mbps and above Details>>
ILD tariff reduced for various countries Details>>
Shri A.K.Sinha, CMD BSNL extends greetings on the World Telecom Day. Details>>
Get disconnected prepaid SIM reactivated Details>>
BSNL extends India Telephone Card facility for Tarang WLL mobile Details>>
BSNL Himachal Pradesh launches Broadband Services at Shimla Details>>
BSNL revises Commission Structure for STD/ISD PCO's Details>>
Revision of tariffs, etc. for calls made from Local PCOs including CCB Type PCOs Details>>
BSNL promotional schemes for Holi 2005 Details>>
BSNL offers unlimited local calls on Tarang WLL mobile service Details>>
New tariff introduced for Ring tones Details>>
BSNL revises tariff for Special, Super and Mega Plan of ISDN PRI services Details>>
BSNL provides 34 Mbps and 45 Mbps Internet leased line service Details>>
New tariff introduced for Tele-voting, Free Phone and Universal Access Number Services w.e.f. 01 feb 2005 Details>>
BSNL Portal and DOTSOFT win national award Details>>
BSNL offers free migration for Cell one subscribers from any plan to plan 140 and vice versa Details>>
BSNL launches DataOne- Indias most awaited Broadband service Details>>
Tariff for ADSL Broadband Services DATAONE announced. Details>>
Tariff for calls made using INMARSAT Terminals in Andaman and Nicobar Telecom Circle Details>>
Registration fee for leased line booking is waived off w.e.f. 01 January 2005 Details>>
BSNL slashes tariff for international bureau FAX service w.e.f. 01-01-2005 Details>>
Shri A.K.Sinha, CMD BSNL wishes a very happy new year to customers Details>>
BSNL provides vanity numbers with free offers on the eve of New Year 2005 Details>>
CellOne Plan 140 extended also for Kerala and Karnataka circles. Details>>
Special schemes on new B-fone connections, new Cellone connections and Excel prepaid recharge coupons for New Year 2005 Details>>
BSNL has been declared as most trusted Telecom Brand of India Details>>
Tender floated for CDR BASED CUSTOMER CARE AND CONVERGENT BILLING SYSTEM - CDR PROJECT 1 AND CDR PROJECT 2 Details>>
Special concession for Haj Pilgrims - Free local telephones, with 95 facility, at Haj terminals (both arrival and departure) Details>>
Tenders called for supply of ADSL 2 PLUS modems by Karnataka Circle (Last date of tender issue 05.01.2005) Details>>
Early bird discount on MPLS VPN Service extended upto 31st March,2005 Details>>
Cellular Mobile Post Paid Plan 140 is extended to Andhra Pradesh Circle Details>>
FAQ on BSNL Broadband Service Details>>
Forms for applying Broadband Connection available. Details>>
Registration charges for new telephones for urban subscriber slashed w.e.f. 01-12-2004 Details>>
BSNL revises MPLS VPN tariff for 2Mbps and above w.e.f. 1-12-2004 Details>>
Tariff for Direct Internet Access Service (DIAS) slashed /A new plan also introduced w.e.f. 1-11-2004 Details>>
Amendment in leased line tariff Details>>
Tariff of ISDN BRA / PRA service of BSNL (General Plan)- Revised Details>>
BSNL announces tariff for MMS and GPRS services Details>>
Festival offer for Cellular phone services (Prepaid and Postpaid) on the occassion of Dussehra and Diwali 2004 Details>>
Festival offer for Basic phone and ITC card on the occassion of Dussehra and Diwali 2004 Details>>
Call charges for Special Internet Package for students revised Details>>
Revised Tariff for Cellular Mobile Services for Plan 525 Details>>
Call charges for Dial Up Internet Access reduced Details>>
ISD Call charges to Sri Lanka reduced sharply Details>>
SMS service from Sancharnet Email Service Introduced Details>>
Free Calls increased from 150 to 200 under Urban Economy Package of Bfone Details>>
Special contest for BSNL, MTNL, TEC and DOT employees from September 26 to September 30,2004 Details>>
Revision of Service Tax on Telecom Services Details>>
Excel Prepaid Tariff revised due to increase in Service Tax Details>>
Talk Value of ITC cards revised due to revision in rate of Service Tax Details>>
Revision of Roaming Tariff for Cellular Mobile Services with effect from October 1, 2004 Details>>
Shri A K Sinha joins as CMD BSNL Details>>
Student Power CellOne Scheme extended for existing subscribers Details>>
New Prepaid Recharge Coupon (Excel) of Rs 3000/- Details>>
BSNL introduces the all time lowest cellular calling rates in the Country Details>>
