RCom to promote HTC CDMA handsets in India

Reliance Communications (RCom) has entered into a strategic alliance with Taiwan handset manufacturer HTC Corporation to promote next generation CDMA handsets in India.

Giving a headstart, it has launched two data-enabled handsets "" HTC P3000 and HTC S720 "" exclusively for the RCom subscribers.

"The alliance with HTC is in line with our strategy to provide high-end devices empowering Reliance customers to access email, internet and data applications on the move. HTC's technological edge and Reliance's in-depth consumer insight would enable us to continuously offer top-of-the-line handsets catering to the emerging trend in the Indian telecom landscape," RCom President S P Shukla said.

Under the alliance, HTC handsets will be exclusively provided for Reliance Communications network. HTC already offers 9 handsets in the country and plans to launch more models on the RCom network.

"The partnership with Reliance Communications further strengthens HTC's commitment to serve the growing demand of Indian consumers. With the introduction of HTC P3000 and HTC S720, customers will soon have access to these innovative CDMA devices," said Peter Chou, CEO and president of HTC.