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Airtel rolls out 3G Services in Assam

Bharti Airtel has rolled out its third-generation (3G) services in Assam circle. With this, Airtel's 33 lakh customers in Assam will now be able to enjoy a host of 3G-enabled services, including fast mobile Internet access, video streaming, video calling, mobile TV, etc.

George Mathen, Chief Operating Officer, Airtel's Assam and North East circles, said, "We are bullish in North-East as to exponentially grow in the near future in the region. As and when people experience 3G applications, we expect them to switch over to 3G."

He added, "Out of total 54 lakh Airtel subscribers in North-East, 30 per cent are GPRS users. The company had invested close-to Rs.80 crore to get 3G licences for Assam and North-East circles."

Airtel has also announced the availability of a host of latest Assamese movie trailers as well as music videos on "Airtel Video Talkies".

The company launched the 3G service in Guwahati and is trying to cover other towns and cities of the State as well. Airtel's 3G service is also available in Shillong under the North-East circle.