3.1 Mbps Wireless internet options (Mumbai)

Two Options:-

1)Reliance Netconnect Broadband⁺

Features - Get the Reliance Netconnect Broadband⁺ advantage:-

Wireless Broadband for laptop & desktop

20 times faster with speed upto 3.1Mbps in Reliance Broadband + Network.

Fastest uploads at a speed of upto 1.8 Mbps

Downward compatible with Reliance High Speed 1X network to ensure seamless connectivity across 20000 towns & 4.5 lakh villages, as well as along major highways, railway routes, airport lounges and remote locations in India

Optimized for running rich media / heavy applications such as video conferencing, video streaming, electronic surveillance, online multiplayer gaming and heavy file transfers.

Simply plug & play

Broadband tariff Plans

Plan Name Monthly Rental Bundled Usage Usage Charges beyond Free Usage Roaming Pay As you Go Rs. 299/- Nil Rs. 2/- per MB Nationwide* Unlimited@Night Rs. 499/- Unlimited*** Night 50 paise per minute during day (between 6 AM – 10 PM) Nationwide Broadband+ 1 GB Plan Rs. 650/- 1 GB Rs. 2/- per MB Nationwide Broadband+ 2.5 GB Plan Rs. 850/- 2.5 GB Rs. 2/- per MB Nationwide Broadband+ 5 GB Plan Rs. 1099/- 5 GB Rs. 2/- per MB Nationwide Broadband+ Citywide Unlimited Plan Rs. 1099/- Unlimited*** Rs. 2/- per MB Citywide Broadband+ Unlimited Plan Rs. 1750/- Unlimited*** Rs. 2/- per MB Nationwide Unlimited Night Add-on Pack** Rs. 199/- Unlimited*** Night NA Nationwide

* Nationwide coverage will ensure Reliance Netconnect Broadband+ coverage in 35 major cities and seamless integration with High Speed 1X for National coverage.
** Unlimited Night Add-on Pack (applicable on Pay As You Go, Broadband+ 1 GB, 2.5GB, 5GB Plan). It cannot be used as a standalone pack. Add-on pack will be available from 01-05-2009
*** Unlimited usage plans will have a fair usage policy of 10 GB/month. Beyond which the customer will be charged at Rs. 2/- per MB.

2) TATA Photon+

Tata Indicom introduces Photon+, its new Wireless Broadband Service. Photon+ - the next generation technology offers a great wireless internet connectivity solution. With Tata Indicom’s Photon+ you now have access to the internet at never before speeds

The new USB Modem enables you to experience Tata Indicom’s Photon+ service from wherever you are. So now go ahead and subscribe to this innovative new service from Tata Indicom along with the new USB Modem & enjoy a truly world class, first of its kind internet experience.

Never before speeds:
With Tata Indicom’s Photon+ - Wireless Broadband Service you now have access to internet at super fast speeds using the new USB modem.

Internet on the go:
With the new USB Modem you also now have the convenience of being able to access Tata Indicom’s Photon+ service (Wireless Broadband Service) from wherever you are.

Plug and Play:
All you now need to do is just plug the USB Modem into your Laptop/Desktop PC and you are ready to access a whole new world of High speed internet connectivity.

Style statement:
With Tata Indicom’s new sleek and stylish USB Modem , you are now completely free from wires.

USB interface:
With the USB port interface you can now simply plug the USB Modem device into either a Laptop or your Desktop PC & get ready to access high speed internet connectivity.

Tata Indicom's Photon+ - Wireless Broadband Service can be accessed only in those areas where Tata Indicom has Photon+ service coverage.

