Archive | February, 2009
COAI, AUSPI complain to DoT about USOF to BSNL
COAI and AUSPI have objected to a move to grant Rs 1800 crore to BSNL from the Universal Services Obligation Fund (USOF). The move to grant such an amount to BSNL was considered by DoT in lieu of abolition of access deficit charges. Private operators have objected to the Government’s proposal to give about Rs [...]
Continue reading...SMS usage per subscriber on the decline in India
23. February 2009
Recent consumer behaviour appears to be towards reduced use of SMS (Short Messaging Service) as a medium of communication. This is what Trai’s quarterly performance report for the September, 2008 quarter reveals. As compared to figures for April 2008 the average number of SMS per month per subscriber for postpaid as well as prepaid subscribers in [...]
Continue reading...HCL, Nokia plan JV to offer VAS content in India
23. February 2009
HCL Infosystems in association with Nokia is planning to come up with a joint venture in India which will offer value added services (VAS) and entertainment content directly to consumers. “An important part of our future distribution strategies in India is that we want to ensure that our value added services and entertainment offerings are readily [...]
Continue reading...Mobile marketing to come of age in 2009
23. February 2009
Digital media advertising ( internet, mobile and digital signage) is expected to emerge as the medium of choice for advertisers. Of the available media, it was the fastest growing segment in 2008. Its better return on investment and the comparative ease with which its efficacy can be measured will ensure that the trend continues, say [...]
Continue reading...DoT, BSNL in MoU for rural reach
23. February 2009
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with state-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) to provide wireless broadband in rural areas. Under the MoU, BSNL will provide wireless broadband at 29,000 rural exchanges throughout the country. Each exchange will have 31 connections along with one kiosk for public use. [...]
Continue reading...Qualcomm to lose millions if USA delays digital TV switchover
23. February 2009
USA’s new President Barack Obama may have stimulated the uptake of broadband services but when it comes to broadcasting the President is all set to delay the digital TV switchover by four months as it cites that many consumers are yet on the waiting list. The new deadline in all probability is expected to be [...]
Continue reading...Cell majors ‘illprepared’ to follow new PTA regime
23. February 2009
With just a few days left in the launch of a new system of activating SIMs after verification of customers’ data through the National Database Registration Authority (Nadra), the major cellular operators have yet to adopt the required measures to implement it. An Islamabad-based official of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said that the authority had [...]
Continue reading...Motorola to cut 77 R&D jobs in US
23. February 2009
Motorola is set to slash 77 R&D jobs in its Windows Mobile development team based in Florida, USA. The layoffs will be effective March 27 this year. While Motorola says it is committed to development of Windows Mobile, the job cuts are also perceived by many as a move by the company to increasingly focus [...]
Continue reading...Eutelsat launches France satellite broadband
23. February 2009
Eutelsat Communications and its partners Numeo and Sat2Way, have confirmed the immediate launch in France of broadband access at no more than E35 a month, equipment included. This new initiative is consistent with Action No. 1 of the “Digital France 2012” Plan announced by the French government in October 2008, which aims to guarantee broadband [...]
Continue reading...ESPN launches ESPN America in the UK
23. February 2009
From 1st February, the North American Sports Network (NASN) will officially become ESPN America. ESPN America will broadcast over 800 live and as-live sports events from Major League Baseball (MLB), National Hockey League (NHL) and NCAA college football and basketball. The channel will be available to sports to fans across the UK on both Sky [...]
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23. February 2009
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