Airtel has announced that they would launch voice services for 4G TD-LTE customers in Pune soon, through its existing GSM network. Airtel is the only operator in India to combine voice with TD-LTE services through GSM network. Airtel launched their 4G LTE services in Pune last October, followed by Kolkata and Bengaluru. Nokia Siemens Networks would deploy its Circuit Switched FallBack (CSFB) voice solution in the operator’s live TD-LTE network in Pune. Last week the Telecom Commission announced that the BWA spectrum holders can offer voice services. Continue reading “Airtel to launch Voice services for 4G LTE customers in Pune”
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Airtel launches mobile services in Kargil
Airtel has launched mobile services for its customers in Kargil district in Jammu & Kashmir that would offer seamless voice and data connectivity. Airtel has also announced that they are the only private operator to offer mobile connectivity in the region. This would let the native customers and tourists in the region keep in touch with their friends and family in other parts on India even during severe winter. Continue reading “Airtel launches mobile services in Kargil”
Airtel launches Apna Chaupal IVR-based VAS portal aimed at rural customers
Airtel has launched Apna Chaupal, a new IVR-based Value Added Service (VAS) management solution aimed at customers in rural and semi-urban market. It is first-of-its kind voice based one stop solution portal for value added services. The new service would let Airtel mobile customers easily browse and subscribe from range of value added services with just a simple voice call. Continue reading “Airtel launches Apna Chaupal IVR-based VAS portal aimed at rural customers”
Nokia, Airtel top trusted brands in India yet again
Nokia is still India’s Most Trusted Brand, according to a recent survey conducted by research firm Trust Research Advisory (TRA). Nokia retains the first position from the Brand Trust Report 2011 and the Brand Trust Report 2012. Even Airtel retains the same No. 9 spot in the rank list for 3rd consecutive year. The Brand Trust Report, India Study, 2013 is the third in its series and this year the report lists India’s 1100 Most Trusted Brands from 211 categories. It comprises comprehensive primary research based on 61 attributes called the Brand Trust Matrix, conducted among 2505 influencer-respondents from 16 cities across the country. Continue reading “Nokia, Airtel top trusted brands in India yet again”
Nokia and Airtel launch co-branded version of Nokia Xpress Browser
Bharti Airtel and Nokia has launched a customized version of Nokia Xpress Browser for the Airtel customers with Nokia Asha and select Series 40 devices. The Nokia Xpress browser usually comes pre-loaded on Asha phones, but the new co-branded version would offer the Airtel subscribers and enhanced experience, by providing them with one-click access to Airtel’s premium mobile internet services and easy discoverability of rich content on-the-go. Airtel launched co-branded version of Opera mini for their customers last year. Continue reading “Nokia and Airtel launch co-branded version of Nokia Xpress Browser”
Karbonn partners with Airtel, offers bundled 3G and 2G data with select smartphones
Karbonn Mobiles has partnered with Airtel to launch a new bundled data offer with select Android Smartphone purchase for this New Year. This offer is applicable on Karbonn A9+, A15, A21 and A30 Android Smartphones. On purchase of any of these smartphones, customers would get 500MB of 3G Data and Unlimited 2G data on Airtel free for a period of 6 consecutive months from the date of activation. Continue reading “Karbonn partners with Airtel, offers bundled 3G and 2G data with select smartphones”
Airtel offers free Facebook access for prepaid customers for 1 month
Airtel has launched Free Facebook on Airtel offer for their pre-paid customers that would let them access Facebook for free till 15th February 2013 without any extra packs. This would let the customers enjoy Facebook mobile application access with up to 500MB of free monthly usage. Airtel had offered free access on Facebook app for Java phones and free Mobile Twitter access for a period of 3 months, few years back. Continue reading “Airtel offers free Facebook access for prepaid customers for 1 month”
Airtel offers discounts, free minutes on voice calls while roaming in UAE
Airtel has launched UAE Supercharge pack for the pre-paid customers in India that would offer free calling minutes when they are roaming in UAE. Airtel has also announced that they would offer incoming calls at just Rs 20/min (flat 80% discount) at no additional costs while roaming in UAE. Continue reading “Airtel offers discounts, free minutes on voice calls while roaming in UAE”
Airtel launches mEducation services
Airtel has launched mEducation that would enable their customers subscribe to range of educational services including language skills, entrance exam preparation, career counseling, search schools or colleges and more on their mobile phones. Airtel customers can activate these services through several mediums such as SMS, IVRS and WAP. Continue reading “Airtel launches mEducation services”
Airtel launches WiFi hangout – a prepaid hotspot service in select cities
India’s leading mobile and broadband provider Airtel has now sought after a new way to provide its broadband internet as a service. While the notion of a paid WiFi hotspot is nothing new in India, there has not been a wide commercial push that has widened its reach, and Airtel may fix just that, with its new “WiFi Hangout” service, a prepaid WiFi hotspot, initially launched in three cities/regions namely Mumbai, NCR and Bangalore.
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Airtel Data Share plan offers 5GB 3G data at Rs.1000 between 3 devices
Airtel today announced an interesting data plan which will be very useful for users who carry multiple devices and also if you want to share a data plan with family members or friends.The Airtel Data Share Plan allows one to share 3G data between 3 devices. The plan is available for both prepaid and postpaid customers. Continue reading “Airtel Data Share plan offers 5GB 3G data at Rs.1000 between 3 devices”
Airtel launches Emergency Alert Service
Airtel has launched Emergency Alert Service for their customers. This new 24×7 service lets them alert a pre-defined group of up to 10 mobile numbers automatically during emergency. Instead of sending messages to everyone during an emergency, subscribers can SMS SAFE to 55100 to let their loved ones know that they are safe along with their location. You can also SMS HELP to 55100 that will inform them that you need help. Continue reading “Airtel launches Emergency Alert Service”
Airtel launches US International Roaming Voice packs for post-paid customers
Airtel has launched 3 new International Roaming Packs for post-paid mobile customers travelling to the United States of America. These packs offer voice calls up to 87% discounted rates for as low as Rs.20 per minute and up to 5 hours of free incoming calls. Continue reading “Airtel launches US International Roaming Voice packs for post-paid customers”
Airtel introduces free incoming calls to customers in Africa while roaming in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
Airtel has introduced world’s first free intercontinental incoming roaming service that would let the Airtel customers in Africa enjoy free incoming calls while roaming in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. This would be available for Airtel customers in 17 countries across Africa. Airtel introduced local outgoing calls for Indian customers at Re.1/min while roaming in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh earlier this year. Continue reading “Airtel introduces free incoming calls to customers in Africa while roaming in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh”
Airtel iPhone 5 Plans
The iPhone 5 is launching in India today. Airtel has announced their iPhone 5 plans for both the pre-paid and post-paid customers in India. The pricing for the iPhone 5 in India and the launch date was revealed last week. The iPhone 5 is priced at Rs.45,500 for the 16GB, Rs.52,500 for the 32GB and Rs. 59,500 for the 64GB version. Airtel started taking pre-orders for the iPhone 5 for the same price and is now available from their Airtel Shop. Continue reading “Airtel iPhone 5 Plans”