Airtel 3G goes Live in Jaipur

India’s largest mobile service provider Bharti Airtel has launched its 3G service in Jaipur (Rajasthan) and thereby commences its north India 3G launch. Airtel is betting big on regional Mobile TV content while launching 3G services in north India.

Mr. Atul Bindal, President – Mobile Services, Bharti airtel announced the launch of 3G in Jaipur  by making the first airtel 3G call in the state to HRH Princess Diya Kumari of Jaipur. Following this, airtel 3G services will be rolled out across all major cities in Rajasthan in weeks to come. Today, airtel also welcomed the new era of Mobile TV in India by bringing popular vernacular television channels and shows onto the mobile platform via airtel 3G services.

A wide range of LIVE and on-demand TV channels as well as shows are now available on Airtel 3G Mobile TV at an affordable price of Rs. 40 for 20 minutes per week. To subscribe – customers can use their mobile phones to visit the ‘3G Zone’ on Airtel LIVE, select Mobile TV, simply download and install the application, select their favourite TV content – and start viewing.

Apart from Mobile TV, airtel 3G will allow customers to enjoy various other exciting service offerings including video calls, high speed internet and video capabilities on social networks. Enabling fast internet access on-the-go, airtel 3G dongles are also now available for laptop users.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Atul Bindal, President – Mobile Services, Bharti airtel said, “Having successfully launched airtel 3G services in six cities, we are delighted to bring this state of the art experience for our customers in aapnoJaipur with exciting Hindi and regional Mobile TV content. This is yet another step by airtel towards its commitment of offering products and services relevant to our 150 million plus customers across the country.  Powered by 3G, the airtel mobile TV service allows customers to be on the go and yet enjoy their favourite television shows on channels like Star Plus, SAB TV and Sony TV. Bringing alive the experience of high speed TV viewing on the mobile platform and a host of other innovative services – we welcome all mobile customers across Rajasthan to experience the airtel 3G advantage.”