Reliance Communications Launches 3G Mobile Services

Reliance Communications (RCOM), India’s single largest dual technology telecom operator today announced the launch of 3G Mobile and Data Services in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chandigarh.

The operator also said it has rolled out 3G Mobile and Data services in a record time of around 100 days of receiving 3G Spectrum in the major Metros of India and in next three months it will launch it in the remaining nine circles for which the company has 3G spectrum.

According to the official statement by RCOM, Presently the 3G Video calling facility will not be available to Reliance 3G mobile subscribers till it gets security clearance, and the operator is hopeful of getting it in the next few days.

The 3G Data plan for prepaid/Postpaid users starts from Rs. 299 valid for 30 Days. All the Reliance 3G services plan comes with bundled tariff that include data, Voice and Video calls. The Default data charges will be 50p/MB.

Reliance claims that Its 3G network has been designed to offer blanket coverage in every town being connected on 3G, with all its 3G sites connected through IP backhaul to provide maximum download speeds and minimum latency. The World class Reliance 3G network is capable of offering peak speeds upto 28 Mbps. The 3G network significantly enriches our Internet Access Services offering, enabling us to further strengthen our undisputed leadership in the wireless data space.

Speaking on the launch of 3G services, Mr. Syed Safawi, CEO – Wireless Business, Reliance Communications said “The launch of Reliance 3G is an integral part of our Vision 2015 of creating a “Wirefree India” built upon the ‘affordable 3G for All’ platform. Personalization of Services, Simplification of Tariffs and a Content Rich Portfolio on the ‘Best in Class’ 3G Wireless Network will enable Reliance customers to get a much superior 3G service experience, significantly differentiated from others in the marketplace”

“Reliance 3G places us in a unique position with our suite of offerings covering 3G, CDMA, GSM and Mobile Broadband Data Services on the wireless platform”, he added.