Fixed wireless connection on Tata Indicom

Company press release, July 18, 2003

Ahmedabad

The Tata Indicom fixed wireless connection is the most unique and customer friendly offering from Tata Teleservices Ltd., India's leading private basic operator. Customers subscribing to the Tata Indicom FWT (Fixed Wireless Telephone) get linked to the TATA Indicom network, which uses CDMA 3G 1X Wireless in Local Loop technology, to enable quick connection and ease of operation. Customers can avail from any of the attractive tariff plans designed to suit variable needs besides having the lowest call rates, which truly makes the Indicom FWT connection a great value for money deal.

The Fixed Wireless Advantage:

* FWT instrument receives and sends signals from telephone exchange over air and provides secure and tamper-proof connectivity, which eventually gives superior voice quality. Moreover it offers great convenience to subscribers since no wiring/cabling is entailed. The phone batteries can be charged exactly the same way as is done with cellular phones.

* TATA Indicom FWT instrument can be moved anywhere in the house. It is specially helpful to people who opt for telephone connection at a non-permanent address, giving them a great degree of flexibility. The user can continue to avail of services immediately on shifting premises with the same no.

* TATA Indicom FWT connection comes with a LG desktop 3G 1X compatible telephone instrument (LSP 340 E) with enhanced user friendly features like:

* CLIP- Enabling Caller Line Identification

* SMS compatibility

* Speakerphone instrument with 10 ring tones

* Phone book with a memory of 99 nos

According to Mr. S. Ramakrishnan, MD, Tata Teleservices, "It is our constant endeavour to meet the growing demand for cost-effective, high-performance yet simplistic telecom solutions for our most valued customers. The core strength of the 3G 1 X technology is utilized to bring out high-performance wireless devices to entail benefits such as superior voice clarity, excellent connectivity and other value added features." He further added, " We are confident that our most attractive tariff plans and one of the lowest call rates will drive large-scale adoption of the Tata Indicom fixed wireless connection."

About TATA Teleservices Ltd

TATA Teleservices Limited (TTSL) is Indias leading private basic telecom service provider promoted by TATA Industries Limited. The company offers integrated telecom solutions to its customers under the Tata Indicom brand and is using the latest CDMA 3G1X technology for its wireless network. Currently operating in 6 states i.e. Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, Delhi & Maharashtra, the company has a base of over 7,50,000 subscribers.

With a view to significantly enhance the state of telecom infrastructure in the country, The Tata Group is investing over Rs. 10,000 crores in basic telecom infrastructure and technology. TTSL also enjoys the unique distinction of having connected over 3000 villages with VPTs (Village Public Telephones), which is the highest among all private basic telecom operators in the country.

For further information, please contact:

Priyank Talati

Phone: 079-644 1517/644 2128

Fax: 079- 644 2093

Mobile: +91 9824352113

Email: Priyank@vccpl.com