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[Guide] How to change your mobile operator WITHOUT number change

gaurish — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:53:23 +0000

Today, a New scheme is activated that will permit mobile phone users to change their service providers without having to forgo their numbers in what in industry jargon is called mobile number portability. This is available all on All india Basis.

So If you are not happy with your current operator, then you now the option to switch

Here is how the process works:

Clear your dues with Previous Operator(Incase of postpaid)
Goto your new operator’s Customer Care Center. select whatever plan you want(Prepaid/Postpaid). And tell them that you want port your previous number.
Now, send SMS PORT to 1900. you will get a UPC code in return, via SMS. give your this UPC Code to new operator. They would charge you Rs19/- and process would be completed in a week.
you get the exact time when switch would occure, that that you can remove the old sim. And start using sim given by your new operator.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is a UPC code?

A. UPC code is an 8 digit Unique porting code which you will be required to provide to New Operator at the time of switching.

Q. Will there be any disconnection of services in this process?

A. Your number will be functional throughout this process. The switchover will happen between 10 pm to 5 am to ensure your connectivity is not disrupted. However there will be a 2 hour span between 10 pm to 5 am when your services may be disrupted, this exact time would be communicated to you in advance.

Q. Do I have to replace my SIM card?

A. Yes. you will get new sim from operator you are switching to.

Q. I have CDMA, can I port to a GSM operator?

A. Yes but you will get to change your handset because CDMA handset does not work for GSM.

Further, If you have any more questions. here are MNP Helpline Numbers:

Vodafone-18001234567
IDEA-18002700000
MTNL Mumbai-1800221503,
Airtel -18001031111,
BSNL-18001801503
TataDocomo 18002660000

With Arrival of MNP, Customer is real king!

Indian Startup PhoneCurry hopes to be Indian Version of GsmArena with latest price data

gaurish — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:53:39 +0000

Finding a mobile phone is tough job and needs lots of research as they are too many options available. thankfully we can visit mobile websites like GSMArena which are ultimate resource for latest information about mobile phones. I am sure many of you might have used in the past for getting information about a particular mobile phone you are interested in buying.

But there is two problems for Indian consumers, GSMArena does not display Indian prices. so often you are left wondering if the particular handset you like would fit in your budget. Another Problem, many phones listed on GSMArena are not even launched in India yet.

This is where PhoneCurry comes to rescue all our Indian consumers. Sahil Bajaj, IIT graduate who quit his job at KPMG & founded a mobile phone information website whose sole aim is answer the question we often seem to be asking – Which Mobile Phone Should I Buy?

PhoneCurry is made exclusively for India, so all prices are in rupees.Just tell your budget(eg. Rs5-6,000/-), what all features you want(Wifi,Touch screen etc) and any brand preference(e.g Nokia Only) and voila! – you get phones that fit in your budget. According to me, the site design looks boring at first but surprisingly works pretty once you start using it. prices are fairly accurate as they are sourced from multiple sources. They do have User & Expert Opinion, Third party reviews but its not detailed. you might want to visit Official website for more details. another feature I miss is 360 degree view. But Overall its a Excellent Mobile phone finding tool with Indian perspective

So if you are in market for a new phone and do give a try PhoneCurry.

Link: PhoneCurry – Find the best mobile phone for yourself

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India’s 3G Policy Announced, Some Key Points to Note.

gaurish — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:07:00 +0000

Government of India has finally announced its policy on 3G spectrum allocation, paving way for 3G mobile services in country.Telecom minister A.Raja said there would max 10 player in each circle and spectrum would be allocated by bidding method, where the highest bidder gets spectrum.

3D an acronym for 3rd generations of mobile services which supports high-speed video messaging(video calls), mobile TV, gaming etc. the introduction of 3G in India is delayed,now the world is moving towards 4G.

nevertheless its a welcome move as its many time faster than present EDGE networks.

The Detailed policy can be read here. some of the important points mentioned in document.

* Initially, 5players would be allowed in each circle. later this limit would be increased to 10. Delhi & Mumbai will have 3 players instead of 5.

