Airtel money offers special dining & wellness privileges to its customers

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Bharti Airtel, through its subsidiary Airtel M Commerce Services Limited, has announced special privileges and discounts for airtel money customers across Delhi-NCR. Now airtel money users in NCR can visit many restaurants and avail up to 10-50% discounts. Using airtel money, customers can also enjoy discounts at various beauty and wellness outlets in the NCR region.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Sriram Jagannathan, CEO, Airtel M Commerce Services Limited said, “We are delighted by the success airtel money has achieved in its first phase of launch and as we continue to widen our merchant base, we would be providing unmatched value for our customers. We are excited to introduce special privileges for our customers in the national capital region and will continue to offer services which enrich their lives”.

List of outlets offering Airtel money discounts in NCR region

New Delhi
Lure - Lado Sarai
Sushiya - DLF Saket
Happy Feet Spa - Select Citywalk Saket
Sam De Punk - DLF Promenade
Hair n Shanti – Saket
Café Chalchitra & The Perfect Ten - GK 1
Chonas - Khan Market
Hair n Shanti – Janpath, Lajpat Nagar, South Ex
Kuki - GK 2

Gurgaon
Spot - Global Business Park
Yo China - Sec 14
Chawla's - Supernart 1
Zafora - Central Arcade
Indulge Spa - Grand Mall
Moets Currypot &  Moets Arabica - Central Arcade;
Moets Coco Palms - DLF City Center

The customers can enjoy these offers on all days of the week at these select merchant outlets, and can transact as many times a day, as per their convenience. In accordance with RBI guidelines, airtel money customers can spend upto a maximum of Rs.5,000 from their mobile wallet accounts. These offers are valid up to August 31, 2011.

For more information on airtel money, visit here.

Bharti Airtel vrooms in as ‘Title Partner’ for India’s Formula 1 foray

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As millions of fans gear up to witness their Formula One dreams come alive in India, Bharti Airtel today joined hands with Formula One Group Companies to announce Airtel Grand Prix of India, India’s eagerly awaited F1 foray. Announcing Airtel as ‘Title Sponsor’ for this sporting event, Sanjay Kapoor (CEO - India and South Asia, Bharti Airtel) and Bernie Ecclestone (Formula One Group CEO) together unveiled the official logo of Airtel Grand Prix of India. To be hosted at Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh, India) on October 30, 2011 – this first ever Airtel Grand Prix of India will put India on the prestigious list of countries on the global F1 map and give Indian fans their first ever chance to experience the adrenaline rush!

Announcing the association, Sanjay Kapoor, CEO - India and South Asia, Bharti Airtel said “A sports phenomenon that initially originated from Europe and went across the globe to become a rage - Formula One today enjoys the cult following of a whopping 500 million plus fans. Airtel - with its 200 million plus customers which significantly represent the young and vibrant population, is delighted to be affiliated with F1 to bring this international sports event to India for the time first time ever! Right through its growth path, Airtel has been associated with speed, performance, calculated risks and excitement, the very words that spring to mind when you think of Formula One. Hence, it is only natural that Airtel and Formula One together bring to life the dreams of millions of young and passionate sports enthusiasts in India, giving them an opportunity of a lifetime to watch the very first Airtel Grand Prix of India in person”

Commenting on the announcement, Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One Group CEO said “I am very pleased with our association with Bharti Airtel which has demonstrated that they are the very forward thinking company that I believe and was the reason for seeking their help in promoting Formula One in India through their 200 million plus customers. We are very good partners as we both project the same forward thinking”.

As part of its association with Airtel Grand Prix of India, brand Airtel will leverage several exciting entitlements that other prominent global brands associated with Formula One have enjoyed thus far. Formula One enthusiasts can look forward to a host of innovative offerings and initiatives by Airtel, which will be rolled out and announced in weeks to come.

Airtel 3G expands to 42 more towns of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

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Bharti Airtel has announced the availability of its 3G services in 42 more towns of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh under the second phase of roll out. Airtel 3G services will now be available in a total of 54 towns of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh after the successful roll out in the second phase which covered Ratlam, Sagar, Satna, Rewa, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Ujjain, Harda, Bina, Singrauli and Sejbahar.

Airtel mobile customers will now be able to experience the Airtel 3G advantage and enjoy a host of innovative service capabilities including fast mobile internet access, Mobile TV, video calling, video streaming, social networking and high speed USB data cards.