BSNL reduces STD call charges by 33 percent for calls to all Networks Details>>
Promotional Raksha Bandhan-Janmashtami Scheme for Bfone [No Registration/ Installation charges] Details>>
Clarifications in r/o 2nd bfone connection at concessional rate exclusively for Internet use Details>>
Special Incentive Scheme(SIS) for BSNL B-fone subscribers Details>>
BSNL withdraws its Reference Interconnect Offer (RIO) Details>>
BSNL publishes it's revised Reference Interconnect Offer(RIO) for Licensed Telecom Service Providers Details>>
Validity period of Recharge coupons of Rs.1000/- and Rs.2000/- under Excel Prepaid Plan doubled Details>>
SMS tariff revised with effect from July 1, 2004 Details>>
BSNL publishes it's Reference Interconnect Offer(RIO) for Licensed Telecom Service Providers Details>>
Recharge coupon scheme for Excel subscribers extended till 30th September 2004. Details>>
BSNL offers new three new plans to WLL-mobile subscribers Details>>
CMD, BSNL launches all India online CellOne duplicate bill viewing facility. Details>>
BSNL announces reduction of charges for International Calls(ISD) with effect from 10th April 2004 Details>>
BSNL slashes the charges for Inter Circle STD calls for distance more than 200 kms Details>>
BSNL launches new promotional scheme under Pre Paid Plan-Recharge Coupons of Rs.300 and Rs.500 Details>>
BSNL extends promotional scheme of reduction in ILD call charges to UK, USA, Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong and other Countries. Details>>
BSNL extends all India roaming facility to it's Excel pre-paid Cellular Mobile customers Details>>
BSNL introduces new alternate tariff option to all existing and new WLL-Mobile subscribers with effect from March 1, 2004 Details>>
BSNL introduces recharge coupons of Rs. 70 and Rs. 150 with effect from 16.2.2004 for Cellular pre-paid connections Details>>
Prefix '2' to your BSNL land line Telephone number at Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar with effect from midnight of February 14, 2004 Details>>
Student Power scheme re-launched in select States Details>>
Special offer for BSNL customers- get Nokia 3310 handset at a special price plus talk time worth Rs. 1200/- free . Details>>
BSNL waives installation charges for B-fone connection from February ,1 to March 31, 2004 Details>>
BSNL announces reduction in International and National Roaming Charges for Cellular Mobile Services Details>>
Sri V.P. Sinha CMD BSNL received ISO9001 : 2000 certificate of registration for Jadavpur area (Calcutta Telephones) from Director General, STQC Details>>
CMD BSNL inaugerates Wi-Fi service at Kolkata airport Details>>
BSNL announces Tariff for International Roaming on Cellular Mobile Telephone service Details>>
BSNL extends promotional scheme of reduction in ILD call charges to UK, USA and other European countries up to March 31, 2004 Details>>
BSNL offers Concessional tariff for HAJ Pilgrims Details>>
8 digit numbering scheme in Bangalore with effect from 0000HRS of 24-01-2004 Details>>
BSNL Launches Broadband Services with 'DataOne Broadband' as the Brand Name Details>>
CMD, BSNL inaugurates Daily Mukh Vaak service from Golden Temple Shrine in Amritsar on December 11, 2003 Details>>
BSNL CellOne mobile service -New VPN tariff plan for large organizations/corporates Details>>
Special Internet package for students Details>>
BSNL slashes charges for intra-circle STD calls Details>>
Excel recharge coupon scheme extended upto 31st December-2003. Details>>
BSNL Pavillion at IITF 2003, New Delhi has been awarded Silver Medal. Details>>
BSNL abolishes local and all India fixed telephone(B-fone) shifting charges Details>>
BSNL announces result of SMS contest held on 1.10.2003. Details>>
Tariff for BUREAU- FAX (INLAND) service revised. Details>>
2nd bfone connection at concessional rate exclusively for Internet use. Details>>
BSNL extends promotional scheme of reduction in ILD call charges to UK, USA and other European countries. Details>>
Reduction in ILD call charges to Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand on account of Christmas and New Year Details>>
BSNL corporate website bags award as one of the best websites Details>>
Student Power Scheme extended for one month in many states. Details>>
