Tata Teleservices ltd’s telecom arm, Tata Docomo on Friday launched Wi-Fi enabled device Photon Max which would enable its customers create their own wireless internet zones upto a radius of 100 meters or nearly 328 feet.
The product has been specifically aimed on those consumers who prefer accessing internet while on the go. Priced at `1,999, it can serve up to five devices and delivers a speed of around 6.2 megabits per second.
Elango Thambiah, President Operations (Mobility) of Tata Teleservices said that nearly 70 per cent of the data growth is expected from the mobile segment in the future. “Through this device customers can access internet on their tablets, mobile phones, laptops and desktops,” Thambiah added.
The device is currently available for CDMA customers only but the company is in process of launching a device for the GSM users as well in the coming 10-15 days. Existing customers of Tata Docomo Photon can upgrade their services to Wi-Fi by buying a new device and there is also a device cash back offer which makes the device free of cost in 13 months. Customers can opt from a wide variety of unlimited Wi-Fi plans ranging from `650 to `1,500.