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Aircel the leading GSM service operator today begins its Mobile services in Maharashtra and Goa telecom circle.The company announced its EDGE enable and 3G ready GSM network in the city of Pune. Aircel become the 6th GSM operator to fight for market share in the Maharashtra and Goa telecom circle. Aircel has added Maharashtra as its 18th circle on the Company’s Pan India operation.
The Customer care number for Aircel Maharashtra is 9762012345 and 121 from Aircel.
Aircel entry promises to create some excitement for customers with attractive tariff plans that will be valid for a year and a claim to be a superior network. With new entrants pouring into the market.Aircel launched specially tailored tariff plan for Maharashtra with lowest local call charges as 30 paisa.
The company launches Lifetime Prepaid Plan for mobile customers that are expected to set off a new tariff war, as the plan boasts of call rates as low as 30 paisa a minute.The LifeTime Validity prepaid plan available for Rs 99 with Starter Kit would allow users to make local calls at Rs.1 for the first minute, 50 paise for the second minute and 30 paisa for the third minute onwards every day.With this plan STD call at Rs.1.50 for first min.,Rs.1 for the second min and 75 paise for the third minute onwards every day.Local SMS cost is Rs.1
Currently the company offers pre-paid connections for Rs 99 with lifetime validity and Post-paid connections starting range of Rs.50 to Rs.1000.The Postpaid plan for Maharashtra and Goa starts from Rs.50 with all local call at Rs.1, in Plan Rs.200 customer gest 300 Free Call and 150 Fress SMS per month after that all laocal call will be chargable ar 50paisa, STD call at Rs.1.50 and Local SMS at Rs.1.Apart, Company also launches SMS pack at Rs.50 with 500 Free Local/National SMS and At Rs.75 Free SMS 1500 will be given.
Aircel will launches pocket Internet cards very soon in two variants, one cost Rs 98 which has unlimited Internet browsing and music shuffle per month with 10 wall papers, five games and three downloadable features. The other is a sachet pack worth Rs 14 with Unlimited browsing for 3 days and other features
Aircel will also launch localized value-added services (VAS) as well as a WAP portal in Hindi. Gurdeep Singh, chief operating officer, Aircel said: “We will introduce product and services that are uniquely tailored for the special needs of Maharashtra customers.”
Singh pointed that customers in Maharashtra are unique compared to other circles, which high level of education, demands and understanding. About company’s strategy he added, “Aircel is focusing on four segments – students, migrants, business and elderly people as their potential subscribers. The strategy is looking at different segments and their needs and as per the customers’ need provide VAS and other services. We want to be dominant player of future as we entered the Maharashtra and Goa circle behind other companies; we are highly focusing on VAS and customer services
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GPRS working fine. ( costly though).what is the cost? is it not 10p/10kb ??
Yes it is. It's 1p/kb. Outside home location - it's 10p/10kb.
( Assumption : you can use data while using some other GSM network during roaming)
And hence I was surprised yesterday - using the airtelgprs APN it got connected to the google.
I said costly as I have unlimited free (for Rs. 125/month). As per CC they are working on the new vouchers and very soon
they will come up with great offerings. Let's see!
with whom they have roaming agreement. plz ask cc guys.
also post apn of tata.
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Well..Just a piece of info -
Tata Docomo considers Tata Indicom and Virgin Mobile as on net.
U r repeating same info given by me on 25th jun.
She cleared my doubt, calls from tata-tata are ONnet calls.Tata means( Tata indicom+tata docomo+ virgin mobile)
And for on net following are rate cutter packs
Special Tariff Vouchers (with Validity of 30 days) :For TN:
MRP:25 - BEFNIFIT: On Net Local at 1p for 2 sec equivalent to 30p/min
For ORISSA:
MRP: 25 - BEFNIFIT: On Net Local at 1p for 2 sec equivalent to 30p/min
For KERALA:
MRP: 25 - BEFNIFIT: On Net Local at 1p for 2 sec equivalent to 30p/min
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Mini Review -Clock settings not needed as the clock adjusts with the network time.
