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Under the plans, Airtel customers will be able to carry forward up to 200 GB of their unused data to next billing cycle and check its status on MyAirtel app.

Airtel launches Rs 499 plan with unlimited calls, 20 GB data

The new plans will also include Airtel secure device protection plan for smartphones against physical damage and malware.

09 Nov 2017 11:17 AM

With such dirt cheap offers, the end user gets the major benefit. The new Rs 3,999 plan is a disruptive offering from Airtel as it doesn’t limit its users through any FUP which means they can access all their data anytime.

Airtel's new plan will offer 300GB data and unlimited calls for 1 year

Besides, the company has also updated its Rs 349 and Rs 399 plan.

07 Nov 2017 4:45 PM

Airtel have been title sponsors for the past nine years.

Title sponsor threatens to cut ties with Delhi Half Marathon

The Indian Medical Association has called for the cancellation of the race to be run on November 19, citing high levels of air pollution in Delhi.

07 Nov 2017 12:29 AM

The company, via its partnerships, will provide users an array of low-cost smartphone choices to select from if they upgrade to an Airtel 4G connection.

Airtel counters Reliance Jio with low-cost smartphones

To avail this offer, a customer needs to make a down payment of Rs 2,849 for the smartphone and make 36 continuous monthly recharges of Rs 169.

31 Oct 2017 12:50 AM

Bharti Telecom will acquire 184,710,183 equity shares of Bharti Airtel from another promoter firm of the telecom major.

Bharti Telecom to stake in Bharti Airtel to 50.1 per cent

Shares of Bharti Airtel closed at Rs 492.8, up by 1.59 per cent, on BSE.

30 Oct 2017 4:24 PM

Offer requires a customer to make a downpayment of Rs 2,849 for the 4G smartphone followed by 36 monthly recharges of Rs 169. (Photo: PTI)

Airtel, Celkon partner for 4G phone at Rs 1,349 effective price

The cash refund of Rs 500 can be availed after 18 months and an additional Rs 1,000 after 36 months.

30 Oct 2017 3:24 PM

It has a 3.2MP rear and a 2MP front facing camera. It comes bundled with a monthly pack of Rs 169 from Airtel, which offers data and calling benefits.

Airtel partners with Celkon to offer 4G smartphone

The ‘Celkon Smart 4G comes with a 4-inch touchscreen, dual SIM slots and FM radio.

30 Oct 2017 3:03 PM

Reliance Jio raises tariff - what it means for Airtel, Idea, Vodafone

Reliance Jio customers will have to pay 15 per cent more for its popular 84-day plan at Rs 459 from October 19.

21 Oct 2017 2:53 PM

Bharti Airtel Ltd is mulling phasing out its 3G service in two years and upgrading all its subscribers to the 4G network. (Photo: PTI)

Airtel eyes phase-out 3G services in 2 years, upgrade all customers to 4G

The company plans to upgrade all its 3G users across India to 4G services, based on the VoLTE communication standard.

18 Oct 2017 2:14 PM

Airtel’s Online Store went LIVE with Apple’s iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus variants and the company plans to add devices from other brands to the store’s offerings in the future.

Buy the iPhone 7 for Rs 7,777 from Airtel's online store

The online store will bring a range of devices at affordable down payments and bundled monthly plans.

16 Oct 2017 7:13 PM

Airtel will assume payment of close to 20 per cent of the Rs 9,000-10,000 crore deferred payments for the spectrum to the government.

Airtel up 8 per cent, mcap surges Rs 12,613 cr on Tata mobile unit deal

At NSE shares of the company surged 7.65 per cent to end at Rs 430.90.

13 Oct 2017 5:49 PM

The customer needs to make a down payment of Rs 2,899 for the 4G smartphone and make 36 continuous monthly recharges of Rs 169.

Airtel partners with device manufacturers to offer 4G smartphones

The 4G smartphone is bundled with a monthly pack of Rs 169 from Airtel, which offers data and calling benefits.

12 Oct 2017 2:49 PM

Bharti Airtel on Wednesday launched a 'low cost' 4G smartphone in partnership with Chinese handset maker Karbonn Mobiles to counter the JioPhone offer. (Photo: AFP)

Airtel, Karbonn team up to launch 'low cost smartphone' to take on JioPhone

Airtel said the partnership with Karbonn is the first of several partnerships that it plans to have with mobile handset manufacturers.

12 Oct 2017 11:31 AM

At present, telecom companies charge 14 paise per minute IUC, a rate fixed by Trai.

No connect between IUC, financial stress on telcos: Trai

Mobile companies currently charge 14 paise IUC which has been cut by Trai to 6 paise per minute.

29 Sep 2017 11:51 AM

Customers will now be able to experience two to three times speeds on the existing 4G network. Data speeds will now also be offering enhanced user experience even indoors, in crowded places and high rise buildings. It would enable multiple users and multiple devices to work simultaneously without facing any congestion or experience issues especially at hotspot locations.

Airtel deploys Massive MIMO - India's first 5G capable technology

Airtel is starting with the first round of deployment in Bangalore and Kolkata and will expand to other parts of the country soon.

26 Sep 2017 5:05 PM

Bharti Airtel is largest telecom operator with most number of subscribers. (Photo: PTI)

Airtel, Vodafone, Idea to go to court against 6 paise IUC

Incumbent telecom operators have only a week's time to get their plea heard ahead of holiday.

22 Sep 2017 3:44 PM

Reliance Jio pointed out that it has always offered free voice services to its customers.

Airtel attacks Trai for IUC rate cuts

Jio in a statement said that there is no question of any advantage as it has already passed on all the benefits to customers.

21 Sep 2017 2:51 AM

TRAI Chairman R S Sharma on Wednesday dismissed charges of non-transparency in its decision to cut call connect rate.

IUC maths scientific, no question of favouring anyone: TRAI

Rejecting allegations by Bharti Airtel and Vodafone, TRAI said that the rate cut was in fact 'conservative'.

20 Sep 2017 6:21 PM

Bharti Airtel and Vodafone have slammed Trai's decision to reduce call connect charges and said it will only benefit "new player" Jio.

Vodafone calls IUC rate cut 'retrogade'; Airtel claims it will benefit only Jio

Interconnection Usage Charges or IUC, will be brought down to six paise per minute from October 1, 2017, TRAI has said.

20 Sep 2017 12:50 PM

The termination charge is paid by the telecom operator from where the call is being made; to the telecom operator on whose network the call is being received.

Big win for Reliance Jio as TRAI slashes call termination charges

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) said that the termination charge will be completely eliminated from January 1, 2020.

20 Sep 2017 4:12 AM

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