No new 3G subscribers have been added in the intra-circle roaming areas, says Idea

The Delhi High Court issued notice against Idea Cellular for allegedly not complying with its earlier orders on 3G roaming. Idea Cellular has issued a statement regarding this saying that they have not added new 3G subscribers have been added in the 3G Seeker Service Areas as per its compliance affidavit dated 18th April 2013 with the order of the the Delhi High Court dated 12th April 2013. Continue reading “No new 3G subscribers have been added in the intra-circle roaming areas, says Idea”

DoT asks Vodafone and Idea to stop 3G Intra-circle roaming


The Department of Telecom (DoT) have asked Vodafone India and Idea Cellular to stop 3G services outside their licensed zones in 3 days, according to a recent report by Economic Times. DoT has also asked these companies to pay Rs. 550 and Rs. 300 crore, respectively for violating licence norms. DoT had asked Bharti Airtel to stop 3G services in 7 circles last month and asked them to pay Rs. 350 crore (Rs. 50 crore per circle) for illegal roaming pact. Later Delhi High Court temporarily stalled the execution of DoT’s order until the final hearing, after Airtel appealed against it. Continue reading “DoT asks Vodafone and Idea to stop 3G Intra-circle roaming”

Now Idea too reduces 3G Tariffs

Idea Cellular has also reduced 3G tariffs followed by Aircel, Airtel and Vodafone. They launched 3G services in India last March and Double Data offer later that offered twice the data for select plans. Idea has reduced 3G rate up to 70% would offer on the go data rates at 3p/10 KB for pre-paid and post-paid users. Rs. 10 will now offer 30 minutes of internet surfing, HERO-25 sachet pack which will give 100 MB data with 3 days validity at just Rs. 25. Continue reading “Now Idea too reduces 3G Tariffs”

Idea launches new unlimited 3G prepaid and postpaid plans in Maharashtra and Goa

Idea has launched new unlimited 3G Data plans for its prepaid and postpaid customers in Maharashtra and Goa. These plans are available for mobile and NetSetter (Data card) customers with rentals starting from Rs. 750 for post-paid customers and Rs. 950 pre-paid customers.

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Idea 3G now available across all districts in Kerala

Idea Cellular has launched its 3G services in Idukki district including towns in high range like Adimali, Munnar, Kattapana, Thekkady, Mayiladumpara, Anakara, Cheruthony, Kumily, Thadiyampadu and Nedumkandam. Idea 3G is now available across all the districts in Kerala. Idea launched 3G service in Kerala last April that is available in Kottayam, Kochi, Calicut, Trichur, Palghat, Kannur, Malapuram, Alleppey, Pathanamthitta, Kollam, Trivandrum and Nedumangad. Continue reading “Idea 3G now available across all districts in Kerala”

Idea 3G now in Jammu and Kashmir

Idea Cellular has launched their 3G services in Jammu and Kashmir. Idea 3G services would be available in Srinagar and Udhampur, to start with and would be rolled out to other regions soon.  Idea 3G subscribers could enjoy high-speed Internet Browsing, Video conferencing, Mobile TV and Video on demand. Continue reading “Idea 3G now in Jammu and Kashmir”

Idea launches Special Voice, SMS and 3G packs in MP & Chhattisgarh


Idea Cellular has launched new Power of 9, Navratri packs that offers voice, SMS and 3G in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh . There are 4 recharge vouchers to choose from, each priced at Rs. 9 that offer more value for money. Continue reading “Idea launches Special Voice, SMS and 3G packs in MP & Chhattisgarh”

Idea 3G Video Calling booth offers free ISD video calls in Kerala till September 23

Idea has launched 3G video calling booth in Malapuram, Kerala that would offer ISD video calls to any 3G enabled phones across the world. People can visit Idea kiosk at IMT Mobile, Dubai Souk, behind Kottakkal bus stand, Kottakkal to make International video calls. Apart from ISD, people can also make STD and local video calls to any 3G mobile phones with front facing camera. Continue reading “Idea 3G Video Calling booth offers free ISD video calls in Kerala till September 23”

Idea 3G now available across 236 towns in Gujarat

Idea 3G is now available across 236 towns in Gujart including the major cities like Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot & Gandhinagar, across 23 districts and 3 Union Territories. Idea has setup  1400 3G sites to offer 3G services for urban & semi-urban areas covering major industrial, agricultural and educational regions in Gujarat. Continue reading “Idea 3G now available across 236 towns in Gujarat”

Idea 3G now available across 145 towns in UP West and Uttrakhand


Idea 3G services are now available across 145 towns in UP West and Uttrakhand that makes them largest 3G network in this region. They expanded their 3G services to 128 more towns in this region in July and the data traffic in semi-urban regions seems to be growing. They have also launched Double Dhamaka 3G offer and 3G packs starting as low as Rs.7 Continue reading “Idea 3G now available across 145 towns in UP West and Uttrakhand”

Idea 3G now in 100 more towns in Maharashtra and Goa


Idea Cellular has expanded its 3G services to 100 more towns in Maharashtra and Goa. Idea 3G is now available in 10 major cities that include, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Goa, Kolhapur, Solapur, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Akola, Nanded and 100 other towns including Shirdi, Shrirampur, Jamkhed, Pathardi and Loni in Maharashtra & Goa Circle. Continue reading “Idea 3G now in 100 more towns in Maharashtra and Goa”

Idea 3G Double Data offer extended till December in select circles


Idea Cellular launched Double Dhamaka offer few months back, that offers double data on 3G data packs. This offer was available till May and later got extended till July 2011. According to the Idea’s official site, the Double Dhamaka is now valid till the 31st of December 2011 in select circles. Continue reading “Idea 3G Double Data offer extended till December in select circles”

Idea 3G services now available across 128 towns in UP West & Uttarakhand

Idea 3G services are now available across 128 towns in UP West and Uttarakhand that makes them biggest network in these regions. They have also launched Double Dhamaka 3G pack and 3G packs starting at Rs.7 Continue reading “Idea 3G services now available across 128 towns in UP West & Uttarakhand”

Idea 3G now in Kottayam – Kerala


Idea has launched its 3G services in Kottayam – Kerala. Idea 3G is already available in Kochi, Calicut, Trichur, Palghat, Kannur, Malapuram, Alleppey, Pathanamthitta, Kollam, Trivandrum and Nedumangad in Kerala. Idea 3G is now available in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, UP West, UP East, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Haryana and Maharashtra & Goa in India. Continue reading “Idea 3G now in Kottayam – Kerala”