Airtel launches services in MP, Chhattisgarh

Indore, Dec 28: With the launch of its cell phone services in the tourist destinations of Mandav and Kanha, Bharti Airtel has claimed to become the only service operator providing world class services to almost all the tourist destinations of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

Maheshwar, Omkareshwar, Ujjain, Bhedaghat, Sanchi, Bhimbetka, Chanderi, Orchha, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh and Panna in MP and Bastar in Chhattisgarh are already in its coverage area.

Airtel's Chief Operating Officer Sunil K Goyal told mediapersons here last evening that expansion of services would support the growth of tourism and infrastructural sector in both states.

Millions of domestic and foreign tourists visit these places and they will enjoy largest coverage not only in MP and Chhattisgarh but also in more than 250 networks across 165 countries, he added.

Mr Goyal said 389 towns and more than 9,000 villages across both states were under Airtel's network. According to the figures from Cellular Operators Association of India, Bharti has registered the 199 per cent growth in the circle in last 12 months. Its subscriber base has increased from 3,38,435 in November 2005 to 10,13,444 in November 2006.

UNI