Tata Photon+ TV – Triple Play towards Reality + Content Vs Network
In an interview to IT Magazine in Jan-08, I had said that Triple Play in India was more of Hype as it was mostly restricted to selected few. However, Tata Photo+ TV powered by EVDO based Wireless Broadband network and Apalya / Mimobi TV is worth looking at, though it’ll take sometime for them to match the quality of Dish TV service providers. It is available in 69 cities across India with roaming facility and that’s quite a good number, in my view 
Reliance, BSNL and MTS providing EVDO based wireless broadband services should start upgrading their networks as they are far behind Tata Photon+. Read more
2G GSM + CDMA Spectrum Allocation till Date Vs Subscribers in India
I undertook a joint study with an associate of mine on the distribution and allocation of 2G Wireless Spectrum in India across all Circles and all operators. The main motive of the study was of course to figure out viability of wireless broadband for various operators. However, I thought I’ll share the Spectrum that operators are holding to as it is now believed to be a Multi-Billion Dollar SCAM 
My associate has published the complete mobile spectrum allocation details here [ Recently, you heard A.Raja blaming it back on BJP Government, you can make the guess by browsing the Matrix ].
BSNL+ MTNL together are holding the highest Spectrum Read more
Reliance Mobile ARPU Drops 24% in Q2- Broadband ARPU Rises
RCom quietly announced its results yesterday [if you run a company and have bad results to announce, do so on a holiday, only if you are worried about huge SELL OFF in your stock] and the numbers look way too ugly. Employees at the Wireless division must be singing Queen’s song – Under Pressure Look at Wireless ARPU Rs 161 [GSM + CDMA + FWP] it has dropped 24% QoQ. EBITDA down 20% and Net profit has halved. Awesome!!! Quick peek into the results, Read more
Bharti Airtel – Banking on Brand + Coverage + Won’t Match Lowest Tariffs
The management of Bharti Airtel hosted Analyst call this afternoon and continued to reaffirm their stand that Tariff cut is uncalled for by them. Mr. Akhil Gupta said,
As seen time and again, STRONGER Player do emerge winner even though they suffer in short term. Lost to new operators will be irreparable. We are Truly Integrated Telco with 35% of EBITDA from non-wireless business. We acknowledge that price is important but as market leader, we do not find any reason to match Lowest Common Denominator. We may suffer temporary setback in Revenue / profit Growth, but in the long run we have a great opportunity.
Mr. Manoj Kohli said, Read more
Google WiMax / BWA Spectrum bid in India + Strategy for NextGen services
Business Standard set fire the speculation that Google may bid for Wireless Broadband Access / WiMax Spectrum in India. The reason why Google is considering this bid is that it does not want to be an ISP for sure. Google is more concerned about delivering Data Services / Apps on Mobile / PC and other emerging convergence devices.
Going forward, VoIP Long Distance Calling would have been one of the most sought after app, however with 50 paise / minute this may not make much sense as I’ll definitely opt for a dedicated connection. But Google looks at it differently, they’ll offer bouquet of services using VoIP -[Google Voice] Read more
Rural Connectivity Courtesy – HCL Nettop Powered by Intel Atom + BSNL WiMax
To bridge the digital / wired life divide, BSNL is planning a massive WiMax rural network. Affordable computing device – Nettop will be provided by HCL Infosystems powered by Intel’s Atom processor [ as a consumer, they'll have no choice of Geode processor by AMD ]. This is not it, Intel has backed big on the WiMax technology and that is an additional bonus for selling their processors.
It is a fantastic initiative by the Government under controversial Telecom minister A.Raja. However, absence of choice for consumers and fair approach in the deal making raises more questions. Read more
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