BSNL launches ‘Bharat Phone’ range with Pantel

NEW DELHI, INDIA: BSNL, in association with Pantel Technologies Pvt Ltd (PTPL), a pioneer in the affordable tablet PC(s) market in India, launched the next generation of smart devices - the "Bharat Phone" PF300, the Penta Smart models - PS501 & PS650, and, the next generation Penta T-Pad WS707C respectively.

The ‘SaareJahan Se Acha' Bharat Phone will dramatically alter the Indian Feature Phone Industry with the device being especially optimized for Internet Access. At an affordable price of Rs.1,799, this device will deliver the power of the Internet in the hands of the common man.

The large screen and the proprietary JAVA OS are ideally suited for applications like mobile banking, tele-medical care delivery and streaming data delivery - in addition to being a Voice Phone. It additionally comes pre-bundled with a highly attractive 1,200 minutes of Voice Plan from BSNL (100 minutes of talk-time free every month for 12 months).

BSNL CMD, RK Upadhyay, said: "We are delighted to offer latest technology products in a reverse data bundling marketing alliance with Pantel Technologies. Products like the Penta Bharat Phone will now offer the Indian consumer the power of Internet access at an affordable price. Likewise, with the highly affordable 3G Penta Smart device, the PS650, BSNL can now look forward to offering its world-class 3G data services to a wide cross section of Indian society."

Vijender Singh, MD, Pantel, said: "The PS501 and PS650 are masterpieces in the smart devices category. These devices have been designed around the user - smart, stylish, sporty, elegant, gamer, entertainer, music lover, movie freak and full of sophistication. We are affirmative that these products - bundled with attractive Internet and Voice plans from BSNL - designed specifically for the AamAdmi, will gain quick market acceptance and saliency."