MTNL 3G Prepaid Jadoo Service for only Rs 300 with lifetime validity, free roaming for CDMA Garuda and BSNL free incoming video calls

On 02-June-2009, MAHANAGAR TELEPHONE NIGAM LIMITED issued a Press Release about its MTNL3G prepaid service and latest offers from MTNL which are discussed below

MTNL 3G Prepaid Jadoo Service

MTNL is the first Telecom operator in the country to launch 3G/3.5G Services in Delhi with high speed down link data access. 3G/3.5G standards provide data down load speed up to 3.6 Mbps. MTNL 3G/3.5G services also offer features like Video calling, live mobile TV and VOIP etc.

Initially the services were launched in NDMC area in New Delhi with 50 Node-B (BTS). However MTNL has quickly extended 3G coverage to Trans Yamuna, Central Delhi, South Delhi and NCR of Gurgaon with 225 Node-B(BTS). MTNL will very soon include NOIDA, Dwarka, Karolbagh, North-West and other remaining areas.

3G Prepaid Jadoo Service is now added to the bouquet of 3G Services since prepaid is the preferred mode for most customers. MTNL has always endeavored to provide latest services at affordable prices. Keeping with this trend, MTNL has lowered entry level for 3G services significantly. The prepaid customers can now avail of the service at a low entry point of Rs 300/- for a life time connection. To all new customers subscribing to 3G Post Paid/ Prepaid Jadoo Service, MTNL is making a unique promotional offering of a “Jodi” 2G prepaid SIM with video calling facility absolutely free of charge.

3G tariffs have been restructured to suit to the needs of prolific data users. Economical 3G data coupons to meet the individual needs are available in denominations of Rs 99/- upwards. The MTNL cellular data users can now roam in BSNL Network like home network at the same per MB data tariff.

In keeping with trend for higher data usage, MTNL is focusing on the needs of data users extensively. With 3/3.5G services available, MTNL has come up with very attractive bundling scheme for Data Card users. 3.5 G connection bundled with Micromax HSDPA data card at Rs. 3500/-prepaid and monthly 2GB free data download for two months is now available.

For existing GPRS/EDGE users the data charges have been halved to 1 paisa per KB which is one of the lowest rates. For MTNL’s customers, some of the tariff reduction initiatives are as follows:

1. Relaunch of Trump Vidyarthi Plan with modifications in tariff. (Local Calls: Own network free, other network 50p/minute )
2. Modification in Dolphin /Trump Jeevan Saathi Plans tariff on promotional basis( All local calls 50p/min after 1st min.)
3. Modification in prepaid tariff package for reducing local call rates. (MRP Rs 35, Local Calls : own n/w 20p/min, other n/w 50 p/min)
4. Launch of reduced Prepaid Trump STD Package (MRP Rs 28/-, STD @ Re 1/min after 1st min)

MTNL CDMA GARUDA free roaming

MTNL is also launching Roaming facility to its CDMA Garuda subscribers between Delhi and Mumbai. Initially this service will be available to only Postpaid mobile subscribers. Salient features of this service are:

• No Roaming Charges
• Free Incoming while roaming
• Local calls within MTNL Network for roamers @Rs 1 per 3 minutes
• Calls to other networks and STD calls @Rs 1 per minute.

With such a large bouquet of services, it is hoped that these products will meet varied requirements of all segments. MTNL customers can dial 1503 for detailed information or customer support and 1860-500-8286 (toll free) for datacard related queries and MicroMax Customer Care Centre.

CMD MTNL, Sh RSP Sinha made several announcements on 02-06-2009, For details download this press release from the link below

http://www.mtnl.net.in/press_020609.doc

BSNL free incoming video calls offer

BSNL is also offering free incoming video calls to all 2G subscribers who have 3G handsets, Free Video incoming calls is allowed to all 2G subscribers who have 3G handsets for a promotional period of 3 months from 18.05.2009 or date of launch of 3G service, whichever is latter.

For details

http://bsnl.co.in/newsdetailed.php?news_id=469