What is an International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) Number

December 4th, 2009 Contributor No comments

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is unique 15 digit identification       number of the Mobile Handset. It is like the registration number of your vehicle.

One can check the IMEI no of the Mobile Handset by pressing *#06#

IMEI numbers are being allotted by five bodies authorized by GSMA.

From IMEI number one can identify the make and [...]

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My Phone is dead because of a fake IMEI. How Do I Reactivate it now?

December 4th, 2009 Contributor No comments

We all know that, all telecom operators blocked handsets with a fake IMEI or no IMEI number recently. Well if you are one of those unlucky ones whose mobile phone went dead, there is now a chance to reactivate it.
You just need to visit any centre authorised by Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) [...]

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TRAI fixed at Rs 19 the reference rate for Mobile Number Portability

November 20th, 2009 Contributor No comments

Telecom regulator TRAI fixed at Rs 19 the reference rate for portability fee–charged from users for changing operator while retaining the number.
The per port transaction charge will be Rs 19 and the subscriber will not be charged more than that. However, operators are free to levy any amount less than or equal to this [...]

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Mobile Number Portability from December 31

November 20th, 2009 Contributor No comments

TRAI  issued guidelines on Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Per Port Transaction as well as Dipping charges thereby setting the stage for implementation of MNP in India from December 31 this year.
TRAI fixed the Per Port Transaction Charge at Rs 19 i.e. the service provider to which the subscriber wants to migrate will have to [...]

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Aircel to launch BlackBerry services in India

September 20th, 2009 Contributor No comments

Aircel is all set to introduce Blackberry services in India in partnership with Research In Motion.
Research in Motion or better known as RIM is packing of technology in the field of telecom connectivity. Now Aircel, which is an upcoming telecom service provider is on its way to accept RIM’s technological innovation to its operations.
With [...]

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