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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) Kolkata Metro circle unit which is known as Calcutta Telephones introduces three new 2G Prepaid plans at attractive rates. BSNL 2G Prepaid Plan Details is as follows: 1. Lifetime 2G Prepaid Plan cost now Rs.10 only !* (*SIM Rs.20 + Activation charge Rs.15 = Total Rs.35 including Rs.25 Talk Value) Lifetime means 20 years w.e.f.29.02.2009 POWER without Power - Get benefits without Power Voucher: 2. 1 Paisa Per Second Plan 2G Connection for Rs.57 Local/STD and National Roaming (within BSNL Network) - 1 Paisa/Second Local/STD and National Roaming (Other Network) - 1.2 Paisa/Second SMS (Local) - 50 Paisa SMS (All India) - 60 Paisa SIM Rs.20 + Activation charge Rs.37 = Total Rs.57 including Talk Value Rs.10 (Validity 180 days) 3. 49 Paisa Per Minute Plan 2G Connection for Rs.64/- All calls, SMS and National Roaming @ 49 Paisa/Minute SIM Rs.20 + Activation charge Rs.44 = Total Rs.64 including Talk Value Rs.10 (Validity 180 Days) Other charges for two plans will

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has amended the National Numbering Plan to introduce 11-digit mobile numbers in the country. The current 10-digit numbers are likely to be inadequate to accommodate the growing new subscriber additions. In an internal note, dated November 26, 2009, DoT says, "The National Numbering Plan 2003 is amended for migration to 11-digit numbering plan in mobile services by prefixing digit '9' in existing two-digit PLMN Access Code." The mobile number has three components of numbering -- PLMN code, MSC code and subscriber number. The regulator wants another digit to be added to the PLMN code, which, at present, is a two-digit code. MSC code is a three-digit number, while subscriber number is a five digit code. DoT, which had planned to introduce 11-digit numbers in April this year, wants operators to migrate to the 11-digit ecosystem by January 2010. However, it remains to be seen if operators would be able to migrate to new numbering plan at a s

Tata Teleservices Limited today announced the launch of Photon TV, a new application that allows Tata Photon Plus subscribers to watch live television channels on their personal computers and laptops. The service is exclusively available for Tata Photon Plus users. Movies, music and videos on demand will also be offered to the subscribers through this new service. “Tata Teleservices Limited has always been a pioneer in terms of adding value to the mobile communications experience in India—we added value to the way people talk by introducing the Pay Per Use (TATA DOCOMO) and Pay Per Call (Tata Indicom) concepts in India; we also added value on the voice and data services side by introducing the Walky and Photon families of products. Now, we have moved mobility another few giant steps along the evolutionary path, with the launch of Photon TV today. This innovative product underlines the technological superiority of the Photon technology, which has become the rage amongst Internet-users,”

Nokia today released Qt 4.6, the latest version of the cross-platform application and UI framework. Featuring new platform support, powerful new graphical capabilities and support for multi-touch and gestures, Qt 4.6 makes developing advanced applications and devices easier and more enjoyable. “Qt 4.6 marks an exciting time for developers, regardless of their target form factor or platform,” said Sebastian Nyström, Vice President, Application Services and Frameworks at Nokia. “Developers can easily create visually appealing and web-connected applications for desktops or devices, including targeting the hundreds of millions of Symbian and Maemo-based devices,” “The community will enjoy using Qt’s intuitive programming interface to quickly create powerful, appealing applications.” Nyström added. More platforms Qt 4.6 includes support for the Symbian platform for the first time, and also adds Windows 7, Apple Mac OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and the upcoming Maemo 6 to the list of Qt supported

If your Chinese mobile phone is blocked, you can re-activate it at The MobileStore at a charge of Rs.199, through a simple IMEI implant process. The MobileStore in association with the agencies of Government of India offers customers the IMEI (International Mobile equipment Identity) a unique 15 digit identification number for the safety and security of their Mobile Handset. Ms. Arti Mehta, Chief Marketing Officer, The MobileStore said that “The IMEI number is used by the GSM network to identify valid devices. We have successfully done over 30,000 IMEI implants at our 160 stores in 60 cities. IMEI number is an important tool for the handset tracking. This is a step in the right direction to support national security program. To know about the nearest The MobileStore where IMEI implant can be done please call our 24x7 customer care number on 6000 6363

BSNL now offers free service for its Broadband subscribers an option of knowing their Broadband usage details through SMS. This service is valid for both old and new customers of BSNL having Broadband usernames with underscore '_' and at the rate '@' sign. The SMS alerts will come every week giving you brief details about your Broadband usage. The following details are needed to be furnished compulsory by Broadband Subscribers to get SMS alerts on their mobile. Telephone number with STD code. Your Broadband Username. Your Mobile Number. Email Address. This service is beneficial for those BSNL users with Broadband Plans like: Home Plans (125, 199, 250, 299, 350, 500, 500C, 50s0 C+, 1000, 1800, 3300). Combo Plans (599, 749). Speed Combo Plan (1111). Rural Broadband Plans (99, 150). Business Plans (1200, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 9000, 15000). Business Combo Plans (1000). 8 Mbps Business Combo (2799). 16 Mbps Combo (4999). 24 Mbps Combo (8999). Now customers can register thr