MTS launches cost effective Android smartphones


Sistema Shyam TeleServices that nationally operates its
telecom services under the MTS brand with over 12 million wireless customers
launched India’s most affordable Android Smartphones – MTS MTAG 3.1 and MTS
Livewire.


Both phones have Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S1 processors.
Both phones are priced in the sub Rs 5,000 category. 


Running on CDMA EV-DO Rev A. technology, MTS MTAG 3.1 and
MTS Livewire support voice and net enabled data services. Snapdragon mobile
processors are complete solutions that adapt to real-time demands, so users can
do everything while ensuring extended battery life.


I am immensely pleased to announce the launch of MTS
MTAG 3.1 and MTS Livewire Smartphones, incorporating Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S1
processors. This initiative has been designed to take the power of Android to
the masses. Launched in the sub Rs. 5000 category, these are the most
affordable Android Smartphones in India. This launch is in line with our endeavor
to stay a step ahead in providing the most innovative telecom solutions to our
customers. I thank our handset partners ZTE and Huawei for making this
possible,” said Vsevolod Rozanov, president & CEO, MTS India.


Qualcomm congratulates MTS for the launch of MTS MTAG
3.1 and MTS Livewire. Combining the power of the Snapdragon processor and the
much sought after EV-DO mobile broadband connectivity, these devices will
revolutionize smartphone experience for the masses,” said Avneesh Agrawal,
president, Qualcomm India and South Asia.


Both the Smartphones MTS MTAG 3.1  (Huawei C8511)
and MTS Livewire (ZTE N600) are equipped with Android 2.2 Froyo to provide
users an unmatched experience while accessing High Speed Data on the move. The
Android market place opens up a world of Value Added Services providing access
to more than 200,000 applications.


We are delighted to partner with MTS India to bring the
most affordable Android Smartphone to India. MTS MTAG 3.1 comes loaded with a
host of features including Voice Search and a 3.2 megapixel camera. It is
targeted at mobile entrepreneurs and business executives who need to stay
connected while being on the move,” said Max Yang, CEO Huawei India.


We are committed to bring high end mobile Internet
experience to the masses. It is this belief that has got us to partner with MTS
India to launch MTS Livewire. This handset provides a great customer experience
including on the go access to Live TV and on demand video playback,” said Cui
Liangjun, CEO, ZTE India.


By Telecomlead.com Team
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