Cabinet to discuss unsold spectrum pricing issue today

were some of the most expensive in last month’s 2G spectrum sale. The circles saw no takers as operators found
the base price too high. At the old rates, the government would have earned a minimum of Rs 8,843.55 crore if the 5 Mhz each in these four circles were sold out.

The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on December 7 also suggested auctioning spectrum in 900 MHz band in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata simultaneously with the sale of radiowaves in 1800 Mhz in these four circles.

Telecom minister Kapil Sibal after the EGoM had said that the recommendations of EGoM will go to “Cabinet for the approval on the pricing”. As per the EGoM decision, the auction is to be completed within ongoing financial year. There were also no bidders for CDMA spectrum but EGoM did not decide on the auction of airwaves in 800 Mhz band.

The last 2G mobile phone spectrum auction was virtually a flop as government managed to garner bids worth just Rs 9,407 crore as against a minimum target of Rs 28,000 crore.
According to sources, the EGoM also decided to recommend to Cabinet that reserve price for premium  900 Mhz band, being used currently by Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular and Vodafone in Delhi and Mumbai service area, should be twice the reserve price for 1800 Mhz band.

For Kolkata, the EGoM recommended that price for 900 Mhz band should be twice the price obtained for 1800 Mhz band in the recent auction which was Rs 113.72 crore for each block of spectrum having 1.25 Mhz of airwaves frequencies.

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First Videocon, now Tikona: 4G is all about competitive pricing

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The company is also planning to roll-out around 30,000 public WiFi hotspots in the country within the next five years. This, however, could pose a threat to Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries which  reportedly has also  inked a contract with Ericsson to set up around 30,000 WiFi hotspots across commercial buildings, offices and malls  since it has the advantage of having a pan-India BWA presence.

Earlier this month, Videocon also announced that it will  launch 4G services in all the six circles (Bihar, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh East and Uttar Pradesh West) in which it recently bought 1,800 MHz spectrum for Rs 2,221 crore, but at prices lower than 2G and 3G.

Currently, only Airtel has launched 4G services in a few cities such as Kolkata and Bangalore but at a much higher Rs 13-15 per MB (Its 6GB plan in Kolkata costs around Rs 999 (plus taxes) , while Aircel and RIL  plan to launch their 4G services in another six months.

Analysts expect RIL to offer very high-speed internet services at cheap rates, which is why perhaps the company has plans to launch MiFi devices, which will convert the 4G signal to a mobile WiFi hotspot, allowing users to access 4G speeds across various Internet enabled devices on the go.  Reliance’s comparative 4G edge lies in the ability to build better economies of scale by offering a pan-India service, attracting more customers by offering nationwide 4G roaming.

Moreover, analysts are betting on RIL to be the game-changer as they have no backlog of investments in 2G and 3G unlike other 4G service providers.

With so many players in the fray, competitive pricing is the only way out for these telecom majors. As Mahesh Uppal, director at Com First (India), a consultancy firm, told ET, ”Anyone launching 4G services has to be price competitive. Otherwise, why would a consumer move to a new player if he also has to pay a higher tariff. Broadband on mobile is a vanilla product.”

However, even if competitive pricing is possible on data dongles which are available from Chinese manufacturers like Huawei,  handsets (smartphones) that can support TD-LTE ( 4G works on only phones with this technology) are relatively unknown.

Despite this hurdle, Bharti Airtel has so far added 3,180 TD-LTE subscribers through its 4G network in Kolkata and Bangalore, while state-run BSNL has provided 50,077 connections through 4G/WiMAX.

According to a recent estimate, number of TD-LTE users is likely to reach 5 million by 2013. But the growth of this market depends more on equipment manufactures such as Nokia, Samsung and Apple, which are expected to launch LTE-enabled smartphones in the near future.

As Firstpost had reported earlier, some existing 4G operators are going to offer pocket-sized Wi-Fi routers for around Rs 2,500 which would enable existing EDGE or 3G-enabled smartphones to use high-speed internet.

