Here is good news for mobile savvy. The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is all set to launch its BlackBerry services in the city by this month-end.BlackBerry services have earlier come under scrutiny after Central security agencies expressed concern that the data being transmitted through the device could not be intercepted due to the high encryption codes involved.
The Department of Telecommunications has earlier asked telecom service providers, BSNL and MTNL, to stop providing 3G services till call-monitoring is available to Intelligence agencies. 3G services provide high-speed data and video streaming. However, BSNL now got approval from the Central government and it will launch BlackBerry services in city.
"We have got the required approvals from the government and will launch BlackBerry services in Hyderabad soon. We have already launched it in other metros," said Chief General Manager, AP Telecom Circle, T N Sudhindra. Sudhindra clarified that monitoring 3G services has not been put on hold. "It is possible to monitor 3G services. BSNL BlackBerry Internet service will be offered to individual customers and BlackBerry enterprise service for corporate customers".
The postpaid monthly rentals will range between Rs 299 and Rs 875. BlackBerry handsets will be available from BSNL. This is the first blackBerry solution for enterprises as well as individual customers are available on the 3G network.
"Initially about 1,000 handsets will be made available in the market. Blackberry combined with the 3G network will help us boost growth this year" added Sudhindra.
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