Tariff Details

Available in Mumbai

Plan Name	Monthly Rental	Free Usage	Additional Usage Charges
Pay as you Surf	299	NIL	Rs 2/MB
Get Started 400	400	150 MB	Rs 2/MB
Night Surf *	499	Night Unlimited** 10pm – 7am	Rs 2/MB 7am – 10pm
Photon+ 1	650	1 GB	Rs 2/MB
Photon+ 2.5*	850	2.5 GB	Rs 2/MB
Freedom Plan*	1250	Unlimited**	Rs 2/MB

Add On Pack Details

Plan Name	Monthly Rental	Free Usage	Additional Usage
High Speed - Night Unlimited Add on Pack	Rs.199	Unlimited Usage between 10pm to 7am*	Rs.2/Per MB (7am – 10 pm)

Terms and Conditions:

• As per fair usage policy, 10 GB free usage will be available in Freedom plan, Night Unlimited plan(10pm to 7am) and Night Surf Add on pack(10pm to 7am). Usage above 10 GB would be charged at Rs.2 per MB
• Night Surf add-on pack will be applicable on all plans except Pay As You Surf plan, Night Surf & Freedom Plan

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Mobile numbers 10 to 11 digits

With phone operators expected to run out of 10-digit mobile numbers soon, the Department of Telecom (DoT) is now considering an 11-digit numbering system.

"With so many telecom service providers and a growing customer base, the need for new numbers and their consequent shortage will be felt soon," a senior telecom official, who did not want to be identified, told IANS Saturday.

India has reportedly added 10.81 million mobile subscribers in December 2008.

"The TEC (Telecom Engineering Centre, DoT's technical arm) has recommended the new numbering plan that has been forwarded to the government for the final decision," the official said.

The telecom department had come up with a 30-year numbering plan in 2003 but the fast growth in the telecom subscriber base has forced the authority to relook into its policy and consider 11-digit numbering system.

"The infrastructure is ready and this should be implemented within two years," the official said.

Telecom operators said the new policy would not cause any technical problems.

"With such a robust growth, we would require new (number) series very soon. There would be no technical issues as such but the customers may have to face some problems initially," Aircel chief operating officer Gurdeep Singh told IANS.

Every telecom operator is allocated a series of mobile numbers on requirement basis - for six months or a year depending on the customer base it has.

"The change, however, will be in the software only and it will not take more than a month to upgrade the changes," the telecom official said.

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Two new MOTOYUVA

Motorola has launched two new MOTOYUVA black-and-white mobile phones - the W160 and the W156.

"We are happy to offer the Indian consumer a wider choice of Motorola entry-level mobile phones with the new MOTOYUVA W156 and MOTOYUVA W160," said Faisal Siddiqui, head of India Operations, Motorola Mobile Devices. "We believe the FM radio feature is an exciting entertainment feature while on the go. We encourage more and more to stay connected with slim, elegant affordability."

The W156 and W160 provide up to 550 minutes of talk time and standby time of up to 465 hours, feature Motorola's CrystalTalk technology, offer an internal phonebook of 200 contacts and storage of 80 SMSes. Both phones have a 1.6-inch and 128x128 pixel display.

The MOTOYUVA W160 offers a built-in stereo FM radio.

The phones come with preloaded games, 32 preloaded polyphonic ringtones and other standard alerts. An alarm clock, stop watch, currency converter, calculator, iMelody ringtone composer, monthly and weekly calendar with event reminder, auto keypad lock, visiting card receive option, and a speakerphone are also present.

The MOTOYUVA W156 and MOTOYUVA W160 are available at retail outlets for Rs. 1,099 (MRP Rs. 1,251) and Rs. 1,299 (MRP Rs. 1,417) respectively.

Source:- Tech2

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Nokia E75

The Nokia E75, the first device to ship with the new email user interface, offering full desktop email functionality, and complete integration of Nokia's email and messaging services, has begun shipping.

The Nokia E75 has a slide out QWERTY keyboard and a three-step email setup. The email experience in the Nokia E75 brings all of the owner's accounts into one UI, which supports the most common features for desktop email including expanding views, one click reply and sub-folder and HTML support.

Upgraded personal information management features such as the ability to create and respond to meeting requests, and contacts lookup and auto-complete, also make their debut in the Nokia E75.

The Nokia E75 also integrates tightly to other Ovi services and ships with Ovi Files, for storing files online, Nokia Maps, which works with the onboard A-GPS, and Nokia's games service N-Gage which is supported for the first time in a Nokia Eseries device.

No pricing has been revealed by Nokia yet so stay tuned.

Source:- Tech 2

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