India’s National telecom backbone and Pan India 3G Mobile service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has crossed the landmark of 20 Lakh 3G Mobile and Data subscribers in India.
On this landmark achievement Mr. Sachin Pilot, Minister of State for Communications & Information Technology said “BSNL is committed to taking India into the next league of telecom supremacy by providing technologically advanced 3G services. It has been able to launch 3G network on Pan India basis except Delhi and Mumbai (MTNL service area).
He also added that "BSNL has provided various advanced services like High Speed Wireless 3G Broadband, Video Calling, Mobile TV, Music, Video Download etc. With the persistent marketing effort service roll out, BSNL has been able to capture 20,32,564 of 3G subscribers in its network up to 31.10.2010.
At present BSNL had 3G coverage in 675 cities and will expand 3G services to 120 more cities across India by January 2011.
Creating a paradigm shift in the digital communications, BSNL recently launched affordable Unlimited 3G Plan just at Rs. 700 in India. By making 3G services affordable with lowest Voice call and Video call charges as well as High Speed 3G Wireless Broadband Data HSDPA connectivity at 1 paisa for 10KB in India.