BSNL to expand 3G footprint

CHENNAI: Public sector telephone service provider BSNL today said it will expand its 3G footprint in 60 more cities, taking the number to 760 cities.

Speaking to reporters after launching Fibre to Home Technology here, BSNL chairman Gopal Das expressed confidence that the company can beat competition, thanks to its penetration.

"We hope to out beat our competitor by expanding our 3G cell phone technology to 60 more cities. Even though our rivals may enter 3G market soon, with our penetration in 760 cities we can beat them," he said.