BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited)  has started upgrading its existing 3G network infrastructure to compete with new private players who offer better infrastructure.

“A nationwide project to upgrade the 3G network has begun which is expected to be completed in a fortnight. Kolkata is likely to be the first circle in the country to experience the upgraded 3G network,” Calcutta Telephones Principal General Manager (Consumer Mobility) AK Garg said.

He also said that the current 3.6 mbps network will become 14 mbps network. However, the [...]

So this is new information, wait, perhaps its old. But, anyway a representative from Vodafone India Corp Comm, told us that Vodafone will try launching its services by 10 th March or latest by 30th March. Are they trying to bring in the next fiscal year with 3G?

So pricing still remains a mystery, as far as we know, you should get ready to hear ridiculous pricing for all their Data plans

Pay as you Go

10p for 10kb roughly translated makes it 10,000 Rs / GB

Or possibly prepaid monthly packs (prices not confirmed)

600 Rs – 399 MB 400 Rs – 199 MB 1200 Rs – 1 GB

Similar pricing with postpaid is expected.

But, with Packs like these [...]

Airtel, Today announced that it will be launching 3G services in Karnataka, while the remaining 13 circles will get the 3G service in March. Vodafone was supposed to launch its service in January, but, currently there is no information available from them. Looks like Airtel will be the first private operator to have properly launch its services in its respective circles.

Announcing this, Sanjay Kapoor, CEO – Bharti airtel Ltd (India & South Asia) said,

“It is indeed the start of a new era when 3G services in India roll out on Airtel’s network. World over ‘Data traffic’ on the back of high speed internet and use of social [...]