The IRCTC has launched a Java based mobile application called IRCTCmobile, for booking train tickets, reports the Hindu. The application allows users to check, via GPRS, for trains between two stations, availability of tickets and book tickets using credit and cash cards. The tickets, however, will be delivered to an address provided by the user. The application is by Sam Pitroda’s C-SAM. More here.
With a number of mobile applications being launched – we’ve covered 3-4 so far, and there are many more in the offing – how many will users install? As had been mentioned once, there is a case for one big application, or for a handset manufacturer to pre-install select applications. Also, data plans will have to be rationalized. I was informed by Airtel customercare earlier this month that their pay-per-use GPRS plan, called Net On Phone, doesn’t allow third party applications. The other plan, called Mobile Office, is Rs. 499 a month…
While on IRCTC, Moneycontrol.com reports that Reliance Communications has tied up with Itz Cash to enable payment for Railway tickets via Reliance Mobile World.
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