Idea Cellular to soon provide 3G services

Idea Cellular has announced that it will soon provide its subscribers with 3G services including high-speed mobile broadband, improved voice services and innovative value-added services.
The pan India operator has also partnered with Nokia Siemens Networks to supply equipment, and build and manage its HSPA networks in four circles namely Uttar Pradesh (East), Uttar Pradesh (West), Kerala and Haryana.
Anil Tandan, chief technology officer, Idea Cellular, “We believe that 3G has the potential to transform the way people communicate and the way businesses run. Our goal is to empower our subscribers by offering a reliable 3G mobile network that provides high-quality experience of voice and data services”.
Urs Pennanen, head of India Region, Nokia Siemens Networks. “We are glad that Idea Cellular has entrusted us to deploy over 40% of their base stations. With our compact site solution that occupies minimal floor space, energy-efficient network equipments and local 3G expertise, we will enable Idea Cellular to roll out the 3G network rapidly with minimal total cost of ownership.”