Reliance Communications Ltd (RCOM) has announced the launch of its 3G services in five more telecom circles — Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and UP (east) telecom circles — with effect from June 20, 2014 thereby expanding its 3G footprint to 18 circles across India. With this, RCom will now offer high-speed 3G services in the entire southern part of India and UP-East as well.
“We are delighted to expand our 3G footprint to 18 circles across India, which makes our service available in all metros and major metros in the country, enabling us to target the fast-growing data market in these circles. Together, these circles account for 80 per cent of incremental Smartphone sales in the country,” said Gurdeep Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Business, RCom.
“We are committed to improving the quality of our customer mix, and our extended 3G presence will help us attract a disproportionate share of customers in the high-value Corporate and SME segments. This will also help us further consolidate RCOM’s position as the leading Indian data operator,” he added.