End of Tata’s WiMax Broadband Dream Run
In a Conference call with Analysts [I couldn't make it but here are the excerpts] Tata Communications Ltd, erstwhile VSNL acknowledged the end of its WiMax Dream Run.
Credit Suisse Analysts wrote,
Management expressed disappointment over not having won any spectrum in the recently concluded BWA auctions in India. Management indicated that prices crossed their internal realistic valuations quite early in the auction process, and thus it opted out of the bidding.
3G Auction – Videocon + S Tel Not Serious Contenders
The DoT has released the list of qualified bidders along with the eligible points. As per section 4.2.4 of the section inviting applications for 3G and BWA Spectrum Auction Document, every bidder had to submit Earnest Money Deposit [EMD] in the telecom circles they are interested in for 3G / BWA spectrum. The Initial Eligibility points corresponding to the EMD will permit the Applicant to participate in the auction in those specified circles only. According to the list, the Maximum EMD to participate in all Circles for 3G Spectrum is INR 505 Cr and Read more
3G + Broadband Wireless Spectrum Auction – List of applicants
The list of Applicants for 3G Spectrum Auction is out and as expected foreign Telcos have stayed out. No surprises in the list of contenders for 3G Wireless spectrum and the list is as follows,
- Bharti Airtel
- Aircel
- Etisalat DB [ Rumored to have bid understanding with Reliance]
- Idea Cellular
Qualcomm’s Bid for BWA Spectrum – WiMax Forum Protests
Qualcomm which changed and diluted its arrogance stand on its proprietary CDMA chip sets by promoting the Open Market Handset Alliance last year has realized the potential, a country with billion hands offers to it, and has now gone to an extra mile to bid for Broadband Wireless Access Spectrum. We believe Qualcomm is late into the game, as the powerful WiMax forum backed by Intel has already got the BWA Spectrum tuned to its requirements [2.3GHz though the Government Document says - There are broadly no restrictions on the technology to be adopted for providing services in the 3G Spectrum and BWA Spectrum] . Nevertheless, Qualcomm can offer similar service. According to Mr. Atul Deshpande an RF expert,
LTE can work on 2.3GHz but access method will be TDD, which is adopted by China.
As expected, Mr. Rao representing the WiMax forum in India has come out in the open against Qualcomm’s bid,
I am concerned that this move by Qualcomm, if they emerge as winners in the bid, may result in the hoarding of 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
Changing Role – Broadband Bear to Broadband Bull – 12 mn subscribers by 2010
If you have been regularly reading my posts on Internet and Broadband here, then I am sure you’d sense my bearish attitude towards Internet / Broadband growth [Hey!, don't blame me, it was the Netas, Babus and CEOs who were unwilling to open their eyes towards broadband service] However, after MTS deployed their 1X Advanced technology network, i got into the research mode and having gone through several reports, exchange of emails, etc I am stepping into the shoes of Broadband Bull 
[This has got nothing to do with CII - IMRB report, I will write about it, in the next post] India has ~ 7 mn broadband subscribers and will fall short of the 20 mn target by 2010. Read more
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