Bharti airtel today launched its 3G services in Mumbai. It has opened host of services for the Mumbaikars who can now watch the stock market action on Mobile TV, keep a tab on share prices through stock related applications on airtel App Central.
Similarly, even while catching the local train, entertainment lovers in Mumbai can enjoy video talkies, fast music downloads and rapid social networking.
Commenting on the 3G launch in Mumbai, Atul Bindal, president, mobile services, Bharti airtel, said, “As we bring the power of 3G to Mumbai today, we are confident that this launch will add impetus to the expansion of data services in India. Whether stuck in office, or on the move – all
Mumbaikars can now experience airtel 3G services and enjoy high speed internet access and a host of other exciting services on their mobile
devices”.
Bharti airtel’s 3G will allow customers to enjoy various other exciting service offerings including video calls, high speed internet and video capabilities on social networks. A wide range of LIVE and on-demand TV channels as well as shows are also available on airtel 3G Mobile TV at an affordable price of Rs 40 for 20 minutes per week.
Already launched in the cities of Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Mysore, Manipal, Udipi, Jaipur and Delhi NCR– airtel will launch its 3G services in all 13 3G-license circles by March 2011. Meanwhile the telco has claimed that it has half a million 3G customers across India.