» Vodafone http://www.telegyaan.com Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:58:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Vodafone offers per second billing in MP-Chhattisgarh circle http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/10/14/vodafone-offers-per-second-billing-in-mp-chhattisgarh-circle/ http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/10/14/vodafone-offers-per-second-billing-in-mp-chhattisgarh-circle/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:44:14 +0000 yogen http://www.telegyaan.com/?p=1590 vodafone per second billing

Vodafone is the newest entrant to offer the per second tariff option, although this option is restricted to the Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh circle only. To adopt to the per second tariff scheme, Existing Vodafone users will have to buy a special recharge voucher priced at Rs 59 which will enable them to make local as well as STD calls across all networks at 1 paisa/sec. This special card is called Bonus Card 59 and comes with an airtime of Rs 40.

People who presently do not use Vodafone can also get this scheme by purchasing a new Vodafone SIM car worth Rs 49 which will be set to this plan by default. The validity of this tariff option will be 365 days post which, users will have to re-purchase the special voucher.

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]]> http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/10/14/vodafone-offers-per-second-billing-in-mp-chhattisgarh-circle/feed/ 0 Vodafone Nokia launch N97 in India http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/06/19/vodafone-nokia-launch-n97-in-india/ http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/06/19/vodafone-nokia-launch-n97-in-india/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:45:34 +0000 Rohan Kamath http://www.telegyaan.com/?p=1370 img_152682_nokia-n97-launch3

The Nokia N97 was launched in India and the operator partnering the launch was none other than Vodafone. The two companies have come together to introduce the new age phone which will lock horns against the iPhone and its likes. The added advantage for a user buying the bundled Vodafone offering are as follows::

  • Free data plan for 3 months of browsing the internet
  • Exclusive access to ‘The Groove’, a widget that keeps you updated on the latest happenings

As for the phone, you get a full touch screen phone with accelerometer and handwriting recognition. In addition, the phone is equipped with a 5MP Carl Zeiss camera, 32GB storage capacity which can expanded to 48GB via microSD card, A-GPS and 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity.

All of this is expected to cost you a whopping Rs.35,000, however, the prices haven’t been confirmed.

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]]> http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/06/19/vodafone-nokia-launch-n97-in-india/feed/ 0 Exclusive: All (GSM) Blackberry Plans reviewed http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/03/27/exclusive-all-gsm-blackberry-plans-reviewed/ http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/03/27/exclusive-all-gsm-blackberry-plans-reviewed/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:26:38 +0000 Rohan Kamath http://www.telegyaan.com/?p=1238 cdqwd

Ed’s Note: Our overworked brains ditched us. Sorry for the goof up, we have added the plans and edited the story accordingly.

When TeleGyaan did an exclusive review of MTNL’s 2G/3G plans, one of our avid readers voiced his opinion and asked us to look at other operators in the landscape. Given the reader-friendly blog we are, here is a post comparing all the GSM – Blackberry plans on offer::

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  • BIS/ BES P-I (for individual/enterprise users)
  • Monthly rent: Rs.299/ 425
  • No free usage
  • Data charge: 30p/40p per Kb
  • BIS/ BES P-II (for individual/enterprise users)
  • Monthly Rent: Rs. 499/ 625
  • 500 Kb of free usage 
  • Data charge: 15p/ 20p per Kb
  • BIS/ BES P-III (for individual users)
  • Monthly Rent: 999/ 875
  • Unlimited data usage

We Say: Though the plans might be somewhat in line with that of MTNL, monthly charges as well as variable data usage charges are comparatively lower. However the operator is offering you the best speeds available in the country – 3G speeds. 

Our Pick: If you can shell out a thousand bucks, the unlimited plan is the one for you. It will make sure that your Blackberry is used optimally. 

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  • Prosumer Lite 299
  • Monthly Rent: Rs.299
  • Unlimited Access to 10 email accounts
  • Prosumer Service
  • Monthly Rent: Rs.1099
  • Unlimited email and internet access

We Say: Kindly note that these plans offer 2G (EDGE) speeds. If you’re an email and a messenger junkie, Prosumer Lite is the thing to go for or else the full fledged Prosumer plan will keep you busy with access to social networking sites, stocks et al.
 

