Now you can access third generation (3G) mobile services in India through state-run telecom operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL). MTNL is providing their services in Metro Cities of India. Other parts of country will have to wait for other telecom operator like Airtel or BSNL.

The first 3G service by MTNL is going to start within 8-9 days under the brand ‘Jaadu’ (magic). MTNL is going to provide 3G service free of cost for initial few days, there may also be no registration requirement for initial testing period. Only few area will be covered for this testing of 3G service. The areas to be covered are CP/Rajiv Chowk, India Gate, Rajaji Marg, Pragati Maidan, Sanchar Bhawan, Delhi Gate, and Minto Road.

The speed of internet using MTNL 3G Jadoo for smart-phones and Laptop is from 256 Kbps to 2 Mbps.

The existing MTNL subscriber of MTNL Dolphin/ Trump in these area can avail 3G facility in few days.

MTNL is going to start 3G service in Mumbai in February 2008.

Tariff plan of MTNL 3G Jadoo will be available before commercial starting of 3G service. Tariff plan will be available here as soon as it will get published.

There are chances that Internet surfing in MTNL 3G Jadoo will be costly than the existing MTNL triband plan. Most probably there will not be any unlimited surfing plan.

Registration will be start as soon as MTNL start the commercial operation of 3G. registration process will be almost same as registering for mobile phone.

To check the cheapest mobile phone which support 3G service, read here.

For official information read here