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  • Idea Cellular crosses the 700,000 subscriber mark

    MUMBAI: Idea Cellular in New Delhi has announced that is has crossed the 700,000 subscriber mark in the capital city. Idea created landmarks of being the fastest to reach the 100,000 and 500,000 subscribers mark in the GSM space.

    Idea Delhi states that it has been growing rapidly in the recent months wherein it has added 28,619 subscribers in July and 34,653 subscribers in August. The net additions in August 2005 were the highest among all GSM operators in Delhi the company claims.

    Idea Delhi also claims to be the only private GSM operator, whose revenue grew by 3.7 per cent in the quarter April – June 2005 over the previous quarter, where competition showed a decline. In the last one year, Idea’s revenue market share between all the three private GSM players (Airtel, Hutch and Idea) grew from 12.3 per cent to 14.1 per cent.
    On ARPU’s, Idea is the only operator to post a growth of 1.2 per cent in ARPU’s from Rs. 414 to Rs. 419 for the period April-June 2005 over Jan – March 2005. For the same period Airtel’s ARPU dropped from Rs. 588 to Rs. 566, a decline of 5.4 per cent and Hutch’s from Rs. 477 to Rs. 446, a decline of 6.5 per cent.

    Idea Cellular circle head Delhi Rajendra Chourasia said, “This growth is a result of our aggressive marketing strategies. The landmark offer of STD @ 99p and innovative products like I-card have received tremendous response from existing and new customers. The rapid subscriber growth clearly indicates the increase in preference for Idea among mobile users in Delhi.”

    Idea states that it is the first operator in the country to launch the promotional offer of STD @ 99p in July. This was followed by the launch of New !-Card in August.

  • Prasar Bharati revenue crosses Rs 8 billion in 2004-05

    NEW DELHI: Indian pubcaster Prasar Bharati generated revenue to the tune of Rs 8236.2 million in the financial year 2004-05 ended 31 March 2005, which is still far below the expenses it incurs annually.

    Out of the total revenue mopped up by Prasar Bharati, the lion’s share has been earned by Doordarshan (Rs 6652.7 million), while All India Radio’s earnings stood at Rs 1583.5 million, signifying a slowing down of growth pace compared to previous year.

    Giving these information to Lok Sabha (Lower House) today, information and broadcasting minister Jaipal Reddy said DD National channel continues to maintain its “pre-eminent position as the most watched TV channel in the country.”

    As regards AIR, it has a network of 215 stations, which provide coverage to 99.13 per cent of the population and reaches 91.42 per cent area of the country. A few private FM players are functioning in selected cities only.

    With the launch of the pubcaster’s DTH service, DD Direct+, viewership of both DD and AIR has increased, the minister said.

    Computerisation of AIR centres: The government proposes to undertake the computerization of Akashwani stations to provide better services.

    Plan schemes amounting to Rs 1,180 million have been approved for total computerization of AIR networks. The work will be completed during 10th Plan period subject to availability of funds, according to Reddy.