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		<title>BSNL intros Nesam Gold plan in Tamil Nadu and Chennai circle</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-intros-nesam-gold-plan-in-tamil-nadu-and-chennai-circle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 10:19:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nesam Gold]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nesam Gold, the latest version of Nesam plan has been introduced by BSNL in Tamil Nadu and Chennai circle. It is a Per Second Plan along with the facility to call five local numbers of any network at reduced rates. Users of Nesam Gold Plan can call any five local on-net number at 20p per min [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New loyalty scheme launched by BSNL for landline and broadband subcribers</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/new-loyalty-scheme-launched-by-bsnl-for-landline-and-broadband-subcribers/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/new-loyalty-scheme-launched-by-bsnl-for-landline-and-broadband-subcribers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 11:52:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bill]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BSNL CMD RK Upadhyay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[internet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reward]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=14800</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The state owned PSU, BSNL  has announced a new scheme for its landline and broadband users, wherein subscribers above a certain bill amount will get reward points, which can be redeemed to make free calls within its network. &#8220;Individual customers whose monthly bill amount is Rs. 400 and above or bi-monthly amount is above Rs. 800 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL and MTNL may be trifurcated</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-and-mtnl-may-be-trifurcated/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 09:08:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MTNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GoM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KPMG]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[telecom]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=14709</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[To decide on the revival strategies of two loss making PSUs Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and MTNL, the Group of Ministers (GoM) is expected to meet in the next few days and discuss the proposal for trifurcation of the two behemoths. The plan is to spin off two new companies — one each for network infrastructure [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL may announce lower losses for the 2012-13 fiscal year</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-may-announce-lower-losses-for-the-2012-13-fiscal-year/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-may-announce-lower-losses-for-the-2012-13-fiscal-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 12:16:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[3G]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BWA spectrum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[government]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[losses]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=14653</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For 2012-13 fiscal year, BSNL, the state owned telecom operator is expected to  declare lower losses at Rs. 8,198.  In 2011-12, it had reported losses of Rs. 8,851 crore. &#8220;As per unaudited figures, BSNL loss stands at Rs 8,198 crore. It will be audited and then the final numbers will be released,&#8221; said an official.  The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>GoM to meet on May 10 to discuss BSNL and MTNL revival</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/gom-to-meet-on-may-10-to-discuss-bsnl-and-mtnl-revival/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 05:48:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MTNL]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finance minister P Chidambaram]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GoM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prime Minister Manmohan Singh]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[telecom]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=14580</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In a mission to revive both the loss-making public sector telecom companies, BSNL and MTNL, the Group of Ministers (GoM) will hold its first meeting on May 10 to discuss issues. &#8220;The meeting is scheduled for May 10. The GoM will decide on the future of BSNL and MTNL. Its recommendations will go to the Cabinet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL may set up telecom towers in Naxal areas of India - DoT has sent the proposal to cabinet </title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-may-set-up-telecom-towers-in-naxal-areas-of-india/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:50:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DoT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[government]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=14173</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[DoT has sent the proposal to cabinet The common complaint among the people in Naxal affected areas is lack of connectivity. So, in response to that problem government has decided to set up solar-powered mobile phone towers in these areas by December. 2,200 mobile towers will be installed and it will cost Rs 3,000 crore. It [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL to launch 4G services in Indore division soon - &quot;Internet on wheels&quot; will be available in the current fiscal year</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-to-launch-4g-services-in-indore-division-soon/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-to-launch-4g-services-in-indore-division-soon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:37:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[4G / LTE / Mobile Broadband / FTTH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[4G services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BSNL General Manager G C Pandey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[internet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet on wheels]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=14134</guid>
		<description><![CDATA["Internet on wheels" will be available in the current fiscal yearTo keep pace with the private telecom operators in providing latest internet services, state owned telecom company BSNL is soon going to launch 4G services in Indore division by May, whereas Wi-Fi based  &#8221;Internet on wheels&#8221; will be available in the current financial year.  &#8220;4G-based Internet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL revises its 3G packs, introduces three new data packs</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-revises-its-3g-packs-introduces-three-new-data-packs/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-revises-its-3g-packs-introduces-three-new-data-packs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:34:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[4G / LTE / Mobile Broadband / FTTH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[3G Combo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[3G data]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Best Value Plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MRP]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=14019</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The state owned telecom operator BSNL has revised its prepaid 3G data portfolio by closing few data packs, increasing MRP of two packs and introducing three new prepaid data packs. BSNL has done revision under  3G prepaid data STVs, Best Value Plan, 3G Combo data plans, data STVs for Tablets and  data STVs for 3G Wi-Fi [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL intros &#8216;Suvarna Karnataka Mitra&#8217; pre-paid plan in Karnataka</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-intros-suvarna-karnataka-mitra-pre-paid-plan-in-karnataka/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-intros-suvarna-karnataka-mitra-pre-paid-plan-in-karnataka/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2G]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[3G]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SIM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Suvarna Karnataka Mitra]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=13950</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[BSNL has introduced a new plan for its new 2G and 3G pre-paid customers- Suvarna Karnataka Mitra in Karnataka circle. This new plan is a &#8216;Per Second Plan&#8216;. It offers 40 min of  calls to local BSNL numbers for initial 30 days period and 100 on-net SMS per month. The plan also offers call charges [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL introduces Wi-Fi technology module for cars in Indore</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-introduces-wi-fi-technology-module-for-cars-in-indore/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-introduces-wi-fi-technology-module-for-cars-in-indore/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[4G / LTE / Mobile Broadband / FTTH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CDMA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General Manager G C Pandey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wi-Fi)]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=13919</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Off lately, Indian Railways, for the first time ever, has launched Wi-Fi facility in Howrah Rajdhani Express that connects New Delhi and Howrah. And now the Indore division of BSNL has created a history by launching Wi-Fi technology module through exchange based on CDMA technology to provide internet access to the people in moving cars. BSNL [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL Holi Special offers for prepaid customers - The offer is valid till 31st March 2013</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-holi-special-offers-for-prepaid-customers/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-holi-special-offers-for-prepaid-customers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[3G]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CDMA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[full talk time]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GSM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Holi]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=13747</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The offer is valid till 31st March 2013BSNL has introduced new talk time offers on the occasion of festival of colours, Holi, for both GSM and CDMA prepaid customers. This offer is valid from 25th to 31st March 2013. In the new promotional offer BSNL customers will get full talk time equal to the MRP [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Telecom Department slaps notice to CDMA operators for one-time spectrum fee</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/telecom-department-slaps-notice-to-cdma-operators-for-one-time-spectrum-fee/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:05:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MTNL]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=13618</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The government has issued notices for the CDMA telecom operators for the payment of one-time fee for holding spectrum beyond 5MHz in 800 MHz band. For this Department of Telecom has said that the rate for one-time spectrum charges shall be applicable from 01-01-2013. The order asks them to pay for additional spectrum for the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Customers owe Rs 62.15 billion to BSNL and MTNL</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/customers-owe-rs-62-15-billion-to-bsnl-and-mtnl/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/customers-owe-rs-62-15-billion-to-bsnl-and-mtnl/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Minister of Communications and IT, Kapil Sibal in a written reply to Rajya Sabha said, as of December 2012 Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) are yet to collect from users an outside arrears of Rs 62.15 billion. In Delhi and Mumbai circles, the government and public representatives owe [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL confines &#8220;free calls&#8221; to home network</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-confines-free-calls-to-home-network/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:37:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=13186</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[State owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has withdrawn free calls, as a part of different broadband plans, to other operators&#8217; network. This resulting into increase in the monthly bill. The free calls of different quantity available in various broadband plans, including Broadband Combo, Broadband High Speed, Broadband Plans for Home Users Unlimited and Combo [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TRAI penalized telcos for violation of regulation: Milind Deora</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/trai-penalized-telcos-for-violation-of-regulation-milind-deora/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/trai-penalized-telcos-for-violation-of-regulation-milind-deora/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:28:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=13174</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The regulator, TRAI has imposed financial disincentives on the telecom service providers. It is due to the violation of the provisions of regulations. Informing Lok Sabha on the same, Milind Deora, Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology, said a penalty of Rs 1,00,000 has been imposed on the largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel during [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL and Click Telecom together launches video telephony services in East and South zones</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-and-click-telecom-together-launches-video-telephony-services-in-east-and-south-zones/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-and-click-telecom-together-launches-video-telephony-services-in-east-and-south-zones/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:37:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[BSNL CMD R K Upadhyay]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=12797</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In South and East zones of the country, state owned telecom operator BSNL has launched video telephony services. BSNL has started this service partnering with ITI and technology firm Click Telecom. &#8220;Broadband business through this (video telephony) service will get them (BSNL) a lot of money. Its a good business model to improve health of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL intros six new tarrif plans for lower call rates</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-intros-six-new-tarrif-plans-for-lower-call-rates/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-intros-six-new-tarrif-plans-for-lower-call-rates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:15:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=12446</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[After the recent prepaid tariff hike Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has provided some relief to its customers by introducing six new Special Tariff Vouchers (STVs). The STVs are priced at Rs 13, Rs 15, Rs 26, Rs 27, Rs 29 and Rs 41. All the tariff vouchers offers ‘Reduced Call Rates‘ for its 2G [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Airtel hikes base tariff for prepaid