Wow! 4G handset at only Rs 3,000

Darawind will launch a 4G device for about Rs 3,000 with free unlimited 4G browsing for 12 months.

Zee Media Bureau

At a price tag of only Rs 3,000, low-cost handset maker Datawind will launch a 4G device early next year and offer free Internet browsing for 12 months on it.  

At this price the device will be cheapest among 4G handsets. Currently, the lowest 4G-enabled handset comes for over Rs 4,000. 

The company is in talks with various mobile operators for the 4G device. The company already has partnerships with Reliance Communications and Telenor for the free 2G and 3G Internet browsing. 

Bharti Airtel on August 6 had announced launch of its 4G mobile phone services and now covers over 350 towns whereas Vodafone has started with Kochi, which will be followed by Delhi, Mumbai and other metros by March. 

Reliance Jio, the telecom arm of the cash-rich Reliance Industries is likely to start 4G voice and data services in December, while, Idea Cellular is planning to launch 4G services in 750 towns across 10 circles by the first half of 2016.