Category: Airtel

Airtel launches new Rs. 379 plan with truly unlimited calls, 84 days validity

Airtel has launched new Rs. 379 plan that offers truly unlimited calls and 84 days validity, but this doesn’t offer daily data, instead users only get 6GB of data and 900 SMS. It also includes Airtel Xstream App Premium, Wynk Music and cashback on FASTag. This is similar to Vodafone’s plan that offer similar benefits at the same cost, but with 1000 SMS. Reliance Jio offers the plan at Rs. 329, but it only offers Jio to Jio Unlimited calling, and bundles Jio to Non-Jio FUP of 3000 minutes. Continue reading “Airtel launches new Rs. 379 plan with truly unlimited calls, 84 days validity”

Airtel revises Rs. 558 prepaid plan with 3GB data/day and 56 days validity

Earlier this month, telecom operators Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Reliance Jio revised their prepaid plans and later they introduced unlimited calling to any operators. Now, Airtel has again revised some of the plans and has reintroduced the Rs. 558 prepaid plan with reduced validity, and is offering Amazon Prime membership with Rs. 349 prepaid plan.

Continue reading “Airtel revises Rs. 558 prepaid plan with 3GB data/day and 56 days validity”

Airtel Wi-Fi Calling launched in Mumbai, Kolkata,Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Airtel rolled out Voice over Wi-Fi services officially starting from Delhi NCR and started testing in Hyderabad, Chennai & Bangalore few days back. Today the company has launched it officially in Mumbai, Kolkata,Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Airtel Wi-Fi Calling leverages cutting edge technology to enhance the indoor voice calling experience for Airtel smartphone customers. The innovative service uses WiFi networks to create a dedicated channel for voice calls and allows customers to make telco grade calls to any network. This dramatically improves customer experience as one can seamlessly switch to Airtel Wi-Fi Calling. Continue reading “Airtel Wi-Fi Calling launched in Mumbai, Kolkata,Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu”

Airtel Wi-Fi Calling launched officially — Here are the list of supported devices and how to enable it

Airtel today launched its Wi-Fi Calling / Vo-WiFi services in India officially starting from Delhi NCR. This lets Airtel users make VoWi-Fi calls in compatible handsets offering improved indoor coverage, faster connectivity and says it will offer crystal clear conversations as if you are next to each other, however it is currently available only when users are connected to Airtel Xstream Fibre network when connected to WiFi. Continue reading “Airtel Wi-Fi Calling launched officially — Here are the list of supported devices and how to enable it”

Airtel to offer unlimited calling to other networks with all unlimited plans starting December 7 [Update: New Plans]

Update: Airtel has announced 3 new Truly Unlimited Plans – Rs. 219, Rs. 399, and Rs. 449.

  • Rs. 219 – Unlimited calling on any network, 1 GB/day data, 100 SMS/day, 28 days validity
  • Rs. 399 – Unlimited calling on any network, 1.5 GB/day data, 100 SMS/day, 56 days validity
  • Rs. 449 – Unlimited calling on any network, 2 GB/day data, 90 SMS/day, 56 days validity.

Alongside the new truly unlimited plans, all existing unlimited plans will offer unlimited calls to other networks in India without any FUP.

Continue reading “Airtel to offer unlimited calling to other networks with all unlimited plans starting December 7 [Update: New Plans]”

Airtel increases prepaid tariff rates, will charge 6 paise per minute for calls to other mobile operators

Shortly after Vodafone Idea announced their new prepaid plans, Bharati Airtel has now released their new prepaid tariff. The new plans represent a hike in tariff between 50 paise per day to Rs 2.85 per day.

Continue reading “Airtel increases prepaid tariff rates, will charge 6 paise per minute for calls to other mobile operators”

Wynk Music become India’s top music streaming service as per Daily Active Users metric

Wynk Music, the music streaming service from Airtel is now reported to be India’s #1 music when considering Daily Active Users (DAU). This performance metric is driven massively by regional music streaming seeing a surge, with some languages seeing over 150% increase, popular even outside their home state.

Continue reading “Wynk Music become India’s top music streaming service as per Daily Active Users metric”

Airtel and Vodafone Idea to increase tariffs from December 1 [Update: Reliance Jio will also increase tariffs]

Update: Reliance Jio has now confirmed that it will also be increasing tariffs in “next few weeks”. “As per media reports, we understand that TRAI is likely to initiate a consultation process for revision of telecom tariffs. Like other operators, we will also work with the Government and comply with the regulatory regime to strengthen the industry to benefit Indian consumers and take measures including an appropriate increase in tariffs in next few weeks in a manner that does not adversely impact data consumption or growth in digital adoption and sustains investments.”, said Jio in a statement.

