0		Tata, Teleservices, launches, A-GPS., But, who, would, take, it?

Tata Teleservices has launched its Assisted Global Positioning System (A-GPS) yesterday. This services will allow users of its CDMA service to pin-point the locations, track consignments, find the nearest ATM’s among other things.

Users will be able to zero in on points of interest, such as nearest ATMs, restaurants, hotels and also navigate to the destination. The Navigator application will provide end-users with directions, including those for driving, and the shortest route to the desired destination from their current location. (BusinessLine)

That is really exciting. You now don’t have to worry about anything but your mobile phone. But, my excitement has fizzed out when I looked at other details.

1. It is only available on Blackberry 8830 and MotoRAZR V3
2. You need an additional device which costs anywhere between 2000 to 15000.
3. There is a monthly fee of Rs. 50

With so many constraints I will pass. The service is initially launched in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Ahmedabad. This service might be useful for people who want an eye on their employees taking consignments. Especially for truck drivers who are driving with some expensive stuff. They can switch off the phone but a handy thing to have nevertheless.

The A-GPS is powered by Qualcomm’s QPoint solution.