Airtel 3G now in Bihar [3G Tariffs Included]
- Category: Airtel
- Thursday, 31 March 2011 16:23
- Written by MobiGyaan Team
3G services from various operators have started shaping up in the country. The competition is rising as everyday operators are launching their services in different parts of the country. Bharti Airtel has now launched its 3G services in Patna. The services will include Mobile TV entertainment, video calls, live streaming of videos and on the go social networking. Customers can gain high speed mobile internet for their personal computers as well through the HSPA 3G dongles that Airtel has introduced. Non-internet users can stream videos through the 3G services on their mobile phones as well as make calls to video IVR to access various video products like live darshan, video talkies and video portal.“Having won the trust of over 1.5 crore customers, Airtel is the leading mobile services provider across Bihar and Jharkhand. Today, we are delighted to announce the availability of Airtel 3G services in Patna. With this, our mobile customers in the state will experience the exciting internet world through their mobile devices – anywhere, anytime. We believe Airtel 3G will lead the revolution of internet in Bihar, bringing our customers closer to an all new world of possibilities,” commented Mr. Raghunath Mandava, Operations Director – East, Mobile Services, Bharti Airtel at the launch.
The Tariffs are as follows:
- PAYG VBC (Pay as you go): For all existing Airtel 2G customers who want to experience the power of Airtel internet on 3G for a short while, this tariff plan is the solution. The customer will pay the same prevailing data rates as on 2G service, but with the advantage of a faster mobile broadband.
- Value plans: These plans allow you a 50% discounted rate over the PAYG VBC plan. Applicable only for postpaid users.
- Sachet Plans: The objective of these plans is to drive mass trial and adoption of 3G. As part of the Sachet Plans is also a ‘minutes’ based plan wherein customer can access internet on 3G in terms of ‘time’ instead of ‘volume’. This plan is typically suitable for youth wherein lot of internet browsing has traditionally happened through Cyber Cafes on basis of ‘time’.
- Standard Plans: These plans are best suited for the mid to high-end users of data.
- FlexiShield Plan: This plan has a combination of free data usage and a low inbuilt Volume Based Charging rate. The plan is constructed in a way that it provides the customer the flexibility to start from a relatively lower initial rent and pay as per usage and shields from a bill shock with a bill cap at Rs. 2000.
Airtel has also introduced a first of its kind internet usage calculator (on www.Airtel.in/Airtel3G/) that will help customers monitor and analyse their current internet data usage and choose an Airtel 3G plan accordingly.Penalty charges faced by Bharti Airtel for violating norms in Jammu & Kashmir
- Category: Airtel
- Monday, 28 March 2011 13:46
- Written by MobiGyaan Team
The Department of Telecom has charged a fine of over Rs 26 crore against Bharti Airtel for not following the guidelines of re-verification of pre-paid customers in Jammu and Kashmir. The fine has been Rs. 50, 000 per case, and Bharti Airtel has asked the Telecom Enforcement, Resource and Monitoring (TERM) to have a lenient approach on the fine and reduce the penalty to Rs.1000 per case.
The TERM Cell of Jammu and Kashmir has approached the Telecom Ministry in Delhi, seeking its advice whether to consider the amount of penalty of Rs 50,000 or Rs 5,000 for non-compliant case as the total penalty reduces respectively from Rs 26.92 crore to Rs 2.92 crore.
Bharti Airtel said, they have represented the case to Jammu and Kashmir’s TERM cell and termed the Penalty of Rs 26.92 crore as "very harsh", unbalanced to various judgements pronounced by High Court and TDSAT.
Jammu and Kashmir’s TERM cell says that the company has violated the guidelines prescribed by the DOT order dated 20th Jan 2010, regarding restoration of pre-paid connections upon completion of re-verification.
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Airtel sweeps 3G services in North Karnataka
- Category: Airtel
- Thursday, 24 March 2011 15:44
- Written by MobiGyaan Team
It’s raining 3G services every where in India, and here is more news. Bharti Airtel has launched its 3G service in North Karnataka covering cities like Hubballi, Dharwad & Belagavi. Cities like Bengaluru, Mysore, Mangalore, Udupi, Manipal, Shimoga, Davanagere & Tumkur are already receiving Airtel’s 3G services. The North Karnataka region has over 30% of Airtel’s customer base having GPRS connectivity. Besides, the region has the second largest number of 3G enabled handsets in Karnataka after the city of Bangalore. With nearly 50% of retailers in North Karnataka selling Airtel GPRS packs, this is a very apt region for the availability of 3G services.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Venkatesh V, CEO - Karnataka Circle, Mobile Services, Bharti airtel Ltd said, “The launch of our 3G services is the start of a new era, the beginning of a journey of mobile internet revolution in Karnatak. As we begin our operations in North Karnataka, we believe that it is a transformational shift we are ushering in. We aim to bring to our customers an enriched user experience on the back of a world class delivery. The launch of mobile number portability services is an added bonus for all those seeking 3G services for video calls and enjoy the advantage to the power of mobile internet”
The plans offered by Airtel are:
- PAYG VBC (Pay as you go): Existing airtel 2G customers can experience airtel internet on 3G for a short while. The customer have to pay the same prevailing data rates as on 2G service, but with the advantage of a faster mobile broadband.
- Sachet Plans: These plans are to drive mass trial and adoption of 3G, and will serve as the natural upgrade path to higher rental plans. These plans will have validity of lesser than or equal to 10 days.
- Standard Plans: These plans are suited for the mid to high-end users of data and will have a validity of 30 days.
- FlexiShield Plan: This plan has a combination of free data usage and a low inbuilt VBC rate. The plan is constructed in a way that it provides the customer, the flexibility to start from a relatively lower initial rental commitment and shields from a bill shock.
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