Last November 22nd marked the new era of digital communication in India. Government owned mobile operator BSNL has launched countries first commercial 3G network in Chennai. BSNL chennai circle has been chosen in view of customer diversity, technical expertise etc. Company has invested about 2700 crores on 3G. Next generation in mobile telephone technology 3G promises to offer speeds up to 3.6 Mbps, video calling, mobile TV and a host of other applications.
The Chennai Telephones has installed about 200 nobe Bs that are equivalent to base stations. About 540 node Bs will be installed in the next two months, said A Subramanian, chief general manager, Chennai Telephones."The company has partnered with Huawei to offer the services. The delay happened because we wanted to offer 2G to 3G migration to existing customers without the need to change their mobile numbers," he added.
D. Varadarajan, CGM, BSNL Tamil Nadu Circle, said 3G services would be launched in 38 cities over the next two months. It would be initially launched in Coimbatore and to begin with the Chennai-Coimbatore rail route would be provided seamless 3G connectivity.
BSNL has introduced inaugural offers for both pre-paid and post-paid users for voice and video calls at 30 paise a minute, which is lower than 2G calls. As a promotional offer, 50 free local video calls and 25 MB free data usage will be allowed up to December 31. Incoming video calls will be given to all 2G customers possessing 3G handsets.The SIM card comes at Rs 59 for both post- and pre-paid. Migration from pre-paid 2G to 3G will be done free of cost and without change in number. Post-paid users can choose from four plans starting from Rs 225 to Rs 2,500. BSNL has partnered with data card providers including Micromax and Huawei to offer speed up to 3.6 Mbps.With its one-year introductory offer of tariffs lower than 2G call charges, Chennai Telephones hopes to net 1.5 lakh users over the next couple of months.
Though india lags far behind many countries interms of launch date, i am sure 3G will be a big success in india considering the low penetration of broadbad to home. High end mobile phones are a big hit in recent time, all of them are coming up with 3G enabled. especially HSDPA which promises 3.6 Mbps downlink speed . Looking forward to 3G and BWA specturm auction.
The Chennai Telephones has installed about 200 nobe Bs that are equivalent to base stations. About 540 node Bs will be installed in the next two months, said A Subramanian, chief general manager, Chennai Telephones."The company has partnered with Huawei to offer the services. The delay happened because we wanted to offer 2G to 3G migration to existing customers without the need to change their mobile numbers," he added.
D. Varadarajan, CGM, BSNL Tamil Nadu Circle, said 3G services would be launched in 38 cities over the next two months. It would be initially launched in Coimbatore and to begin with the Chennai-Coimbatore rail route would be provided seamless 3G connectivity.
BSNL has introduced inaugural offers for both pre-paid and post-paid users for voice and video calls at 30 paise a minute, which is lower than 2G calls. As a promotional offer, 50 free local video calls and 25 MB free data usage will be allowed up to December 31. Incoming video calls will be given to all 2G customers possessing 3G handsets.The SIM card comes at Rs 59 for both post- and pre-paid. Migration from pre-paid 2G to 3G will be done free of cost and without change in number. Post-paid users can choose from four plans starting from Rs 225 to Rs 2,500. BSNL has partnered with data card providers including Micromax and Huawei to offer speed up to 3.6 Mbps.With its one-year introductory offer of tariffs lower than 2G call charges, Chennai Telephones hopes to net 1.5 lakh users over the next couple of months.
Though india lags far behind many countries interms of launch date, i am sure 3G will be a big success in india considering the low penetration of broadbad to home. High end mobile phones are a big hit in recent time, all of them are coming up with 3G enabled. especially HSDPA which promises 3.6 Mbps downlink speed . Looking forward to 3G and BWA specturm auction.
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