To start with, the application would be available on BlackBerry 8800 and an Airtel user would be able to get map information and area coverage details of cities including - Delhi and NCR, Bangalore, Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Chandigarh, Bharti Airtel said in a release in New Delhi.

Airtel users would also have the option to purchase map information and area coverage details of Europe and North America on www.airtel.mywayfinder.com, the release said.

"As market leaders, we are at the forefront of bringing pioneering solutions that delivers greater value and enhances the communication experience of all Airtel users," Bharti Airtel chief marketing officer, mobile services, Sanjay Gupta said.

Bharti Airtel is offering a six months free trial for all its Airtel BlackBerry 8800 users. As per the offer, the customer will not have to pay any subscription charges on the application during this period. However, data download charges will apply as per the subscriber's BlackBerry plan.

The application turns the compatible mobile phone into a complete GPS-based navigation system with detailed maps and Points-of-Interest of a number of cities in India, The navigation system provides all users with continuously updated, real-time content and geographical data via the wireless network using EDGE/GPRS.