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Bharti airtel launched its 3G service in the North Karnataka towns of Hubballi, Dharwad and Belagavi today. These are the towns having the largest customer base of airtel mobile services in Karnataka. Airtel has already launched 3G in Bengaluru, Mysore, Mangalore, Manipal, Udupi, Shimoga, Davanagere & Tumkur. According to Airtel 30% of the customers in North Karnataka region is having GPRS connectivity. Besides this the region has the second largest number of 3G enabled handsets in Karnataka after the city of Bangalore.Apart from this 50% of retailers in North Karnataka are selling airtel GPRS packs.So this is a very apt region for the availability of 3G services.Speaking at the launch, Mr. Venkatesh V, CEO – Karnataka Circle, Mobile Services, Bharti airtel Ltd said, “The launch of our 3G services is the start of a new era, the beginning of a journey of mobile internet revolution in Karnataka. As we begin our operations in North Karnataka, we believe that it is a transformational shift we are ushering in. We aim to bring to our customers an enriched user experience on the back of a world class delivery. The launch of mobile number portability services is an added bonus for all those seeking 3G services for video calls and enjoy the advantage to the power of mobile internet”.Airtel believes that firmly entrenched as an industrial hub in Karnataka, airtel’s 3G operations are set to change the way North Karnataka functions. When 3G operations are underway, many customers will get to experience the differentiators that airtel brings to the table. Airtel internet on 3G gives customers the power of higher speeds to enjoy multimedia services, high-speed mobile broadband and internet access with the ability to view videos on your mobile phone,watch live TV,make video calls, access high speed internet and enjoy live streaming at never before speeds.

By the arrival of 3G mobile services in India, almost all 3G licensed mobile operators started availing their USB 3G data cards to customers. However the initial 3g tariff is high, the operators are now competing each other to market their 3G benefits to users by portable Internet feature.

If you're planning to buy a 3G data card, here's five options to you for using 3G Internet in India.

1. Reliance 3G data card:

- The 3G usb cards are SIM based devices like mobile phones.
- 7.2 Mbps USB Data Card: Rs. 2,599
- 21.6 Mbps USB Data Card: Rs. 4,499

2. TATA Docomo 3G e-stick

- HSUPA 7.2 Mbps 3G data card: RS.1999
- HSPA+ 21.1 Mbps 3G data card RS.4000

MTS mblaze

- MTS MBlaze Premium
- Plug & Play enabled
- Speed upto 3.1 Mbps
- Fastest uploads at a speed to upto 1.8 Mbps
- Micro SD card slot for data storage
- Stylish swivel modem for flexible usage

vodafone Mobile Connect 3G USB Stick:

- The Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G USB Stick let me work from anywhere with real-time access to information, and no installation issues.


BSNL data card:

- You can take bsnl 2.4 mbps data cards on rent or you can buy it directly. It may get bandwidth upto 2.4mbps for RS.650 per month.