Nokia is the complete systems supplier, and supplied the GSM and GPRS core network, radio access network, Intelligent Network, mobile Internet systems and value-added services.

Nokia supplied its mPlatform, USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Services Data) Centre and messaging solutions including the Nokia SMSC and NAMP (Nokia Artuse Messaging System).

The network rolled out with over 300 cell sites and can be upgraded to EDGE. Idea Cellular says that theoretical data speeds of up to 42Kbps are possible with GPRS. A summary of mobile data charges are as follows:

	Internet on Mobile (WAP)	Wireless Surfing (GPRS)	MMS	All in One
Services	Net on your mobile	Browse Internet onGPRS	MMS and Interneton Mobile	Internet on Mobile browsing and GPRS
Activation Charge (INR)	None	250	500	500
Monthly Rental (INR)	50	200	250	400
Usage Charge (INR)	INR 0.30/ KB	INR 0.30/ KB	INR 0.30/ KB andINR 5 per picture	INR 0.30/ KB and INR 5 per picture
Free Units	None	None	50 pictures	50 pictures
Source: Idea Cellular

James Moore, Research Analyst, Asia-Pacific Team is currently working on analysis of MMS launches in the Asia-Pacific. EMC is tracking MMS service launches and subsequent pricing models being adopted by operators.

EMC World Cellular Data Metrics tracks MMSC contract awards, launch status and tariffs among other mobile data indicators, and is backed by EMC's comprehensive research programme tracking cellular operations worldwide.

For more information on EMC World Cellular Data Metrics see: http://www.emc-database.com