subscribers</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/airtel-hikes-base-tariff-for-prepaid-subscribers/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/airtel-hikes-base-tariff-for-prepaid-subscribers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Idea]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=12345</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Airtel  has increased the base tariff to Rs 2 per minute and has decided to extend this in all circles in two months. It is expected that Vodafone and Idea will also follow the same path of Airtel. For last couple of months Airtel, Vodafone and Idea are hiking tariffs – be it base tariff, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DoT asks Airtel, Vodafone to pay Rs 3,800 crore as one-time spectrum fee in January</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/dot-asks-airtel-vodafone-to-pay-rs-3800-crore-as-one-time-spectrum-fee-in-january/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:42:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=11927</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In a demand notice, telecom major like Airtel and Vodafone have been asked to pay around Rs3,800 crore as one-time spectrum fee during this month,  by the Department of Telecommunication (DoT). According to sources, DoT has given Airtel the option of paying Rs 1,758.07 crore this month as first instalment from the total amount of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Karnataka government launches pilot project on m-governance</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/karnataka-government-launches-pilot-project-on-m-governance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:38:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=11898</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Allowing citizens to access various government services on their mobile phones, Karnataka Government has launched a pilot project on mobile governance. The government intends to launch an integrated mobile-enabled service delivery system through this initiative. The service is currently available on the Internet and voice platforms. Citizens can access these services by dialing 8088887766 or visiting mobile.karnataka.gov.in. The government also noted that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL to buy telecom equipment from Huawei to upgrade wireline - BSNL will buy equipment worth Rs. 4 billion</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-to-buy-telecom-equipment-from-huawei-to-upgrade-wireline/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-to-buy-telecom-equipment-from-huawei-to-upgrade-wireline/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:53:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=11801</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[BSNL will buy equipment worth Rs. 4 billionIn a news report it is said that to upgrade the landline network,  Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will buy equipment worth of Rs. 4 billion from Huawei. To enhance the existing wireline network to next-generation network (NGN), BSNL floated a tender last year for procuring core and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL introduces new WiMAX plan in Kerala - It is a postpaid plan of Rs. 850 with 9 GB data usage</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-introduces-new-wimax-plan-in-kerala/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-introduces-new-wimax-plan-in-kerala/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=11769</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It is a postpaid plan of Rs. 850 with 9 GB data usageIn Kerala circle, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) , the largest service provider in India has introduced a new WiMAX plan. It is a postpaid plan with a rent of Rs. 850 per month (tax to be added extra). It offers a 9 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL launches 2 new SMS packs - Offers FREE SMS to own network, 12p for other networks</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-launches-2-new-sms-packs/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-launches-2-new-sms-packs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:45:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[2G]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=11761</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Offers FREE SMS to own network, 12p for other networksAfter the recent launch of 5 new BSNL SMS tariffs, now Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd came with two more SMS packs , offering FREE Local and National SMS to BSNL Network and 12p/SMS for all other networks for its 2G and 3G GSM subscribers across India. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spectrum beyond 4.4MHz  can pay one-time fee to the Government &#8211; DoT</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/spectrum-beyond-4-4mhz-can-pay-one-time-fee-to-the-government-dot/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/spectrum-beyond-4-4mhz-can-pay-one-time-fee-to-the-government-dot/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Airtel]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=11657</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[According to news report, the  Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked incumbent operators to pay the one-time fee for spectrum held beyond 4.4 MHz from January 1, 2013 onwards. Telecom operators holding excess spectrum have the option of paying the one-time fee to the government in equal installments for the remaining period of their licences, with an interest rate of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL pre-deactivates ISD in prepaid connections</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-pre-deactivates-isd-in-prepaid-connections/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-pre-deactivates-isd-in-prepaid-connections/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:12:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ACT ISD]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=11627</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[State giant Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has announced that international callings pre-deactivated on all new prepaid connections as per TRAI directives. Existing prepaid customers will be informed via SMS regarding this. But customers those who like to continue enjoying ISD services, can easily activate ISD services by sending SMS. Just send ‘ACT ISD’ to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mobile operators likely to charge a number fee for inactive SIM cards</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/mobile-operators-likely-to-charge-a-number-fee-for-inactive-sim-cards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 06:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Airtel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reliance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SMS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TATA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TRAI / DoT / DIT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vodafone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COAI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Idea Cellular Reliance Communications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mobile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[phone number]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safe Custody]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tata DOCOMO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TRAI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=11603</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[India&#8217;s mobile service operators have suggested to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) that prepaid subscribers should be charged a number fee if they want to keep their connections inactive for more than 2 months. The recommendation is made as mobile phone number series in India are rapidly being used up and indicating an advent