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Motorola Moto E, G (2nd Gen) and Moto X (2nd Gen) users in India get up to 2GB free data from Airtel

Motorola India recently partnered with Airtel to offer free data for Moto E, Moto G (2nd Gen) and Moto X (2nd Gen) users. Airtel pre-paid users get free data for two months, while post-paid users get bill discounts per month for 2 months on subscription of 3G and 2G data packs. This offer is available for both existing … Continue reading “Motorola Moto E, G (2nd Gen) and Moto X (2nd Gen) users in India get up to 2GB free data from Airtel”

Airtel partners with Nokia Networks for FDD-LTE deployment in 6 circles in India

Airtel has partnered with Nokia Networks to deploy FDD-LTE on 1800 MHz in six new (Mumbai, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab and West Bengal) circles across India, as expected. Last year Nokia Networks grabbed a 3G contract from Bharti Airtel that included India-first dual band, dual carrier 3G network implementation. It had already partnered with … Continue reading “Airtel partners with Nokia Networks for FDD-LTE deployment in 6 circles in India”

Nokia Networks reportedly bags Rs. 1240 crore 4G contract from Airtel

Nokia Networks has bagged Rs 1,240 crore ($200 million) contract from Bharti Airtel to build 4G network in the 1800 MHz band in six telecom circles, according to ET.  Airtel will soon announce the deal that will cover Mumbai, MP, West Bengal, Odisha, Punjab and Kerala circles, according the report.

Airtel starts Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G bookings

At the Redmi Note 4G launch, Airtel partnered with Xiaomi to sell the smartphone through Airtel flagship stores across six cities in India. The smartphone went on sale on Flipkart on 30th December for Rs. 9,999 in the first flash sale, and 40,000 units sold out in 6 seconds. Now Airtel has started bookings for … Continue reading “Airtel starts Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G bookings”

Airtel decides not to implement VoIP packs

Few days after announcing that it will charge for VoIP calls at standard rates and introducing separate VoIP packs, Airtel today announced that it will not be implementing VoIP packs. Airtel’s new move will be welcomed by customers since the company was heavily criticized by consumers after it decided to implement separate data charges for … Continue reading “Airtel decides not to implement VoIP packs”

Airtel announces exclusive VoIP pack at Rs. 75 for 75MB

Few days after announcing that it will charge separately for VoIP calls at standard data rates of 4p/10 KB on 3G and 10p/10 KB on 2G, Airtel today announced that it will introduce new VoIP exclusive packs for its pre-paid customers soon. The VoIP exclusive pack costs Rs. 75 for 75MB with 28 days validity. … Continue reading “Airtel announces exclusive VoIP pack at Rs. 75 for 75MB”

Airtel now charges for VoIP data on Skype, Viber and other apps even with data packs

Airtel has started charging extra for VoIP calls on 3G and 2G in even if you are using packs. So, if you are using Skype to call others using Airtel 3G for 30 minutes that consumes about 60MB, you have to pay for the data charges separately, and it will not be deducted from the … Continue reading “Airtel now charges for VoIP data on Skype, Viber and other apps even with data packs”

Nokia Networks bags dual band, dual carrier 3G contract from Airtel

Nokia Networks has announced that it has grabbed a 3G contract from Bharti Airtel that includes India-first dual band, dual carrier 3G network implementation, refarming 900 MHz to complement Mumbai’s existing 3G network on 2100 MHz. This would enable advanced radio platform and services, thus improved 3G services for Bharti Airtel’s customers in Mumbai, West Bengal and … Continue reading “Nokia Networks bags dual band, dual carrier 3G contract from Airtel”

Ericsson partners with Airtel for 4G LTE rollout

Ericsson, leading provider of communications technology and services has partnered with Airtel for 4G network services for the 4G LTE rollout in India. Airtel had already partnered with Huawei and ZTE for 4G rollout in the past. Ericsson also announced that it would launch Radio Dot System and the RBS6402 picocell in India and enter into Small Cell … Continue reading “Ericsson partners with Airtel for 4G LTE rollout”

Google and Airtel discussing to bring carrier billing in India: Report

Google and Airtel are in talks to bring carrier billing in India, according to a latest report from The Economic Times. The carrier billing support will allow Android users to pay for apps, in-app purchases and other content through their service provider instead of other mode of payments like credit or debit cards.

Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Nashik

Airtel has launched 4G services in Nashik, Maharashtra. The company launched 4G services in Pune, Maharashtra in 2012. It launched 4G services in Nagpur last week. Nashik is the 15th city in the country to get Airtel 4G. Customers in Nashik can access 4G on dongles and Wi-Fi CPEs (Customer Premise Equipment/ routers), but the company has not … Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Nashik”

Airtel reaches 300 million customers

  Airtel today announced that it has cross 300 million customers across its operations globally. This includes, mobile, fixed line & DSL, and DTH services. Earlier this year the company crossed 200 million mobile subscriber mark in India. Since it began its operation in 1995, Airtel reach 100 million customers mark in 2009 and crossed the 200 million mark … Continue reading “Airtel reaches 300 million customers”

Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Nagpur

Airtel has launched 4G services in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The company already offers 4G services in Pune, Maharashtra since 2012. It launched 4G services in Patiala, Punjab last week. Nagpur is the 14th city in the country to get Airtel 4G, said the company. Customers in Nagpur too can access 4G on dongles and Wi-Fi CPEs (Customer Premise Equipment/ routers). 4G on mobile … Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Nagpur”

Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Phagwara and Kapurthala in Punjab

Airtel has launched 4G services in Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Phagwara and Kapurthala in Punjab. Airtel launched its 4G LTE services in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula in Punjab and Haryana last March and rolled out voice services on 4G in these three cities and in Ludhiana and Jalandhar back in May. Airtel customers can access 4G on … Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Phagwara and Kapurthala in Punjab”