Last date for filling of option for permanent absorption of CSS Gr 'B' staff in BSNL extended till 4th December 2003 Details>>
Calling of options from CSS Group 'B' staff for permanent absorption in BSNL. Details>>
Diwali Bonanza scheme extended for one month. Details>>
Revised tariff for ISDN PRI service of BSNL with effect from 1st November 2003. Details>>
Amendment in SULABH PLAN (basic telephone with only incoming facility) Details>>
Urgent Requirement of SMS Capable Wireline Telephone Instruments (SMTEs) Details>>
BSNL announces reduction in ILD call charges to UK, USA and other European countries on ocassion of Diwali. Details>>
Special post paid cellular mobile scheme for Students- Scheme extended upto 31.10.2003 Details>>
Basic Phone with only incoming facility at reduced rentals Details>>
SMS contest on 1st October 2003. Details>>
Festival discount for Internet Ports is now valid upto 31-October-2003 (instead of 15-October-2003) Details>>
Special post paid Cellular Mobile Scheme on occassion of Dussehera and Puja. Details>>
Diwali Bonanza on recharge coupons of Excel pre-paid cellular connection. Details>>
Jammu and Kashmir goes mobile. Details>>
BSNL policy for Procurement of Telecom Equipment and Stores 2003-04 announced. Details>>
Special post paid cellular mobile scheme for Students Details>>
Calling for option for absorption from Group 'B' officers in BSNL. Details>>
BSNL AWARDED AS BEST Details>>
BSNL CellOne service to be launched in Jammu and Kashmir Details>>
Single Premium rate numbers billing.... Details>>
Option for quarterly payment of leased Circuits Details>>
BSNL has done massive reduction in STD rates from 14th January 2002 Details>>
ISD Tariff slashed Details>>
Tariff for Basic Services - Categorization of subscribers as Rural & Urban Details>>
Tariff revision for ISDN BRIs Details>>
ATM(Asynchronous Transfer Mode) or PVC(Permanent Virtual Circuit) Tariff Details>>
Tariff for Direct Internet Access Services (DIAS) Details>>
New Commission rate for DID EPABX under franchise scheme Details>>
BSNL reduces ISD call charges Details>>
New BSNL Portal Launched Details>>
Testing and Installation charges waived for subscriber owned modems/terminal equipment Details>>
BSNL set to launch countrywide cellular service Cellone Details>>
LUCKY DRAW SCHEME FOR SUBSCRIBERS Details>>
NEW TARIFF FOR WLL WITH LIMITED MOBILITY Details>>
Direct Internet Access Service and SAMPARK Service launched in Kolkata Details>>
BSNL launched Countrywide Cellular Service Details>>
The tariff for internet access local calls has been reduced w.e.from 7th November 2002 Details>>
New Numbering Plan for Basic Telephone Service of BSNL Details>>
New Tariffs for Phone Plus facilities in the PSTN network of BSNL. Details>>
CMD's New Year Message for BSNL employees. Details>>
BSNL launches MPLS based IP-VPN Services (Gigabit IP back bone Network) Details>>
CMD, BSNL inaugurates the Account Free Internet Service in Kolkata Details>>
BSNL and MTNL signs agreement for seamless Cellular Services Details>>
BSNL offers all phone plus services including CLIP free of cost Details>>
New tariff for DIAS(Dated: 19th February 2003). Details>>
BSNL to recruit about 800 Junior Accounts Officers. Examination to be held on 24, May 2003 (27.2.2003) Details>>
BSNL slashes STD rates with effect from 7.3.2003.(Dated: 4th March 2003) Details>>
Mobile Service Tariff New tariff with effect from 17.5.2003 Details>>
New Tariff For Webhosting (with effect from 26th March 2003 Details>>
Shifting charges for WLL(FWL) will be charged as Rs. 300/- instead of Rs. 600/- with effect from 3.4.2003. Details>>
Revised Tariff for Excel (Pre-Paid Mobile Service) from 16th April 2003. Details>>
MNC Codes for OLD MOBILE SETS. Details>>
BSNL has reached subscriber base of 22.56 Lakh for it's countrywide cellular mobile service (Cellone & Excel) on 31.3.2003. Details>>
BSNL has reached subscriber base of 22.56 Lakh for it's countrywide cellular mobile service (Cellone & Excel) on 31.3.2003. Details>>
BSNL's new tariff for Basic Telephone Service takes effect. with effect from Details>>
BSNL offers free talk time worth Rs. 100/- per month for first six months to new Post-paid Cellular subscribers. Details>>
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How to Make Cheap Calls

