Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited 9BSNL) Telecom service provider BSNL launched 3G data services in Jammu and Kashmir. The service will be extended in 27 other towns and stations of the state in coming days.

Chief General Manager BSNL J&K Circle, R K Koul told reporters  that  3G services were launched in Srinagar and Jammu cities, the summer and winter capitals of the state, respectively, Chief General Manager BSNL (JK Circle) R K Kaul told reporters here.

However, the 3G users can only use data services as the video calling facility has not been cleared by the security agencies yet.

"The 3G services will include only data services and video calling facility will not be available here due to non-clearance from security agencies," Kaul said.

BSNL became the fourth service provider to launch 3G in Jammu and Kashmir. Reliance, Airtel and Aircel started these services earlier in the year.