of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL revises SMS tariff and launches 5 new packs</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-revises-sms-tariff-and-launches-5-new-packs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:05:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GSM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[national]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SMS tariff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TRAI]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=11529</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[India&#8217;s telecom giant  Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has tried to manage its SMS tariff with the launch of 5 new SMS Packs for its 2G and 3G GSM subscribers. The implementation of the revised tariff has been made in accordance with 43rd Amendment of Telecom Tariff Order issued by TRAI. All new SMS Packs are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL offers four new STVs – calls at 20p/min</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-offers-four-new-stvs-calls-at-20pmin/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-offers-four-new-stvs-calls-at-20pmin/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:26:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[20 paisa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kolkata]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[STV]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=11344</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[State giant Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has introduced four new special tariff vouchers, which are to offer local calls at cheap as 20 paisa per minute. The new plans are available in Kolkata circle till 18.12.2012 and will be valid for next 90 days. The details of the newly introduced STV in Kolkata are given below: In [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL to set up 200 video conferencing centers in 2013</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-to-set-up-200-video-conferencing-centers-in-2013/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-to-set-up-200-video-conferencing-centers-in-2013/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RK Upadhyay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[video conferencing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=11300</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The struggling telecom major BSNL has new plans for the coming year, it is planning to set up video conferencing centers at 200 locations in 2013. The new public video conferencing centers across the country will be based on revenue share model. BSNL’s target is to complete the project in the first half of 2013. Video conferencing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL hikes SIM replacement charges</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-hikes-sim-replacement-charges/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:52:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GSM SIM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[postpaid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prepaid]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=11196</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[BSNL has revised the charge for GSM SIM replacement for existing customers. Now get ready shell out more to replace your defective or lost GSM prepaid or postpaid SIM you have to pay more. Earlier it was Rs 50 for prepaid. Now for replacement of a 2G normal SIM you have to spend Rs 100 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Telecom Commission okays Rs. 1500 cr subsidy to BSNL</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/telecom-commission-okays-rs-1500-cr-subsidy-to-bsnl/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/telecom-commission-okays-rs-1500-cr-subsidy-to-bsnl/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TRAI / DoT / DIT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DoT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[R Chandrashekhar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[subsidy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Telecom Commission]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TRAI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[USO]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=11184</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The inter-ministerial body Telecom Commission on Tuesday approved a subsidy of Rs. 1,500 crore for supporting landline operations of BSNL in rural areas. This is in line with the TRAI recommendation which had suggested that Rs 2,700 crore should be given to BSNL as operations in rural areas don’t generate enough revenues. It had suggested that subsidy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DoP and BSNL partners to launch &#8216;Mobile Money Transfer Service&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/dop-and-bsnl-partners-to-launch-mobile-money-transfer-service/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/dop-and-bsnl-partners-to-launch-mobile-money-transfer-service/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[M-Commerce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SMS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bihar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BPL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cash-in]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cash-out]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Delhi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kapil Sibal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kerela]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mobile Money Transfer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ms Manjula Prasher]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[POA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Punjab]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Secretary DoP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shri R. K. Upadhyay]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=10790</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Minister of Communications and information technology Kapil Sibal launched &#8220;Mobile Money Tranfer&#8221; service of India Post between Delhi and Kerala. Department of Posts (DoP) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) have joined hands to launch this exclusive service. While launching the service, Sibal said, &#8220;India is among the few leading nations, where tele-density has increased [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL offers full talk time and FREE Plan Validity Voucher with Top Up of Rs.220 for Diwali</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-offers-full-talk-time-and-free-plan-validity-voucher-with-top-up-of-rs-220-for-diwali/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chennai]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diwali]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free plan validity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tamilnadu]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=10738</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has brought a new offer to celebrate Diwali by offering FREE Plan Validity Extension vouchers to its mobile subscribers in Tamilnadu and Chennai. Now BSNL subscribers in Tamilnadu and Chennai make a recharge of Top-up worth Rs 220 till the 24th, November 2012, they will be given [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL offers ‘Full Talk Time’ offer for Diwali - Offer for BSNL 2G and 3G GSM prepaid mobile subscribers all circles across India</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-offers-full-talk-time-offer-for-diwali/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-offers-full-talk-time-offer-for-diwali/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:43:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2G]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[3G]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diwali]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GSM