2009-12-04T23:05:00.001-08:00

Tired of looking at your watch when you are talking to loved ones in Spain? Or do you have to call business associates in Spain regularly and it is getting to be a huge expenditure? Well, there are several cheaper and more convenient options for making long distance calls other than from your mobile or landline.

The Internet uses VOIP technology to help you make free calls online to any mobile or landline number in different countries. You can use online sites of Yahoo, Skype and MSN for making free and unlimited calls to any international number, only for a monthly subscription. If the other person has an online account on Skype, then you can talk for free! This Internet connection offers high quality PC to PC calls.

However, for elderly people who are not cyber savvy or for people without Internet connection or a PC at home, it might be inconvenient to call this way. The next best solution for calling cheap to Spain is to use International calling cards which are available online or can be purchased from your local vendor. There are several companies to choose from.

Calling cards require you to dial a given pin number which will help you access the service. Then you can easily call on any international landline or mobile, on cheaper call rates. However, it will be necessary to know the following details about calling cards:

International calling cards are provided by many telecom companies but you must keep in mind the following features when you choose a card:

1. Various kinds of Connection Fees: This fee will be applicable every time a phone call connects. The charge for the long distance call may vary depending on the kind of number that you are dialing.

2. Rates of Service Charge & Taxes Applicable: Usually, a special charge is deducted from your card balance for each phone call made, the rate of which varies from 0 to 25%. (For example: if the calling rate is 5 ¢/min and the surcharge tax is 10%, then a 20 minutephone call will approximately cost you $1.10).

3. Maintenance Fees that are deducted : In the case of international calling cards, the Maintenance fees are deducted from your card's balance till there is a balance on the card. The fees are deducted within 24 hours of your firstphone call. Depending on the type of card you are using, the maintenance fee might be charged every month, after two weeks, or deducted every week.

4. Rounding off for calls: This is the basic unit the calling card company will use for calculating your phone call duration. All long-distance prepaid calling cards can be rounded to 1 second, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 3 minutes, depending on the type of promo offer you have chosen.

5. Pay-Phone Surcharge: On most cards, a 99¢ surcharge is deducted from the card balance if you are using it via a public pay-phone.

Also consider the following points when researching for the best calling card for Spain:

• Fees you have to pay- It is a must to compare the price that is demanded by different companies for cheap calling card service as the charges may differ on certain special factors.

• Expiration Date of the card- It is very necessary that you check the validity and expiration date of the calling cards. It is always better to opt for a package that offers you a long expiration date.

These points will help you call easily and cheaply.
Author Resource:- Making cheap calls to Spain is a necessity today. The Author of this article clearly compared the best options for phone Spain.

Tata Photon+ Mobile Broadband high speed data card tata

2009-12-04T23:03:00.000-08:00

After the successful launch of Tata Photon in the postpaid segment, Tata Teleservices Limited (TTML) today announced the availability of Tata Photon Plus, the mobile broadband service, on the Prepaid platform also.

Tata Photon Plus mobile broadband service is 20 times faster than the existing mobile wireless technology and is offered on the congestion–free Tata Indicom network (as reported by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)).Internet users can now surf the net at these high-speeds with as low as Re. 1/MB and also avail of attractive recharge vouchers that offer up to 10GB free data usage.

Speaking on the occasion Raja Srinivas, Sr. Vice-President – Strategy and Special Projects, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited said, “As market leaders in the wireless data connectivity space we understand the evolving data needs of the market.We have been receiving phenomenal response to the Tata Photon Plus from the postpaid segment, demonstrating the experience and the overall value we provide.

