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A report by the Economic Times stated that the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) might soon grant approval to MukeshAmbani ledRIL (Reliance Industries Limited) for carrying out testson its 4G networks.
It has also mentioned that a specific department of DOT, Telecommunication Engineering Service (TEC) has put forward the idea of offering around 10,000 mobile numbers to support its testing process. Furthermore, it has also given a go ahead to InfotelBroadband,owned, and managed by RIL, for connecting its network to other operators wherein these it will be possible for them to make outgoing calls and receive incoming calls using these 10,000 test numbers. This department caters to the research and development of new products and services and is at the helm of establishing new standards.
However, it has levied rules and regulations ensuring that the testing is restricted to specific geographic areas and same equipment is put to use for varied tests effectuated in different circles. DOT has also forbidden Reliance Infotelfrom engaging in offering any kind of commercial services and has announced a definite time for carrying out these testing activities.
While RILclearly rubbished rumors of its tie- up with any other company for offering its voice services earlier this year, it also recently confirmed about its plans of manufacturing its own handsets, in tune with its 4G services. Even as the present telecom policy does not sanction the provision of voice services through 4G licenses, the new telecom policy soon to roll out in 2013, is expected to come as a relief, permitting operators to provide voice services through 4G or BWA, following the deploying of a new framework advocating liberalizationof spectrum utilization, in the country.
A few days back, there were reports of the conglomerate investing $ 10bn on its 4G network wherein it collaborated with Spirit DSP for offering voice and video call services(VVOIP), similar to Skype, in its upcoming LTE network. Thisdeal allows Spirits TeamSpirit voice and video engine to be accredited as Infotels.
Based on the present reports, RIL has set the stage for rolling out its 4G service, in mid2013, in Mumbai and Delhi, initially. For the same, it has embarked on varied collaborations with top-notch companies like Ericsson and Samsung for building its network, IBM for IT support, Microsoft for security solutions, Himachal Futuristic Communications Ltd (HFCL) for building optical fiber cable network in targeted cities (Delhi and Mumbai) , where it intends to roll out its services, initially.
In today’s advanced living mobile phone is one of the most important need of a person these days. Samsung is one of the leading manufacturer in market that has grabbed attention of many people. This smart handset has been filled with several astonishing features and applications that makes it truly worth for buying. Till now Samsung galaxy S2 is rumored and this smart handset is not yet officially announced in market.
According to the sources Samsung Galaxy S2 comes furnished with several fantastic features which makes it really a fantastic device. Users can find Samsung Galaxy S2 with many latest applications and features that are enlisted below:
Eye-popping Applications that keeps you updated
Social networking integration.
Digital compass.
MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264/H.263 player.
MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player.
Organizer.
Image/video editor.
Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF).
Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration.
Voice memo/dial/commands.
Predictive text input .
Get A better view –
Samsung Galaxy S2 can give its customers a better viewing option as this superb device has a 3.7 inches of Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors and along with the size of 480 x 800 pixels.
Its Display has been made more attractive with the additional features which makes Samsung Galaxy S2 really an alluring handset.
Gorilla Glass display.
TouchWiz UI.
Multi-touch input method.
Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate.
Touch-sensitive controls.
Proximity sensor for auto turn-off.
Swype text input.
Additional Features :
Samsung mobile phones are always recognized for their better performance and it is only with the multimedia feature that Samsung mobile phones comes installed with. Customers can find Samsung galaxy S2 furnished with many features which are some of the most important part of the handset.
High resolution camera- Samsung Galaxy S2 has a inbuilt camera of 5 Mega Pixel that comes with the resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels and additional features like Geo-tagging, auto focus, touch focus, face and smile detection which provides you with the enhanced picture quality and makes your photographs look lifelike.
Samsung Galaxy S2 runs on the operating system of Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread) that comes added with the 1.4 GHz processor which makes that smart phone a better performer.
The larger internal memory of Samsung galaxy S2 has been added with the option of micro SD card that expands the internal storage space up to 32GB so that users can store their favorite music, videos and other favorable stuff in the vast storage space available.
