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BSNL enters handset bundle market

Special Correspondent

BANGALORE: The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Karnataka Circle, on Tuesday launched the handset bundle in GSM segment. The Karnataka Circle became the first circle in the country to do so, according to the BSNL Chief General Manager T.S. Kuppuswamy.

Package

The product which is available in both pre-paid and post-paid variants has been launched with a package of Rs. 1,458 for colour handset with a free talk time of Rs. 1,500. Activation is free of cost.

FM radio

The handset has been put together with indigenous components and software and will have FM radio.

According to Mr. Kuppuswamy, the handset bundle was the cheapest in its segment and was sure to give stiff competition in the market.

The bundle has been developed with technical assistance of Digibee Microsystems and the handsets are SIM locked and BSNL network locked.

Validity

The subscriber will get an initial validity of seven days with Rs. 10 initial free talk time.

The free talk time comes in Rs. 100 per month with every monthly recharge of a minimum of Rs. 100 a month for 15 months from the date of activation.

Entertainment show

The launch function was dotted with laser and entertainment show and for the first time the BSNL has launched its products with typical corporate accompaniments.

Managing Director of Digibee Microsystems Suresh Dholakia, Principal General Manager of the BSNL Bangalore Circle Subhendu Ghosh were present.

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