India Tata Tele to launch 3G in all zones by end-2010

To spend $500 million on 3G network rollout by end 2010

To spend $500 million on 3G network by the end 2010 

To roll out 3G services across its nine zones this year

* In talks with other operators for expanding in other zones (Wraps, adds details)

 Tata Teleservices [TATASL.UL], India's No. 4 mobile carrier, launched its 3G wireless data services ahead of larger rivals and on Wednesday said it will roll them out across its nine telecom zones by the end of year.

Tata Tele, 26 percent owned by Japan's NTT DoCoMo (9437.T), has set aside $500 million for spending on 3G networks, Managing Director Anil Sardana said at a media briefing.

India's top mobile operator Bharti Airtel (BRTI.BO) plans to launch 3G services before the end of 2010 while No. 3 operator Vodafone Essar is eyeing a launch in the January-March quarter of 2011. [ID:nSGE69K0BR] [ID:nDEL003561].

Last month, Vodafone Essar, controlled by Vodafone (VOD.L), said it plans to spend up to $500 million within two years on its 3G networks.

"As the consumers see value in what 3G can provide... the total wallet size for telecom will increase," said Deepak Gulati, executive president of the mobility business.

He predicted consumers would spend 10-15 percent more on telecoms in the next year due to 3G services.

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