Nokia mobile users get additional perks with Nokia perks
MSN India

Nokia Perks plans to compete with the international giant, Groupon, a free coupon service with its indian venture - Sosasta.com. Nokia Perks, is based on the Groupon concept. With Nokia Perks, Nokia will provide an online coupon that can be found on its website, nokiaperks.com. The twist is that this coupon will entitle one to higher discounts than the ones presently available in the market. And the best part, one doesn't even need to carry paper coupons. One just needs to go online and retain the coupon to one's phone.

Edimax introduces 150 Mbps wireless 3G portable router
CIOL

Telecom networking equipment maker, Edimax Technology launched its 3G-6218n 150 Mbps wireless 3G portable router in India. The router can turn an internet connection from either 3G/3.5G USB modem card or a cable/xDSL modem into a Wi-Fi network, claims the company. With the built-in battery and both 3G/3.5G and cable/xDSL Internet support, the 3G-6218n also features green technology and smartphone Internet tethering capability.

Maxx Mobiles MX401, MQ601 Khamoshhh series phones declared in India
Mobiletor.com

Maxx Mobiles declared their new series of mobile phones called 'Khamoshhh' which comprises a bar phone named Maxx MX401 and a QWERTY handset called Maxx MQ601. The range has been entitled keeping in mind the noise suppression technology that these phones are integrated with. Both phones have been built with an advanced technology called SAM which eliminates background noise and offers users total voice clarity. This technology uses a technique of signal processing for curtailing surroundings noises and also helps in eliminating echoes. The phones are embedded with a special key to facilitate the Noise Suppression feature.

Micromax launches the A70 Android handset in India
IGYAAN

Micromax has finally launched the new Android Handset, the A70. Its the highly awaited successor to the Andro A60. The device has been bounced around the internet and blogosphere for quite some time and the A70 term first came into play in December during the launch of the A60. Earlier this year, leaked images of the device showed up on various websites. The phone is now officially available in the market for a price of Rs. 8999. Key Features include Android 2.2 (Froyo), 600MHz Processor, 8.128cm Multi Touch Capacitive Screen, WCDMA 2100 MHz and HSDPA 7.2 Mbps.

Telecom firms focus on enterprise services for stable revenue
Financial Express

Telecom companies, at present, have turned to enterprise services in a big way. While Bharti Airtel and Reliance Communications were traditionally offering these services, Vodafone India and Tata Teleservices (TTSL) have also ventured into this unit with high decibel promotions. The enterprise business provides end-to-end telecom solutions using wireless, wireline, voice and data to corporate customers. Currently pegged at around Rs 23,000 crore, the Indian enterprise-connectivity market is growing at an annual rate of 12-13 percent and is estimated to be worth around $ 10 billion (approximately Rs 47,000 crore) in the next five years.

Mobile Value Added Services (MVAS): A vehicle to usher in inclusive growth and bridge the digital divide
Deloitte
While the reach of the mobile phone is a force to be reckoned with and its potential to deliver services is immense, the range of services currently being offered in the Indian market is certainly limited. However, the plethora of needs, from health and education to financial inclusion and governance, that it can serve are unlimited. In this context, this study seeks to understand the current and future state of Mobile Value Added Services (MVAS) in India alongwith some of the key drivers, challenges, and solutions which can spur the growth of the ecosystem. The study further delves into the potential of MVAS to enhance the quality of life and standard of living for major sections of the Indian populace, including the effective and efficient delivery of government services.