Videocon to launch FDD-LTE service in second half of 2013

Videocon plans to launch LTE services in 2nd Half of 2013.

Recently, the company has bagged liberalised spectrum in telecom circles of Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, UP (East), UP (West), and Bihar.

The company has re-won the spectrum for 6 circles wherein it already has its ongoing operations and is planning to ensure that the customers keep on enjoying the best services and great value for money product offerings seamlessly.

The spectrum won by Videocon in the recent auction is paired and liberalised and can be used to roll out next generation networks and Services by adapting a highly spectrally efficient 4G technology FDD-LTE. This enables operators to gain more efficiency using the same spectrum resources.

Next-generation network technologies enable about 30 times more data capacity than a traditional 2G network, allowing telcos to extend the lifespan of existing spectrum assets and reduce the amount of additional spectrum required.

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Videocon launches 10-inch VT10 tablet with Android 4.1 for Rs. 10,999

Videocon has entered into the rapidly evolving tablet space with its VT10.


Videocon VT10 sports a 10-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels. It runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and 6800mAh battery. It comes with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, which can be expanded by up to 32GB.The tablet houses 2-megapixel front as well as rear cameras. Videocon VT10 carries a price tag of Rs. 10,999.

Several popular apps such as 'Saavn', 'NexGtv', 'Facebook' and 'Nimbuzz' come pre-loaded with this tablet.


We had informed about this tablet a few days back when Videocon VT10 had started retailing online for Rs. 11,200.

Commenting on the launch, Khalid Zamir, Head Product Planning & Development, Videocon Mobile Phones said, "The tablet space of the country is going through a revolution at the moment, where the tablet technology is pushing the boundaries of engaged tablet experience. In view of the expanding horizon of the tablet space, we have introduced Videocon VT10 Tablet which is aimed towards the emerging consumers of the country who seek to engage in an immersive tablet experience.

For the discerning consumer, the Videocon VT10 Tablet brings best in the industry features like a 10.1-inch IPS Screen, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 6,800 mAh battery and much more to provide a truer and larger-than-life tablet experience. With the Videocon VT10 Tablet, we seek to augment our reach across innovative technology at affordable prices."


Videocon is a consumer electronics company that forayed into handset segment in 2010. However, it was only in 2012 that the company got into smartphone space with Videocon A20 and Videocon A30.

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Videocon launches 10.1-inch Jelly Bean tablet for $205

Cheap tablets are slowly becoming more and more popular. With Google’s Nexus 7 hitting the premium side of things at $199 many have been trying to match it. How about a 10-inch dual-core tablet that’s powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean all for just $205. Well that’s exactly what Videocon has released in their new TV10 tablet. 

There’s plenty of cheap Android tablets in the world, especially from China. However this is more than just a knock off tablet, although sadly it appears to only be available in India. At least initially it will only be in India but we’re hopeful it will see other markets soon. It might not have a quad-core and maxed out specs, but for just over $200 it’s looking pretty good.


The Videocon VT10 isn’t just your average tablet though either. You’ll be rocking a 10.1-inch 1280×800 display, Rockchips RK3066 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of storage, microSD support for added storage options, dual 2 megapixel cameras, and more. This is all powered by a decently sized 6,800 mAh battery under the hood. And all for $205.

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