And access point is still - airtelgprs.com
nice review, given most of details,
But really confused me with APN??? plz call CC and post correct APN and gprs setting.
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Source : economic times
NEW DELHI: Amid falling revenues and profits, state-owned BSNL is mulling a proposal to induct a strong foreign telecom operator as a strategic
partner to reverse its fortunes, a move that may yield more money to the government than from listing or disinvestment.
"A strategic partner will be a better option...provided the government is favourable to that idea," a source, working closely on the listing of the PSU and involved in negotiations with the employees' unions, said.
BSNL's valuation has been pegged at about 100 billion dollars and the PSU has a paid up capital of about Rs 5,000 crore (1.04 billion dollars).
BSNL had reported a revenue of Rs 38,000 crore and a net profit of Rs 3,000 crore in the last fiscal and this year the company has projected a dip in both total income as well as net profit, mainly due to lower average revenue per user (ARPU) and if the trend continues for few years the company's long term plans may suffer.
Asked why a foreign strategic partner should be favoured over listing and disinvestment, sources said "...because when they come they can have a say in the management and change the face and culture of the company."
There are many big foreign telecom operators, like AT&T, France Telecom and others, who are looking at entering the Indian market and these companies are in talks with some of the private service providers.
My Views: BSNL is lookign for this strategic partner to enter into MVNo market.
BSNL's cdma netowrk is now at good standing, can be lend to ant foreign operator to start thier business with MVNO. so soon we will se 10digit bsnl cdma number.
That's why bsnl is taking time, govt allowed roaming facility to it's cdma mobile more than year ago, but lack of policies for mvno and poor image of BSNL's TARANG, they delayed.
Now they are ready to give this network to any foreign opeator
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From 1st july, BSNL is likely to increase tariff for INTERNET on CDMA.
From current tariff of Rs250/month for CDMA1x NIC to New Rs350
and
From current tariff of Rs550/month for CDMA EVDO to New Rs650/
But if u are a subscriber before 30th june. u will get old tariff for next 6 month.
And ADD on that
Sale price of Card also reduced by 32% in case of NIC from Rs2500 to Rs1680.
Sale price of Card also reduced by 40% in case of NIC from Rs3500 to Rs2100.
above offer Valid till 30sep
So overall saving of Rs.820 for data card and 600 for rent in NIC = 1420
and overall saving of Rs.1000 for data card and 600 for rent in NIC = 1600.
This is never before offer.
One more benefit for internet savy, u can also go into roaming with this data card too.
That means SONE PE SUHAGA.
Other offer is
Unlimited Internet on CDMA 2000 1X using FWT/IFWT/HHT
BSNL also offers unlimited Internet access and downloading facility on CDMA 2000 1X technology by using FWT/IFWT/HHT with internet surfing speed up to 144 kbps @ Rs. 250/- per month wherein a customer can avail the facility of Local/STD/ISD calls at normal telephone call charges.
* This offer is valid upto 31-7-2009.
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Has this become a reality in all cities ?Havn't seen any MDU in my city
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BSNL launches Blackberry, Live Tutor, Wimax services
source: economic times
The BSNL on Saturday launched three services-Blackberry service, Live Tutor, and wimax in Krishna district.
Speaking on the occassion, BSNL Krishna district region General Manager M John Kristostam explained the features of the services.
He said Blackberry is a hand-held mobile phone which allows you to go to instant e-mail service. The access to e-mail service is available while roaming nationally and internationally in select locations, he added.
Referring to Live Tutor, he said that the concept was to provide online learing from kindergarten to 12th standard. To have this facility in the phone, "you require broadband connection, personal computer, and videophone," he added.
Referring to Wimax service, he said that under the service all internet facilites offered on the move with unlimited access.
He said that 53 locations were identified for 3G service in Krishna district, out of it, 43 places were selected in the city. Remaining would be selected in taluk headquarters, he said.
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^^^even i would like to know the status of bsnl cdma mobile services..