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No regulation but govt wants transparent air fare pricing

On rising air fares said Singh that the total cost have risen "enormous." AP

On rising air fares said Singh that the total cost have risen "enormous."Oil prices and airport charges, in particular of the new Member States you are the factors responsible for the increase in air fares.

"All those things should be taken into account (while deciding on rates)," he said. At Kingfisher airlines, he said, "has made it very clear that DGCA so they can fly again, they have to meet with their operational and financial plan".

"Yes, there will be a lot of collateral damage as you say or Kingfisher Airlines don't fly," he said when asked if the airline does not fly collateral damage to lenders and suppliers would mean.

"But DGCA of concern is that there is no security problem. They must be able to keep to the timetable, "he said the airlines has to add to its employees, the oil companies and the airport operators pay their dues.

On his meeting with Moily said the Minister that he discussed according to goods declared the status of turbine aircraft fuel (ATF), a step that lead to a uniform central sales tax of 3-4 percent compared to the current practice of local sales tax or VAT would-ranging from 24 percent.

"He (Moily) agreed to this," he said.Moily said his Ministry was once give goods declared on the issue should be decided by status but the Ministry of finance. "We will jointly make a representation to the Minister of finance," he said.

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Senior pricing Controller

Job reference: SN-PRI-CONT
Function: Senior pricing Controller
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: International
Job location: Dubia
Salary: 24000-28000AED Per month (tax free)

Job Description
* To manage, control and account for the development and completion of proposed prices of services requested through the RFP/RFQ of by military organizations, other Prime contractors, UN, and NAMSA. Ensure that the requirements and competitive prices while also formulating a solution which is the most advantageous

This position
* Preparation of the full price proposals from start to completion to include the formulation of the basis of the estimate.
* See all estimates and price proposals completed by the Controllers and analyst to assure the correctness, completeness and quality.
* Provide senior management with a good recommendation for expected profitability, based on the assessment of the market and competition analysis.
* Ensure that pricing meet all requirements in the quote/RFP is as good as any government requirements that can be specified (distant/CAS).
* Development of strategies and concepts for procedures that increases chance to new work to prices.
* Offer insight and clarification during the negotiation process of open bids.
* Take as an important role during the audits held on the ramen when cost process analysis and supporting information is required.
* Create Array for recurring requirements within our core competencies
* To propose Improvements in a proactive manner
* Process leadership for the prices of goods and services to external customers
* The cost calculation and the quotations process lead.
* The final cost proposal submit for approval in a timely manner in accordance with the respective RFP.
* Preparation of pricing comparisons between existing goods and services.
* Calculation benchmarks for all prices.
* Work closely with other departments to gather information and accuracy of the price proposals
* Ensure company growth and profitability through accurate pricing of the new production.
* Ad hoc reports as requested by the FD
* Assist in the bidding process for new businesses
* Regular visits of the branches.

Essential knowledge/skills
* Minimum 5 years experience in the Contracting Government.
* Experience in working with multiple government agencies to take us, NAMSA, and UN.
* Knowledge of Government pricing concepts and strategies.
* Minimum 5 years experience in Controlling prices or in previous jobs in large international companies.
* Professional degree in business administration and/or internationally recognized professional accountancy qualification

Advantages:
* Salary hours 24-28, 000AED (Aprox £ 4120-4806 £ tax free)
* PSU 20, 000AED
* 25 days paid leave
* Medical insurance for self only
* Annual single-flight only
* Transfer flight to Dubai for family-2 adults and 3 children
* Relocation allowance of 10, 000AED
* Visa sponsorship for family-2 adults and 3 children
* Travel to remote locations (Afghanistan and Africa)

For more information and to apply please submit your resume with a cover letter and email questions to Joanna.wint@omegaresource.co.uk
Omega Resource Group Plc acts as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Senior Pricing Controller