With the launch of 3G services, everybody wants to know about these services. How can they change the way that we communicate? 3G (third generation) services not only allow us to access Internet at high speed but they also enable us to enjoy multimedia services, the ability to view videos on our mobile phone.
If we compare with a dial-up Internet connection, it typically offers about 56 kbps speed. Whereas a 3G connection will offer you speed of 3.1 megabits per second (mbps) or more. 3G network an ITU specification for third generation of mobile communications technology- was first introduced by Japan on a large commercial scale. At present, there are around 60 3G networks across 25 countries.
3G technologies comprise of three technologies WAP, GPRS and EDGE. WAP (Wireless Application Protocol), an open international standard, is usually used for small mobiles. After the launch of WAP, GPRS was developed offering the speed around 56-114 kbps. It allows the user to avail services like GPRS, PTT, instant messaging/chat facilities, MMS etc. However, it fails to stream live videos more efficiently. After that, EDGE, also termed as 2.75G network, comes in the field of mobile communication. It can carry a bandwidth of up to 236.8 kbps.
With 3G Services, an individual can enjoy a lot of features such as:
* Phone calls/fax
* Send/receive large email messages
* High-speed Web
* Global roaming
* Navigation/maps
* TV streaming
* Videoconferencing
* Electronic agenda meeting reminder
Difference between 2G Vs. 3G Networks-
With HSDPA, 3G technology sends data many times faster as compared to 2G network. Therefore, if youre planning to purchase a new mobile, you should for HSDPA compatibility as it will provide you the data speed on the move. That means, in 3G coverage areas, you can send and receive video content along with audio, graphics and text. However, the speed of network depends upon mobile used, number of users using 3G network simultaneously, coverage and network traffic.
Cost of 3G services-
Definitely, 3G services may have some high price tag as compared to 2G. Because these services will allow you to make video calling whereas 2G will enable you to make voice call. So cost may be high in 3G.
Some Faqs about 3G Services-
1. Do I need to Change your SIM or number for enjoying 3G Services?
No, you need not change either your sim or change your number to enjoy 3G services.
2. Which operators in which circle will provide 3G Services?
Andhra Pradesh: Bharti Airtel, Idea, Aircel
Assam: Reliance, Bharti, Aircel
Bihar & Jharkhand: Stel, Bharti, Reliance, Aircel
Delhi & NCR: Vodafone, Bharti, Reliance Communications
Gujarat: Tata Com, Vodafone, Idea
Haryana: Idea Cellular, Tata Telecommunications, Vodafone
Himachal Pradesh: Bharti, Stel, Idea cellular, Reliance
Jammu & Kashmir: Idea, Aircel, Bharti, Reliance
Karnataka: Tata Telecommunication, Aircel, Bharti Airtel
Kerala: Idea cellular, Tata Telecommunications, Aircel
Kolkata: Vodafone, Aircel, Reliance Communications
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh: Idea Cellular, Reliance Communications, Tata Telecommunications
Maharashtra & Goa: Tata Com, Idea cellular, Vodafone
Mumbai: Reliance, Vodafone, Bharti Airtel
North East: Aircel, Bharti, Reliance
Orissa: Stel, Aircel, Reliance
Punjab: Idea Cellular, Reliance Communications, Tata Telecommunications, Aircel
Rajasthan: Reliance Communications, Bharti, Tata Telecommunications
Tamil Nadu: Bharti, Vodafone, Aircel
U.P (East): Aircel, Idea Cellular, Vodafone
U.P. (West): Bharti, Idea Cellular, Tata Telecommunications
West Bengal: Bharti, Reliance Telecom, Vodafone, Aircel
3. What are the requirements for mobile broadband?
You will be able to enjoy High speed internet and data service even while on the move. You require a 3G handset and subscription for 3G services to use mobile broadband on your handset. In case, you want to connect your laptop or PDA (personal digital assistant) to 3G network, like while moving in a vehicle, you will require to connect your 3G handset to the computer through data cable, infrared or blue tooth. You may also buy a 3G data card and use the same with your computer to access high speed 3G network.
