Tata Docomo to start 3G services by Nov 8
One of the leading mobile operator in India, Tata DoCoMo has announced date for launching the much awaited 3G service in India. The company will roll out it's 3G service by Nov 5, 2010. The Economic Times reported that Tata DoCoMo will start the 3G service in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh (West), Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh by Diwali. "Japan's NTTDoCoMo has provided technical inputs to make our 3G network world-class. Progressively, NTT will bring various 3G products and services that it offers in Japan, such as i-modeTM, location based services and mobile payment and give our customers a flavor of tomorrow," said Deepak Gulati, TataDoCoMo executive president, mobility business division. The 3G service will provide ultra-fast internet, videoconferencing, unlimited downloads, live TV channels, video call etc. Tata DoCoMo is the first telecom service provider in India to announce date of 3G launch. All other leading operators like Airtel, Reliance, Idea and Vodafone also planned to start the 3G service by the end of 2010. Currently state owned BSNL and MTNL are offering 3g service in different parts of the country. The launch of 3G services in the country will boost sales of 3G enabled mobile phones. Presently leading mobile manufactures like Nokia, Samsung and Micromax have limited number of 3G enabled handsets. In next few months market will see the the rush of 3G handsets from major brands and Desi manufactures. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive - Airtel 3G Services Website is Live We all know that operators in India are gearing up to launch 3G Services in India. The License Fee has been paid by the auction winners and government has allotted the 3G spectrum to the operators.Now Airtel's website is displaying details about 3G services . No pricing or launch date info is available but it seems like material used to educate users about the benefits of 3G. Airtel has won the bid for 13 circles in India - Delhi , Mumbai , AP, Karnataka , Tamilnadu, UP West, Rajasthan, W.B, Himachal Pradesh,Bihar , Assam , North East and Jammu & Kashmir. There is also indication that Airtel might be offering HSPA speeds which translates to around 21 Mbps download speeds ! There is also a form which lets you stay up to date about the launch of the 3G services. Regarding the charges and launch date here is what Airtel says We will inform all our customers about the activation process of 3G, it's availability in your area, charges etc. as soon as we launch our 3G services. You will also be able to access all this information on airtel.in/airtel3g You can also check if your current handset is compatible with 3G networks. Airtel is saying that you wont need a new SIM card to activate 3G services and you can get 3G on your existing number To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
