MUMBAI: Mobile operator Idea Cellular has announced innovative 3G Data plans for its prepaid and postpaid mobile customers in Maharashtra, Goa.

The new data plans allow Idea prepaid and postpaid 3G customers to experience unlimited 3G services, with rentals starting from Rs. 750 for post-paid customers and Rs. 950 pre-paid customers.

Idea has introduced unlimited 3G data plan for its customers thereby becoming 1st GSM operator to have 3G unlimited plans on Mobile Phone & Data Cards

Idea Cellular COO Maharashtra, Goa Rajendra Chourasia said, ?We have noticed that the customers in Maharashtra and Goa have high data usage and requirements. To meet the growing demands of our 3G customers we have introduced these unlimited 3G data plans on the Mobiles and NetSetters in the circle. We have always supported our customers? requirements with the best voice and data benefits and these innovative offers allow Idea customers to have high-speed wireless network access on the go and unlimited surfing without bothering about the bill?.

MUMBAI: Mobile operator Idea Cellular has conceptualized and announced Punjab?s first-ever Kabaddi tournament ?Idea Shaan-e-Punjab Kabaddi Cup?, along with the Punjab Sports Department.

Kabaddi the company says has always been India?s forte in the world sports arena, with maximum representation from Punjab athletes, since the sport is pursued assiduously in the state.

The commencement of the first season of this unique Kabaddi tournament was announced by Idea Cellular COO Punjab, J&K and HP Anish Roy. Idea ?Shaan-e-Punjab? Kabaddi Cup will be a village level Kabaddi Tournament involving youth across Punjab. More than 300 teams from over 2400 villages across Punjab will get to participate in this ?Annual Kabaddi Tournament?.

Roy said, ?Through this pioneering initiative, Idea wishes to harness and highlight the talent base in this state, by giving young athletes a platform to showcase their sporting talent. We will leverage our widespread reach and penetration across the state to connect, inform and invite the teams and interested athletes even from far-flung areas. Idea is the first telecom brand to reach out to youth in the state with such initiatives at the village, city, school and college level and we hope to build the property further in the coming years.?

Recently, Idea Cellular had conceptualized ?Idea Junior Championship League? in Punjab, the Annual Inter-School Sports Championship, comprising 9 Major Athletics Events across 100 schools in 6 cities.

Idea adds that it has been committed to promote Sports amongst the youth of this country, and particularly in Punjab. This is yet another initiative from Brand Idea to promote sports at the village level, recognize the young talent and thereby encourage their sporting ambitions.