IDEA cellular , India’s third largest mobile phone provider, was founded in 1995 and was originally related to both AT&T and the TATA Group. It is currently owned by the Aditya Birla Group, Axiata Berhad and Providence Equity.

Headquarters: Mumbai, India

Type of  wireless networks and frequencies IDEA operates on:

• GSM
• EDGE
• HSPDA

Subscribers: 98 Million

Website: ideacellular.com

Mobile equipment brands marketed by IDEA:

• Blackberry
• Apple
• HTC
• Samsung
• Nokia
• Sony Ericcson
• Motorola
• LG

Countries around the world where the Batelco brand is present:

• India