Tata Communications and F-Secure today announced a new partnership to offer mobile phone security services to the Indian mobile subscribers. Targeted towards the 50 million smarphone users in India, the services would provide a Mobile Security package including virus protection, malware protection and an integrated firewall.

The application is available as ready to install from the tie-ups website.

The solution supports leading mobile operating systems such as Windows Mobile, Symbian and UIQ.

As part of limited period offering, the solutions are available at 30 % discount and for 30-day free trial.

“Mobile security must not be an afterthought. We, at Tata Communications are committed to provide customers with the easiest and the most comprehensive security solution for all devices (PC, Server, Mobile). We are pleased to be in association with F-Secure to offer mobile security solutions to our subscriber base, suitable for their needs,” said Mukul Sood, Vice President, Content and Applications, Tata Communications Ltd.

Venu Palakirti, sales director for India and SAARC Region, F-Secure Corporation, said, “Most mobile phone users are aware that malware can infect a mobile device via Bluetooth, SMS, MMS or thru the internet but fail to have security software installed. Our solution enables smartphone users to enjoy the full potential of their devices without the fear of mobile threats and we feel that Tata Communications has shown great forward thinking in the way it approaches and sustains its customers by enhancing the awareness on mobile threats. We view the partnership with Tata Communications as an important synergy for F-Secure in India.”

The two are already into tie-up for PC and server security.