Datawind, the maker of Aakash tablet, is is looking to launch 4G LTE phablets (large screen phones), reports Lightreading India. Citing Datawind CEO Suneet Singh Tuli, the report states that Datawind is currently testing these devices with an US telco and will be launching it in second half of the fiscal 2013. Tuli also claimed that these devices will be available in a sub-$100 price range. The report states that the phablet would be based on the FDD-LTE technology, which is the standard technology adopted in the US. Elaborating on its India availability, Tuli told that this device will be limited to the United States, however they plan to launch an India-specific device "when the time is right". Tuli didn't disclose any specific details on the device. Note that majority of 4G players in India, including Bharti Airtel and Reliance, will be rolling out its 4G services using the TDD LTE technology, with an exception of Videocon, who is looking to deploy its LTE service using FDD technology by second half of 2013. 4G Rollout Status in India: Only Airtel has launched its 4G services in the country in limited cities including Pune, Kolkata, and Bangalore. Reliance Industries, which has pan-India BWA spectrum in the country, is reportedly planning to launch its 4G service in December 2013. Earlier this month, MTS India had also stated plans of launching LTE services on CDMA spectrum. Tikona Digital has also reportedly invested in 4G gear but it hasn’t rolled out its 4G service in India yet. The company has…
