SSTL’s MTS brand launched three new smartphone models namely Buzz, Alive & Ivory based on CDMA2000 technology supporting speeds of 3.1 mbps.

The phones offer direct access to 15 popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Windows live messenger, Yahoo and Google search.

MTS will also offer 20 GB free internet access for the first two months.

Speaking on the occasion, Vsevolod Rozanov, President & CEO, SSTL said, “MTS Smart Phones are among the most competitive and fully loaded devices which will set a benchmark in the industry with the 3G capabilities. I am confident that MTS smart phones will take smart phone services in India to a new level ensuring further expansion of our subscribers in India”.

The price of these smartphones start from Rs.4,999. Bundled offers along with the handset are priced from Rs.192 to Rs.1,099.

Leonid Musatov, Chief Marketing Officer, SSTL said, “The MTS Smart Phones will  change the way life style mobile devices are  being  used by the young and upwardly mobile professionals in India. Instant Messengers, social networking and MTS TV applications in these smart phones will take the subscribers to a new era of mobile broadband experience. I am positive that MTS customers will enjoy these affordable smart phones and appreciate the new bundled voice and data tariff plans.

MTS-Buzz offers free usage for both voice and data services worth Rs.1795/- with life time validity, whereas Alive and Ivory also offer the free usage of voice and data worth Rs.2295/- with life time validity. Standard tariff of 1p/second is applicable to all smart phones for all local & STD calls and Rs 2/MB base tariff for data usage.  MTS-Ivory will also offer mobile TV experience with free subscription for two months as per offered tariff plans.