India 2G Spectrum Scam – Global Media Trashes Prime Minister
The 2G Spectrum Scam in India which I wrote about year ago is now in the limelight in international media. They are accusing Dr. Singh for having A. Raja in the cabinet. However, going through Top Secret CBI Documents widely available on the web the real beneficiary of spectrum scam is none other than DMK Family and A. Raja is a front end puppet. The leaked CBI investigation documents also reveal that most of the Indian Media is a worthless mouthpiece of a political outfit or a business house.
Here is what International Newspapers have to say about our Dr. Singh, Read more
TRAI Links Excess 2G Spectrum Price with 3G Auction Price – Big Mess
TRAI in its recommendations has surprised everybody that GSM spectrum assigned beyond 6.2MHz up to 8MHz to be charged at current (linked to 3G auction) price and at 1.3x current price beyond 8MHz [You can see the complete 2G Spectrum allocation chart here]. It has recommended no auction of 2G spectrum even as subscriber linked criteria for allotment done away in favor of roll out obligations.
Other key recommendations of TRAI are Read more
Indian Wireless Operators – Revenue Market Share – Bharti Airtel Leads
TRAI data reveals that the overall wireless industry revenues grew 3.3% qoq in 4Q after remaining flat in the previous 3 quarters. At the end of FY 2010 [March-10], Bharti Airtel still leads the Revenue Market share in Wireless segment with a Pan India share of 32% down from 32.8% a year ago and a a peak of 33.9% in June-09. This is how Wireless Operators rank w.r.t Revenue Market Share at the end of March-2010.
- Bharti Airtel 32%
- Vodafone 20.8% [Consistent] Read more
India is Calling Telecom Gear Manufacturers to Set Shop
After the recent Chinese telecom equipment controversy, the Government of India has swiftly moved and appears to have sought advise from TRAI on setting local telecom gear manufacturing in India as operators are expected to go shopping for gears to the tune of $12 bn.
TRAI in its pre-consultation paper is asking how can we accelerate the growth of telecom equipment manufacturing locally and create an eco-system for the same. If you are involved in Telecom related business, career, R&D etc you might want to touch base with TRAI by sending in your opinion to cn@trai.gov.in Or srocn1@trai.gov.in by June-8th, 2010. Kindly don’t be dis-heartened if e-mail bounces [keep trying] or TRAI fails to reply or acknowledge your opinion as it is a Government organization and certainly lacks the business etiquette. No offense.
Intel’s WiMax Lobbyist Paul Otellini gets befitting reply from COAI
You all are aware of the WinTel lobby which prevailed once upon a time and the fat management layers in these companies still think that they can get it to work. In the context of this management attitude, Mr. Paul Otellini, CEO of Intel wrote to Dr. Manmohan Singh, the Hon. PM of India claiming that WiMax is the best technology to provide broadband services.
The PMOs office sought the opinion of DoT and the telecom industry in India. COAI, representing the GSM operators gave a befitting reply and strongly disagreed with Mr. Otellini’s claim. COAI said, Read more
Simply Reliance Unlimited CDMA Calling Plans – A Gimmick + Lie
As competition intensifies, new innovative tariff structure greet consumers. Last October I had said that there is till more to come, especially the unlimited Calling Plans were missing and Reliance has introduced the same but still falling short of my expectation
Reliance Communications has launched Simply Reliance Unlimited CDMA Local Calling Plan at Rs 299 / Month to any Phone in the Circle [Twice its ARPU / Month] STD Calls will be charged at Rs 0.50 / Month, in-line with already existing Simple Reliance Plan. They have also introduces Simply Reliance Unlimited CDMA National Pack where fixed monthly rental is Rs 599 / Month and user can call any phone in India [Local or STD] with Read more
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