Vodafone slashes International Roaming Data Services charges
- Category: Vodafone
- Saturday, 22 May 2010 09:41
- Written by Puneet Jain
Vodafone postpaid customers can now save upto up to 77% on their data usage while on international roaming by using Vodafone Daily and Monthly Data Usage packs. The Daily Data Usage Packages, priced between Rs 299 to Rs 1299, provide customers up to 10 MB data usage and thereafter, customers can enjoy discounted rates and save upto 27% on subsequent data usage. Additionally, the Monthly Data Usage Packages, priced between Rs 1999 to Rs 3999, provide customers up to 30 MB data usage and thereafter, customers can save upto 30% on subsequent data usage.
These Daily and Monthly Data Usage Packages are available for Vodafone customers using the data services through Vodafone Mobile Connect or iPhone Access Point Names (APN) on Select Partner Networks and Blackberry on All Partner Networks where Vodafone has a Data Roaming tie-up. Customers need to SMS ACT <Package> to 111 inorder to avail the benefits on the Daily and Monthly Data Packs.
| Data Roaming Packages | Rental | Free usage on International Roaming |
You Save | Activation Code | ||||
| Vodafone Mobile Connect Daily Package @ 599 | Rs 599 / day | 3 MB | Rs 1091 (65%) | sms ACT VMCROAM599 to 111 | ||||
| Vodafone Mobile Connect Daily Package @ 799 | Rs 799 / day | 5 MB | Rs 2021 (72%) | sms ACT VMCROAM799 to 111 | ||||
| Vodafone Mobile Connect Daily Package @ 1299 | Rs 1299 / day | 10 MB | Rs 4341 (77%) | sms ACT VMCROAM1299 to 111 | ||||
| iPhone Daily Package @ 599 | Rs 599 / day | 3 MB | Rs 1091 (65%) | sms ACT iPhROAM599 to 111 | ||||
| iPhone Daily Package @ 799 | Rs 799 / day | 5 MB | Rs 2021 (72%) | sms ACT iPhROAM799 to 111 | ||||
| iPhone Daily Package @ 1299 | Rs 1299 / day | 10 MB | Rs 4341 (77%) | sms ACT iPhROAM1299 to 111 | ||||
| BlackBerry Daily Package | Rs 299 / day | 1 MB | Rs 264 (47%) | sms ACT BBROAM299 to 111 | ||||
| Vodafone Mobile Connect monthly package @ 1999 | Rs 1999 / month | 10 MB | Rs 3633 (65%) | SMS ACT VMC1999 to 111 | ||||
| Vodafone Mobile Connect Monthly Package @ 3999 | Rs 3999 / month | 30 MB | Rs 12897 (76%) | SMS ACT VMC3999 to 111 | ||||
| BlackBerry Monthly Package | Rs 1999 / month | 5 MB | Rs 817 (30%) | Sms ACT BBROAM1999 to 111 |
Please note :
- In case Vodafone Postpaid users exceed the free usage limit, then then ones using Daily Packs will be charged at Rs. 3.99/10kb and those using monthly Packs will be charged Rs. 3.5/10kb
- 'Daily' here means a period of 24 hours from the time the customer starts using the Data services through BlackBerry, Vodafone Mobile Connect or iPhone Access Point Names (APN) on select partner networks.
- This service is available to BlackBerry users across all networks where Vodafone has a GPRS tie-up
- This service is available to iPhone users and Mobile Connect users across selected networks
Vodafone (Kolkata) launches new ISD Bonus card
- Category: Vodafone
- Monday, 17 May 2010 15:19
- Written by Puneet Jain
Vodafone Essar today launched two new ISD Bonus Cards for its prepaid customers in Kolkata. These Bonus cards offer customers reduced tariff options to make outgoing calls to Bangladesh.
Priced at Rs 36, Bonus card 36 allows customers to make outgoing calls to Bangladesh at Rs. 2.99 per minute. Whereas Bonus card 42, priced at Rs. 42 allows customers to make outgoing calls to Bangladesh calls at Rs. 0.06 per second. Both these Bonus cards come with a validity of 30 days from the day of activation.
