Friday, March 2, 2012

HOW TO ACTIVATE DND ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE

HOW TO ACTIVATE DND ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE

DND - DO NOT DISTURB

Stop All Calls

To enroll in the National Do Not Call registry in India, do one of the following.

Send an SMS with the message START 0 to 1909

OR Call 1909 and follow instructions

Note: If the above SMS is not recognized, try sending the old format message START DND to 1909

You may call 1909 or use below form to enquire current status and know your NDNC registration date.

To Check whether your phone is already Registered with National DND Database -- CLICK HERE

Stop Calls by Category

Send an SMS with the message STOP 3 to 1909

to stop promotional offers related to Education.

Below is a list of category numbers.

Banking/Insurance/Financial products/credit cards
Real Estate
Education
Health
Consumer goods and automobiles
Communication/Broadcasting/Entertainment/IT
Tourism and Leisure

You can also register with multiple DND. Say, if you dont want calls related to Health and Insurance you can send

Send an SMS with the message STOP 4,1 to 1909

We all have been listening and studying that using mobile phones is harmful for our health. But is it really so? Yes it is, with human lives seeing and undergoing tremendous changes in terms of lifestyle, and with increasing usage of mobile phones by us, we are at the end harming our health.

Mobile phone as a device is such a great invention as it helps us to stay connected with our near and loved ones who are near or far. But this great invention is also harmful to our body. We cannot escape the usage of mobile as it has become indispensable part in our life, but we can still reduce its harmful effects. The radiation of mobile phones is the major cause of health problems. This can be prevented and reduced by taking certain precautions.

But first the question is How exactly does mobile radiation cause health problems?

Mobile phones emit electromagnetic radiation having health effects which can be divided into thermal and non-thermal. Thermal effects refer to heating effect which you observe if you hold the phone for long near your ear.

Non-thermal effects on the cells, genes and the DNA and are more harmful than thermal effects.

Excessive use of mobiles can lead to headache, sleep disturbance, lack of concentration, memory loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and increased risk of brain cancer.

Are these mobile radiations more harmful for any particular demographic?

Children are more vulnerable due to a developing immune system and thinner skulls which allows radiation to penetrate deeper. Women run the risk of health problems like hormonal imbalances, miscarriages, breast and ovarian cancer as they tend to spend more time at home and are exposed continuously.

Is there any solid evidence to back the findings that these radiations are harmful to people?

There are several national and international studies where scientists have found a strong correlation between health problems and exposure to microwaves from mobile phones and mobile towers. Prof Girish Kumar from IIT Bombay had sent a report to Department of Telecommunications (DOT), India which has more than 200 references from peer reviewed publications in the end.

What precautions can you take to reduce your exposure to the radiation from mobile phones?

Some precautions that you can take:

Limit your use, talk for short durations and switch sides during long conversations. SMS/IM chat whenever possible.
Use the land-line, whenever possible
Use speakerphone or wired hands free, but keep the phone at least 1 feet away.
When not in use, keep the mobile phone away from your body as they still continue to emit some radiation while trying to communicate with the base station by sending at least one pulse per minute. Do not keep it in your pocket, under your pillow etc.
Keep your phone switched off if possible.
Use cell phones with lower Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) values. One can find the SAR value of a phone by simply searching- <Company Name> <Model No.> SAR. The lower the SAR value, the less dangerous it is. Ideally go for a phone which has SAR value – 0.2 – 0.8 W/Kg

TO CHECK YOUR PHONE SAR LEVEL NOW - PLEASE CLICK HERE.

FINE FOR USING MOBILE PHONE WHILE DRIVING

FINE FOR USING MOBILE PHONE WHILE DRIVING

New Delhi, India

If you are using your mobile phone while driving, then this time better be more careful as you may be paying hefty and more stricter fines for the same.

Yes its true, to bring more discipline to Indian roads, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to enhance punishments, raging from higher fines to jail terms, for offences like drunken driving, jumping traffic lights, overs peeding and using mobile phones while driving.

As for using of mobile phone is concerned then you may not only be fined while just using the phone for talking but also if you are texting/messaging via your phone.

Fines for using mobiles while driving have been raised to Rs. 500 for the first offence, and from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 5,000 for subsequent ones.

Mobiles will be defined as “any application which can receive and transmit voice, text and picture”. That means sending text messages or using hands-free instruments will also be considered offences.

AIRTEL MONEY

Airtel launches mobile wallet service airtel money across India

Bharti Airtel, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Airtel M Commerce Services Ltd (AMSL), has launched its mobile wallet service PAN - INDIA-- airtel money.

Available across 300 key cities in India, 'airtel money' is a fast, simple and secure service that allows its users to load cash on their mobile devices and spend it to pay utility bills and recharges, shop at 7,000-plus merchant outlets and transact online, the company said in a statement.

"Apart from serving as an easy alternative to cash/card payment options, airtel money has now become the first mobile based service to offer customers the convenience of instant money transfer from an airtel money wallet to another airtel money wallet and bank accounts". "With this, customers can now use airtel money to make payments and transfer money across the country".

