kawalghai_chd 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 May 02, 2007 DAKC, Mumbai 1st time in India and 1st in the World. Reliance offers feature rich mobile handset at just Rs 777 (Less than $19) Reliance emerges as the 2nd largest marketer of mobile handsets in India. In a move that could potentially take the telecom industry by storm, Reliance Communications today announced Classic range of feature rich handsets at prices starting from just Rs 777. While Classic 202 is available at Rs 777, Classic 204 & Classic 203 are available at Rs 844 and Rs 888 respectively. There are no further payments or installments for owning these handsets. Such handset prices are a first of its kind by any company not only in India but anywhere in the world. Speaking on the occasion of unveiling of the range, Mr S.P. Shukla - President, Personal Business- Reliance Communications said "Through our new Classic range of feature rich handsets, we are confident of extending the benefits of mobility to an entirely new segment of population in metros, small cities as well as rural hinterland of India. Now first time cellular subscribers in India can straightaway go for Reliance Classic handsets rather than buying a second hand phone". In a short span of time, Reliance Communications has emerged as the second largest marketing powerhouse for handsets. Reliance markets handsets through its 1500 strong exclusive Reliance Showrooms and over 3 lakh retailers serviced by nearly 2000 distributors. The total handset sales of Reliance now exceed that of the next 3 handset vendors in the country. With over 3 million handsets already sold, Classic has emerged as the 2nd largest selling handset brand in the market. The Classic range of handsets includes Color-FM series, Color display and Black and White display handsets and are supported by an extensive nationwide after sales service network. All Classic handsets are now SIM enabled which allow easy changeover from one model to another while retaining the Reliance SIM card. These introductory prices are valid for a limited period and till stocks last. Mobile subscribers are advised to rush to avail of these great prices. Please continue further discussions in this topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
