Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL), a telecom services provider under the MTS brand has announced the commercial roll out of its 3GPLUS telecom network based on the latest Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Rev. B Phase II technology.
This announcement of historic significance comes within two weeks of the company receiving its third spectrum carrier from Department of Telecom (DoT). The roll out is all set to make MTS India, the first telecom operator in India to provide ubiquitous 3GPLUS network coverage across all its 9 circles of operations i.e. Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kolkata, Uttar Pradesh (West) and West Bengal.
To experience the full power of its 3GPLUS network – MTS India has introduced MBlaze Ultra – a next generation Hi-Tech dongle providing data speeds of up to 9.8 Mbps. Looking ahead, the company has also drawn plans to launch a slew of smart phones by the end of the 2013, enabling customers to further utilize the power of the 3GPlus network.
Dmitry Shukov, Chief Executive Officer, MTS India said, “MTS India is credited for several industry firsts that has enabled it to stay a step ahead in terms of innovation. Adding to this list, I feel
extremely proud to announce the commercial roll out of our 3GPLUS network, powered by state-of-the art EV-DO Rev. B Phase II technology. This announcement is yet another testament of our commitment to provide world class telecom services to our customers”. Dmitry further added, “With this historic roll out, MTS India is all set to become the only telecom operator in the country to provide ubiquitous 3GPLUS network coverage across all its circles of operations”.
MTS India is credited to be the FIRST telecom operator in the world to have launched the Rev. B Phase II version of the EV-DO network in Jaipur, Rajasthan in September, 2011. Globally, EV-DO networks run in some of the most data hungry countries in the world including the US, Japan and Korea.
Leonid Musatov, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, MTS India said “MTS’ 3GPLUS network will redefine the way customers experience mobile broadband as we roll out MBlaze Ultra across India. This state-of-the-art network empowers us to provide an enhanced consumer experience with even higher speeds, superior indoor penetration and outdoor coverage”. Leonid added, “With an enhanced network and best in class tariff plans, I am confident that all our customers will cherish the MBlaze Ultra experience”.