Telecom Lead Asia: ZTE Telecom has launched 3G data card in the Indian open market.
As part of expanding in Indian data card market, ZTE is initially introducing two models of the data card.
The two models available are with 14.4 mbps download speed which is a WiFi enabled hotspot and 7.2 mbps download speed respectively. Both Data cards can connect to USB port of a tablet & laptop. The data card with 14.4 mbps download speed has an option to connect with a USB charger and the connection can be shared via Wi-Fi with up to 5 devices.
ZTE has partnered with Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services, a subsidiary of HCL Infosystems for channel distribution and Flipkart.com for its online sales.
To begin with the data card with 14.4 mbps speed will be available through Flipkart.com whereas the data card with 7.2 mbps download speed will be available through both, channel partner and online. The price of the data card with 14.4 mbps download speed is Rs 2250 whereas the data card with 7.2 mbps download speed is priced at Rs 1799.
Yuan Kang, director Terminals Business, ZTE India, said: “We are excited to enter the Indian Open Market with our first two products and we hope to introduce more devices in the future. India is an important market for ZTE and this is our first step to enter the open market and cater to the needs of the masses with ZTE’s innovative products”.
