Post offices to verify user identity

CIOL reports that the Indian Government is looking at asking post offices to validate the identification of the mobile subscriber, which can be used as an authentication system for the telecom service providers.
The post offices may charge about Rs 30 for every identification.
“The Department of Posts has been roped-in along with the Department of Telecommunications, [...]

Aircel to provide GPRS in another one month

I first checked the date of this news.
When all other Indian operators are gearing up for the launch of 3G data services, Aircel is planning to launch GPRS. Does anyone know the reasons behind this delay?

Aircel has over 3 million subscribers and operates in the Chennai, Tamil Nadu and North East circles. Malaysia’s largest telco [...]

News in Brief

Recent mobile content news.

Mobile2win and Indiagames to distribute Ozura Mobile’s game titles in India
According to In-Stat/MDR, the Indian mobile gaming market is expected to generate annual revenues of $336 million by 2009.
Hyderabad is the new base of Electronic Arts mobile division
Electronic Arts mobile division EA Mobile will initiate developing casual games at its Hyderabad office. [...]