MTS launches Android phone for Rs. 8,999

MTS MTag 401 sports a 4.0-inch capacitive touchscreen that offers a 800x480 resolution. It is powered by a 800 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor and comes with 1700 mAh battery. There is a 3MP camera on board and microSD card slot with support up to 32 GB. MTS is also offering a 2GB card with the purchase of this smartphone.

According to the telco, MTS TV application will come pre-loaded on this smartphone, which allows users to watch more than 100 TV channels on the move. Moreover, MTS is also offering unlimited intra-operator calls and unlimited data usage for three months but to avail the same, the subscriber will have to do a first time recharge of Rs.8.

Commenting on the launch, Leonid Musatov, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, MTS India, "It gives me immense pleasure to announce the launch yet another advanced smartphone from MTS. MTS MTag 401 comes bundled with unlimited "All You Can Use" data plans and local MTS to MTS Calls available in both prepaid and postpaid and is positioned for discerning on the move, tech savvy youth."

MTS also plans to launch a 7-inch tablet in the Indian market. The company has not shared the exact availability or the pricing right now. However, it will be running on Android 2.2 and MTS plans to offer a host of bundled apps and free data along with this tablet.