Job Reference: SN-PRI-CONT
Job Title: Senior Pricing Controller
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: International
Job Location: Dubia
Salary: 24000-28000AED Per Month (Tax Free)

Job Specification
*To manage, control and account for the development and finalization of proposed prices of services requested through RFP's/RFQ's issued by Military organizations, other Prime contractors, UN, and NAMSA. Insuring that the pricing requirements have been met and are competitive while also formulating a solution that is the most advantageous

This position
*Prepare Full Price Proposals from inception to completion to include leading the formulation of the basis of estimate.
*Review all estimates and price proposals completed by the Controllers and Analyst to insure accuracy, completeness, and quality.
*Provide senior management with a sound recommendation for projected profitability based on market assessment and competitor analysis.
*Ensure that the pricing is compliant to all requirements within the tender/RFP as well as any government requirements that may be specified (FAR/CAS).
*Develop strategies and concepts for pricing procedures that increases opportunity to gain new work.
*Provide insight and clarification during the negotiation process of open bids.
*Participate as a key role during the audits held on the estimating process when cost analysis and supporting data is required.
*Create Matrix for recurring requirements within our core competences
*Suggest improvements in a pro-active manner
*Process leadership for the pricing of goods and services to external customers
*Lead the costing and the quotations process.
*Submit the final cost proposal for approval in a timely manner in accordance with the respective RFP.
*Preparation of pricing comparisons between existing goods and services.
*Calculating benchmarks for all prices.
*Interact closely with other departments to gather information and ensure accuracy of price proposals
*Ensure company growth and profitability by accurate pricing of new business.
*Ad-hoc reports as requested by the FD
*Assist in the bidding process for new businesses
*Regular visits of the branches.

Essential Knowledge/Skills
*Minimum 5 years experience in government contracting.
*Experience in working with multiple government agencies to include US, NAMSA, and UN.
*Knowledge of government pricing concepts and strategies.
*Minimum 5 years experience in Pricing or Controlling gained in previous jobs in major international companies.
*Professional degree in business administration and / or internationally recognized professional accountancy Qualification

Benefits:
*Salary p.m. 24-28,000AED (Aprox £4120-£4806 tax free)
*PSU 20,000AED
*25 days paid leave
*Medical insurance for self only
*Annual flight- single only
*Relocation flight to Dubai for family- 2 adults and 3 children
*Relocation allowance of 10,000AED
*Visa sponsorship for family- 2 adults and 3 children
*Travel to remote locations (Afghanistan and Africa)

For more information and to apply please email your CV with a cover letter and any questions to Joanna.wint@omegaresource.co.uk
Omega Resource Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

View the original article here

Senior Pricing Controller

 Job Reference: SN-PRI-CONT
Job Title: Senior Pricing Controller
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: International
Job Location: Dubia
Salary: 24000-28000AED Per Month (Tax Free)

Job Specification
*To manage, control and account for the development and finalization of proposed prices of services requested through RFP's/RFQ's issued by Military organizations, other Prime contractors, UN, and NAMSA. Insuring that the pricing requirements have been met and are competitive while also formulating a solution that is the most advantageous

This position
*Prepare Full Price Proposals from inception to completion to include leading the formulation of the basis of estimate.
*Review all estimates and price proposals completed by the Controllers and Analyst to insure accuracy, completeness, and quality.
*Provide senior management with a sound recommendation for projected profitability based on market assessment and competitor analysis.
*Ensure that the pricing is compliant to all requirements within the tender/RFP as well as any government requirements that may be specified (FAR/CAS).
*Develop strategies and concepts for pricing procedures that increases opportunity to gain new work.
*Provide insight and clarification during the negotiation process of open bids.
*Participate as a key role during the audits held on the estimating process when cost analysis and supporting data is required.
*Create Matrix for recurring requirements within our core competences
*Suggest improvements in a pro-active manner
*Process leadership for the pricing of goods and services to external customers
*Lead the costing and the quotations process.
*Submit the final cost proposal for approval in a timely manner in accordance with the respective RFP.
*Preparation of pricing comparisons between existing goods and services.
*Calculating benchmarks for all prices.
*Interact closely with other departments to gather information and ensure accuracy of price proposals
*Ensure company growth and profitability by accurate pricing of new business.
*Ad-hoc reports as requested by the FD
*Assist in the bidding process for new businesses
*Regular visits of the branches.

