SSTL launches smartphone with MTS connection for Rs 10,999

Sistema Shyam TeleServices (SSTL) today launched a smartphone for Rs 10,999 that comes bundled with MTS connection and provides users 100,000 MB (97 GB) data usage.
SSTL, which operates under MTS brand name, said data usage will be valid up to one year on first recharge of Rs 198, the company said in a statement.
The device will be available in all the 9 circles -- Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, UP West, West Bengal and Kolkata -- where it provides telecom services.
"Smartphones today are one of the biggest drivers of data consumption in the country. Given this reality, MTS India is focused on introducing products and services that are built for a fantastic data experience," MTS India Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Leonid Musatov said.

The phone comes with a 2500 mAH battery that provides talk time of up to 9.5 hours. The device sports an 8 megapixel auto focus camera and external memory of it can be expanded up to 32 GB.