Vodafone (Kolkata) launches two new Vodafone Mobile Connect Packs
- Category: Vodafone
- Tuesday, 11 May 2010 13:01
- Written by Puneet Jain
Vodafone has announced the launch of two new Vodafone Mobile Connect Packs - Vodafone Mobile Connect 499 and Vodafone Mobile Connect 1400 - for its prepaid customers in Kolkata.Vodafone Mobile Connect 499 offers 10 GB data usage for 30 days and is available at Rs. 499. Vodafone Mobile Connect 1400 offers 30 GB of data usage for a period of 90 days and is available at Rs. 1499. Extra usage will be charged at 5p/10KB.
Vodafone Mobile Connect Packs enable you to access internet services on your mobile phone. Additionally, you can also access internet on your laptop/desktop using your mobile phone or Vodafone USB Sticks/Data Cards as a modem to connect.
Vodafone Brings Rabindra Jayanti Special VAS for Kolkata & West Bengal
- Category: Vodafone
- Wednesday, 05 May 2010 17:21
- Written by Sanjay D Bafna
Vodafone Essar, one of India’s leading cellular services providers today announced a bouquet of services to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. Vodafone customers can dial 567407 (Call charges Rs. 6/min.) and subscribe to Caller tunes, Ringtones, dedicate songs and listen to information on Rabindranath Tagore.
For Caller tunes, customers can also search and set one by sending SMS to 55655 (toll free). These services will be available to both prepaid and postpaid Vodafone customers in Kolkata all through the month of May.
Vodafone launches ultra-low cost Mobile Phone at Rs.799 in India
- Category: Vodafone
- Wednesday, 05 May 2010 17:15
- Written by Sanjay D Bafna
India's leading cellular service providers Vodafone Essar today launched Vodafone 150 (VF 150), the most affordable handset available in the country with a basic price of only Rs. 799. With the launch of this mobile phone, Vodafone aims to increase mobile technology accessibility for millions in India.To maximize the availability of VF 150 among the large and isolated rural populations, Vodafone will provide an extensive logistics infrastructure, reaching deep rural segments where mobile penetration has remained low. Over the next few days, the device will become available across the country.
Kumar Ramanathan, Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone Essar said, “The cost of handset can be a significant barrier for people in accessing and benefiting from the mobile revolution. At the price point of VF 150, many more people will become part of the connected world. We will continue to facilitate consumer empowerment through such initiatives.”
Kumar Ramanathan, Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone Essar said, “The cost of handset can be a significant barrier for people in accessing and benefiting from the mobile revolution. At the price point of VF 150, many more people will become part of the connected world. We will continue to facilitate consumer empowerment through such initiatives.”
Vodafone has been able to significantly reduce manufacturing costs by focusing on a custom-built feature set and packaging design – without any compromise to user experience, quality or safety. VF 150 comes with one year handset replacement warranty and is priced at Rs.799 (price includes 4% VAT; this price could vary in a few states owing to different tax structures). VF 150 will enable customers to use voice and text based services.
Vodafone (Karnataka) launches new GPRS Packs for Prepaid Customers
- Category: Vodafone
- Monday, 26 April 2010 19:24
- Written by Mihir Patil
Vodafone Essar has launched New GPRS Packs for its Prepaid subscribers in Karnataka. These Packs are priced at Rs. 16 and Rs. 95. Rs. 16 GPRS Pack comes with 3 days validity, it provides free data usage upto 200 MB. Rs. 95 GPRS Pack comes with a month's validity, it provides free data usage upto 2GB. After utilisation of free data a charge of 10p/10kb is applicable.To activate GPRS, You need to do an e-top with Rs 95 or Rs 16 or sms ACT GPRS to 144 (toll-free). You can also call 121 (toll-free) from your Vodafone mobile phone for more details.
Vodafone (Kolkata) launches unlimited GPRS Packs
- Category: Vodafone
- Friday, 23 April 2010 14:18
- Written by Puneet Jain
Vodafone Essar today announced two new Bonus Cards for its customers in Kolkata. These Bonus Cards offer unlimited mobile internet browsing for all Vodafone prepaid customers and are available in two denominations of Rs 21 and Rs 251 respectively. Vodafone Customers can recharge with Rs 21 Bonus Card and avail unlimited mobile internet usage for 2 days whereas the Rs 251 Bonus Card offers 30 days of unlimited mobile internet usage.
With this service customers can enjoy a host of services, including watching free internet video clips, checking email on mobile, accessing social networking sites such as Orkut and Facebook, Internet search and lots more.