Dear savramesh i found one sign that shows bsl will soon come with cdma mobile of 10 digit number and that too with roaming
http://bsnl.in/service/wll_post_paid_limited_mobility.htm
Plz refer point "K"
under heading Local Call and Intra upto 50 kms
u will find Fixed to Cellular/CDMA (10 digit number) Own
That is sign that bsnl will also come with 10digit cdma soon
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any news for lauch of virgin in GSM
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any takers for LOOP??
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whch is next circle after bihar?
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To introduce an additional Data Plan under both Postpaid and Prepaid 3G services as follows:
(a) Postpaid 3G Data Plan
Particulars
Tariff in Rs.
(Service taxes extra)
Plan Name
MB1700
Fixed Monthly charges in Rs.
1700
Free Data Usage per month in GB*
10
Usage charges beyond free usage in Rs.
2.00/MB
Roaming availability**
Nationwide
* Un-utilised balance of data usage in Postpaid plans shall not be carried forward to next month.
** Wherever 3G services have been launched.
• Prepaid 3G Data Plan
Particulars
Tariff in Rs.
(Service taxes extra)
Plan Name
MBV 1700
Plan price in Rs.
1700
Free data usage in GB
10
Validity in Days *
30
Data charges in Rs./MB **
2.00/MB
* This will increase the validity of Main and dedicated accounts both.
** Data charges beyond free usage shall be deducted from the available balance in his main account.
2. In addition to above, following incentives are offered to customers of 3G Services:
• Migration charges of Rs.151/- for existing BSNL 2G customers are waived off.
• Activation fee, i.e., Cost of SIM of Rs.300 (incl of S.T) is waived off for a period of 60 days from the date of launch of the service for all new 3G customers. No commission is admissible for these free SIMs when connection is provided from BSNL CSCs.
• In case of migration or new 3G connections sold by franchisees, the commission as prescribed, shall be payable only after first activation or with sale of activation vouchers (Min. value Rs. 350/- for prepaid).
• Free data usage for a period of two months will be provided to all new customers on purchase of a 3G Data Card. The customer can choose any Data Plan for the free usage provided he/she gives commitment of continuing on the same plan for a minimum of two more months after the free period.
3. All other terms and conditions will remain the same.
4. The above tariff will be effective from 01.07.09 .
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Soon ur rcom GSm is going to expire, which u have purchased during CEP. with initial Validity of 6month.
So from next month onward we will see declined of rcom's subsciber base?
How many of still using? or converted into lifetime? and how many didn't
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BSNL evdo internet tariff seems to interesting unlimited @ 550 per monthOffer valid till 30-6-2009
Check BSNL webpage for more details
will this works on roaming ? i wonder bsnl evdo unlimited upto 2Mbps [550] is cheaper than broadband unlimited 256kbps [750]
Yes Savramesh, BSNL site is got new update that, roaming will be avavilabe.
Also Providing data card at discounted price.
price slashed by 33% in NIC and 40% in EVDO.\
But increse in tariff by Rs100/mnth
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.both the cdma operators in india haven't so far used the full potential of their networks.they can give their 1x network with far better speed at lower prices which could draw more customers to them.but ironically their policies so far have been the opposite and not at all customer friendly.they should realise this.the sooner the better.
rcom had alreay used it's full potetial of cdma data network during mansoon hungama. At that time RWORLD was free.
and people were use to see cricket/news videos, play games, and it draws many customer to rcom, so it stand at 76million today.
BUT don't know ehat happen to thir polocies after ANIL takes cahrge ofRCOM?????
Also tata zone was free untill last month, but lack of advetising and marketing keeps way from TATA;s data network.
Hopr thy will gear up soon, as 3G is coming closer
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good work?
But what's speed?
Dear member plz don't share this idea with rcom guys otherwise, this will be stopped by then
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definetly MTS executed better than DOCOMO ...reg tariffs; any rate cutters for onnet std calls?
Plz discusss MTS tariff and rate cutter in MTS thread. it create confusion, about rate cutter of docomo or MTS??
