Loop Telecom dials in first call from Tamil Nadu

Successfully makes the first call in Tamil Nadu and Orissa; Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala to follow soon

Mumbai, May 11, 2009: Loop Telecom announced making the first call in Tamil Nadu and Orissa circles as it gears up for the launch of its GSM services. With this Loop Telecom becomes the first amongst the new GSM operators to commence operations. The services will be available under the brand name Loop Mobile.

Loop Telecom is among the new mobile services companies to be awarded licenses to operate across 21 circles by DoT. The company as part of its Pan-India rollout will be announcing its soft launch in five states by mid June, having started with Tamil Nadu and Orissa and to be followed by the three circles of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. The sequence of circles launch is in sync with the sequence of the spectrum allocation.
Sanjeev Chachondia, CEO, Loop Telecom said “We are currently testing our services and products in Tamil Nadu and Orissa. Subsequently, we will roll out a wider range of network coverage and services for the customers.”
Loop Telecom had recently announced giving its network order to ZTE, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solution, to supply end-to-end network equipment for the roll out.

Mr. Chachondia further added, “As pioneers in this industry Loop Mobile has always strived to deliver superior quality of service and will replicate the same with Loop Telecom. We are confident that our superior network, unmatched customer service and innovative value added services will provide our customers a superior value proposition.”

With Loop Telecom’s launch efforts now getting into high gear, mobile users in the country will soon be in for a range of value added and innovative mobile phone services and products.

About Loop Telecom:

Loop Telecom is a subsidiary of Loop Mobile (formerly BPL Mobile Communications). In 2008 Loop Telecom received license to start GSM operations in 21 telecom circles in the country. It has received spectrum for 20 circles and is expected to rollout its service soon.

About Loop Mobile (India) Limited:

Loop Mobile currently operates in Mumbai, with over 2.16 m happy and satisfied subscribers. Loop Mobile which was earlier called BPL Mobile has the distinction of being the oldest telecom network in the country. With customer focus at its core, Loop Mobile has consistently excelled and led the industry. It has consistently met and exceeded TRAI benchmarks according to the Report on the Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators, being ranked No 1, all India, in 2005, 2007 and 2008. Loop Mobile also credits itself as the first operator in the country to offer GPRS/MMS, Caller Ring Tunes and also launch IN (Intelligent Network). Loop Mobile prides in having the a state of the art NGIP (Next Generation Internet Protocol) and EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) enabled network for seamless execution of numerous innovative VAS. For more information please visit www.loopmobile.in

For further information, please contact:

Schubert Fernandes, Associate Vice President

Hanmer|MS&L (Mumbai)

Hand Phone : +91 – 98197 92973

Email : schubert {at} hanmermsl(.)com