All the topmost telecom operators Airtel, Idea and Vodafone have announced free unlimited voice calling plans to counter the competition from Reliance Gio after the latter announced the extension of its free offer to March’31. Jio was launched in September, with offers like free unlimited voice calling (local + STD), roaming and unlimited 4G data (4GB FUP).
Indian Express has contacted the customer care executives of the top three telecom companies to know their best offers.
Vodafone unlimited calling offers
Vodafone’s unlimited voice calling plan Vodafone Red plans starting at Rs 1,699.
1. The Rs 1,699 plan will provide users unlimited free (local + STD) calls, free incoming on roaming, 500 (local + STD) messages and 12GB of data. Outgoing on roaming will be charged at 50p/min.
2. With Rs 1,999 plan, users will have unlimited free (local + STD) calls, unlimited free roaming (incoming + outgoing), 500 (local + STD) messages and 16GB of data.
3. The Rs 1,299 is not unlimited, but gives users 3000 minutes of (local + STD) calling, 8GB of data and 500 (local + STD) SMS.
Idea unlimited calling offers
Idea’s unlimited calling plans come with just 3G data; not with 4G bandwidth, confirm from their customer care.
1. With Idea’s Rs 1,199 plan users can get unlimited free (local + STD) calling, unlimited free calling on roaming, 5GB of 3G data and 3000 (local + national) SMS.
2. Rs 1,599 plan offers users unlimited free (local + STD) calling, unlimited free calling on roaming, 10GB of 3G data and 3000 (local + national) SMS.
Using data above the given limit will be charged at 50p/mb and SMS will be charged at 50p/message.
Airtel unlimited calling offers
Airtel in its ‘myplan Inifinity’ plans is offering free unlimited calling starting at Rs 799.
1. With the Rs 799 plan users get unlimited free (local + STD) calls, 100 local + STD messages per day, 2GB of 3G/4G data and free subscription to Wynk Music + Wynk Movies
2. The Rs 1,199 plan will give users unlimited free (local + STD) calls, unlimited free roaming, 100 (local + STD) messages per day, 5GB of 3G/4G data and free subscription to Wynk Music + Wynk Movies
3. The Rs 1,599 plan will give users unlimited free (local + STD) calls, unlimited free roaming, 100 (local + STD) messages per day, 10GB of 3G/4G data and free subscription to Wynk Music + Wynk Movies
4. The Rs 1,999 plan will give users unlimited free (local + STD) calls, unlimited free roaming, 100 (local + STD) messages per day, 15GB of 3G/4G data and free subscription to Wynk Music + Wynk Movies
5. The Rs 2,999 plan will give users unlimited free (local + STD) calls, unlimited free roaming, 100 (local + STD) messages per day, 30GB of 3G/4G data and free subscription to Wynk Music + Wynk Movies
For usage of data beyond the monthly allowance, users will be charged 50p/mb.
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