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 just Rs.100. For convenience of 3G users, the Reliance 3G service plans comes with bundled tariff that include data, Voice and Video calls as well as only data plans. The Default data charges will be 10p/10KB up to first 50 MB usage. The Voice call and SMS charges will be charged as per Reliance 2G tariff plans.
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.
3G Tariff Plans :
| Reliance 3G Basic Monthly Data Plans (Post paid - Prepaid) | |
| MRP | Free Data Usage (Home & Roam) |
| Rs.100 | 100 MB |
| Rs.399 | 500 MB |
| Rs.649 | 1 GB |
| Rs.899 | 3 GB |
| Rs.1499 | 10 GB |
| Rs.2100 | 21 GB |
| Default Data Charges or Pay As you Go | 10p/10 KB up to first 50 Mb and after that 1p/10 KB |
Apart from the above plans the operator also launched some Small validity 3G Data packs for prepaid which will cost Rs 20 for 25 MB 1-day pack and Rs 98 for 125 MB 1-week pack.
The 3G USB Data card for speed up to 7.2 Mbps will comes at Rs 2599 and the Device for speed up to 21 Mbps will cost Rs 4499.
The Bundled Combo offers (Voice and Data) for post-paid starting from 199 with 300 minutes & 50 Mb Data, with Rs.499 free calls up to 1000 minutes & 100 MB data and in Rs.2499 free 5 GB 3G data per month, which includes 6000 voice minutes and 6000 SMS's.
The Prepaid 3G bundles include 200 MB data for Rs 299 and 500 MB data for Rs 699 valid for 30 day with free 300 and 600 Calls respectively .
The Mobile TV services with 75 channels will cost Rs.250/month
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.
