Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, September 06, 2006: IDEA Cellular has launched its
cellular services in Himachal Pradesh. The service was inaugurated by Justice
Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje, Honourable Governor of HP.
Idea is the 6th operator to launch in the region and will herald in a new era
in mobile services for customers in Himachal Pradesh. With the launch of
services in Himachal Pradesh, Idea became the 6th cellular operator in this
region.
Idea's network will cover key towns and highways in 2 phases. In the
current 1st phase, services are available in Shimla, Mandi, Solan Baddi, Kullu,
and Sundernagar. In Phase 2, Services will be available in 8 more towns, which
are Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Manali, Kufri, Chail, Kasauli, Parwanoo and Nalagarh.
Announcing the launch of services in HP, Mr. Vikram Mehmi, President &
CEO, Idea Cellular Ltd. said, “Across India, Idea has played a key role by
connecting people to people and people to places. Idea offers a unique service
experience and world-class customer care, everywhere it goes. Himachal Pradesh
has a huge potential for growth and Idea aims to become a positive catalyst for
development. The launch of Idea will further boost the telecom
infrastructure in the region and hence facilitate overall growth &
development”.
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