Aircel launches 3G services in Kerala

KOCHI: Aircel launched its 3G service in the Kerala market today, with hopes that 10 per cent of its customer base in the state will switch over to the new system.

"We are targeting 10 per cent of customer base all-India and Kerala to shift to 3G," Aircel National Head-Operations and Customer Support Vipul Saurabh told reporters here.

The 3G service will be available in 10 towns in the state from today. The aim was to convert existing customers to 3G, besides bringing in new subscribers, including students and youth, he said.

Aircel has over 5.5 crore customers across India, including 20 lakh subscribers in Kerala, he said.

The company aims to be a leading player in the next phase of India's telecom, Internet and broadband growth.

Aircel has presence in 23 circles. It will complete the launch of 3G in 13 circles by mid March.