My Airtel app for iPhone gets new design, coupons on recharges and more

Airtel released a new version of My Airtel app with complete UI refresh for Android, back in March. Today My Airtel app for iPhone has been updated to v3.0 with the same intuitive interface and new features that includes, ‘Airtel Surprises’ coupons on all recharges for the value of the recharge,  zero data charges on app usage, management of various … Continue reading “My Airtel app for iPhone gets new design, coupons on recharges and more”

Airtel launches 4G LTE trials in Hyderabad and Vishakapatnam

Airtel has launched its 4G LTE trails in Hyderabad and Vishakapatnam, after launching 4G trails Mumbai and Chennai last week. It is based on 1800MHz FDD-LTE band 3, which the company acquired last year. Hyderabad and Vishakapatnam become second and third cities in the country to get Airtel’s FDD-LTE service, after Chennai. Airtel currently offers TDD-LTE services in Mumbai, Pune, … Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE trials in Hyderabad and Vishakapatnam”

Airtel launches 4G LTE trials in Mumbai

Airtel has launched its 4G LTE trials in Mumbai, few days after it started 4G trials in Chennai. This is based on 2300MHz TDD-LTE band 40. It also offers TDD-LTE services in Pune, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Amritsar. For existing Airtel customers, the company is offering a complimentary upgrade to Airtel 4G at same price as 3G.

Airtel officially launches 4G FD-LTE trials in Chennai, lets customers upgrade to 4G at same price as 3G

After earlier reports, Airtel has officially launched its 4G LTE trails in Chennai. It is based on 1800MHz FDD-LTE band 3, which the company acquired last year. Chennai becomes the first city in the country to get the Airtel’s FDD-LTE service. It currently offers TDD-LTE services in Pune, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Amritsar. It is currently offering complimentary upgrade to Airtel … Continue reading “Airtel officially launches 4G FD-LTE trials in Chennai, lets customers upgrade to 4G at same price as 3G”

Airtel 4G trial starts in Chennai on May 14, Hyderabad and Mumbai to follow later this month

Airtel has reportedly started 4G services trial in Chennai from today, May 14, and is said to follow trial in Mumbai and Hyderabad later this month.

Airtel, Vodafone, RCOM and Videocon Telecom reduce National roaming tariffs

Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance Communications (RCOM) and Videocon Telecom have reduced national roaming charges soon after TRAI reduced ceiling tariffs for national roaming calls and SMS last month. This is applicable for pre-paid and post-paid subscribers. Some operators have also introduced special roaming plans.

Airtel launches local and STD calling packs for broadband users starting at Rs. 49

Airtel has launched its new voice calling packs for its broadband customers. Airtel says that customers will get unlimited local calls at Rs. 49 per month and unlimited local+STD calls at Rs.99 per month, but the website mentions that Fair Usage Policy (FUP) of 5000 minutes will apply, which is weird since it is limited.

Airtel Zero is not a tariff proposition, says the company after Flipkart backs out

Soon after Flipkart announced that it is backing out from joining Airtel Zero platform stating that the company is fully committed to the cause of net neutrality, Airtel has issues a statement that Airtel Zero is not a tariff proposition. The statement made by Flipkart regarding their decision not to offer toll free data service to their customers is consistent with … Continue reading “Airtel Zero is not a tariff proposition, says the company after Flipkart backs out”

Airtel launches ‘Airtel Zero’ to offer free access to mobile applications

Airtel has launched Airtel Zero, a new platform that will offer users access to selected applications and services such as chat apps, e-commerce apps, gaming portals and other Internet-based services without any data charges for Airtel customers. Airtel will be partnering with several e-commerce companies and start-ups to offer free access to their apps. It will launch first on Android … Continue reading “Airtel launches ‘Airtel Zero’ to offer free access to mobile applications”

Airtel launches 4G services in Bathinda, Punjab

Airtel has launched 4G services in Bathinda in Punjab. This become the 12th town in the state to get Airtel 4G services. Airtel had already launched 4G series in Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Phagwara, Kapurthala, Patiala and Moga in Punjab and Haryana circles.

Idea, Airtel, Vodafone and others win spectrum as auction raises Rs. 1.10 lakh crore

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has announced the winners in the spectrum auctions in various circles that ended after 115 rounds. At the end of the auction for 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz government got bids worth Rs 1.098 lakh crore. Idea Cellular bid a maximum of Rs. 30,306.98 crore, Airtel bid Rs. 29,130.20 … Continue reading “Idea, Airtel, Vodafone and others win spectrum as auction raises Rs. 1.10 lakh crore”

Airtel launches 4G services in Moga, Punjab

Airtel has launched 4G services in Moga, Punjab. Airtel had already launched 4G services in Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Phagwara, Kapurthala and Patiala in Punjab and Haryana circles, this becomes the 11th town in the state to get Airtel 4G services.

My Airtel app gets new design, ‘Airtel Surprises’ free coupons on recharges

Airtel will update its My Airtel application soon with intuitive design interface and new features. It also adds Airtel Surprises coupons on all recharges for the value of their recharge and more. The new app also includes zero data charges on app usage, management of various customer accounts, quick replication of frequent tasks, faster payment … Continue reading “My Airtel app gets new design, ‘Airtel Surprises’ free coupons on recharges”