We Indians have been waiting for 3G to launch like the Titanic waited hopelessly for a rescue ship. Unlike the Titanic, we cow lovers and beef haters have finally managed to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Airtel today launched it’s 3G services in Bangalore. Mind you, it’s a big achievement considering the amount of moolah they had to shove into some of our corrupt ministers’ arse. Nevertheless, we have made it alive to see this day. So did Airtel manage to convince everyone to sign up for 3G?
First of all – Airtel really showed some guts by launching before Vodafone. Why I say it’s a matter of utter bravery? Well mobile number portability has just been launched and for Airtel to come up with 3G tariff plans before Vodafone even wakes up to 2011 is worth a mention. Secondly – Airtel has only announced the Bangalore launch, somewhat playing it safe. The Airtel 3G tariff could be entirely different in a circle such as Delhi or Punjab for that matter.
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