India’s leading telecom service provider, BSNL launched 3G services in Chennai promising to introduce enhanced features and services for the end-users.

The service was launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M Karunanidhi making a video call to Union Communications Minister, A Raja.

The company said that it plans to invest Rs 2,700 crore for pan-India 3G services offerings. It plans to introduce the service in 700 cities including important towns and district headquarters.

MTNL has already launched its 3G services in Delhi, Two PSUs, BSNL and MTNL have received 3G spectrum ahead of the private operators who are still awaiting policy guideline clearance from the government before the spectrum auction takes place. The PSUS have atleast 6 months head-start advantage which in all likelihood appears to be extended by few more months.