prepaid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pan India]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=10676</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Offer for BSNL 2G and 3G GSM prepaid mobile subscribers all circles across IndiaTo make this upcoming festival of Diwali more lively, Pan India 3G mobile service operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has introduced a new ‘Full Talk Time’ offer  for its 2G and 3G GSM prepaid mobile subscribers in all telecom circles across India on selected recharges. BSNL offering [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Amid declining trend, Aircel and BSNL leads in new subscribers additions - GSM and CDMA Mobile Subscriber Base Declines in September – 2012</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/amid-declining-trend-aircel-and-bsnl-leads-in-new-subscribers-additions/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/amid-declining-trend-aircel-and-bsnl-leads-in-new-subscribers-additions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aircel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Airtel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Idea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MTS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reliance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TATA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TRAI / DoT / DIT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vodafone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CDMA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GSM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MTS India]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tata DOCOMO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TRAI]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=10615</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[GSM and CDMA Mobile Subscriber Base Declines in September – 2012Aircel and BSNL emerged as market leaders in new subscribers addition during the month amid the declining trend of mobile subscriber base of all GSM biggies like Airtel Vodafone and Idea. We have reported earlier, India’s mobile subscriber base (GSM and CDMA) decreased from 908.36 million [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL launches Automatic Validity Extension for prepaid customers</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-launches-automatic-validity-extension-for-prepaid-customers/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-launches-automatic-validity-extension-for-prepaid-customers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Auto Renewal facility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prepaid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SMS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[validity vouchers]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=10399</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[State giant telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd makes life simpler for its prepaid customers. BSNL announces the launch of Auto Renewal facility for customers using Per Second, Per Minute, General, New Nesam Special and Anbujodi Special prepaid plans in Tamilnadu and Chennai circle. With the launch of this Auto Renewal facility, If sufficient prepaid balance is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL launches Online Complaint Portal For Mobile, Broadband and Landline customers</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-launches-online-complaint-portal-for-mobile-broadband-and-landline-customers/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-launches-online-complaint-portal-for-mobile-broadband-and-landline-customers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:22:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Corporate Office]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online Complaint Portal for its Mobile]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=10273</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sigh of relief for BSNL Mobile, Landline and Broadband customers who are facing tough time dealing with complaints,  Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) announced the launch of new Online Complaint Portal for its Mobile, Broadband and Landline customers which has made the process much simpler now for any complain related issue. BSNL has enhanced its [...]]]></description>
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		<title>COAI &#8211; Mobile users base slides in Punjab - Users base slides to 22.47 from 22.49 million at the end of September 2012 </title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/coai-mobile-users-base-slides-in-punjab/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/coai-mobile-users-base-slides-in-punjab/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aircel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Airtel]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Idea]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Spice]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Punjab]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Users base slides to 22.47 from 22.49 million at the end of September 2012 According to Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) data the mobile users base in Punjab has slided to 22.47 million at the end of September 2012 from 22.49 million at the end of March 2012. The decline was about 0.09 per cent during [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Report &#8211; ITI ltd, telecom service provider seeks Rs 6000 cr</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/report-iti-ltd-telecom-service-provider-seeks-rs-6000-cr/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/report-iti-ltd-telecom-service-provider-seeks-rs-6000-cr/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:43:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MTNL]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Department of Public Enterprises]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rs 6000 crore]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=10224</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Cash- strapped telecom equipment maker ITI Ltd has sent a proposal to the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) seeking financial assistance to the tune of Rs 6000 crore to manufacture and supply technology equipment for defence services and also to pay salaries to the staff, reports PTI. The report said that ITI which was a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL to launch Diwali Offers for prepaid student subscribers - FREE 2G SIM Card along with its Students Plan and Data Voucher (starter kit) for free</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-to-launch-diwali-offers-for-prepaid-student-subscribers/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-to-launch-diwali-offers-for-prepaid-student-subscribers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:09:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diwali festival offers]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=10154</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[FREE 2G SIM Card along with its Students Plan and Data Voucher (starter kit) for freeAs the festival season continues, GSM service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is ready to launch special Diwali festival offers for Students across India. The prepaid BSNL customers can celebrate a little more as from 5th November,2012, BSNL will introduce [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL, MTNL invite bids to monetise real estate holdings</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-mtnl-invite-bids-to-monetise-real-estate-holdings/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-mtnl-invite-bids-to-monetise-real-estate-holdings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:13:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MTNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Knight Frank]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MTNL's chairman and managing director AK Garg]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=10145</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Aiming at recouping falling profits and revenues from their core business, state-run telecom companies BSNL and MTNL have invited bids from consultants to help them monetise their real estate holdings. According to the reports, the selected consultants will advise these companies in valuation of their properties, assessment of rental potential of various built-up spaces, development [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Telecom panel gives nod to airwaves sharing and accepts financial support for MTNL and BSNL</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/10100/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/10100/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:29:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MTNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Newsletter Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TRAI / DoT / DIT]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Department Of Telecommunications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EGoM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finance minister P Chidambaram]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[one-time spectrum]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Finance minister P. Chidambaram headed telecom panel has given a go ahead to the proposal of sharing airwaves or telecom operators after they pay the one-time spectrum charge prospectively for all airwaves beyond the 4.4 MHz mark. The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) in its meeting held on October 18 also took a decision that no [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Report &#8211; DoT seeks approval to give financial aid to BSNL, MTNL</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/a-report-dot-seeks-approval-to-give-financial-aid-to-bsnl-mtnl/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/a-report-dot-seeks-approval-to-give-financial-aid-to-bsnl-mtnl/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TRAI / DoT / DIT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Department of Telecommunication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finance Minister]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[one-time spectrum fee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Public Sector Undertaking]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=10089</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[According to reports, the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) who supported BSNL&#8216;s demand for fund was justified has floated proposal to give financial aid to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd, to fund their one-time spectrum fee. Reports stated that DoT has argued that support should be given to the two telecom Public Sector [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL offers ‘BSNL JOY Prepaid’ in Tamil Nadu and Chennai</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-offers-bsnl-joy-prepaid-in-tamil-nadu-and-chennai/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-offers-bsnl-joy-prepaid-in-tamil-nadu-and-chennai/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BSNL Harsha Plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BSNL JOY Prepaid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[JOY CDMA]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=10012</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[BSNL launches ‘BSNL JOY Prepaid’ for its CDMA Mobile customers in Tamil Nadu and Chennai circle which offers Local and STD calls to any BSNL number across India just 1 paisa / 2 seconds. This offer was initially  launched in Kerala and further extended to Karnataka circles dubbed as BSNL Harsha Plan few days back. The plan also include [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MTNL and BSNL will not participate in 2G auction &#8211; Report - BSNL and MTNL have enough spectrum</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/mtnl-and-bsnl-will-not-participate-in-2g-auction-report/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/mtnl-and-bsnl-will-not-participate-in-2g-auction-report/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:14:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MTNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TRAI / DoT / DIT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2G airwaves]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MTNL chairman and managing director AK Garg]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Supreme Court]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=10008</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[BSNL and MTNL have enough spectrumAccording to the media reports, State telecom giants MTNL and BSNL will not bid for the 2G airwaves auction, the process of which will start in November. The last date for submitting the application for participating in the auction is October 19. MTNL Chairman and Managing Director AK Garg told PTI, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL to Tie up with Sistema to use GLONASS Satellite Navigation</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-to-tie-up-with-sistema-to-use-glonass-satellite-navigation/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-to-tie-up-with-sistema-to-use-glonass-satellite-navigation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:06:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Apple iPhone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GLONASS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ISRO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MTS India]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nokia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sistema]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sony]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United States’ Global Positioning System]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=9918</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sistema’s telecom venture MTS India in India is at stake due to cancellation of licenses and ‘unjustified spectrum prices’ for upcoming auctions, Russian business major Sistema is joining hands with country’s telecom major BSNL to offer sattelite based navigation system. Sistema will offer sat-nav services to BSNL via Russia’s GLONASS (Globalnaya Navigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema), the second satellite [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TDSAT rejected BSNL’s plea on submission of call data record</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/tdsat-rejected-bsnls-plea-on-submission-of-call-data-record/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/tdsat-rejected-bsnls-plea-on-submission-of-call-data-record/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TRAI / DoT / DIT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IUC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reliance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Supreme Court]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=9914</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Telecom tribunal Telecom Dispute Satellite Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT)  rejected BSNL&#8217;s petition on submission of Call Data Record of their walky services by Reliance Communications and Tata Tele Services. The record that BSNL had demanded is related to period between February to November 2004 for levy of interconnection usage charge. The Supreme Court had on April [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL Introduces ‘Harsha Prepaid Plan&#8217; for its Karnataka circle - The plan offers Local and STD calls to any BSNL number across India just 1 paisa / 2 seconds</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-introduces-harsha-prepaid-plan-for-its-karnataka-circle/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-introduces-harsha-prepaid-plan-for-its-karnataka-circle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:51:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BSNL. 