* Allocation of Septrum would based on a third party auction, which means telcos have to shell out more money, subsequently this cost will be passed onto the consumer in form of higher cost. as a Expection BSNL & MTNL would be allotted spectrum preferential basis.

Unfair Policy for Delhi and Mumbai telecom circles
Delhi & mumbai, which is biggest market for 3G will only have 2 private GSM players because the government has made it very clear that there are only three slots available for 3G spectrum in Delhi and Mumbai and two are already going to be reserved for BSNL and MTNL. this is a big blow to all private players.Idea cellular and reliance communication are also bidding for spectrum. This would ensure aggressive bidding and higher service costs.

Only two operators of Airtel,Vodafone,Idea & Reliance will get 3G license.

Bad news for Apple iPhone Lovers

Airtel and Vodafone are official carriers of iPhone in India. infact they have also announced publicly they will launch Apple iPhone 3G. now their plans seems to in toss in two most important circles i.e Delhi & Mumbai. there would be only 2private operators in these circles and more than 15bidders. this would ensure cut Cut Throat competition subcribers in other cities like chennai are more lucky to have 5 players.

Situation is better in CDMA space, there is no competition there. and bidder would get 3G spectrum at base price. BSNL & MTNL will not bid for CDMA.

And 3G services are expected to roll out around may-jun 09.
Get ready to enter new era of Telecommunication.

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Must have Application for Windows mobile phones like HTC touch

gaurish — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:16:00 +0000

Here is a list of must have applications for Windows mobile 6 professional.I have personally tested all of them on HTC Touch and found them pretty useful. the good news is most of them are FREE to use.

1. PDA Keyboard v.1.0 Light Edition
It is a Full screen keyboard by which you can type with fingers instead of stylus. with default keyboard of HTC Touch you are forced to use a stylus as keys are small.
Download Free PDA Keyboard v.1.0 Light Edition

2. WM5torage v1.8
This program will export the flash memory card inside the smartphone as usual USB Mass Storage device (ordinary “usb disk or Pen drive”) – effectively turning your phone into flash reader. now you can plug it any usb port and transfer data without need to worry about drivers.
Download WM5storage 1.8

3. Adobe Flash Player
This is a mobile version of Flash player.it Enables to view Flash based content on the phone.
Download Flash Player

4. Yahoo Go!
Yahoo! Go is today’s essential solution for anyone with a mobile phone. It’s an all-in-one offering that lets you enjoy the best of the Internet on your phone—for free. Send an email, upload photos, download a map, search for answers, check stock quotes, or get breaking news—all that and much more is available through Yahoo! Go.
Download Yahoo Go!

5. Opera Mobile v8.65
The Windows mobile version of Opera web browser – Fastest browser on earth. This is a paid software but you get 30days trial after that you can purchase the software,uninstall it or look for a crack wares sites.
Download Opera Mobile 8.65

6. ClearTemp v1.0
ClearTemp is an application for you to free up memory on your device. whenever you feel your phone is going slow and low of space. run is application. your phone would be new again
Download ClearTemp v1.0

7. DivX Mobile Player
It a video player which plays Divx codec videos
Download DivX Mobile

8. fring – Instant Messenger
fring is multi protocol instant messenger which supports Skype, MSN Messenger, ICQ,
Google Talk™, SIP, Twitter, AIM & Yahoo!™
Download fring – Instant Messenger

9. Total Commander v2.5
Total Commander is a file manager, a program like Windows Explorer to copy, move or delete files. However, Total Commander can do much more than Explorer, e.g. pack and unpack files, access ftp servers, compare files by content, etc!. i use it mainly for reading rar & zip files
Download Total Commander

10. Windows Media Player Playlist Manager
playlistMgr is a simple playlist editor for managing Windows Media Player playlists and it supports unicode.
You can create or edit playlists easily and conveniently using this software. In addition, PlaylistMgr also helps you to manage your media streams and podcasts.
Download PlaylistMgr v0.7.4

This is my list of must have software for HTC touch. however there tons of software available for windows mobile phones which you can install. make sure you don’t install files with infected with virus.

To install all the Above application you would need to install Microsoft Active sync. It comes in a CD with the Phones. Alternatively, it can be download from Microsoft website. More Information

Comments & suggestion are welcome