3G adoption in India/China to boost business worldwide

Wireless broadband services are expected to boom worldwide with the imminent launch of 3G services in China and India. Although both countries delayed the launch of 3G services, in the end they will significantly contribute to the number of worldwide wireless broadband usage by 2012, which is expected to touch 1billion. Presently 169 million people worldwide have access to broadband wireless by using advanced technology like 3G.Read more.

Indians soon free to give bad carriers the flick

Here's some good news for cell phone users in India. From next year, cell phone subscribers in India can change their carriers without changing their cell phone numbers. Under Mobile Number Portability (MNP) set by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), cell phone subscribers will have to pay a maximum of only INR 19 (USD 0.408732) if they want to change their telecom operator without changing their existing phone number. Read more.

Infosys BPO to acquire US based McCamish Systems

Everyone is aware that American companies often outsource work to India. It's now a common business phenomenon. But now it seems that the phenomenon is changing. Indian based IT and BPO company Infosys is going to acquire a USD 58 million US company! Read More.

CDMA vs GSM in India

When we talk about cellular services, there are two main cellular data transmission technologies out there: Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). GSM is the most popular technology worldwide. Although CDMA has a lower number of users compared to GSM, it is seriously popular in countries like China and India. Read more.

Nokia to unveil m-banking services in India

A lot of cool things have started happening in the Indian telecom sector. Telecom related companies like Nokia are in a race to launch new services in the country. Nokia is now planning to roll out financial and banking services under the banner name, ‘Nokia Money’. Read more...