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Friday, 29 July 2011
BSNL Withdraws STV-12, No More Free Incoming Calls on Roaming
Now BSNL has Call Back its STV-12 or STV-11 offer just after the TRAI’s directive on BSNL over National Roaming tariff guidelines.
According to the BSNL’s official circular T&C-CM No.39/11-12 dated 20 July 2011, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India – TRAI has directed BSNL to withdraw the STV-12 / STV-11 with immediate effect as it is not in accordance with TRAI’s 44th amendment of CMTS / UAS license.
The withdrawal of STV of Rs. 12 with 15 days validity with the facility of free incoming calls while National Roaming in BSNL network, will be effective from 20th July, 2011. However BSNL customers in any telecom circle across India who have already activated the above STV to avail the facility till the validity of STV.
So there is no more unlimited Free Incoming Calls while National Roaming with BSNL. Do share your view over TRAI’s move on BSNL’s exciting offer !
Airtel Hikes its Prepaid Tariff
Bad news for Airtel prepaid customers across Delhi-NCR, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh & Chattisgarh and Kerala, Airtel today announced that it has hiked its prepaid tariff (Pay Per Min and Pay Per Second plan) for the above circles.
When we asked them regarding the tariff hike Airtel Spokesperson quotes that “Telecom is probably the only industry where despite increasing inflation, tariffs have been falling unabatedly. Continuously declining margins, high 3G & BWA auction prices, constrained spectrum and rural roll out aspirations leave us with little choice but to make some price corrections. We are committed to enhance value for our customers through continued investments in network, technology, customer experience and life enriching services.”
Now the subscribers who opted for per minute basic plna will now have to pay 60 paisa per minute for local and STD calls and 90 paisa for calls to landlines, SMS would be charged at Rs.1.5 Local and National SMS’s. While Per Second Plan users will be charged 1.2paisa per second for local and STD calls to all network across India. The new tariff will comes into place when the validity of the existing packs gets over.
Revised /Increased tariff for Airtel Advantage and Freedom Plan subscribers (effective from 22 July 2011) : The new tariff for own network (Airtel to Airtel) calls will be 60 paisa per minute (existing 50 paisa) in most of all telecom circles.However the call charges for Airtel to other network’s mobile calls will be slashed to 60 paisa/min from the existing 75 paisa/min.
Airtel to landline call charges will be increased to 90 paisa/min from the existing 75 paisa/min. Local SMS rate will be Rs. 1 and National SMS will be charged for Rs. 1.50.
All new customers enrolling in the Airtel Advantage/Freedom packs will be charged on the revised/Increased tariffs. While all existing subscribers will continue to avail the existing tariffs till the expiry of their tariff validity period.
The Indian telecom industry feels that increase in tariff is most important to sustain in the highly competitive market with almost 13 to 14 mobile service operators in all the telecom circles. According to industry sources, some other operators are like Vodafone Essar, TTSL (Tata Docomo and Tata Indicom) likely to follow the trend.
So now what do you think regarding the new tariff hike do you think other operators will also follow Airtel’s move what is your take do let us know via comments.
BSNL Launches Voice STVs for Tamil Nadu
BSNL, India’s very own state run operator has introduced new voice STVs for the state of Tamil Nadu.
In all three Three NEW Voice STVs or Boosters has been introduced under denominations like 290,990 & 699 with w.e.f. 25/07/2011.
The STVs promises a better call tariff and comes along with long validity. So you don’t have to worry about and have a headache of recharging often.
BSNL Launches Pyari Jodi Plan For Existing Subscribers
Pan India 3G mobile service operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) today announced the launch of its most popular “Pyari Jodi Plan” for all existing prepaid subscribers in all telecom circles across India.
BSNL introduces new Plan Activation STV for Rs. 22 which offers all the benefits of “Pyari Jodi Plan” (also known as Anbujodi plan in Tamilnadu and Home Unlimited Plan in Kerala) on existing BSNL mobile number. Earlier the plan was available only of New and MNP subscribers.
With the Pyari Jodi Plan STV-22. subscriber can make Unlimited Free Local calls from their existing mobile number to their registered BSNL home land line (Only from Home LSA).
While all other local and STD Calls (except Home land line number) shall be charged as per ‘Pay-Per Second’ tariff. After the expiry of initial plan validity of 180 days, further validity can be extended by using any of the recharge coupons and continue to enjoy the Unlimited Free call facility forever. Pyari Jodi Plan Activation Voucher -22 will be available only on C top up in all telecom circles across India.
BSNL introduces new Plan Activation STV for Rs. 22 which offers all the benefits of “Pyari Jodi Plan” (also known as Anbujodi plan in Tamilnadu and Home Unlimited Plan in Kerala) on existing BSNL mobile number. Earlier the plan was available only of New and MNP subscribers.