Commenting on the second phase of roll out, Mr. Rajnish Kaul, Chief Executive Officer, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, Bharti Airtel Ltd said, “As we make 3G services available to 42 more towns, more and more customers across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will be empowered with high speed capabilities that will bring them closer to an all new world of possibilities. With a commitment towards delivering an unmatched service and network experience, we look forward to delighting our 3G customers with a host of innovative capabilities including Mobile TV, video calls, video streaming and social networking on-the-go”.

For more, click here.

Airtel 3G now in Haryana

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Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of its 3G services in 24 major towns of Haryana including Ambala, Panipat, Hissar, Karnal, Rohtak, Kurukshetra, Jind & Sonipat. Airtel 3G will introduce various services including multimedia services, high speed mobile broadband, videos on phone, live TV, video calls, international video calls and social networking on the go. Airtel is also offering high speed USB data cards that provide customers with 3G access on laptops. To help customer get a first hand understanding of the Airtel 3G advantage and the various services that it enables, 10 experience zones have been set up in select cities across Haryana.

The launch saw Mr. Shishir Kumar, CEO – Upper North, Bharti Airtel commenting, “With the launch of Airtel 3G services for our 2 million plus mobile customers across 24 major towns of Haryana, we are all set to empower this state with high speed capabilities that will bring them closer to a whole new world of possibilities. Given the increasing propensity of customers in Haryana towards accessing more and more information through mobile internet, we are confident that 3G will emerge as a game changer that will redefine the way our customers access data services. With a commitment towards delivering an unmatched service and network experience, we look forward to delighting our 3G customers with a host of innovative capabilities including Mobile TV, video calls, video streaming & social networking on-the-go”

For more visit here.

Airtel launches 3G services in Bharatpur, Dausa, Pratapgarh and Chittorgarh

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Airtel today announced the launch of its 3G services in Bharatpur, Dausa, Pratapgarh and Chittorgarh. Following the launch of Airtel 3G services across Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Bhilwara, Chomu, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Balotra, Alwar, Banswara and Dungarpur.


Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sudipto Chowdhury, CEO - Rajasthan, Mobile Services, Bharti Airtel said, “We are delighted to extend the launch of Airtel 3G services to Bharatpur, Dausa, Pratapgarh and Chittorgarh. As we expand the availability of our 3G services across major cities and towns of Rajasthan – we look forward to lighting up the entire state with Airtel’s world class 3G network. We welcome our customers in Bharatpur, Dausa, Pratapgarh and Chittorgarh to experience Airtel 3G and become a part of this all new world of possibilities.”

A wide range of LIVE and on-demand TV channels as well as shows are now available on Airtel 3G Mobile TV. To subscribe - customers can use their mobile phones to visit the ‘3G Zone’ on Airtel LIVE, select Mobile TV, simply download and install the application, select their favourite TV content – and start viewing.

Apart from Mobile TV, Airtel 3G will offer its customers various other service offerings including video calls, high speed internet and video capabilities on social networks. Enabling fast internet access on-the-go, Airtel 3G high speed USB data cards are also now available for laptop users.

All these services can be enjoyed seamlessly as Airtel provides its customers with timely updates and alerts on their data usage. The company has also introduced an ‘internet usage calculator’ available online to help customers analyse their current internet data usage and choose an Airtel 3G plan accordingly.

To know more or join Airtel 3G services - customers can visit http://www.airtel.in/Airtel3G/ , call 12134 (tollfree) or SMS ‘3G HELP’ to 121.

Airtel 3G now in Kolkata

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Bharti Airtel has announced the availability of its 3G services in Kolkata, reaching over 3.6 million Airtel mobile customers across the city. Customers will get access to various services like fast mobile internet access, Mobile TV, video calling, video streaming and social networking. Airtel is also offering high speed USB data cards that provide customers with 3G access on laptops.
 
Commenting on this much awaited launch, Mr. P.D. Sarma, CEO – West Bengal & Orissa,  Mobile Services, Bharti Airtel said, “Having successfully launched Airtel 3G services in 50 plus towns across India, we today have over 3 million customers enjoying the Airtel 3G advantage and are delighted to extend this incredible experience to our customers in Kolkata – the city of joy. Given the increasing propensity of customers in West Bengal towards using accessing more and more information through mobile internet, we are confident that 3G will emerge as a game changer that will redefine the way our customers access data services to stay closer to their passion for art, music and other forms of entertainment”.

For more visit here.

Maharashtra and Goa get a taste of Airtel 3G

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Bharti Airtel has launched its 3G services in the states of Maharashtra and Goa allowing the customers to enjoy a host of capabilities including Mobile TV, video calls, live streaming of videos and social networking on the go. Airtel is also offering high speed USB data cards that provide customers with 3G access on laptops. The services are now available across all major parts in the region including Pune, Nashik city, Nagpur city & Goa state.

