The state-run MTNL has brought 3G services to the masses by introducing a prepaid option for this high-end service at just Rs 300.
The state-run MTNL has brought 3G services to the masses by introducing a prepaid option for this high-end service at just Rs 300.
Announcing the launch of the pre-paid 3G service, company CMD R S P Sinha said, "MTNL is launching 3G Jadoo Prepaid Services so that customers can avail the latest 3G/3.5G services at an affordable price."
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Since pre-paid is the preferred choice, the 3G service will be available for only Rs 300 with lifetime validity.
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"A customer can make local video calls at Rs 1.8/minute and data download at Rs 3/MB.
In addition, the subscriber can also choose any of the data coupons to avail free data downloads coupled with free video calling to suit individual requirement," Sinha said.
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He expects the launch of pre-paid 3G services will increase MTNL's customer base.
He said the PSU has around 400 subscribers for its recently-launched 3G service and expects 2,00,000 to 3,00,000 users in the first year of operation.
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The company introduced 3G services in Delhi in December and in Mumbai last month.
The state-run telecom operator expects to add new capacity to accommodate 8,00,000 users, he said.