Airtel launches 3G services in Durgapur, West Bengal

DURGAPUR, INDIA: Bharti Airtel, leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries across Asia and Africa, announced the availability of its 3G services in West Bengal’s Steel City - Durgapur.

Airtel also launched its Mobile Comics Portal, Video Talkies and IPL live on Mobile TV on its 3G service. These, along with Video Calls, HD gaming, promise a host of innovative services for customers riding on Airtel internet on 3G.

Launching Airtel 3G in Durgapur, Raghunath Mandava, Operations Director – East, Mobile Services, Bharti Airtel said: "We are extremely pleased to announce the launch of 3G in Bengal telecom circle at Durgapur. Recognized as India’s eastern development centre, Durgapur is currently undergoing rapid growth across the areas of industrialization, IT, health and education.

"We are today delighted to announce the launch of Comics, Video Talkies and IPL on Mobile TV – thereby bringing in the complete power of 3G to our customers. Our innovative products are being enjoyed by over 2 million customers on Airtel 3G. Today we welcome customers in Durgapur to join in and leverage Airtel’s world class 3G network experience."

Airtel 3G customers can now pay Rs. 5 per day and start receiving unlimited comics from a wide collection of famous titles, including regional content. To subscribe, Airtel mobile customers can send ‘3G’ to 54321. Upon receiving a WAP link for 3G Zone, customers can select the comics link and will further be directed to the comics section main page – where they can accept the the price subscription and can start reading their favorite comics, including regional content like Tinkle, Archies and Tales of Durga by Amar Chitra Katha.

Video Talkies portal on Airtel 3G allows customers to watch popular Bollywood and regional movies (including Bengali) in high quality. The movies are compressed into 15 minute capsules comprising of the best scenes and songs with background story narration. To subscribe, customers can send ‘3G’ to 54321, receive a WAP link for Airtel 3G Zone, select Video Talkies and choose from a wide range of top films and regional language categories. The service is available for Rs. 25 (per view) and Rs. 15 per week for 1 movie on a subscription basis.

Customers can now watch IPL live matches through Mobile TV – anytime, anywhere - powered by Apalya. This new service will enable easy viewing of the ongoing cricket tournament by millions of eager viewers. Mobile TV also brings in other exciting viewing options suitable for the entire family.

Airtel customers can enjoy 3G connectivity on the device of their choice – be it their mobile handsets or tablets. Airtel 3G dongles are also available to offer fast internet connectivity for laptop users.