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As we take our baby steps into the 3G world of connectivity, Aircel has officially announced their 3G services in India. With the regular offerings of high speed data transfers in terms of videos, music and internet, Aircel users can now avail of these services.

The company will certainly look to capitalize on their Internet services like Pocket Internet and Pocket Apps Store with the high speed available through 3G. Aircel Pocket Video users can watch various music videos by dialing 56666 and there’s also a range of TV channels that users can access on the 3G network.

The base rate is 3 paise for 10 kb and there are other plans that the service provider has as well. Aircel offers 75MB, 150MB, 350MB & 1024MB data plans at rates of Rs.132, Rs. 252, Rs. 502 & Rs.802 respectively for a month with inbuilt voice & SMS. Plus the company also has some offers with the Aircel dongle.

If you are an Aircel user, log onto their website and check out a plan that suits your need best. Remember that you should get what you paid for at the end of the day. Also, if you did opt for a plan, give us feedback of the service from your mobile phone itself.

What is a 3G Service?
3G service is high-speed access to data and voice services, made possible by the use of a 3G network. A 3G network is a high-speed mobile broadband network, offering data speeds of at least 144 kilobits per second (Kbps).

For comparison, a dial-up Internet connection on a computer typically offers speeds of about 56 Kbps. If you've ever sat and waited for a Web page to download over a dial-up connection, you know how slow that is.

3G networks can offer speeds of 3.1 megabits per second (Mbps) or more; that's on par with speeds offered by cable modems. In day-to-day use, the actual speed of the 3G network will vary. Factors such as signal strength, your location, and network traffic all come into play.

So, we have compiled a list of all 3G enabled mobiles available in Indian market below Rs. 10,000 with their price in India as of February 2011.

3G mobiles in India below Rs. 5000

1. Samsung C5010 Squash : Rs. 3,500
2. Samsung C3212 Dual Sim Active : Rs. 3,600
3. Samsung C5130 : Rs. 3,900
4. INQ Mini 3G : Rs. 4,000
5. Nokia 2730 Classic : Rs. 4,100
6. Spice G6500 : Rs. 4,300
7. Nokia C2 01 : Rs. 4,500
8. LG GU285 : Rs. 4,600

3G mobiles in India below Rs. 10000

1. Sony Ericsson Cedar : Rs. 5,100
2. Samsung Star Nano 3G S3370 : Rs. 5,100
3. Samsung L700 : Rs. 5,300
4. Spice QT95 : Rs. 5,500
5. Sony Ericsson J105 Naite : Rs. 5,800
6. Nokia 7230 : Rs. 5,800
7. Samsung Metro 3G S5350 : Rs. 6,000
8. Micromax A60 : Rs. 6,600
9. LG T325 : Rs. 6,700
10. Sony Ericsson T700 : Rs. 6,900
11. LG GS500v Cookie Plus : Rs. 7,000
12. INQ Chat 3G : Rs. 7,000
13. Nokia 5230 : Rs. 7,100
14. Sony Ericsson Zylo : Rs. 7,300
15. Nokia C5 : Rs. 7,300
16. Nokia 3710 Fold : Rs. 7,400
17. HTC Smart : Rs. 7,500
18. Dell XCD28 : Rs. 7,800
19. Acer beTouch E110 : Rs. 7,900
20. Samsung S5620 Monte : Rs. 8,000
21. Samsung Omnia 652 B6520 : Rs. 8,000
22. Nokia E63 : Rs. 8,100
23. LG GW525 : Rs. 8,100
24. Sony Ericsson Elm : Rs. 8,100
25. LG GD580 Lollipop : Rs. 8,200
26. Sony Ericsson T715 : Rs. 8,400
27. Samsung Wave 575 S5753 : Rs. 8,600
28. Nokia 5235 : Rs. 8,700
29. Nokia C3 Touch and Type : Rs. 8,700
30. Micromax Modu T : Rs. 8,700
31. Samsung Galaxy 5 I5503 : Rs. 8,900
32. Spice Mi300 : Rs. 9,000
33. Nokia X5 01 : Rs. 9,100
34. Sony Ericsson W595 : Rs. 9,100
35. Samsung Galaxy Pop S5570 : Rs. 8,990
36. LG Chocolate BL20 : Rs. 9,200
37. Sony Ericsson C510 : Rs. 9,300
38. Nokia C5 03 : Rs. 9,400
39. Samsung Corby Pro B5310 : Rs. 9,400
40. Samsung Star 3G S5603 : Rs. 9,400
41. Samsung M5650 : Rs. 9,500
42. Spice G6565 : Rs. 10,000

Note : All the price are approximate and may vary with time and according to area.

