3G mobile in India now – Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL) launches 3G mobile services in Delhi
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL) the State-owned telecom operator will become the first telcom company to launch third-generation (3G) mobile services commercially in India on 5th February. MTNL’s 3G services have been christened MTNL “3G Jadoo”.
Motorola has been setting up the core network for MTNL for this launch. Initially, services will be launched in central Delhi, including Connaught Place, India Gate, Pragati Maidan, Delhi Gate and Minto Road. The services will later be extended to Gurgaon. MTNL has earlier said it would offer 3G services free to its high-spending mobile customers initially. But as per the website the services are charged with tarriff of Rs. 500 as actication fee and 599 as the recurring charges every month.
More about MTNL 3G Jadoo: http://mtnldelhi.in/dolphin/index_3g.htm
MTNL website: http://mtnldelhi.in/
MTNL competes with private firms, including Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance Communications, Idea Cellular and Tata Teleservices, in India. State-owned telcos MTNL and BSNL were given 3G spectrum last year before the private players, giving them the first mover’s advantage.
What is 3G mobile service?
3G services on a mobile phone allow customers to access the Internet and data applications at speeds of up to 2 megabytes per second. Mobile users can have access to advanced services such as video calls, broadband wireless data, faster online video streaming and a better gaming experience.
Background of 3G services in India
Currently all mobile services are provided over the second generation (2G) network. It may be noted that there were delays in rollout of 3G services by private operators with the 3G policy being referred to a group of ministers (GoM). Auction for 3G spectrum was earlier delayed due to differences between the Department of Telecom (DoT) and the finance ministry over the base price and the number of 3G operators in each circle.
BSNL is also expected to launch commercial 3G services soon.
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