MTS launches Lava L661 affordable CDMA phone for Rs. 1199

Lava L661

MTS has partnered with Lava Mobiles to launch the Lava L661, one of the most affordable CDMA phone in India. It has a 1.8-inch TFT screen, keypad supports single thumb usage and a micro SD card slot with expandable memory of up-to 4GB.  It comes with MTS unlimited talk plans. It supports speaker phone and has a lot of  utility features including Alarm, Calculator, Calendar, Predictive text T9, Vcard, Group SMS, Scheduler and MTS info. Continue reading “MTS launches Lava L661 affordable CDMA phone for Rs. 1199”

MTS launches CDMA EV-DO Rev.B Phase II network in Bhiwadi, Jodhpur, Kota and Udaipur

MTS Rev B phase II Bhiwadi, Kota, Udaipaur and Jodhpur

Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL) that provides telecom services under the MTS brand has expanded its CDMA EV-DO Rev.B Phase II network to 4 more cities, Bhiwadi, Jodhpur, Kota and Udaipur in Rajasthan. MTS launched the world’s first CDMA EV-DO Rev.B Phase II network in India back in September 2011 starting from Jaipur. At that time MTS had also launched MBlaze Ultra dongle that offers internet speeds of up to 9.8 Mbps. Continue reading “MTS launches CDMA EV-DO Rev.B Phase II network in Bhiwadi, Jodhpur, Kota and Udaipur”

MTS launches Always Talk Plan with Unlimited on-net local voice calls at Rs. 199

MTS Always Talk

MTS has launched Always Talk, a new plan for their pre-paid customers that would let them enjoy unlimited on-net (MTS to MTS) locals calls. Additionally, customers will also get up to 1000 minutes of free local calls on other networks. Continue reading “MTS launches Always Talk Plan with Unlimited on-net local voice calls at Rs. 199”

MTS Duet Dual SIM (CDMA + GSM) Android Smartphone launched for Rs. 4799

MTS Duet

MTS that operates under Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL) has launched the Duet, the company’s latest dual SIM Android smartphone. The phone has a 3.5-inch (320 x 480 pixels) HVGA capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It supports CDMA on SIM card and GSM on the other. The phone comes bundled with voice & data plan. It comes with 3-megapixel rear camera, supports expandable memory up to 32GB and packs a 1200 mAh battery. Continue reading “MTS Duet Dual SIM (CDMA + GSM) Android Smartphone launched for Rs. 4799”

MTS launches Striker C121 with bundled offers in Kerala for Rs. 799

MTS Striker C121

MTS has launched their entry-level Striker C121 feature phone in Kerala with attractive offers. MTS buying the phone would get  MTS to MTS local calling at just 10 paisa per minute, local calls to other networks at 10 paisa per 20 seconds and STD calls at 10 paisa per 15 seconds. These benefits are available for customers for six months post activation. Continue reading “MTS launches Striker C121 with bundled offers in Kerala for Rs. 799”

Dmitry Shukov to replace Vsevolod Rozanov as MTS India CEO

Dmitry Shukov MTS India CEO

Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL) that nationally operates its telecom services under the MTS brand has announced that Dmitry Shukov would take over from Vsevolod Rozanov, the current President and CEO of SSTL. Vsevolod Rozanov, who is with the SSTL since October 2008 is set to move to senior position in Sistema JSFC Headquarters in Moscow. Continue reading “Dmitry Shukov to replace Vsevolod Rozanov as MTS India CEO”

MTS wins 8 circles in 800 MHz CDMA spectrum auction, to stop services in 3 more circles

Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL) that nationally operates its telecom services under the MTS brand has announced that that have won spectrum in the 800 MHz band in eight circles including Delhi, Kolkata, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh (West) & West Bengal. It lost its license in 21 circles after the Supreme Court judgement last year. Continue reading “MTS wins 8 circles in 800 MHz CDMA spectrum auction, to stop services in 3 more circles”

MTS launches Women MPowered Plan


MTS has launched new Women MPowered Plan, just in time for the International Women’s Day that is celebrated on March 8th. This plan would provide a sense of safety to women customers and offers special calling and SMS rates, calling at negative balance, safety tips and lots more for both new and old women customers. Continue reading “MTS launches Women MPowered Plan”

MTS launches new Voice and MBlaze data offers for Kerala customers


MTS has launched new Voice and MBlaze data offers for Kerala customers in the Christmas and New Year festive season. These offers would let the MTS customers in Kerala enjoy flat 30 paisa call rates on voice products with a handset as low as Rs 899 and MBlaze data STVs in denominations ranging from Rs 96 to Rs 1298. Continue reading “MTS launches new Voice and MBlaze data offers for Kerala customers”

MTS launches Non-Stop Adda pack with Full Talk time, Voice and SMS offers in Kolkata and West Bengal


MTS has launched Non-Stop Adda pack for customers in Kolkata and West Bengal circle. It offers Full Talk time, Special voice tariff and Free SMS on recharge of Rs. 25. This value for money offer provides 3 benefits for customers under a single low denomination pack. Continue reading “MTS launches Non-Stop Adda pack with Full Talk time, Voice and SMS offers in Kolkata and West Bengal”

MTS and Karbonn Mobiles partner to launch range of CDMA phones

MTS and Karbonn Mobiles has joined hands to launch Buzz X121, Turbo B121 and Rockstar V121 CDMA handsets. These are co-branded handsets wherein, Karbonn Mobiles will provide hardware logistics support and MTS India will provide the network backup. These phones come with several features including Facebook integration, MTS Movie Planet, My MTS Planet, FM Radio, WAP Support, Call & SMS Blacklist and Data Protection. These devices also come with one month free subscription to access Facebook and MTS Movie Planet. Continue reading “MTS and Karbonn Mobiles partner to launch range of CDMA phones”

MTS launches MTag 353 Android Smartphone for Rs. 5999

MTS has launched their new Android Smartphone MTag 353. It is powered by a 800 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 Processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), similar to the MTag 351, MTag 352 and MTag 281 that was launched in August. It has a 3.5-inch (320 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and comes with a 3MP camera at the back. Continue reading “MTS launches MTag 353 Android Smartphone for Rs. 5999”

MTS launches mAd, lets you make free local calls by watching Video Ads


MTS has launched a new Mobile Advertising Service called mAd. This service would let the customers watch a short video Ad on their device before a call and get free local calling minutes. It doesn’t have any activation charges, application download charges and data transfer charges while viewing video ads. Popular brands such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Mentos, Center Fresh, Fiat, Kellogg’s, Titan, Lenovo have partnered with MTS for this service. Continue reading “MTS launches mAd, lets you make free local calls by watching Video Ads”

MTS introduces unlimited local calling and double talk-time vouchers for Mumbai customers


MTS has introduced new unlimited local calling and double talk-time vouchers for its prepaid customers across Mumbai in the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi. The new Rs. 555 voucher would offer unlimited local calls and SMS to any network. It comes with 30 days validity. Continue reading “MTS introduces unlimited local calling and double talk-time vouchers for Mumbai customers”

MTS offers Samsung Galaxy Y CDMA with 3 months unlimited data and on-net voice calls for Rs. 7999


MTS has launched the Samsung Galaxy Y CDMA I509 with bundled offers such as Unlimited Data and On-net (MTS to MTS) Voice calling for a period of 3 months. The Samsung Galaxy Y CDMA went on sale in India in May, and packs in a 3-inch (320 x 240 Pixels) display, 600 MHz processor and a 2 MP camera at the back. It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Continue reading “MTS offers Samsung Galaxy Y CDMA with 3 months unlimited data and on-net voice calls for Rs. 7999”