We are excited about bringing the same value on the prepaid platform also. Given the benefits of pay-as-you-use model and the experience of Tata Photon+, we are sure our Tata Photon+ prepaid offering will act as a catalyst in driving mobile broadband penetration further, specifically addressing the needs of Youth, Student communities, Residential, Rural and other Niche segments that prefer theprepaid model .”

broadband offers

2009-12-04T23:02:00.000-08:00

etting fine broadband deals is what all individuals and corporate users seek for. Finding a good broadband provider who offers reliable services at competent rates can sometimes be a difficult task. Initially, you might face a hard time comparing different broadband deals but it pays off well in the long run.

Broadband comparison is useful for a lot of reasons; the most important is the cost involved. Compare maintenance and monthly costs properly before you buy one for yourself. The common perception, that all broadband connections are more or less the same, is wrong. Every dealer has exclusive broadband plans and that is why broadband comparisons can get you complete value for your money.

While making comparisons, consider the downloading limit and speed offered by the dealers. Check whether your internet usage is high or low. If you download a lot of video and music files, you would need a bigger downloading limit. Consider the unlimited usage plans if you use internet a lot. Look for faster downloading speed for working without hassles. If your business requires use of internet, it is better to opt for the broadband connection that offers better speed and limit.

You can get a wireless broadband that does not require any wire to make connection between the router and computer. You can use the wireless card to make use of the internet in your laptops and computers. Make use of this fairly high speed technology to have network access over wider area. Flexibility is also offered by these wireless connections, as they allow you to place the computer in your office or home according your choice. You need not place it near the telephone socket for using internet. Without making use of different cables, you can share the broadband connection among several computers.

A lot of broadband offers include complementary wireless router when a user signs up, although higher specification routers will be needed with them. Just keep one thing in mind while investing in the wireless broadband connection that speed of internet is limited by download speed of broadband which lesser than maximum speed of wireless connection. Also keep a check on the length of contract. Different dealers offer contracts for different time periods ranging from 1 month to 18 months. Indulge in some research to find the plan that suits your requirements in the best possible way.

By making the broadband deals comparisons, you can be sure of getting best value for money. Check out an efficient broadband comparison site to settle all your queries about different broadband plans. The detailed information on the comparison site will help you in making an informed decision in no time. You will be able to find an apt broadband connection with a few clicks of mouse.

MTNL Unlimited-599 plan in india

2009-12-04T23:01:00.000-08:00

n an initiative that would take the High speed Broadband Internet service offering in Mumbai to a new level, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), Mumbai’s Number one Broadband and total telecom service provider, today announced the launch of a new Unlimited Broadband plan at Rs.599 with 256 kbps speed.

MTNL’s new Unlimited-599 plan has the lowest monthly rental in the Mumbai telecom circle in the “unlimited free usage” segment. Mumbai’s number one ISP MTNL is providing the truly Unlimited Broadband connectivity without any “Fair Usage Policy” so there is no limitations regarding download and uploads.

The New Unlimited Plan-599 will be available for all new customers from 1st December 2009 and existing customers also can migrate to this plan from 1st December 2009.

MTNL Triband Unlimited 599 Plan In Details -

• Faster Connection i.e. dedicated bandwidth of minimum 256 Kbps.

• You can talk on phone and surf Internet or play on-line game at the same time.

• You can share connection with other computer and form a network.

• Affordable tariff plans just Rs.599 per month with unlimited use 24×7.

•Secure connection.

• Always on Internet (24×7)

MTNL’s Unlimited Broadband Plans (Mumbai).
Unilited Plans Download Speed Plan Rent (Monthly) Optional- Annual Rent

(Buy 11 months get

1 month free)
No. of Free Email

Ids with

4MB
Trib Unlimited 256Kbps

(w.e.f.01/12/2009)
256 Kbps Rs.599/- Rs.6,589/- 1 Trib Unlimited 384Kbps 384 Kbps Rs.749/- Rs.8,239/- 1 Trib Unlimited 512Kbps 512 Kbps Rs.999/- Rs.10,989/ 1 Trib Unlimited 1Mbps 1 Mbps Rs.1599/- Rs.17,589/- 1 Trib Unlimited 2 Mbps 2Mbps Rs.3999/- Rs.43,989/- 2 Trib Unlimited 4 Mbps 4Mbps Rs.9999/- Rs.1,09,989/- 6

MTNL Mumbai also providing 2 mbps to 4 mbps broadband connection starts from just Rs.199 per month. For more details call 1500 or 22221500 (Toll FREE 24×7)