The launch of Airtel 3G gives customers  various services like high speed mobile broadband, videos on phone, live TV, video calls and much more. Airtel 3G mobile customers in the country will now be able to leverage Airtel internet on 3G to make international video calls and interact face-to-face with their loved ones and colleagues living abroad. With Video Talkies portal on Airtel 3G, customers can enjoy popular Bollywood and regional movies on their mobile phones. A wide range of LIVE and on-demand TV channels as well as shows are also available on Mobile TV powered by Airtel 3G.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Ramesh Menon, CEO – Mumbai, Maharashtra & Goa, Mobile Services, Bharti Airtel said, “With the launch of Airtel 3G services for our 1.15 crore plus mobile customers across Maharashtra and Goa, we are all set to empower these states with high speed capabilities that will bring them closer to an all new world of possibilities. With a commitment towards delivering an unmatched service and network experience, we look forward to delighting our 3G customers with a host of innovative capabilities including Mobile TV, video calls, video streaming and social networking on-the-go”

Airtel launches 3G services in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

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Bharti Airtel has launched its 3G services in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh empowering the people with high speed internet and other various services. Airtel has launched its 3G services in 12 major towns including Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Raipur, Dewas, Rau, Pithampur, Mandideep, Malanpur, Bhilai and Durg and will introduce the service in 35 more towns across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in the coming weeks.
 
With Airtel customers can enjoy a host of innovative service capabilities including fast mobile internet access, Mobile TV, video calling, video streaming and social networking. Airtel also offers high speed USB data cards that provide customers with 3G access on laptops.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Rajnish Kaul, Chief Operating Officer, Mobile Services, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, Bharti Airtel Ltd said, “With the launch of Airtel 3G services for our 9.5 million mobile customers across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, we are all set to empower these states with high speed capabilities that will bring them closer to an all new world of possibilities. With a commitment towards delivering an unmatched service and network experience, we look forward to delighting our 3G customers with a host of innovative capabilities including Mobile TV, video calls, video streaming and social networking on-the-go”.

For more, visit http://www.airtel.in/Airtel3G/

Airtel 3G now in Kerala

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Kerala, get ready to experience Airtel 3G. Bharti Airtel today announced launch of its 3G services in the state. In the first phase of roll out Airtel 3G will be available in Kochi, Trivandrum and Calicut. Airtel 3G services will be available for customers in Kerala starting midnight on 27th July 2011.


Commenting on the launch, Mr. Rajiv Rajgopal, CEO - Kerala & Tamil Nadu, Mobile Services, Bharti Airtel said, “With the highest Human Development Index and literacy rate in India, Kerala is indeed well poised to represent the strong growth and development being observed by our country today. Following the deep penetration of voice telephony across urban and rural India, the introduction of 3G services in the country marks the next wave of telecom revolution , one that will offer a world class data services experience on the mobile device. Today, we are truly excited to bring the Airtel 3G promise for our customers in Kerala. We believe that Airtel 3G will lead the data and internet revolution in Kerala, bringing our customers in this part of the state closer to an all new world of possibilities.”

To know more or join Airtel 3G services - visit http://www.airtel.in/Airtel3G/ or call 12134 (toll free) or SMS ‘3G HELP’ to 121.

Whoa! Airtel hikes voice tariff by 20% [Updated]

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For months voice tariffs in India have continued to come down, but not anymore. Bharti Airtel, the biggest telecom operator in terms of subscribers, has increased its voice tariff by 20% in 5 telecom circles which includes Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala. So now airtel subscribers in these telecom circles will have to pay 1.2 paisa/second for Airtel to Airtel calls instead of 1 paisa/second, charges for calls made for Airtel to other networks remains the same. This increase also applies to the cusotmers on per minute plan.


How will this hike impact it's existing and the prospective subsciber base? From the consumer point of view we don't see this as a good decision as why should people use Airtel when all other operators are offering lower tariffs. With Mobile Number Portability in place, Airtel needs to convice its existing customers that why should they stay with it and also it needs to convince the potential subscriber base on why should they pay more with Airtel.

Update : We just received a statement from Airtel's spokerperson. Here it goes "Telecom is probably the only industry where despite increasing inflation, tariffs have been falling unabatedly. Continuously declining margins, high 3G & BWA auction prices, constrained spectrum and rural roll out aspirations leave us with little choice but to make some price corrections.  We are committed to enhance value for our customers through continued investments in network, technology, customer experience and life enriching services."

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