RCom launches 3G services, promises 'cheap' tariffs

Anil Ambani led Reliance Communications (RCom) on Monday launched its 3G services in four circles, making it the second private operator after Tata Teleservices to start the service this year.

RCom has launched the service in three metros - Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata - and in Chandigarh.

"By the next three months, we will launch it in the remaining nine circles for which the company has spectrum. Our tariffs will be affordable, simple and transparent, based on try-and-buy pricing proposition," President and CEO (Wireless Business) Syed Safawi told reporters in Delhi.

RCom had bagged 3G spectrum in 13 circles, for which it had paid about Rs 8,585.04 crore to the government. It is among the top three with highest 3G-enabled coverage.

Tata Teleservices, which bagged 3G spectrum in nine circles, has already started 3G service from Diwali this year. Besides, state-owned BSNL and MTNL, who got 3G spectrum ahead of the private operators, already offer 3G service in the country.