Its good news for Vodafone users in Kolkata. But Aircel still offers the cheapest GPRS Pack. I have neither used Vodafone GPRS nor Aircel so can't comment on the speeds. If you have used both then do share your views. Also if you are trying out the new Vodafone GPRS Pack then do share your thoughts about it.
Vodafone launches Special VAS to Celebrate Bengali New Year
- Category: Vodafone
- Wednesday, 14 April 2010 13:55
- Written by Sanjay D Bafna
Vodafone Essar has announced an array of exciting value added services to mark the celebration of ‘Poila Baisakh’, the Bengali New year. This year, Vodafone has launched the ‘Poila Baisakh’ voice portal which has a bouquet offering caller tunes, ring tones, recipes of popular Bengali cuisines, mobile greetings, song dedications and trivia around the New Year. Vodafone customers can access these products by dialing priced at Rs 6 per minute.
In addition a ‘Poila Baisakh’ WAP portal has been introduced for Vodafone customers. The portal comprises animated wall papers based on the theme of the Bengali New Year. Customers can avail the content by messaging
On this occasion, Vodafone customers can also send personalized pictures by messaging
to 53636 priced at Rs 3 per SMS.
Vodafone offers an Airship Flight on Achievement of 100mn Customers
- Category: Vodafone
- Tuesday, 13 April 2010 11:40
- Written by Sanjay D Bafna
On the occasion of achievements a landmark of 100 Million Customer in India, Vodafone Essar has come out with one of its kind service to rewards its GSM Mobile service customers. Vodafone is giving an opportunity to its customers to watch their city from 1000 ft above the ground with Airship A-60+. The Boeing 747-sized balloon structure called Airship filled with helium wherein three passengers can seat other than pilot. This Airship ride will be available only in cities of Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and New Delhi.
Vodafone customers of these cities can avail this once in a lifetime opportunity by participating in a contest by Vodafone. Customers just need to call 123123 and get a free callertune and a chance to win a ride on Vodafone Airship.Not only this one can win Zoozoo goodies simply for spotting the Airship in the city. Just SMS with keyword SPOT location to 56565.
The Vodafone Airship will kick off its journey from Pune on April 16,2010 and will reach Mumbai on 22 April,2010. It will conclude the flight on May 27,2010 in New Delhi. En route the vessel will touch down in Surat, Ahmedabad and Jaipur as well.
Mr.Kumar Ramanathan, chief marketing officer,Vodafone Essar said "We endeavour to bring unique international experiences for our customers as well as innovative products and services. Launching the airship is another such initiative to thank our 100-million endearing customers".
Mr.Kumar Ramanathan, chief marketing officer,Vodafone Essar said "We endeavour to bring unique international experiences for our customers as well as innovative products and services. Launching the airship is another such initiative to thank our 100-million endearing customers".
Vodafone Essar rings in 100 million subscribers in India
- Category: Vodafone
- Thursday, 08 April 2010 16:07
- Written by Puneet Jain
Vodafone today became the third telecom operator in India to have a subscriber base of over 100 million. Vodafone Essar has announced that it has crossed the landmark of 100 million subscribers in India. With this achievement, Vodafone Essar becomes world’s 5th operator with 100 million customers in a single country. Vodafone has also increased its market share to strengthen its position as India’s second largest operator in terms of revenue.“This is a significant achievement for us and reflects the trust customers have bestowed on the company,” said Marten Pieters, Managing Director and CEO, Vodafone Essar, “In the past three years, we have invested over Rs. 20,000 crores to expand our operations to service customers in India. We will utilize our global and Indian experience to deliver the best products and services to our customers.”
Starting with about 28 million subscribers across 16 circles in May 2007, Vodafone Essar today has 100 million customers and its footprint has extended to all the 23 circles in the country. This journey is a testimony of Vodafone’s success in a highly competitive and price sensitive market. Around 60% of the Company’s customer additions now come from upcountry areas. With a distribution reach of about 1.2 million outlets, Vodafone is well-geared to serve customers in the remotest corners of India.
“In addition to voice and text, Vodafone will also work on investing in platforms that will enable the delivery of internet and data services to a large part of the country. Vodafone will also continue to increase investments in new business areas like enterprise and carriers business,” Mr. Pieters added.
Earlier this 100 million subscribers milestone was achieved by Airtel and Reliance.
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