Essential Knowledge/Skills
*Minimum 5 years experience in government contracting.
*Experience in working with multiple government agencies to include US, NAMSA, and UN.
*Knowledge of government pricing concepts and strategies.
*Minimum 5 years experience in Pricing or Controlling gained in previous jobs in major international companies.
*Professional degree in business administration and / or internationally recognized professional accountancy Qualification

Benefits:
*Salary p.m. 24-28,000AED (Aprox £4120-£4806 tax free)
*PSU 20,000AED
*25 days paid leave
*Medical insurance for self only
*Annual flight- single only
*Relocation flight to Dubai for family- 2 adults and 3 children
*Relocation allowance of 10,000AED
*Visa sponsorship for family- 2 adults and 3 children
*Travel to remote locations (Afghanistan and Africa)

For more information and to apply please email your CV with a cover letter and any questions to Joanna.wint@omegaresource.co.uk
Omega Resource Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

View the original article here

Senior Pricing Controller

Job Reference: SN-PRI-CONT
Job Title: Senior Pricing Controller
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: International
Job Location: Dubia
Salary: 24000-28000AED Per Month (Tax Free)

Job Specification
*To manage, control and account for the development and finalization of proposed prices of services requested through RFP's/RFQ's issued by Military organizations, other Prime contractors, UN, and NAMSA. Insuring that the pricing requirements have been met and are competitive while also formulating a solution that is the most advantageous

This position
*Prepare Full Price Proposals from inception to completion to include leading the formulation of the basis of estimate.
*Review all estimates and price proposals completed by the Controllers and Analyst to insure accuracy, completeness, and quality.
*Provide senior management with a sound recommendation for projected profitability based on market assessment and competitor analysis.
*Ensure that the pricing is compliant to all requirements within the tender/RFP as well as any government requirements that may be specified (FAR/CAS).
*Develop strategies and concepts for pricing procedures that increases opportunity to gain new work.
*Provide insight and clarification during the negotiation process of open bids.
*Participate as a key role during the audits held on the estimating process when cost analysis and supporting data is required.
*Create Matrix for recurring requirements within our core competences
*Suggest improvements in a pro-active manner
*Process leadership for the pricing of goods and services to external customers
*Lead the costing and the quotations process.
*Submit the final cost proposal for approval in a timely manner in accordance with the respective RFP.
*Preparation of pricing comparisons between existing goods and services.
*Calculating benchmarks for all prices.
*Interact closely with other departments to gather information and ensure accuracy of price proposals
*Ensure company growth and profitability by accurate pricing of new business.
*Ad-hoc reports as requested by the FD
*Assist in the bidding process for new businesses
*Regular visits of the branches.

Essential Knowledge/Skills
*Minimum 5 years experience in government contracting.
*Experience in working with multiple government agencies to include US, NAMSA, and UN.
*Knowledge of government pricing concepts and strategies.
*Minimum 5 years experience in Pricing or Controlling gained in previous jobs in major international companies.
*Professional degree in business administration and / or internationally recognized professional accountancy Qualification

Benefits:
*Salary p.m. 24-28,000AED (Aprox £4120-£4806 tax free)
*PSU 20,000AED
*25 days paid leave
*Medical insurance for self only
*Annual flight- single only
*Relocation flight to Dubai for family- 2 adults and 3 children
*Relocation allowance of 10,000AED
*Visa sponsorship for family- 2 adults and 3 children
*Travel to remote locations (Afghanistan and Africa)

For more information and to apply please email your CV with a cover letter and any questions to Joanna.wint@omegaresource.co.uk
Omega Resource Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

View the original article here