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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.