Airtel Money:

There are two types of accounts under the Airtel Money service - express account and power account. Users can dial *400# from their Airtel mobile phones or sign up for the service by walking into any of the 15,000 plus Airtel Money outlets across the top 300 cities of India and submitting the required KYC documents.

Under the Express service, Airtel users can enjoy services like paying utility bills like electricity, mobile recharge, gas etc. Users of this service can spend up to Rs 10,000 daily by uploading cash on their Airtel Money account.

Airtel Money Power Accounts offers lot many services than the Express account. Users with Power accounts can apart from paying utility bills can use their mobile to shop at merchant outlets.

"Airtel Money will work as a convenient payment alternative to debit and credit cards in days to come for online transactions on popular websites like Flipkart, Yatra, Letsbuy and even www.airtel.in.

"What's more - customers using Airtel Money will be able to avail exclusive discounts and attractive offers at various merchant outlets in the market - and save money as they shop..

The mobile wallets are generally very secure even in case users miss place their handset. Airtel mobile wallet service can be used by any Airtel customer with any handset.

Top Mobile Phone Companies

TOP MOBILE PHONE MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

1: Nokia Corporation

Nokia Corporation is a Finnish multinational communications corporation that is headquartered in Keilaniemi, Espoo, a city neighbouring Finland's capital Helsinki.

It is focused on wireless and wired telecommunications,
It has 132,000 employees in 120 countries.
Its sales operation is in more than 150 countries.
Its global annual revenue is over 42.0 billion euros and operating profit of 2.0 billion as of 2010.
Its the world's largest manufacturer of mobile telephones.
400 + million handsets sold worldwide is still the number 1 in this business
Nokia's market share is around 23 % world wide.

2: Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics is a South Korean multinational electronics and information technology company head quartered in Samsung Town, Seoul. It is the flagship subsidiary of the Samsung Group.

It is focused on wireless and wired telecommunications, Semiconductors, Slimmer panels, OLED Displays, Televisions, 3D experience, Smart TVs and apps, Mobile phones, Home appliances..

It has 160,000 employees in 61 countries.

Its sales operation is in more than 61 countries.

Its global annual revenue is over 133.78 billion US Dollars and operating profit of 13.67 billion as of 2010.

Its the world's second largest manufacturer of mobile telephones.

280 million handsets were sold worldwide in the year 2010.

Samsung's market share is around 20.2 % world wide.

3: LG Electronics

LG Electronics is a global electronics and telecommunications company head quartered in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. It is a flagship subsidiary company of LG Group, one of the world's largest electronic conglomerates.

The company operates its business through four divisions: mobile communications, home entertainment, home appliance, and air conditioning & energy solution. .
It has 91,254 employees in 75 countries.

Its sales operation is in more than 75 countries.

Its global annual revenue is over 48.23 billion US Dollars and operating profit of 1.1 billion US Dollars as of 2011.

Its the world's third largest manufacturer of mobile telephones.

117 million handsets were sold worldwide in the year 2010.

L G's market share is around 6.6 % world wide.

4: Apple

Apple Inc. formerly Apple Computer, Inc. is an American multinational corporation that designs and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers.

In 1992, Apple began to movemanufacturing operations to Elk Grove, California. As of September 2010, Apple had 46,600 full time employees and had worldwide annual sales of $65.23 billion
It is an american multinational corporation best known for Macintosh line of computers, iPod, the iphone and the ipads and also for Mac OS X operating system, the iTunes media browser, the ilife suite of multimedia and creative software, iwork suite of productivity software, Aperture: a professional photography package, final Cut Studio: a suite of professional audio and film software products, Logic studio for music production, Safari an internet browser and also iOS an Mobile operating system.
With 55+ million handsets sold and market share of just 3.2 % it is at no 4.

5: RIM: Blackberry

Research In Motion Limited was founded in 1984 with its headquarter in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Recently Blackberry was in news for all the wrong reasons. RIM has planned for tablet and named it Blackberry Play book.

RIM's most famous model is Blackberry and its mainly designed for business class people. Since the business class is limited, there sales are also limited.
With 45+ million handsets sold the world over and market share of around 2.8 % it stands well at No 5

6: Motorola Inc

Motorola Inc is an American, multinational, Fortune 100,telecommunications company based in Schaumburg, Illinois.

It is a manufacturer of wireless telephone handsets, also designing and selling wireless network infrastructure equipment such as cellular transmission base stations and signal amplifiers.
It's home and broadcast network products include set-top boxes, digital video recorders, and network equipment used to enable video broadcasting, computer telephony, and high-definition television.
Its business and government customers consist mainly of wireless voice and broadband systems used to build private networks and public safety communications systems.

7: Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson is a joint venture established in 2001 by the Japanese consumer electronics company Sony Corporation and the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson to make mobile phones. The stated reason for this venture is to combine Sony's consumer electronics expertise with Ericsson's technological leadership in the communications sector. Both companies have stopped making their own mobile phones.

It's global management is based in Hammersmith, London, and it has research & development teams in Sweden, Japan, China, Germany, the United States, India, Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
In 2007, it was the fourth-largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world after Nokia, Motorola and Samsung. The sales of products largely increased due to the launch of the Walkman and Cyber-shot series.
In 2008, its South Korean rival LG Electronics overtook Sony Ericsson in Q1 2008

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