Airtel launches 3G data modems in India

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Bharti Airtel is all set to enter the 3G data business. It has been only a day since the government allocated the 3G spectrum to operators and Airtel has already launched 3G data modems in India. Although, you will not be able to use them until 3G services are started.

You have two models to choose from:

Airtel 3G USB Modem:

• Features
  • Quad band
  • UMTS/HSDPA 3.6 Mbps support
  • EDGE/GPRS
  • Plug & Play
  • SMS facilities
  • For Notebooks and PCs
  • International Roaming
• Specifications
  • GSM/GPRS/EDGE
  • UMTS/HSDPA 3.6 Mbps
  • USB Stick Form factor
• System Requirements
  • Compatible with Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/ MAC (OS)
• Price
  • INR 3799/-

Micromax 3G USB Modem:

• Features
  • Quad band
  • UMTS/HSDPA 3.6 Mbps
  • EDGE/GPRS
  • Plug & Play
  • SMS facilities
  • For Notebooks and PCs
  • International Roaming
• Specifications
  • GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
  • UMTS 2100 MHz
  • USB 2.0 Full Speed
• System Requirements
  • Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista Limited support for MAC & Linux operating systems
• Price
  • INR 3499/-

As you can see, both have similar features and specifications. You can buy the Airtel 3G data modem on letsbuy.com. Notably, the price there is INR 3349 which is lower than INR 3799 on Airtel’s website.

[via @Airtel_Presence]

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