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How Mobile Number Portability Works in India

Feb 14, 2011 at 12:06 pm in featured, MNP by Shri · 5 Comments »

MNP-India

INTRODUCTION

The much awaited MNP (Mobile Number Portability) finally launched on 20th Jan 2011 in India, empowering mobile phone consumers to change service provider conveniently. Mobile Number Portability (MNP) allows the mobile subscribers to retain the existing mobile phone number when the subscriber switches from one access service provider (Operator) to another irrespective of mobile technology or from one technology to another of the same or any other access service provider, in a licensed service area.

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What is the need for 5G Technology

at 5:00 am in 5G by Imthiyaz Ali · 5 Comments »

5G The Nanocore

Mobile broadband is becoming a reality, as the internet generation grows accustomed to having broadband access wherever they go and not just at home or in the office. Of the estimated 3.4 billion people who will have broadband by 2014, about 80 percent will be mobile broadband subscribers – and the majority will be served by High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) and Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks. There is strong evidence supporting predictions of increased mobile broadband usage.  [read more →]

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The way of LTE towards 4G

Feb 9, 2011 at 8:34 pm in LTE by Eiko Seidel · Leave a Comment »

Summary

While first signs of commercial LTE deployments appear on the horizon, the standardization organizations are working already on next steps in technological enhancements that shall provide the user with full 4G experience. It looks like the market of 4G technology will be much less fragmented compared to previous generations of mobile communication systems. There are just two candidate technologies remaining with 3GPP

LTE-Advanced and IEEE 802.16m. Considering the huge industry support for LTE the vision of an  [read more →]

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Introduction of LTE and AAA Diameter

Feb 5, 2011 at 6:37 pm in LTE by Annadata Venkat · Leave a Comment »

Although 3G technologies deliver significantly higher bit rates than 2G technologies, there is still a great opportunity for wireless service providers to concentrate on the demand for “wireless broadband”. There is an increasing opportunity from a growing number of consumers and business professionals who are demanding the same experience and applications that they enjoy on a fixed wire line connection over wireless — anywhere, any content, stationary or mobile. The solution is LTE, (3GPP Long Term Evolution), the  [read more →]

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Open Source in Telecommunications

Feb 1, 2011 at 12:00 am in Telephony by Ashish Banerjee · 1 Comment »

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Open Source Telecommunications can be a reality today. In emerging the markets like India, the need of the hour is to create an environment for inclusive growth.Since much of India lives in small towns and villages, and also a low ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) is expected. A low cost telecommunications is needed for rural India.An end-to-end open source telecom will reduce the price. And, also it can foster a support and development community that will help maintaining  [read more →]

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SS7 Network Fraud Warning

Nov 8, 2010 at 8:22 pm in SS7 by LT contributor · Leave a Comment »

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SS7 Network Fraud: Storm Warning

Mobile phone networks face rising levels of fraud and network hacking. Various developments in the industry mean that it is now easier than ever for fraudsters to gain access to the network. Robin Burton argues that, unless operators implement on-line, real-time and automatic systems to identify and eliminate new and evolving forms of fraud and network attack, the consequences may be very serious.

Fraud and  [read more →]

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India Number portability postponed again(New Date is 20th Dec 2010)

Oct 24, 2010 at 7:58 pm in MNP by LT contributor · Leave a Comment »

The much awaited launch of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) in India further postponed again to 20th Dec 2010. This is the third postponement in less than a year. Mobile number portability was first expected to kick off on December 31, 2009 in the metros and category-A circles, and on April 1, 2010 in the rest of the country. The delay is due to not readiness of some of the Mobile operators for the service and the investment proposal of the  [read more →]

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International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)

at 12:23 pm in GSM by karthik · 1 Comment »

International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)

       The subscriber is identified by an identity number called the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI).This number identifies the MS(Mobile Station) subscriber.

The International Mobile Subscriber Identity(IMSI) is embodied in the SIM of the mobile equipment. It is provided by the MS anytime it accesses the network.It is only transmitted over the air during initialization.

Since the air interface is vulnerable to fraudulent access, it is necessary to determine if  [read more →]

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Basics of Steering of Roaming

Oct 18, 2010 at 10:21 pm in GSM by LT contributor · 3 Comments »

Steering-of-Roaming

Why SoR Required?

Roaming contributes a substantial portion of a mobile operator’s revenue. Typically, a home network has very little control over the selection of networks for out-roamers. Many out-roamers continue to register on visited networks which are not preferred by HPLMN, making it difficult to control roaming costs and ensure quality of service.

A picture will speak 1000 words; I hope you understood the problem.

So, HPLMN required some sort of legal and technical solution which solves their problem and providing  [read more →]

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Have you lost your mobile phone?

Oct 4, 2010 at 11:33 pm in Telephony by LT contributor · Leave a Comment »

How can I reduce the chance of my phone being stolen?

  • Do not leave your mobile phone unattended or in open view in public places. Even if your phone is located close at hand, a bold thief may still be willing to grab it and run.
  • Do not leave your mobile phone on open display in an unattended car. If you do need to leave your phone in an unattended vehicle, lock it in the glove compartment  [read more →]