Continue reading “Airtel and Vodafone Idea to increase tariffs from December 1 [Update: Reliance Jio will also increase tariffs]”

Airtel begins building partnerships for 5G use cases; in talks with other companies for private LTE networks

At India Mobile Congress (IMC) last year and this year, Airtel showcased 5G use cases, futuristic digital technologies, and more. While some countries have started deploying commercial 5G networks, Indian telecom operators are yet to get the spectrum allocated. But in the meantime, Airtel has now said that they have started building partnerships and alliances for right 5G use cases and is also in talks for private LTE networks.

Continue reading “Airtel begins building partnerships for 5G use cases; in talks with other companies for private LTE networks”

Airtel Rs. 599 pre-paid plan with unlimited calling, Rs. 4 lakh Life Insurance cover now available for Delhi-NCR users

Airtel has been revising its prepaid and postpaid plans recently and back in May this year, the company launched Rs. 249 pre-paid recharge plan with Life Insurance cover and Rs. 129 pre-paid recharge plan. Similarly, Airtel has today launched its new Rs. 599 pre-paid bundle for its customers in Delhi NCR.

Continue reading “Airtel Rs. 599 pre-paid plan with unlimited calling, Rs. 4 lakh Life Insurance cover now available for Delhi-NCR users”

Airtel Xstream Fibre home broadband plans launched starting at Rs. 799/month

Airtel rebranded its TV app to Airtel Xstream back in August this year and the company launched 1Gbps Ultra broadband plan under Xstream Fibre branding last month. Following that, Airtel has now updated all home broadband plans under XStream Fibre branding and the plans now start at Rs. 799/month.

Continue reading “Airtel Xstream Fibre home broadband plans launched starting at Rs. 799/month”

Airtel launches new pre-paid bundle with 2GB data/day, Rs. 4 lakh life insurance cover, 84 days validity at Rs. 599

Airtel has launched a new Rs. 599 pre-paid bundle with 2GB data/day, unlimited calls to any network and 100 SMS/day and Rs. 4 lakh life insurance cover from Bharti AXA Life Insurance. The recharge comes with a validity of 84 days and the insurance cover continues automatically for three months with every recharge.

Continue reading “Airtel launches new pre-paid bundle with 2GB data/day, Rs. 4 lakh life insurance cover, 84 days validity at Rs. 599”

Airtel Xstream Fibre 1Gbps Ultra broadband plan launched for Rs. 3999

Airtel has ultra-fast broadband offering: Airtel Xstream Fibre in India offering speed of 1Gbps at Rs. 3999 per month, after Jio launched its 1Gbps JioFiber plan last week at similar price. This offers Unlimited Landline Calls to any network in India along with exclusive #AirtelThanks benefits such as three months Netflix subscription gift, one year Amazon Prime membership and access to premium content from ZEE5 and Airtel Xstream app. Continue reading “Airtel Xstream Fibre 1Gbps Ultra broadband plan launched for Rs. 3999”

Airtel Xstream Stick and Xstream 4K Hybrid Box with voice remote launched for Rs. 3999

After rumors, Airtel today launched converged entertainment platform Airtel Xstream that brings together Live TV, video, music, news, and sports across Xstream Sticksmart stick, internet-enabled Xstream 4K Hybrid Box and handheld devices. Airtel launched Internet TV, an Hybrid DTH and 4K Android TV box back in 2017. The company rolled out Airtel XStream couple of months back that enables Airtel customers watch Live TV, movies and shows.

Continue reading “Airtel Xstream Stick and Xstream 4K Hybrid Box with voice remote launched for Rs. 3999”

Airtel rebrands Airtel TV app to Airtel XStream; XStream smart box and XStream smart stick launching soon

Airtel updated the ‘Airtel TV’ app with a refreshed UI back in 2017 with Live TV channels, Regional and International content and more. Airtel also launched ‘XStream’ web version recently and now, it has rebranded the Airtel TV app to Airtel XStream and the company has also is also launching new streaming devices in the country soon.

Continue reading “Airtel rebrands Airtel TV app to Airtel XStream; XStream smart box and XStream smart stick launching soon”