Atlast! 3G in India

nishantgandhi · 4th April 2008, 10:54

Yesterday, Bharti Airtel announced having successfully tested 3G applications with different equipment suppliers. The company said it is set to start services as and when 3G spectrum is allocated.

A leading newspaper quoted Bharti Airtel President (Mobility) Sanjay Kapoor saying that they'd tested 3G applications in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore -- on a trial indoor spectrum allocated to them.

With the Department of Telecom (DoT) having already said it will allot 3G spectrum via auction, players including Airtel, Vodafone, and Reliance are said to be gearing up for 3G services that promise faster downloads and enhanced data transmission among others.

As regards Airtel's preparedness for rolling out 3G services in India, Kapoor alluded to Airtel having 3G services in Seychelles and that the experience derived from a partner like SingTel would only help them smoothly launch the service in India. Kapoor also did not reveal the names of the equipment suppliers but said they'd deployed more than one network company. Meanwhile, reports suggest Swedish network company Ericsson and Finnish Nokia are vying for market share in the 3G space apart from Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE.

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hydrashok · 4th April 2008, 15:07

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Yesterday, Bharti Airtel announced having successfully tested 3G applications with different equipment suppliers. The company said it is set to start services as and when 3G spectrum is allocated.

That's where the problem lies :( [Referring to portion highlighted in bold]

aZa · 4th April 2008, 20:04

There is another problem ... The Pricing and the Quality of Service! As and when 3G services start.

JayD · 4th April 2008, 20:09

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Meanwhile, reports suggest Swedish network company Ericsson and Finnish Nokia are vying for market share in the 3G space apart from Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE.

If and when this service is launched, will we get its advantages on normal 3g handsets like the N73??

jkdas · 11th December 2008, 20:14

Live TV on mobiles in India now

Live TV, high-speed data download and video streaming on mobile phone on Thursday became a reality in India, with state-owned MTNL launching the next generation 3G technology-based telecom services in New Delhi.

Hope others follow it soon.

mukeshgoel · 11th December 2008, 20:28

Thats very good news.

Being in Delhi, I try to use it as soon as possible.

aaggoswami · 11th December 2008, 21:40

EDGE also know as some version number of G, mostly 2.75 or 2.5G is designed to have data transfer speed of 384 Kbps. Most ISP plans in India give broadband plans that have less speed than this.

3G carries capacity of 2MBPs data transfer. I wonder if we are really making use of the technology as IMO, we dont have sufficient infrastructure.

abhinav.gupta88 · 11th December 2008, 22:03

Is it coming with vodafone / airtel soon?

safari_lover · 11th December 2008, 23:23

Any idea what technology are they using, UMTS or HSDPA?

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Originally Posted by aaggoswami

EDGE also know as some version number of G, mostly 2.75 or 2.5G is designed to have data transfer speed of 384 Kbps. Most ISP plans in India give broadband plans that have less speed than this.

3G carries capacity of 2MBPs data transfer. I wonder if we are really making use of the technology as IMO, we dont have sufficient infrastructure.

Yes EDGE is 2.75G. It offers a maximum speed of 384Kbps but that depends on a lot of things like distance from the BTS, etc.

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Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

Is it coming with vodafone / airtel soon?

It would take at least 6 - 9 months. The bidding for the 3G spectrum is yet to take place.

Steeroid · 11th December 2008, 23:25

BSNL / MTNL will be the first to offer 3G services in India. The others have to bid.

EDGE is not 3G.

Comrade · 12th December 2008, 10:23

MTNL/BSNL have been allotted spectrum to have first mover's advantage. However commercial operations are expected only by Jan end or Feb.
Spectrum auction for private players will be in Jan end. Commercial operations are expected only by summer 2009.
there wont be not more than 4 players in any circle with some strategic circles (WB, Raj, NE - due to defense) having only single operator (obviously BSNL).
Also MTNL is trailing out 3G in delhi without any charges and trail is limited to areas such as CP, PTI and nearby areas . I eagarly waited for MTNL 3g but no use.