4. How much data will I use while viewing video?
If youre downloading a video thats meant for a mobile screen, 1mb per minute is a good rule of thumb. Using this rule, a 4 minute video clip would use around 4MB of your daily or monthly allowance. If the video was meant for a TV or PC Screen, or it is over 5 min long, we would not recommend downloading it to your phone, as it may struggle to play it back And you may not have enough storage space on your phone. A better solution for your mobile is to stream the Video.
5. Can I get 3G broadband without plugging a USB modem or data card?
Yes, 3G broadband can be accessed through Handset supporting 3G.
6. What will happen if I am out of 3G coverage area?
You will continue to access 2G/2.5G services in areas where 3G coverage is absent. Please ensure that your network setting on handset is on dual mode.
7. What are the prerequisites for experiencing 3G?
3G can be experienced with 3G connection and 3G compatible mobile handset in 3G covered areas.
A couple of years ago Ooma VoIP devices came onto the telecommunications scene.
For a quite a while now, the communications industry has been getting us all hyped up on VoIP with companies like Vonage leading the charge in selling the service.
If you’re like me, the monthly cost of communications has gotten to be a significant part of the monthly budget. Any way to save a buck or two is always on my radar, but I wasn’t willing to take the plunge until I knew I could rely on it. Internet, land line phone, mobile phone, TV, streaming entertainment…it’s gotten ridiculous! These “essentials” can end up competing with food expenditures!
he idea is enticing…Voice over Internet Protocol…essentially, using the Internet to transmit phone calls. You already have Internet access; why not just use it for your voice calls?
The “early adopters” explored the early days of VoIP offerings and the reports were not terribly encouraging. Buffering, freezing, weird echo-ing…the technology just wasn’t up to snuff.
Then came Ooma.
In 2009 the Ooma Core VoIP was launched. This was soon followed by the Ooma Hub and Ooma Scout.
What immediately set Ooma apart was the crystal clear voice quality. Ooma set the standard with the leading edge technology and the ease of use.
The latest offering on the market is Ooma Telo Free Home Phone Service.
As technology is apt to do, this new device has become even smaller and sleeker than its predecessors. It’s a simple, unobtrusive device to add to your home.
It’s also incredibly easy to use. Plug your modem into the Ooma Telo and plug your phone into the Ooma Telo. Voila!
The options are great too. Get a new phone number, or keep your old one. Use BlueTooth to connect your mobile to the Ooma. Get rid of your land line altogether or keep it as a backup. Full 911 access even sends your address to emergency services.
You can even upgrade to the Ooma Premier package for more features. You get to try all of them for free and then decide if you want to keep them.
Telecommunication has made people come closer, it has a global impact. No other form of communication has ever been so important to human as telecommunication. It gives you the freedom of talking to your loved ones even when they are far apart. Among the various means of telecommunication, phone-calls are the most popular ones. This is because, unlike SMS or Emails, with a phone-call you can communicate instantly. Now that we understand that how important phone calls are, we also realize that the needs of communication are not limited to a particular country, it also has turned global. But our resources and expenditure is still limited and the international calls always leave a big impact on our telephone bills. So to give the world the freedom to talk for long hours and long distances, the concept of free international calls came into existence.
The online market has come up with three commonly used ways of making cheap international calls. The first and the most popular one is the calling card. With a calling card you get the freedom of getting pre-paid services. You just have to go online, choose the source and destination countries and a wide range of options are displayed. You can easily choose which card is most suitable for you. The differences lie in the reliability of the brand name, the cost of the card and how low call rates the are providing. After buying the card you receive your activation pin instantly. So you can talk as much as you have calling balance left. And as soon as it finish you can buy a new card.
But few think that calling cards are not suitable due to the tension of low balance and higher call rates. For them there are the access numbers. Access number can be easily retrieved from the website of your favorite mobile shopping portal. And you have to do this for once only. After that whenever you need to make international calls then all you need to do is prefix this number before dialing your destination number and enjoy intentional calling at very low call rates. In this case neither you have to worry about recharging your card nor you need any top-ups.
Text and talk is also a popular option and gives you so low call rates that they are almost equivalent to free calls.