25 Jan 2011
AIRTEL 3G PLANS
Airtel 3G is now available in Bengaluru in Karnataka. Airtel introduced 3G data plans starting from Rs.9 but there is no Unlimited 3G data plan. To activate 3G service on Airtel subscribers need to send a SMS 3G to 121. After sending the SMS the confirmation SMS will come and 2G Data Plan will be de-activated if any. After the confirmation by subscriber 3G Data Plan “Pay As You Go will be activated and all data access will be charged at 30p / 20kb (approx Rs. 15/Mb).Local,National and roaming 3G video calls will be charged at 5paisa per sec.To subscribe to 3G plans sms 3G to 121 or call 12134. Airtel 3G plan details are given below:
| plan type | MRP | free data | validity | Data Browsing charges | |
| Sachet Plan | Rs.9 | 10MB | 1 day | Post expiry of free data usage, browsing charges as per 2G charges (30p/20kb) will apply | |
| Sachet Plan | Rs.60 | 65MB | 3 day | ||
| Standard Plan | Rs.103 | 100MB | 30 days | ||
| Standard Plan | Rs.200 | 250MB | 30 days | ||
| Standard Plan | Rs.450 | 600MB | 30 days | ||
| Standard Plan | Rs.750 | 2GB | 30 days | ||
| FlexiShield Plan | Rs.675 | 1.25GB | After 1.25GB, VBC of 1p/100KB upto a max shield (amount) of Rs 2000. Post hitting the shield value, enjoy free unlimited browsing at 20kbps speed, validity 30 days. | ||
| Volume Based Charging Plans | |||||
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3G Value Plan -Prepaid
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Rs.13 | 0 | 20 days | 15p/20kb | |
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Value Plan -Postpaid
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Rs.20 | 0 | 30 days | 15p/20kb | |
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Pay as you go
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0 | 0 | - | 30p/20kb | |
| Video Call | 5p/sec , valid on Local, STD & Roaming | ||||