With the Pyari Jodi Plan STV-22. subscriber can make Unlimited Free Local calls from their existing mobile number to their registered BSNL home land line (Only from Home LSA).
While all other local and STD Calls (except Home land line number) shall be charged as per ‘Pay-Per Second’ tariff. After the expiry of initial plan validity of 180 days, further validity can be extended by using any of the recharge coupons and continue to enjoy the Unlimited Free call facility forever. Pyari Jodi Plan Activation Voucher -22 will be available only on C top up in all telecom circles across India.
Idea Follows Airtel, Tariff Hike in Kerala
Soon after Airtel hiked its prepaid tariff Idea Cellular has also following its foot steps has hiked its prepaid tariff in the state of Kerala.
It seems all the biggies in the business are going to follow the foot steps of Airtel, the biggest conglomerate in this game. The recent hike has been supported by the others to maintain and prosper in the revenue generation.
The operators often complain that there has been inflation in price of everything in every aspect but mobile tariff has fallen drastically over this period. On the contrary the maintenance cost has gone up by folds. So thats why such a bold move.
It seems all the biggies in the business are going to follow the foot steps of Airtel, the biggest conglomerate in this game. The recent hike has been supported by the others to maintain and prosper in the revenue generation.
The operators often complain that there has been inflation in price of everything in every aspect but mobile tariff has fallen drastically over this period. On the contrary the maintenance cost has gone up by folds. So thats why such a bold move.
Students Special Plan by Calcutta Telephones
Calcutta Telephones, the state run cellular company by the Govt. of India has introduced a student special pack for all the customers in Calcutta telecom circle. Its currently being offeredin the GSM prepaid segment.
Under this offer any student having valid id and address proof can avail the benefits under this scheme.
Students need to provide their college id card or voters card or driver’s license or any id proof authorised by the Govt of India. The plan has some attractive call charges of which has been explained below:
“Student Special” – Student Special has been made as a separate plan with attractive call charges of Re.0.40/Min (On-net) and Re.0.60/Min (Off-net). 5 Friends and Family numbers with Local call charges @ Re.0.10/Min (On-net) and Re.0.30/Min (Off-net) are also available.
The student will get 300 free Local SMS and 100 MB free data usage on recharge of Student Special Validity voucher of Rs. 25 (Incl. of S.Tax) with Nil talk value and 30 days validity. Beyond free usage, local SMS will be charged @ 5 paise per SMS. The plan will also have Reduced call facility on 3 BSNL numbers. Reduced voice call charges on two BSNL local numbers @ 20P/Min and on one STD BSNL number @ 30P/Min.
To summarize in short :
Calcutta Telephones – Student Special Plan
· Student Special Validity Voucher of Rs. 25 (Incl service tax)
·Zero talktime and 30 day validity
·Local & STD onnet @ 40p/min
·Local & STD Offnet 60p/min
·5 Friends and Family members @ 10p/min (if onnet) or 30p/min (if offnet)
·300 free local SMS, post free usage 5p/SMS
·Reduced voice call to 3 BSNL no. – 2 local BSNL no @ 20p/min and 1 STD BSNL no @ 30p/min
·STD & ISD SMS charges remain same.
Under this offer any student having valid id and address proof can avail the benefits under this scheme.
Students need to provide their college id card or voters card or driver’s license or any id proof authorised by the Govt of India. The plan has some attractive call charges of which has been explained below:
“Student Special” – Student Special has been made as a separate plan with attractive call charges of Re.0.40/Min (On-net) and Re.0.60/Min (Off-net). 5 Friends and Family numbers with Local call charges @ Re.0.10/Min (On-net) and Re.0.30/Min (Off-net) are also available.
The student will get 300 free Local SMS and 100 MB free data usage on recharge of Student Special Validity voucher of Rs. 25 (Incl. of S.Tax) with Nil talk value and 30 days validity. Beyond free usage, local SMS will be charged @ 5 paise per SMS. The plan will also have Reduced call facility on 3 BSNL numbers. Reduced voice call charges on two BSNL local numbers @ 20P/Min and on one STD BSNL number @ 30P/Min.
To summarize in short :
Calcutta Telephones – Student Special Plan
· Student Special Validity Voucher of Rs. 25 (Incl service tax)
·Zero talktime and 30 day validity
·Local & STD onnet @ 40p/min
·Local & STD Offnet 60p/min
·5 Friends and Family members @ 10p/min (if onnet) or 30p/min (if offnet)
·300 free local SMS, post free usage 5p/SMS
·Reduced voice call to 3 BSNL no. – 2 local BSNL no @ 20p/min and 1 STD BSNL no @ 30p/min
·STD & ISD SMS charges remain same.
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