Global PC maker Dell on Wednesday launched two new 3G handsets in the Indian marketStreak' last month. The streak is priced at Rs 35,990.
The 3G phones launched by Dell are in the 'XCD' series and run on Android 2.1 OS. It features 2.8 ich touch screen, a 3.5 megapixel camera, and all other standard features available in a typical 3G smartphone.
“This XCD range (of smartphones) has been launched first in India, as opposed to other Dell products that peter down to Indian markets,” Dell's General Manager for Consumer and SMB division Mahesh Bhalla said.
The company is planning to give a tough fight to traditional phone makers like Nokia, Samsung etc in the Indian turf with its range of mobile phones.
However, it would be surprising to find out why a customer would go for a Dell branded 3G phone instead of going for popular brands like Nokia, LG, Samsung or Motorola. As there is now 'wow' factor in this device or nothing signifacntly special about this phones that people would choose the hitherto unknown brand like Dell, (in mobility devices, ofcourse) over age-old popular brands.
Though the company is largest selling PC maker in India and is hoping for a similar fate for its mobile phones, it has put a lot of effort in terms of branding and promotion to see its dream come true.

Dell XCD28 mobile has Feature 3.2 mega pixels camera and 2.8 inch touchscreen display, Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity, Up to 16GB external memory support. The Dell XCD28 mobile comes with the price range of approximately Rs. 10500. XCD28 will be immediately available in the market

Dell XCD35 is latest Android mobile phone with large (3.5” inch ) OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, slim design, 3MP camera and Wi-Fi/3G Connectivity. Dell XCD35 Runs Android 2.1 OS is powered with 600Mhz processor. It also provides FM radio and Music player that supports different formats. Dell XCD35 Price in India: Rs. 16,990/- Indian Rupee (INR) will be available in December 2010. keeping the price range between Rs 11,000 to Rs 17,000. The comapny had earlier launched its tablet mobility device '

The leading telecom operator Bharti Airtel has unveiled the corporate logo along with the announcement of introduction of the 3G services in India.

The new logo for Bharti Airtel is a bright vibrant red colored with Airtel embossed in white in the middle. As per the telco this new identity is symbolic of youthful and dynamic global identity that it poses with widespread operations.

Airtel calls the new logo youthful, international, inclusive and dynamic – representing the journey of the first Indian brand to go truly global. The new identity underlines airtel’s willingness to embrace everything that is new. The red colour, which is an integral part of the brand, continues to represent the energy and dynamism that has made airtel the success it is today. The new curved addition to the logo is a symbol which will help ensure instant recognition across diverse international markets.

Announcing this, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman and Managing Director, Bharti airtel said, " With new and more youthful logo and a new signature tune from none other than the Indian Music Maestro, A R Rahman, Airtel has marked the 200 million subscribers milestone today.

The new Airtel Logo, which is an interpretation of the English letter “a”, signifies “youthful, international, inclusive and dynamic”. The new look comes with gentle curves and color effects which gives the identity new energy and liveliness.
Apart from the new Logo, Airtel has embraced a refreshed signature tune which has been composed by AR Rahman. The new tune also adds to the youthfulness of the new logo.
With the new logo and the new tune, Airtel promises to deliver innovative services and superior experience to their customers. Commenting on the new identity, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharti Airtel Mr. Sunil Bharti Mittal said, “…this new brand identity gives us the opportunity to present a single, powerful and unified face to our customers, stakeholders and partners around the world”.
“Fifteen years ago Bharti airtel started its journey in India with a promise of delivering world class and affordable services. Today, as we expand on the global stage, this new brand identity gives us the opportunity to present a single, powerful and unified face to our customers, stakeholders and partners around the world. It reinforces our promise to deliver innovative services and a superior brand experience to our 200 million customers across Asia and Africa.”



Alongside the logo, the company has to make the commercial launch of the 3G services before end of 2010. The company received the 3G spectrum post the Government of India regulated online auctions for the 3G and BWA spectrum. Bharti Airtel managed to win 3G spectrum in 13 of the 22 telecom circles by making a payment of Rs. 12300 crore

The first 3G Video Call on the Airtel network was made by the Group’s Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal and the Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan. To support the new high-end service by Airtel it plans to set up over 200 experiential zones which would assist people to experience the power of 3G from Airtel.

The new service and the logo is expected to be promoted by a new bunch of ads and various branding activities.