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Airtel plans are on the lines of Vodafone’s but there’s one more plan added to the basket:

  • Plan 1 (Only Email and IM)
  • Monthly Rent: Rs.299
  • Unlimited Access to 10 email accounts
  • Plan 2
  • Monthly Rent: Rs.499
  • Free Usage: 500KB; extra usage at 50paise/KB
  • Plan 3
  • Monthly Rent: Rs.1099
  • Unlimited

We Say: 2G speeds again. Again, the decision is pretty simple to make. More Email = Plan 1 or if you’ve got a decent surfing go for the unlimited one. The plan sitting in the middle actually does not make sense. Even though they have tried to give some relief to moderate surfers 500KB and a 50p charge after that is like…forget it!
 

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Loop Mobile has two Blackberry plans for its users::

  • Plan #1 
  • Monthly Rent: Rs. 499
  • Free data usage: 500 kb
  • Data charges: 10p/ Kb
  • Plan #2
  • Monthly Rent: Rs.999
  • Unlimited data usage

We Say:Loop has just got it right. If you’re looking to surf as well as do email on your Blackberry, I think they offer at very competitive prices.

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Here is another operator, which has planned to play it simple and straight:

  • Monthly Rent: Rs.899
  • Unlimited Blackberry services 

We Say: Take it or leave it seems to be the motto of Idea. They offer single plan with no barrier and I guess they win in terms of rent when it comes to unlimited usage.  

 

The Final Verdict

Firstly, we feel that none of the plans, except the unlimited plans, offer great value for money, especially the data charges for all plans and the strange funda of half an Mb of free usage. 

If you need speed with your Blackberry service i.e. a 3G service to power your Blackberry, you have two options BSNL and MTNL. With the latter – MTNL being priced too high, we would recommend going for BSNL’s unlimited plan. 

If 2G is fine with you, we would definitely go for Vodafone or Airtel’s smart plans – Rs.299 unlimited, which will offer you the basic benefits at an affordable price. After all, Blackberry is all about emailing. 

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]]> http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/03/27/exclusive-all-gsm-blackberry-plans-reviewed/feed/ 5 Vodafone now has more than 7 million subscribers in WB http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/03/21/vodafone-now-has-more-than-7-million-subscribers-in-wb/ http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/03/21/vodafone-now-has-more-than-7-million-subscribers-in-wb/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:02:26 +0000 yogen http://www.telegyaan.com/?p=1217 A couple of days back Vodafone Essar announced that it has crossed the 7 million subscriber mark in West Bengal to become the biggest cellular service provider in Kolkata and West Bengal circles.

Vodafone has a statewide coverage spanning over 3253 cities and towns and some 31,000 villages in West Bengal. When calculated in February last year, the company’s subscriber base in West Bengal was around 4 million subscribers and now it has shot over 7 million.

We say: Good going Vodafone!

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]]> http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/03/21/vodafone-now-has-more-than-7-million-subscribers-in-wb/feed/ 0 Amar Chitra Katha now on Vodafone http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/03/01/amar-chitra-katha-now-on-vodafone/ http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/03/01/amar-chitra-katha-now-on-vodafone/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:08:27 +0000 Rohan Kamath http://www.telegyaan.com/?p=1135                

Vodafone announced the launch of a whole new line of ACK stuff, which includes wallpapers, jokes, screensavers, comics and games from the ACK series. Users will now be able to relive those moments through their phone. Here are some specifics of the service:

  • Subscription: Rs.30/month
  • If you call 567607 and listen in, you will be charged 30p/min as usage charge
  • Callertunes: Rs.15/month
  • Picture quiz: Rs 5 / story
  • Trivia: Rs 10 for a bank of 10 trivia
  • Quotes: Rs 10 for a bank of 10 quotes
  • Rich Alerts: Rs 30 / month
  • Comic subscription: Rs 30 / month
  • Wallpapers: Rs 10
  • Themes: Rs 15
  • Videos: Rs 5 / download
  • Ringtones: Rs 15, Rs 20 and Rs 25
  • Games: Rs 50 and Rs 99

We say: Though the service is quite appealing to people who would like to experience the whole feel of ACK on their mobile, all of the options on offer are overpriced. It might be only worth one download or view.

