Reliance Communications launches 3G services in Jharkhand (India)

On 03.21.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Reliance Communications has launched the first 3G network in Jharkhand. In the first phase, the services will be available in 6 towns of Jharkhand including Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Hazaribagh and Jharia. Recently, Reliance Communications had launched 3G services in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chandigarh.

The network is capable of offering peak speeds up to 28 Mbps.

Reliance Communications will be launching Reliance 3G services across all 13 telecom circles, where it holds 3G licenses, by end of Fiscal 2010-11. The company is aiming to offer national 3G coverage through associations with other 3G licensees in the balance 9 telecom circles during the course of next year.

Reliance Communications holds 3G licenses in the telecom circles of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, North East, Jammu & Kashmir, Orissa and Assam.

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DoT issues notice to Idea, Etisalat DB for cancelling licenses (India)

On 03.14.11, In Mobile, By Editor

The Indian government has issued notices to Aditya Birla group company Idea cellular for Punjab circle and new operator Etisalat DB for Delhi and Mumbai for cancelling their 2G licences for missing roll-out obligations respectively.

According to DoT Secretary R Chandrashekhar, a notice has been issued to Idea Cellular for Punjab circle.

Earlier, a similar notice had been issued to Etisalat DB  for cancellation of its licence in Delhi and Mumbai circles.

In Idea’s case, the notice has been issued for not meeting launched obligations and for other violations of licence conditions.

DoT  issued Letters of Intent (LoIs) to Idea Cellular for providing Unified Access Services in nine service areas– Kolkata, West Bengal, Assam, Karnataka, Orissa, North East, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Tamil Nadu (including Chennai) on January 10,2008.

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DoT allows mobile towers near the border (India)

On 03.07.11, In Mobile, By Editor

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has made a decision to permit mobile towers within 500 metres of international borders.

The department has modified its norms according to which installation of towers within 10 km of the international border was not allowed. The move is seen as an attempt to counter incoming signals from neighboring Pakistan and Bangladesh.

According to Minister of state for communications and IT, Sachin Pilot, they have changed the norms as they observed that signal from other countries are entering their border areas in North-East, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Now, towers can be placed within 500 metres of the border on Sunday. He added that the move will improve signal strength in the border areas which is important for security.

According to reports, Pilot stated the department was vigilant about the reports of Pakistani mobile network being used near border areas. They have taken action against a few and also Ministry of Home. Defence and DoT are working together to counter such activities.

Pilot added that the department will distribute satellite phones to villagers and security personnel where there was no mobile network and signal was a problem. They intend to ensure network availability to each person in the country.

As the supply of electricity is less in the sparsely-located areas on the borders, a few upcoming mobile towers will be run by solar plants.

The minister launched a scheme called ‘Rakshak’ on Sunday. The scheme offers facility to paramilitary personnel to stay connected with their families in any part of the country without spending on call charges. By paying a nominal sum of US$6.62 monthly, soldiers will get two SIM cards, one of which they can give to their family. The calls made between the two SIM cards will be free.

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Mobile number portability to start today (India)

On 11.25.10, In Mobile, By Editor

The mobile number portability (MNP) service is set to start in Haryana from today.  Mobile users will have the option of changing their service provider without changing their mobile numbers.

MNP service in rest of the service areas across the country will be implemented in a phased manner after its launch in Haryana.

According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, the maximum time period for transferring would become seven working days except in Jammu & Kashmir, Assam and North East licensed service areas, wherein it would be 15 working days.

Customers willing to avail the service will have to send an SMS from their phone to 1900. On these bases, they will get a unique porting code as SMS from the existing service provider.  The customer can then make an application in the prescribed form mentioning the code to the selected new service provider for porting of number.  A period of seven days has been prescribed for completion of porting  of the mobile number to the network of the new service provider.

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Ericsson win contract for 3G launch in six circles (India)

On 11.16.10, In Mobile, By Editor

Ericsson, a telecom equipment maker has won a contract for launching 3G network infrastructure across six circles.

According to Ericsson, Aircel has selected Ericsson for the launch of 3G/HSPA network across six out of its 13 circles, which currently provide over 100 million subscribers. Ericsson will be Aircel’s largest partner for 3G implementation.

According to Aircel COO Gurdeep Singh, the company is confident that with this partnership, Aircel will be benefited from Ericsson’s global expertise of 3G deployments, and will be able to offer customers a world-class 3G experience.

With the roll out of 3G services, Aircel customers would have the access to the services like video telephony, mobile broadband, mobile TV and faster downloads on their handsets.

As per the agreement, Ericsson will provide core, radio and transmission network equipment along with network rollout, network technology and consulting and other support services.

The six Aircel circles cover — Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Orissa, Jammu and Kashmir, North East and Assam. The framework contract will be implemented from 2010 to 2012.

The company did not disclose financial details of the contract.

