On Wednesday, MTS announced its home spot Instant Wi-Fi service in
India. Firm said in a statement that "This launch marks a strategic shift
in focus for MTS from being primarily a dongle driven Data Company to a Wi-Fi
solutions provider”. Company designed its Home spot instant Wi-Fi service to focus
mainly on Internet services which are the growing sector in India.
MBlaze Ultra Dongle provides the Home Spot Instant Wi-Fi service
which works through plug-in and play means. It provides high speed broadband
services and can be accessed up to five users only. It offers free access to
WhatsApp and Viber under Rs. 499 per month plan along with 5 GB Data usage.
It focuses on common people who are under the age group 16 to 35
years using smart phones and other devices at home. A recent estimate provides
that the Indian Wi-Fi market provides a market range between 35,000 to 40,000
Crores.
According to TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India), the
number of broadband subscribers in India increased from 82.22 Million at the
end of November, 2014 to 85.74 Million at the end of December last year.
Prepaid
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Postpaid
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Dongle Price – Rs. 1,299 with 10 GB Bundle Data usage
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Dongle Price – Rs. 999
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MRP
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Usage
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Validity
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MRP
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Usage
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Validity
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Rs. 299
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1 GB
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28 Days
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Rs. 550
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10 GB
(Unlimited)
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1 Month
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Rs. 399
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3 GB
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30 Days
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Rs. 700
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14 GB
(Unlimited)
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1 Month
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Rs. 499
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5 GB
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30 Days (Free
WhatsApp and Viber)
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Rs. 999
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40 GB
(Unlimited)
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1 Month
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Rs. 699
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7 GB
(Unlimited)
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30 Days
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Rs. 999
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20 GB
(Unlimited)
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30 Days
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Rs. 1,499
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18 GB
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90 Days
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Prepaid customers need to pay Rs.
1,299 to get the dongle with 10 GB Bundle data usage but Postpaid customers
need to pay Rs. 999 for Dongle only.