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]]> http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/03/01/amar-chitra-katha-now-on-vodafone/feed/ 0 Vodafone’s BlackBerry Storm now on EMI http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/03/01/vodafones-blackberry-storm-now-on-emi/ http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/03/01/vodafones-blackberry-storm-now-on-emi/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:47:44 +0000 Rohan Kamath http://www.telegyaan.com/?p=1128

Vodafone is trying hard to sell the new BlackBerry Storm, the next best thing after the iPhone. It is currently priced at Rs.27,990 and might turn out to be quite expensive, which is why the operator now gives prospective buyers an EMI option. Some of the options are:

  • 6 months: Rs. 4,665 – 4,913
  • 12 months: Rs. 2,333  - 2,566

The EMI is different as it is currently being offered by 4 banks viz. Axis, Barclays, Citibank and HSBC. For more specifics and break-up of the EMI’s, just click here. 

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]]> http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/03/01/vodafones-blackberry-storm-now-on-emi/feed/ 0 Get a discount of Rs.5,000 on Vodafone’s iPhone http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/01/31/get-a-discount-of-rs5000-on-vodafones-iphone/ http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/01/31/get-a-discount-of-rs5000-on-vodafones-iphone/#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:47:23 +0000 Rohan Kamath http://www.telegyaan.com/?p=1078 With 2008 not being the best year for the iPhone in India, Vodafone is attempting to cover up the disaster by offering discounts on the same. The offer, launched in the first week of January, makes the iPhone cheaper by Rs.5,000.However, this isn’t a direct discount. Vodafone will allow you a credit of Rs.500 on your bill for the first 10months.

Given the high charges for data usage,Vodafone will make sure that you are being billed in four-digits, just clearing the doubts of people who thought their bills would barely come close to Rs.500.

We Say: The offer is a smart way of attracting consumers and though the phone turns out to be expensive in the log term from the users perspective, the discount being offered may be very lucrative to be avoided or ignored. Let’s hope the act gets some additional users to buy the phone.

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]]> http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/01/31/get-a-discount-of-rs5000-on-vodafones-iphone/feed/ 0 Vodafone Lifetime Prepaid for 99 http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/01/19/vodafone-lifetime-prepaid-for-99/ http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/01/19/vodafone-lifetime-prepaid-for-99/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:34:41 +0000 yogen http://www.telegyaan.com/?p=1045
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Following Airtel’s approach to lower its lifetime prepaid start-up amount, Vodafone last week announced its lifetime prepaid at Rs 99. Everything is similar to Airtel’s prepaid pack; the Vodafone card carries a talktime of Rs 10 and offers local calling at a flat rate of Re 1.

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]]> http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/01/19/vodafone-lifetime-prepaid-for-99/feed/ 0 Vodafone postpaid: All local SMS at 10paise http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/01/10/vodafone-postpaid-all-local-sms-at-10paise/ http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/01/10/vodafone-postpaid-all-local-sms-at-10paise/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:07:56 +0000 Rohan Kamath http://www.telegyaan.com/?p=995 With competition heating up and users having better alternatives to switch over to, Vodafone has launched some very effective plans. Here is one for those who have their fingers busy all the time:

  • Cost: Rs.35/month
  • All local SMS @ 10paise
  • 350 local SMS free- Mumbai, Maharashtra and Goa
  • SMS: ACT SMS10 to 111 to subscribe

We Say:The plan makes sense and will see many takers as it provides SMS at the lowest possible rates. Although this may not be equally good when compared to similar CDMA plans, it would give Vodafone users some reason to rejoice.

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]]> http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/01/10/vodafone-postpaid-all-local-sms-at-10paise/feed/ 1 Vodafone offers postpaid users to make their own tariff plans in Andhra Pradesh http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/01/07/vodafone-offers-postpaid-users-to-make-their-own-tariff-plans-in-andhra-pradesh/ http://www.telegyaan.com/2009/01/07/vodafone-offers-postpaid-users-to-make-their-own-tariff-plans-in-andhra-pradesh/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:50:36 +0000 yogen http://www.telegyaan.com/?p=988 Believe the Unbelievable; Vodafone Essar has launched `Mee Kosam’ in Andhra Pradesh, an offer that allows postpaid customers in the State to make their own tariff plans. With this move, Vodafone becomes the first operator in India to provide freedom to actually allow users to design their own monthly package.

Vodafone postpaid customers can choose from 27 tariff options offering various combinations between call and SMS rates and free minutes. User would be charged a monthly rental of Rs 100 irrespective of the tariff schemes they opt for.

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