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DoT asks mobile companies in NE for user final re-verification (India)

On 11.02.10, In Mobile, By Editor

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has asked all mobile phone companies in the North-East to complete the re-verification of their customers data within three months, fuelling speculations that a good chunk of the pre-paid connections might be disconnected in the process.

According to DoT notification issued  to service providers, after the expiry of three months no recharge will be allowed for unverified connection.

Some mobile companies, who fear they would not be able to meet the deadline and that an estimated 75-80% of pre-paid customers would go out of the mobile loop, have outsourced the exercise.

According to a senior executive at Maxis-controlled Aircel, it will be difficult to meet the deadline. The agencies to which the work has been outsourced are working overtime.

As per the notification, a set of new documents need to be furnished by the customers. Mobile companies estimate that 75-80% of the customers, old as well as new, will not be able to furnish these new set of documents. And if they fail to furnish, they will be disconnected.

According to industry sources, documentation has now become a huge issue for ordinary people. Not all possess passport or driving license, or for that matter any of the new set of documents notified by DoT.

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Etisalat Sri Lanka Reaches 3 Million Subscribers with 24% growth since Launch

On 08.23.10, In Mobile, By Editor

Etisalat, a UAE-based telecommunications services provider announced a striking three million subscribers in Sri Lanka operation and the company expects to add another million subscribers by the next year.
According to the company, Etisalat’s recent expansion drive covering 480 new 2G sites, taking Etisalat’s footing on the top position in 2G coverage, with a total of 1580 sites, including all urban areas as well as steady growth in the North East.
According to the CEO Dumindra Ratnayake, Etisalat is rolling out a development in coverage network upgrade to IP and latest in 3G with an investment of around US$163 million this year. Reaching 3 million subscribers is a landmark achievement for Etisalat in recently entered Sri Lankan market, and the company is committed to growing this number and taking this company to great heights.
According to Etisalat, since its launch, the company has seen a 24 % growth in subscriber base with a significant raise in market share, building it one of most dominant players in the telephonic arena in Sri Lanka.

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ByCell license cancelled by India’s DoT

On 04.12.10, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: The mobile network operator licenses awarded to Russian-owned, Swiss-registered ByCell has been revoked by India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on the grounds of security concerns. The operator was allowed to launch services in five circles; Assam, Orissa, Bihar, North East and West Bengal.

According to the letter from the regulator to ByCell’s CEO, the five letters of intent (LoI) are hereby withdrawn as the security clearance and all the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approvals granted to the company have been withdrawn.

The entry fee and performance guarantee, paid by the telco as part of its concession award, totalling INR860 million (USD19.33 million) will be refunded by DoT.

In May 2009, a report came as per which the approval granted to ByCell by FIPB to roll out a GSM network was withdrawn on the back of renewed security concerns after calls by the revenue department and the Ministry of Home Affairs to review the operator’s application. Company’s source of funding and shareholding structure was the reason of concern for both the government bodies.

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S Tel mobile service launched in Orissa

On 12.22.09, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: S Tel launched its service in Orissa, India, with a tariff plan of INR 0.01 per second and INR 0.5 per minute for STD and local outgoing calls respectively. The company expects to cover 90 percent of Orissa towns by 2010.

The operator also has ISP license for other states like Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, North East, Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. It is also planning to expand its operations in six category C circles of the country.

Bihar and Jharkhand will also receive S Tel’s mobile services by the year end. Assam and North East can access the service by first quarter of 2010

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Bharti, Ericsson in Expansion Deal

On 04.15.06, In Mobile, By Editor

Bharti Airtel has signed a $1 billion (approximately Rs 4,500 crores) network expansion contract with Ericsson, a Swedish telecom equipment maker.Under this contract, Bharti Airtel will expand and upgrade its GSM and GPRS network, as well as managed services. The deal will enable Bharti Airtel to rapidly extend its GSM footprint in the country, and increase its network capacity.

The three-year services agreement will see Ericsson manage design, development, and deployment of Airtel’s network, including capacity and coverage, enabling the operator to expand in rural India, and reach out to all towns and cities in around 15 regions.Speaking at the occasion, Manoj Kohli, president, Bharti Airtel, said that their partnership with Ericsson allows them to focus on delivering better customer experience, even as they leverage the world-class expertise of their partners to roll out their networks across all census towns by March 2007.

Kohli said that they are also sourcing next generation products that will allow them to deliver innovative products and services to customers.

The contract also involves Ericsson upgrading the Airtel network with mobile softswitch (Media Gateway and MSC server), the solution that paves the way to an all-IP network. Bharti Airtel will be able to cut operational costs, and introduce new services in a cost-efficient way.

The scope of the agreement extends to 15 Airtel circles of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, UP (East and West), Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, and the North East.

In a statement, Mats Granryd, managing director, Ericsson India, said that rollout speed plays an extremely important role in large expansions of this nature, and that Ericsson has demonstrated expertise in this area. They are honored and pleased that Bharti Airtel has chosen them as a partner to expand its coverage across the country, particularly in untapped rural areas.

Source- http://www.techtree.com

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