Monday, August 22, 2005

10 yrs of yakking, SMSing, MMSing

Mobile service in the country just turned 10 on Monday — and the child is healthier than ever.

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In those days mobile handsets, with a limited choice, cost at least Rs 45,000 and a minute of talking left you poorer by Rs 16.80. Rentals ranged between Rs 400 and Rs 600 per month.,,,,
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The mobile story saw two turning points: introduction of revenue sharing between operators and the government in August 1999 and the advent of free incoming (calling party pays) in July 2003

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