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Datawind launches affordable smartphones with free Internet

DataWind has launched affordable smartphone range starting at Rs 1,999. The new range of smartphones come powered with free unlimited internet browsing

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Sanghamitra Kar
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NEW DELHI, INDIA: DataWind has launched affordable smartphone range starting at Rs 1,999. The new range of smartphones come powered with free unlimited internet browsing for one year on Reliance Communications network.

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The PocketSurfer 2G4 is a 3.5 inch, Dual SIM, EDGE network compatible smartphone and the PocketSurfer 3G4 is a 4 inch, Dual SIM, Dual camera, 3G network compatible smartphone. Both the phones make use of DataWind’s web acceleration technology through the UbiSurfer browser.

The 5 inch screened PocketSurfer smartphone has also been upgraded to include a year of free web browsing.

Utilizing DataWind’s technology, a year of unlimited access on the UbiSurfer browser is bundled with PocketSurfer devices and delivered using the Reliance Communications GSM network for free.

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The free-access does not include audio/video streaming or local-downloads, which can alternatively be accessed by topping-up using market plans.

Suneet Singh Tuli, president & CEO, DataWind said, “We are passionate about technology and access that enables and empowers the common man to achieve more in every conceivable way. With this new range of ultra-low cost smartphones, powered with free internet access by India’s leading network, we hope to ignite a spark that will revolutionise India’s movement towards achieving its grand vision of a Digital India. We see this as a beginning of a new phase in internet revolution led by mobile internet and we are delighted and privileged to have Reliance Communications by our side in this new transformational journey towards a Digital India.”

While thanking the Indian Government for implementing DataWind’s recommendations and reversing the inverse duty structure related to Smartphones and Tablets, the company made a pledge to shift 90 percent of its manufacturing to India within 90 days.

“In our commitment to Make in India, we hope to generate 1,000 new direct & indirect jobs in India within the next year as we work with electronics manufacturing services companies in India,” said Tuli.

The products are available on Naaptol’s TV, print and online shopping platforms Starting March 24th. The products will also be available at Sangeetha Mobiles, Spice Hotspot Retail and other key modern trade and retail partners. Bundled with newly launched PocketSurfer 2G4 Smartphone is priced at Rs.1,999 and PocketSurfer 3G4 smartphone at Rs.2,999.

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