Airtel launches mobile services in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

Airtel launches mobile services in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

India’s largest private sector mobile service provider Airtel has launched their operations at tourist spots in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh circle.

Airtel’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) MP-CG circle Sunil K Goyal said in a statement on this new development: “Millions of national and international tourists visit Kanha National Park, Mandu, Khajuraho, Sanchi and Bastar (Chhattisgarh) every year. With the launch of mobile services in these places the State’s tourism and infrastructure sector will develop.”

The company has also launched a new special service named ‘Dhamaka’ to provide ISD facilities at half rate and STD at Rs 1 per minute till midnight of December 31. This would allow their customers to wish their relatives and friends at discounted prices this holiday season.

Airtel further said in a statement that they have invested Rs 600 crore in this fiscal till December installing 450 towers in last three months. The company also made it clear that they are not going to bid for rivals Hutch considering they believe that the cost of the share is not worth the price.