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what's price??
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The Nielsen Consumer Experience Mobile Test program, which measures wireless network performance of all national and select regional carriers, has successfully completed testing 39 markets for the Phase I of its program (2008-2009).The Nielsen survey studied differences in Data Network performance between CDMA and GSM technologies.
It was observed that CDMA technology has a distinct edge over GSM across all of the top six Data Network performance metrics. CDMA Operator network ranks #1 in HTTP Download Data Rate performance in 7 out of 8 metros tested.
The second phase of Nielsen Consumer Experience Mobile Test program is scheduled to commence soon and will include an expanded scope of markets and features.
Nielsen has also completed the test of the data networks in the top 8 metros in India, which reveals an even starker picture of Data network performance in the country. The variation in performance of Data network performance between the market leader and the market average in the Tier I markets creates a bigger and better opportunity for differentiation, especially given the upcoming roll out of 3G networks and the big effort from operators to increase revenues from VAS.
When the top 8 metros were assessed for average performance against the six most important data network performance metrics, it was observed that Ahmedabad had some of the best average performance rates.
Average performance Metric
Best
Worst
Average Connect Success Rate
Ahmedabad
Mumbai
Average Data Rate
Ahmedabad
Bengaluru
Table 1: Best and worst average performing metros for 6 most important data network performance metrics
* Metrics related to HTTP/Upload as applicable
Though CDMA technology has an edge over GSM in both Voice and Data network performance in India, only about 62 percent of new acquisitions (acquired in the last 6 months) among CDMA players are likely to consider their existing service provider as their next choice. More importantly a third of them (33%) are likely to consider a GSM brand as their first choice as according to the respondents it delivers better on both network and price.
This trend in perception between GSM and CDMA operators will have an implication on driving customer acquisition, retention and usage initiatives like VAS and 3G which will be used as a means of differentiation. Mobile Number Portability (MNP) will further catalyze this impending market sentiment. The CDMA operators should leverage their inherent network advantage to drive consumer perception of their network said Panchapakesan
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^^^thanks for the music.. i have edited the tune, cut in to short and attached below..
but size of ur file is more than previous one.
I Got sim from Manoj Mobile shop, Near CESZ, Kakkanad, Kochi (Kerala circle). 09037364065Congragulation, let us know ur experince.
@savramesh, as i said earlier u will also get sim by toady.
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Edit: the details are for only southern states viz. TN, Orissa, & Kerala as of now!!! Next circle of launch is ORISSA!!! Thereafter AP or Karnataka...It also showing AP and karnataka.
For more detils visit
http://www.tatadocomo.com/sitemap.aspx
went to 2 outlets now. they have got their dealer's easy recharging sim. but customer sim not yet received.. all are saying july 1...This sim is more important than customer sim, because customer cant do calling before doing rechage. i think u will get sim by 2maro evening.
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Congratulations for all those members from Kerala!!!
Mr bharav, i also congratulate u in advance. becoz AP will soon come under launch. and i expect u will get sim before end of this month.
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DOCOMO lauched in kerala
TATA DOCOMO Launches
GSM Service in Kerala
Pay-for-what-you-use, Per-Second Paradigm Comes to India
“Moment of triumph for the Indian consumer”: Ratan Tata
From today, subscribers can call anywhere in India for just 1 paisa per second
Best coverage at the time of launch—493 towns and 516 villages in Kerala
Complete South India rollout in a fortnight
Country-wide service rollout to be completed this year itself
Kochi, 25 June 2009: TATA DOCOMO, the GSM brand of Tata Teleservices Limited, today announced the commercial launch of its operations in Kerala, just a day after it announced its launch in Tamil Nadu. The company‟s Next Gen GSM service started on a heady note, with TTSL Managing Director Anil Sardana making the first phone call from TATA DOCOMO‟s 3G-ready network to Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor. TATA DOCOMO‟s pan-India service rollout will be completed this year, with South Indian Circles going „live‟ soon.
