Vodafone to launch 3G services in Shillong in Meghalaya

With this move, over 2.8 lakh citizens of the city (approximate) will be able to experience Vodafone 3G services, now even faster, smarter and better than the existing 3G experience.

To provide high speed mobile internet services to its valued customers in the capital city of Meghalaya, Vodafone has so far deployed 68 new 3G towers and continues to add more sites.

The new Superfast Vodafone 3G will enhance the service experience such as multimedia, high speed mobile broadband, internet access with the ability to view video footage on one’s mobile handset.

"Also, with a 3G phone and access to the Superfast Vodafone 3G network, one can make video calls, watch live TV, access the high speed internet, download large email attachments faster and download music tracks, as well as the usual voice call and messaging services found in a mobile phone," the company said in a statement.

Commenting on the launch of own 3G network in Shillong, Alok Verma, Business Head- Assam & North East, Vodafone India said, “With this launch our valued customers across Shillong will now avail of faster, smarter, better speeds and superior data browsing experience at the existing 3G tariffs. Our aim is to accelerate mobile internet adoption through penetration, consumption and value addition, and we are confident that this move will facilitate in quicker adoption, better usage and a superfast internet experience on the go.”

Vodafone, so far, has been offering 3G services in Assam & North East circle via bilateral roaming agreements (ICR) with other operators. In March 2015 auctions, Vodafone India acquired 2100 Mhz (3G) spectrum for Assam & North East circle and has made significant investments to modernise its network to offer faster, smarter and better 3G services to its customers on its own network.

Vodafone India has more than 4.8 million customers in Assam & North East Circle with 40% being data users.