Telenor India rolls out 4G in Warangal

Mobile operator Telenor India on Wednesday said that it has rolled out pilot 4G in Warangal to deliver high speed services to its consumers.

This is a part of the company's ongoing modernization plan, which aims to use advance network architecture to provide high speed wireless network and cater to increasing data needs.

Under the pilot, Telenor has rolled out lean GSM technology to optimize spectrum use for improving network efficiency.

The pilot in Warangal follows the test pilots in six circles across cities including Varanasi, Vizag, Amravati, Agra, Anand, Lucknow, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Tenali, Eluru, Bhimavaram and Dhanbad.

In line with other major telecom players, the company is offering 4G network services at relatively cheaper price points. Last month, the country's top three telcos, Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular, reduced 3G/4G data prices as much as by 67%.

Telenor's high speed 4G data packs range from Rs 85 to Rs 249 across seven different price points.

For instance, for Rs 149, the company offers 1 GB 4G data in addition to all local and STD calls priced at 25p/min with the validity of 28 days. For high end data users, company has launched Rs 249 pack which offers 2 GB 4G data and all local calls and STD calls are priced at 25p/min with the validity of 28 days.

To woo new subscribers, the company has introduced special tariff voucher (STV) of Rs 189, which offers Rs 40 talktime, 1 GB 4G data and all Local & STD calls at 25 paise/minute with the validity of 28 days.

"With 100% sites being ready in the city with advanced equipment and efficient spectral deployment, the company is geared up to offer superior speed and better experience at affordable price," said on the occasion, Shrinath Kotian, Circle Business Head - AP&TS, Telenor India.

"Our 4G plans are very cost effective and provide best deal to customers in this market. In addition to this, the network is energy efficient and much more reliable. We have plans to pilot more cities in the state very soon and stand committed to our promise of full paisa vasool," Kotian said.

Last year, the company had announced the modernization of its entire network, which included migrating sites to the new, state-of-the-art technology to reduced congestion and increase data throughput so as to get an improved network experience. Up until now, 64% of its sites have been modernized.