Airtel Launches 3G Services in Maharashtra and Goa

Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of its 3G services in Maharashtra and Goa, beginning from tomorrow. The services will be made available across all major parts of the region including Pune, Nashik, Nagpur and the state of Goa. This launch will finally enable users in this region to get access to multimedia services, high-speed mobile broadband, live TV and video calls. Also, a Video Talkies portal is to be made available on Airtel 3G that allows customers to view popular Bollywood and regional movies on their mobile phones.

Airtel launches new service for rural India

Airtel 3G customers will be able to avail 3G speeds on the device of their choice –  mobile handsets, tablets or laptops using USB data cards. Airtel also plans to provide its customers with timely updates and alerts on their data usage – to help them monitor and control their expenditure on 3G. The company has also introduced an ‘internet usage calculator’. It is available online to help customers analyze their current internet data usage and choose an Airtel 3G plan, accordingly. To know more customers can visit Airtel’s 3G site or call 12134 (toll free) or SMS ‘3G’ to 121 to GO 3G.

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