Month: May 2012

What are the Implications of Initial Telecom Commission Recommendations ?

Telecom Commission did not make any decision on spectrum pricing but has asked the TRAI to clarify on the basis of High Reserve price for spectrum as well look into the Economics of operation rather than just maximizing revenues for the state. Telecom Commission has initially made the following recommendations…

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Voice to Lead Recovery of Telecom Sector

The aftermath of 2G Spectrum Scam, everybody knows that there are regulatory overhangs, risks and uncertainties in the Indian Telecom industry. We believe there are three critical metrics essential for a healthy growth – 1) Traffic growth 2) Revenue / minute and 3) Wireless margins. Traffic Growth – In the…

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Vodafone India Revenues up 20% Lead by Strong Wireless Recovery

Vodafone India declared Indian results separately and the company has recorded a Topline growth of 20% in one one of the most difficult years of Indian Telecom industry. This is very much in line with what Vodafone India CEO Marten had told Analysts about his growth projections. Vodafone India FY…

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Why is TRAI Pushing for Spectrum Refarming ? What are the Implications ?

We have already seen what is Spectrum Refarming and How it can benefit and the drawbacks of doing the same. Now we’d like to analyze the scenario in the context of Indian Telecom Industry. Why is the Regulator Pushing for Spectrum Refarming ? Apart from discovering the TRUE Value of…

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What is Spectrum Refarming ? Benefits + Drawbacks of Spectrum Refarming

Many have asked what is Spectrum Re-farming ? What is the Significance and benefits of the Same ? Today we’ll try to answer as much as possible in the context of Indian Wireless Industry. In plain language, Spectrum refarming is nothing but reallocation of existing telecom spectrum. It is defined…

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4G-LTE – 3 Years Away to be Mass Market in India

Now that Airtel has been selectively launching 4G LTE Wireless Broadband services, we thought of an ears on the ground survey by talking to vendors, resellers and service providers. India has traditionally been a late adopter of technology, as it has less purchasing power than other countries. With voice taking…

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What DoT clarifications from TRAI on 1800 / 800 MHz Spectrum Auction Mean ?

The DoT (Department of Telecommunication) appears to be moving in a clear direction with respect to spectrum auctions. TRAI should respond to the DoT’s request for clarifications on its recommendations within the next couple of weeks after which the Telecom Commission and the eGoM will take a decision on the…

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All Touch + Windows 8 SmartPhones – Last 2 Options for Nokia from going Bankrupt

Beleaguered SmartPhone giant is at the mercy of Microsoft now. The last two options for the Handset giant are – All Touch SmartPhones and Windows 8 Phones launching in October this year. We do not expect WP7.5 to drive significant sales of Nokia’s Lumia range. Nokia – All-touch feature phone…

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