In a message at the launch press conference, Mr Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Sons, said: “The value proposition offered by TATA-DOCOMO is a unique and revolutionary idea which symbolizes the spirit of innovation and inventive genius. This launch is truly a moment of triumph for the consumer. The launch of pay-per-use, per-second concept offered by TATA-DOCOMO will create a paradigm shift in the overall telecom experience for the customer and provide a service that is refreshingly different.”
One Paisa Per Second for All Calls—Local & STD! Per-Second Pulse Announced!
TATA DOCOMO also unleashed a wide array of products and services at the launch, riding on the back of path-breaking innovative products and services, and never-before tariff options. “We had made a promise that we would bring to the country products and services that would redefine the telecom experience,” Mr Anil Sardana said. “It is a privilege to be fulfilling that promise in South India—where subscribers are discerning and seek transparency, innovation and differentiation. Our partnership with NTT DOCOMO will help us provide our subscribers with tremendous technological and service differentiation. Keeping in view the century of
trust associated with the House of Tata, we are launching the concept of fare being fair. From today, TATA DOCOMO subscribers will now be able to enjoy the benefits of ‘pay-as-you-use’, at only one paisa per second for all voice calls across India,” he added.
NTT DOCOMO is acknowledged as the global leader in 3G technology and respected worldwide for its futuristic product innovations.
In a video-address, Mr Toshinari Kunieda, Senior Vice-President and Managing Director, Global Business Division, NTT DOCOMO, said: “NTT DOCOMO has provided technical inputs to make the TATA DOCOMO GSM network world-class. Progressively, NTT DOCOMO shall bring to India the various products and services that we offer in Japan and many other countries—such as i-modeTM, Location-based Services (LBS) and mobile payment—and give TATA DOCOMO customers a flavor of tomorrow. TTSL and NTT DOCOMO are closely engaged in integrating technology, value-added services, products and applications through the mechanism of Business and Technology Cooperation Committee (BTCC). This should see TATA DOCOMO change the way India communicates.”
Announcing some very aggressive pricing and customization options, Mr Deepak Gulati, President, TATA DOCOMO, said: “In a market that is cluttered with many operators and throws up confusing options, we will offer simplicity to consumers by being the country‟s most transparent, innovative and liberating telecom brand. The first move on this front—both in Kerala and in Tamil Nadu—is to cut through the clutter and redefine the entire pricing paradigm—from Day One of our launch, we will work on a per-second pricing model for almost everything, be it voice calls, VAS services, IVR interactions. Above all, we promise to always listen to our subscribers.”
The company has earmarked an investment of $2 billion on its pan-India GSM network rollout.
TATA DOCOMO also announced the introduction of the pay-as-you-use advantage for many of its Value-added Services, including all its voice portals, 24-hour music, cricket commentary and voice chat. The Company also announced Free Missed Call Alerts service to all its customers without any charge whatsoever. In addition, VoiceMail on TATA DOCOMO will be totally free for all subscribers with no burden of monthly rentals, no deposits, and no retrieval charges.
Superior Technology and Network
From the day of the launch, the reach and coverage of the TATA DOCOMO network is greater in Kerala than that of any other operator at the launch stage. The TATA DOCOMO GSM mobile
service will have extensive coverage in 493 towns and cities and 516 villages in Kerala, along 890 km of the state‟s highways, at airports, along 940 km of rail routes and at places of tourist interest.
NTT DOCOMO has played a major role in the evolution of mobile telecommunications through its development of cutting-edge technologies and services. Over the years, technologists at NTT DOCOMO have defined industry benchmarks for 3G technology, as also products and services such as i-mode and a plethora of lifestyle-enhancing applications. Today, while most global telecom players are only beginning to talk of 4G technology and its possible applications, NTT DOCOMO has already recorded a downlink transmission rate of 250 Mbps over a high-speed wireless network in an outdoor test of an experimental system for Super 3G, also known as LTE, and is targeting to complete the commercial development by the end of 2009. This will hold TATA DOCOMO in good stead as it launches GSM services.
