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Reliance Communications has announced that Q3 net profit has gone up 85% in the fiscal third quarter, boosted by the lower cost of financing debt and as more of its subscribers used pricier data services. The company would need to fight to win back airwaves it is currently using in the 900MHz band in seven circles. Since it doesn’t have backup spectrum in other bands to support 2G voice services in these circles, the competition may get intense. The company’s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization remained nearly flat at  1,851 crore. Its quarterly operating profit margin remained constant at 33.8% sequentially because global operations declined, although profitability improved at its India operations. Recently, RCOM has also tied up with Facebook to offer some services on the Internet free through Internet.org. At the launch, chief executive Gurdeep Singh had said even if the service helped reduce the churn in customers, the free service would be wo...

Reliance Communications has announced that its partnership with Facebook will together offer free data access to useful websites to Reliance customers through Internet.org. Internet.org provides access to popular websites and services with zero data charges in order to make it easier for people to access the Internet, across both the 2G & 3G platforms.  Customers will now enjoy access to popular websites with zero data charges, including Facebook. These services will be available for Reliance customers in the telecom Circles of Mumbai, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The goal is to extend the services to the rest of the country in a phased manner and gradually add more services and websites. Gurdeep Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Business, Reliance Communications, said, “We are delighted to announce the launch of Internet.org services in India. Through this partnership with Facebook, we aim to increase Internet inclusion a...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Aircel has for the first time ever in India launched 3G services at 2G prices. Aircel, which pioneered the Pocket Internet with unlimited usage, has extended the Unlimited usage to this new product as well named 3G AIRCEL POCKET INTERNET SMART. This Data Card will work on 3G and 2G networks seamlessly with no usage restriction on any devices. Aircel expects that with this new plan more people in the country will be able to benefit from the power of internet at affordable prices and peace of mind from bill shock. Considering the vastness of India, Aircel believes that the only way to reach internet to the masses in a cost- effective way is through wireless networks and will constantly endeavour to provide data at affordable prices. AnupamVasudev, Head - Marketing, Aircel, said, "The 3G Aircel Pocket Internet Smart is an industry first with an aim to offer a world of possibilities through the power of Internet at an extremel...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Qualcomm, through its Wireless Reach initiative, Nan Chiau Primary School and Microsoft have launched the WE Learn mobile education project, which uses 3G smartphones to create a 21st- century classroom experience for Singaporean students. The project will demonstrate how the latest wireless technology can be used to transform learning from a traditional, teacher-centric model to a student-centric, inquiry-oriented and collaborative framework where 24/7 access to resources in and out of the classroom allows students to acquire and practise 21st-century competencies. "With 3G smartphones and connectivity, our students have 24/7 access to educational content, web-based resources and collaborative learning tools. These tools give students the means to take responsibility for their own learning and enable teachers to provide individualized mentoring," said Tan, Principal, Nan Chiau Primary School. "Microsoft partners with educatio...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Sprint is believed to revamp its entire network and is replacing the existing equipment with the newest, most advanced equipment available in the industry through a program called Network Vision. Announced in December 2010, Network Vision is said to plan to consolidate multiple network technologies into one seamless network with the goal of increasing efficiency and enhancing network coverage, call quality and data speeds for customers. Jennifer Clark, Director of Business Sales, Sprint, Oregon said, “Oregonians love their wireless devices, and with these network improvements, they will be able to use them freely, without worrying about slow data speeds or dropped calls. That, coupled with Sprint's unlimited plans, makes it a win-win for Sprint customers in Oregon.” For More Details See www.varindia.com