MTS Expands Hi-Speed Data Presence In Karnataka

KARNATAKA: Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL) that nationally operates its telecom services under the MTS brand with over 16 million wireless customers today announced the launch of its high-speed mobile broadband service, MBlaze, in four towns - Dabaspet, Moodabidhiri, Kushalnagar and Malked across Karnataka Circle. With this roll out, MTS extends its current MBlaze footprint to 60 towns across the Circle.

According to Suresh Kumar, Chief Operating Officer Karnataka Circle, MTS India, MTS is focused on expanding its high speed data network across the country. In line with Companys Data Centric Voice Enabled strategy, I am proud to announce the launch of MBlaze services in four new towns in Karnataka circle. This latest expansion will enable MTS data customers in Dabaspet, Moodabidhiri, Kushalnagar and Malked to enjoy access to Live TV and Video-on-Demand while on the go.

Data Opportunity In India

As per Telecom Regulatory Authority of Indias (TRAI) August 2012 report, the broadband penetration in India stands at about 1 % as against the Wireless Teledensity of 76.99% and 14.50 Million broadband connections as of June 2012. The National Broadband Plan envisages provision of 160 million broadband connections including 60 million wireless broadband connections by the year 2014. Hence, there is a huge opportunity for the growth and proliferation of High Speed Mobile Broadband services in the country.

MTS provides High Speed Mobile Broadband services in over 400 towns across India including the top five metros. The company is rapidly expanding its high speed data (HSD) network and currently addresses over 92% of data potential across India

MBlaze Tariff Advantage

MTS has introduced a daily usage plan, providing unlimited data usage for one day for just Rs. 96.

MBlaze can enjoy unlimited data usage with 30 day validity with Unlimited MBlaze plans starting at just Rs.798

MTS has recently introduced the Unlimited Social Media Plan at Rs. 647. It provides unlimited access to Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter for a month. Additionally, new customers get 6 GB data usage and existing customers get 4 GB of usage.

MTS TV Access to Live TV

Customers can also watch LIVE TV and on demand Video Channels. Some of the leading Kannada channels - ETV Kannada, Raj Musix Kannada and TV9 Kannada are available to the customers of MTS TV.

Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd.