Idea Cellular Launches 3G Network in Delhi

Riding on the back of a data network of 2,500 cell sites for 3G and 5,000 modernized towers for 2G, Idea Cellular has commercially launched its 3G network in Delhi, the company said on Friday.

A company statement said its 3G network on 900MHz band, which has high-calibre transmission and propagation capabilities, will provide a jam-free network, offering high-speed Internet and indoor Internet coverage.

"Mobile users in Delhi are the most evolved consumers in the country with high usage of both voice and data services. Unfortunately, the high traffic on jammed networks has left consumers unhappy and looking for a network which offers superior connectivity, both on the roads as well as indoors," said Ambrish Jain, deputy managing director, Idea Cellular.

"Over the last two years, Idea has invested heavily in acquiring spectrum in the most efficient 900MHz band and setting up a future-ready, modernized network to cater to the growing demand of mobile users in the region," he added.

Idea is rolling out a wide portfolio of products and services for its 3G customers in the city, ranging from 900MHz dongles, bundled voice and data offers, sharing and customizable plans, among others, the statement said.