Consider this: in Calcutta, Operator A has third generation (3G) network along with 3G spectrum. Operator B has 3G network but has not won any 3G spectrum. Unlike in second generation (2G) service, where a licence came bundled with spectrum, in 3G, spectrum was auctioned. So some operators have spectrum in certain circles, while others do not. In fact, none of the operators have pan-India 3G spectrum.So...
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a clear case of 3G uptake rapidly increasing post the recent tariff cuts, Idea Cellular said that its 3G subscriber base had grown from 3 million in the quarter ending June 2012 to 4 million currently. In May, Idea Cellular had slashed 3G tariffs by 70%.Speaking at the launch of Idea’s fourth 3G handset Idea Aurus, Sashi Shankar, CMO, Idea Cellular said, “After slashing 3G prices, the number of 3G...
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Idea Cellular, India's third largest national mobile operator, has expanded its 3G portfolio with new dual SIM smartphones.Post the successful launch of its 3G smartphones in November, Idea has introduced a new DUAL SIM smartphone "ID - 918"."We have introduced affordable and fully loaded 3G Smartphone 'ID-918'. We have noticed good response and rapid uptake of our 3G services due to Idea smarphones,"...
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India ranked eighth globally in terms of absolute number of 3G subscribers, its 3G penetration rate of 4% was worst on a list of to 30 countries in terms of users.CHENNAI: Launched with much fanfare more than 18 months ago, 3G services have so far seen a subdued response in the country. A report by Wireless Intelligence, a mobile industry tracking analyst, only confirms the trend. India's 3G/WCDMA...
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a bit of strange news, 3G PlayStation Vitas can receive text messages. From the "System Information" section in the 3G Vita's Settings, a phone number is clearly visible. However, without the ability to dial out, IGN assumed the feature was just some kind of 3G orphan from AT&T -- calling the number is a dead end.However, it turns out that the 3G Vita can receive text messages via that Settings phone...
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of Airtel, RCom and Idea, Aircel has reduced its 3G prices too. The teleco has introduced four new unlimited data card plans at very attractive price.The plans are available in the 13 circles where it has 3G license. This Data Card will work on 3G and 2G networks seamlessly with no usage restriction on any device.The 3G Aircel Pocket Internet Smart offers starts from only Rs 8 for unlimited usage for...
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has launched 4G services in the metro city - Kolkata and Airtel has become the firstTerming the 3G services as ‘not successful’ Sibal said '3G has not delivered because they paid such huge prices for the spectrum and there is no liquidity in the market for them to invest in the infrastructure and the devices to deliver 3G, for which 2G was successful and 3G was not successful.'Bharti Airtel has bagged...
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Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications Tuesday launched its android 3G tablet PC, thus becoming the first 3G operator to venture into the Indian tablet market."Reliance 3G Tab can be used with any of the 3G voice or data plans available from Reliance," the company said in a statement.Priced at Rs.12,999, the tablet has a 7-inch capacitive touch screen with android 2.3 operating system and is loaded...
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Touch 3G to customers in more than 175 countries and territories worldwide, seven days earlier than previously announced.The e-reader offers the same design and features as the Kindle Touch, and adds the convenience of free 3G wireless -- Amazon is paying for the 3G connection, so users don't have to sign up for annual contracts and pay monthly fees."Kindle Touch 3G is the most full-featured e-reader...
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Below is last month's story detailing the 3G PlayStation Vita bundle. However, today, we've learned that the game that comes with the 3G version of the handheld is none other than. Well, Sony's responded with a 3G Vita bundle that adds a whole bunch of stuff without any additional money.have listed a $300 PlayStation Vita 3G bundle that includes the system, an 8 GB memory card, a voucher for a free...
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