About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO is the world‟s leading mobile operator and provider of advanced mobile services. The company serves over 54 million customers in Japan, including 48 million using i-mode™, the world‟s most popular mobile e-mail/Internet platform, and 49 million using FOMA™, the world‟s original 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA. As a leader in the development of cutting-edge mobile technologies, DOCOMO is continually expanding the role of mobile phones as versatile and highly personalized "lifestyle tools" for everyday life, including with a wide range of innovative services for mobile payments, GPS, mobile TV, multimedia content and much more. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.nttdocomo.com.
FOMA and i-mode are trademarks or registered trademarks of NTT DOCOMO, INC. in Japan and other countries.
About TATA DOCOMO
TATA DOCOMO is Tata Teleservices Limited‟s telecom service on the GSM platform—arising out of the Tata Group‟s strategic alliance with Japanese telecom major NTT DOCOMO in November 2008. Tata Teleservices Limited has received a license to operate GSM telecom services in 19 telecom Circles and has also been allotted spectrum in 18 of these Circles. It has rolled out its GSM services in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and the other Circles in South India will also go live shortly. TATA DOCOMO marks a significant milestone in the Indian telecom landscape, as it stands to redefine the very face of telecoms in India. Tokyo-based NTT DOCOMO is one of the world‟s leading mobile operators—in the Japanese market, the company is the clear market leader, used by over 50 per cent of the country‟s mobile phone users. DOCOMO, the world‟s leading mobile operator, will work closely with the Tata Teleservices Limited management and provide know-how to help the company develop its GSM business.
source :http://www.tatadocomo.com/downloads/mediaroom/press-release-kerala.pdf
New Let's Rock Prepaid From Tata Indicom For Maharashtra
in Other Network / Cellular Providers
Posted · Edited by saket_kewate · Report reply
We often see that the second version of any scheme is costlier than the initial one.This happened with Airtel's friendz card,mobile campus card,!dea's gang card,Vodafone campus card wherein the call rates were increased in the "New" version of these schemes.
But Tata Indicom has something else to offer you!!
Here is a good reason to change your existing simcard into a NEW LETS ROCK PREPAID CARD! Following are the rates:-
Cost of the Pack- 199 rs
Talktime- 10 rs
Validity- 5 years
From 9 am to 9 pm
Local calls to Tata(mobile & landline)- 20 paise/min
Local calls to Other mobile,Landline- 50 paise/min
Sms(Local and National)- 20 paise/160 characters
STD - 1 rs/min
Data Usage- 2 rs/mb
ISD Sms- 5 rs/160 characters
From 9 pm to 9 am
Local calls to Tata(mobile & landline)- 10 paise/min
Local calls to other mobile,landline- 25 paise/min
Sms(Local and National)- Unlimited FREE!!!
STD- 1 rs/min
Data Usage- 1rs/mb
ISD Sms- 2.5 rs/160 characters
Daily Rental- 1 rs
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For comparative purpose, also posting call rate of OLD( launched in jun08) Let's rock plan
Starter Pack MRP : Rs.299.00
Talktime : Rs.10.00
Validity : 3 Years
Call Rates : Day (9am - 9pm)
LOCAL
Tata Indicom Mobile / Landline : Rs.0.20
Other Mobile : Rs.0.60
Other Landline : Rs.0.60
STD
Tata Indicom Mobile / Landline : Rs.2.00
Other Mobile : Rs.2
Other Landline : Rs.2
SMS
LOCAL / NATIONAL : Rs. 0.20
International : Rs.5.00
Call Rates : Night (9pm - 9am)
LOCAL
Tata Indicom Mobile / Landline : Rs.0.10
Other Mobile : Rs.0.30
Other Landline : Rs.0.30
STD
Tata Indicom Mobile / Landline : Rs.1.00
Other Mobile : Rs.1
Other Landline : Rs.1
SMS
LOCAL / NATIONAL : Rs. 0.10
International : Rs.2.50
Daily Rental- 1 rs