MTNL 3G connection for Rs 109 in Mumbai

State-run telecom operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd on Monday said it will offer new 3G prepaid connections for Rs 109 in its Mumbai circle.

New subscribers can avail new '3G Tariff', with local voice and video call charges at 20 paise per minute on own local network and 50 paise per minute for other local networks across Mumbai telecom circle with lifetime validity, MTNL said in a statement.

Third generation or 3G technology offers high speed internet access and download of contents like songs, movie clips and data.

MTNL, which operates in Delhi and Mumbai, offers 3G service under 'Jadoo' brand.

The new connection comes loaded with 25 minutes of free video call, 25 MB of free data usage as well as talk time of Rs 25, it said.

STD voice and video calls would be charged at 75 paise, it added.