Tata Teleservices Ltd (TTSL) announced that it has rolled out CDMA operations in the Assam circle with an initial investment of Rs 100 croreit.

In the early stage of launch, TTSL will offer seamless coverage in 31 towns of Assam and will shortly be introducing services in the North East region.

According to the sources, the company has launched a range of products, which include prepaid and postpaid mobile services, photon-high speed internet access, fixed wireless telephony under the brand name Walky Talky and a host of value-added services.

The service, under the brand name Tata Indicom, introduced “North East Corridor Starter Pack” for Rs 199. Subscribers in the region can now make STD calls for just 50 paise per minute.

While commenting on the launch, Mr Anil Sardana, Managing Director, Tata Teleservices Ltd, remarked, “The launch of the Assam Circle is a key milestone in our pursuit of realising the Tata dream of having a nationwide presence.”

Tata Indicom has also introduced photon-high speed internet access, which it claims is 10 times faster than any existing mobile wireless technology.

The photon service can be accessed using two devices - Router for Small and Medium Enterprises and Business Enterprises, and the USB Modem, for individual users and the Small Office Home Office (SOHO) segment.

Also, with photon, customers can avail of the benefit of access to text and images, web browsing, blogging, network on friendship sites and enter forms for travel, e-commerce, jobs, entertainment and more.

Tata Teleservices has already installed over 134 cell sites in the first phase of its network roll out itself.