As a cellphone user , I was desperately waiting for launch of 3 G service in India. only two operators BSNL and MTNL have launched 3G services in INDIA. 3 g service of BSNL is available in north and east zone only . For south and west zones , service will be launched by year end .
As tariff of MTNL was very high , I got a connection of 3G from Meerut , UP. BSNL has offered very reasonable tariff rates and options for 3 G . one can opt regular 3 g plan with a minimum commitment of 500 / month having a usage value of Rs.400. one can also opt for monthly validity voucher of Rs.125 and top up his account as per his actual usage.
As a 3G customer you can get very low call rates offered by BSNL-- 30 paise own network , 60 paise other network , and uniform STD rate of Rs.1 per minute. Local Video calls can be made for Rs.1.50 and STD Video call for Rs. 2.50 .any 2g BSNL Prepaid customer can avail 3G services by using a tariff voucher of Rs.131 with monthly validity. Post paid subscribers of BSNL can avail 3G service on their 3G phones by paying Rs.50 extra. 3 G Data card can be purchased by paying Rs3500 only and DATA Plans are also cheaper than any plan offered by other operators .
As this service working fine while roaming in Delhi , I am making video calls to my friends having 3g connection in Delhi and other cities. presently , BSNL offering free unlimited video calls on each postpaid connection taken by 31st August and 50 free video calls on prepaid connections. Live Tv feature was also amazing. for live tv only subscription charges have to be paid , there is no charges for bandwidth usage. Through BSNL live facility for video and audio download is also available . Many Value added services are likely to be provided in near future by BSNL . I think with 3G BSNL has gone in right direction.