'HARSHA Prepaid Plan']]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CDMA Prepaid Pack]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=9669</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The plan offers Local and STD calls to any BSNL number across India just 1 paisa / 2 secondsIts saving time for Karnataka BSNL subscribers. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) launches new revolutionary plan ‘BSNL Harsha Prepaid’ for its CDMA Mobile customers in Karnataka circle which offers Local and STD calls to any BSNL number across India [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Low tariff days are over, operators hiking 2G tariff</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/low-tariff-days-are-over-operators-hiking-2g-tariff/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/low-tariff-days-are-over-operators-hiking-2g-tariff/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 08:03:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aircel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Idea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reliance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TATA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vodafone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2G plans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Airtel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tata Docomo and Uninor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vodafone and Idea]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=9573</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In a sad news low tariff days are over, operators in a slow pace hiking the 2G tariff. This hike is not only for voice but also seen on data segment. Operators like Airtel, Vodafone and Idea are cutting down bundled usage on 2G plans. The operators are now offering just 1GB data for Rs 98, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TDSAT asks BSNL not to increase infrastructure charges retrospectively</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/tdsat-asks-bsnl-not-to-increase-infrastructure-charges-retrospectively/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/tdsat-asks-bsnl-not-to-increase-infrastructure-charges-retrospectively/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chairman Justice S B Sinha]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[commercial agreement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interconnect agreement]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=9565</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In an interim order, telecom tribunal Telecom Disputes Settlement Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has asked state-controlled telecom giant  Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL)  not to increase infrastructure charges retrospectively from April 2009. &#8220;Prima facie, we are of the view that it cannot be so done. Having regard to the fact that if the charges are to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL Launches unlimited Free Local &amp; STD @ Rs.650, Rs.850</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-launches-unlimited-free-local-std-rs-650-rs-850/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-launches-unlimited-free-local-std-rs-650-rs-850/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:10:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[12th anniversary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BSNL Chairman and Managing Director R K Updhyay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CDMA]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=9431</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[State-run telecom provider, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd on its 12th anniversary, announces a number of promotional schemes for its customers, including unlimited calls for its CDMA users on any network. BSNL announced eight schemes for its users, including unlimited local and STD calls for CDMA customers. BSNL Chairman and Managing Director R K Updhyay on its [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DoT to seek finance ministry&#8217;s nod to refund Rs 6,724.51 crore to BSNL</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/dot-to-seek-finance-ministrys-nod-to-refund-rs-6724-51-crore-to-bsnl/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/dot-to-seek-finance-ministrys-nod-to-refund-rs-6724-51-crore-to-bsnl/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 06:58:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TRAI / DoT / DIT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[4G services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BSNL's Wimax]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LTE platform]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Telecom Secretary R Chandrasekar]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=9344</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Telecom Secretary R Chandrasekar said that the telecom department will seek finance ministry&#8217;s approval to refund  Rs 6,724.51 crore to loss-making state-run telco BSNL before re-selling its surrendered broadband wireless airwaves in six regions. The telecom department feels BSNL&#8217;s demand for an early refund is justified since they shelled out a higher price for wireless broadband [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL offers Pan India Unlimited Night Call Plan – Rs.59 For Landline Customers</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-offers-pan-india-unlimited-night-call-plan-rs-59-for-landline-customers/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-offers-pan-india-unlimited-night-call-plan-rs-59-for-landline-customers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:45:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[landline subscribers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OWN Net FREE Night Call Plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[promotional offer for 90 days]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=9268</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[India’s National Telecom back bone Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL)announced the launch of  Unlimited OWN Net FREE Night Call Plan for its landline subscribers across all circles. The new Pan India Unlimited Night Plan comes at monthly rental of just Rs.59 and  would be available as an Add On Plan in addition to their regular [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL restrained from disconnecting Airtel in J&amp;K</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-restrained-from-disconnecting-airtel-in-jk/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-restrained-from-disconnecting-airtel-in-jk/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:36:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aircel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Newsletter Featured]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bharti Airtel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chairman Justice S B Sinha]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[J&K circle.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TDSAT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[three lakhs]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=9035</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Telecom tribunal TDSAT, in an interim order has directed state- run BSNL not to disconnect the point of interconnections of Bharti Airtel in J&#38;K circle. The order is followed by an issue which is related to damage of  BSNL cable by Airtel while laying cable. For this BSNL had issued a notice for disconnecting to Airtel from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL to revise its famous Rs. 98 GPRS Packs</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-to-revise-its-famous-rs-98-gprs-packs/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-to-revise-its-famous-rs-98-gprs-packs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:56:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[1250 MB Data]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GPRS Packs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rs. 98 STV]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=9006</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It was reported earlier in January that BSNL will reduce the Data on offer under its GPRS Packs starting from October 1, 2012. As expected, it has finally happened and  now you would get just 1250 MB Data under the Rs. 98 STV (Rs. 89 FMC for Postpaid customers) instead of 2GB that you get now. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL launches landline telephones with video-calling facility</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-launches-landline-telephones-with-video-calling-facility/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-launches-landline-telephones-with-video-calling-facility/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:06:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sonali Shyam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PCO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[R K Upadhya]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SIS Info systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VCOs]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=8924</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL), in collaboration with SIS Info systems, has launched landline telephones with video calling facility. The phones will mainly be used in the PCO (Public Call Office) booths. On the new announcement, R K Upadhya, Chairman and Managing Director, BSNL said that “They will convert existing Public Call Offices (PCOs) to VCOs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TRAI reduces inter-operator charges &#8211; hence, positive impact could be fall in telecom rates!</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/trai-reduces-inter-operator-charges-hence-positive-impact-could-be-fall-in-telecom-rates/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/trai-reduces-inter-operator-charges-hence-positive-impact-could-be-fall-in-telecom-rates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sonali Shyam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Newsletter Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TRAI / DoT / DIT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inter-operator charges]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rajan Mathews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TRAI]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=8737</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[he Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken a significant step by reducing the charges payable between two operators. With the reduction in the charges payable, the telecom tariffs could come down. TRAI has specified new ceiling rates, which is at Rs 10,000 a year for fixed line telephone calls and at Rs 4,000 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3G Data Card for just Rs.500 – BSNL to launch an exciting offer for its Broadband Customers - The offer valid up to 90 days, effective from 15 September, 2012!</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/3g-data-card-for-just-rs-500-bsnl-to-launch-an-exciting-offer-for-its-broadband-customers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:08:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sonali Shyam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[3G Data Card]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bangalore]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Broadband customers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hyderabad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kolkata]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=8457</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The offer valid up to 90 days, effective from 15 September, 2012!harat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has announced to launch 3G Data Card at a reduced price of just Rs. 500 (without VAT) for its customers. The data card would be capable of offering 3.6 Mbps speed. Now, the customers in Kolkata, Bangalore and Hyderabad [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL extends their offer for upcoming festivals. - The same offer has now been extended till December, 2012.</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-extends-their-offer-for-upcoming-festivals/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-extends-their-offer-for-upcoming-festivals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:32:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Parvina Purkayastha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VAS News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bakri-Eid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diwali]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dussehra]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[full talk time]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Promotional Full Talk Time Offer]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=8278</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The same offer has now been extended till December, 2012.SNL has more for you, remember last month, on the occasion of Ramzan, Eid and Independence Day, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited introduced a Full Talk Time Offer for its 2G as well as 3G customers across India. The same offer has now been extended for the upcoming [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL Introduces Festive Offer Scheme– Now, avail, 40% Discount on 3G Data Card Tariffs</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-introduces-festive-offer-scheme-now-avail-40-discount-on-3g-data-card-tariffs/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-introduces-festive-offer-scheme-now-avail-40-discount-on-3g-data-card-tariffs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sonali Shyam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[3G Data Card tariff.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[3G HSDPA data card (PCMCIA type cards)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL)]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[BSNL Introduces Festive Offer Scheme. THe BSNL users can now enjoy the auspicious occasions with new revised post &#038; pre paid 3G Data plans.]]></description>
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		<title>BSNL offers low-priced STVs for Local &amp; STD Calls in Rajasthan</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-offers-low-priced-stvs-for-local-std-calls-in-rajasthan/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/bsnl-offers-low-priced-stvs-for-local-std-calls-in-rajasthan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:13:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neena Biswal</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BSNL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operators / Telcos]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://insightvas.com/?p=8007</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) launches four new low-priced special tariff vouchers (STV’s) in Rajasthan for local and STD calls. The new prepaid plan which is applicable for 2G and 3G network offers STV 32, STV 89. STV 79 and STV 209 with cost-effective rates for all local and STD calls.   These new STVs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>GSM operators add 7.27mn subscribers in May</title>
		<link>http://insightvas.com/gsm-operators-add-7-27mn-subscribers-in-may/</link>
		<comments>http://insightvas.com/gsm-operators-add-7-27mn-subscribers-in-may/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 08:06:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>insightVAS</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Idea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MTNL]]></category>
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