Reliance, LG tie up for Net connectivity

Reliance Infocomm has announced an agreement with LG Electronics to offer
Internet connec-tivity on LG desktop PCs. As per the agreement, those buying LG
desktop computers across India will be provided the Reliance Cordless Fixed
Wireless Phone (FWP) and a data cable to avail of Internet connectivity.

The new products off-ering comprise of the P IV 2.8 Mhz (model no XS 1 D8 1
ALPF pri-ced at 32,750) and (model No EPF N 24 AWA priced at Rs 30, 490) PIV 2.4
Mhz, Intel-based Processor based Desktop PC, a Reliance Cordless FWP and the
R-Connect data cable.

"This agreement with LG Electronics is yet another step forward in
Reliance Infocomm's com-mitment to bring about a digital revolution in India
by changing the way Ind-ians communicate, get entertained and do business,"
said Kamal Nanavaty, COO, Reliance Infocomm.

He added, "Internet connectivity in India has lagged beh-ind due to poor
quality net-works and high access costs. Through this tie-up, we are trying to
bridge both -the access and cost gaps. With our Phase II expansion underway,
Reliance Infocomm ser-vices will soon cover the far-flung interiors of India and
this tie-up will help boost Internet penetration."

R Manikandan, Product Group Head (IT products) Sales and Marketing GM, LGEIL
said, "Through this agreement between Reli-ance and LG Elect-ronics, the
end consumer will have the added advantage of using a Internet-ready PC with
wireless connec-tivity. This move will offer seamless Internet connec-tivity to
him."

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