SkyWalker · 12th December 2008, 11:02

EDGE is not 3G. Airtel Blackberry service was on EDGE for some time now.

srishiva · 12th December 2008, 11:14

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Originally Posted by safari_lover

Any idea what technology are they using, UMTS or HSDPA?

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HSDPA/HSUPA (D-downlink, U-uplink) is advanced version within UMTS. 2Mbps is basic UMTS.

Sahil · 12th December 2008, 11:32

I hope they don't make the 3g data plan charges unrealistic.

vikram_d · 12th December 2008, 11:44

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Originally Posted by Sahil

I hope they don't make the 3g data plan charges unrealistic.

It all depends on the demand. If demand is less then charges will be more. More demand and we can hope to see reasonable charges. But honestly I don't see too much demand from the average Joe. Only a few tech savvy people will opt in for it.

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nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,220 Thanked: 156 Times	Atlast! 3G in India Yesterday, Bharti Airtel announced having successfully tested 3G applications with different equipment suppliers. The company said it is set to start services as and when 3G spectrum is allocated. A leading newspaper quoted Bharti Airtel President (Mobility) Sanjay Kapoor saying that they'd tested 3G applications in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore -- on a trial indoor spectrum allocated to them. With the Department of Telecom (DoT) having already said it will allot 3G spectrum via auction, players including Airtel, Vodafone, and Reliance are said to be gearing up for 3G services that promise faster downloads and enhanced data transmission among others. As regards Airtel's preparedness for rolling out 3G services in India, Kapoor alluded to Airtel having 3G services in Seychelles and that the experience derived from a partner like SingTel would only help them smoothly launch the service in India. Kapoor also did not reveal the names of the equipment suppliers but said they'd deployed more than one network company. Meanwhile, reports suggest Swedish network company Ericsson and Finnish Nokia are vying for market share in the 3G space apart from Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE. Techtree.com India > News > Telecom > Bharti Airtel Set to Start 3G Services
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aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	There is another problem ... The Pricing and the Quality of Service! As and when 3G services start.
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jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Atlast! 3G in India Live TV on mobiles in India now Live TV, high-speed data download and video streaming on mobile phone on Thursday became a reality in India, with state-owned MTNL launching the next generation 3G technology-based telecom services in New Delhi. Hope others follow it soon.
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mukeshgoel Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,234 Thanked: 2,139 Times View My Garage	Thats very good news. Being in Delhi, I try to use it as soon as possible.
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aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,930 Times	EDGE also know as some version number of G, mostly 2.75 or 2.5G is designed to have data transfer speed of 384 Kbps. Most ISP plans in India give broadband plans that have less speed than this. 3G carries capacity of 2MBPs data transfer. I wonder if we are really making use of the technology as IMO, we dont have sufficient infrastructure.
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abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Is it coming with vodafone / airtel soon?
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Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	BSNL / MTNL will be the first to offer 3G services in India. The others have to bid. EDGE is not 3G.
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Comrade BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: HYD Posts: 540 Thanked: 1,183 Times	MTNL/BSNL have been allotted spectrum to have first mover's advantage. However commercial operations are expected only by Jan end or Feb. Spectrum auction for private players will be in Jan end. Commercial operations are expected only by summer 2009. there wont be not more than 4 players in any circle with some strategic circles (WB, Raj, NE - due to defense) having only single operator (obviously BSNL). Also MTNL is trailing out 3G in delhi without any charges and trail is limited to areas such as CP, PTI and nearby areas . I eagarly waited for MTNL 3g but no use.
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12th December 2008, 11:02	#12
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	EDGE is not 3G. Airtel Blackberry service was on EDGE for some time now.
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Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,605 Times	I hope they don't make the 3g data plan charges unrealistic.
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