Airtel launched its 4G services across 296 cities in India last week, making it the first telecom operator to roll-out the next-generation mobile Internet technology in most parts of the country. This move also keeps Airtel ahead in the competition where Reliance Jio is expected to start its 4G operations around December. If you’re wondering what Airtel 4G is all about, read on to know more.
What is 4G?
4G is the fourth generation standard for mobile communication. A successor to 3G, 4G technology offers ultra-fast broadband Internet with higher data transfer speeds and improved services. Also referred to as LTE(Long Term Evolution), Airtel network is equipped to offer max speeds of up to 45Mbps(megabits/seconds). With such high download speeds, users can enjoy zero buffering while streaming high-definition videos. Also, a 1GB file would take roughly about three minutes to download. But of course, these are peak speeds.
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As an introductory offer, Airtel is offering its 4G services at the cost of 3G; with plans starting as low was Rs 23. Once the Airtel 4G SIM card gets activated, you can subscribe to the 4G data services right away and experience high-speed internet connectivity and download speeds. Some of the interesting data plans are as mentioned below:-
Airtel 4G Postpaid(Per Billing Cycle) 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB
Delhi Rs 300 Rs 500 Rs 900 Rs 1, 550
Mumbai Rs 250 Rs 450 Rs 750 Rs 1, 250
Kolkata Rs 250 Rs 450 Rs 750 Rs 1, 250 Airtel 4G Prepaid(Validity – 28 days) 1GB 2GB 3GB 5GB
Delhi Rs 299 Rs 497 Rs 699 Rs 1, 099
Mumbai Rs 296 Rs 499 Rs 696 Rs 1, 097
Kolkata Rs 251 Rs 455 Rs 652 Rs 849
Airtel is also offering some value added services to its new subscribers. For starters, you’ll get six months of unlimited music streaming and download on Wynk Music app. Users get to stream five free movies every month for six months on Eros Now channel in Wynk Movies. In order to use these services, users will have to download these apps on their handset. Both these apps can be downloaded from Google’s Play Store and Apple’s iTunes Store, on Android and iOS devices, respectively.
Airtel Infinity – Get more from these all-in-one combo packs!
Airtel has also come up with infinity plans for both prepaid and postpaid customers. These plans are different from the usual billing plans and include goodies such as unlimited Airtel-to-Airtel local calls, music and movies streaming, roaming and much more. To offer unlimited music and video streaming services, Airtel has also bundled Wynk Music and Wynk Movies. The benefits, however, differ based on the plan you choose. Here are some of the postpaid plans you can choose from.
Airtel Infinity @ Rs 999/month
This is the base plan in which you get goodies such as unlimited Airtel-to-Airtel local calls, free unlimited music streaming on Wynk Music and 3GB of data for surfing and downloading.
Airtel Infinity @ Rs 1, 499/month
In this plan, you get unlimited local calls both Airtel-to-Airtel and other local mobile operators as well. You also get unlimited music on Wynk Music, unlimited video streaming on Wynk Movies, and 5GB of data for surfing and downloading.
Airtel Infinity @ Rs 1, 999/month
With this plan you get unlimited local and STD calls, unlimited music and video streaming on Wynk Music and Wynk Movies, and unlimited national roaming. You also get 7GB of data for surfing and downloading. If you’re one of those who makes too many phone calls, have your emails configured, do a lot of web surfing and call across India, this plan might be apt for you.
Airtel Infinity @ Rs 2, 999/month
This is the most expensive plan of the lot and offers the same goodies as the Rs 1, 999 plan. You get to enjoy unlimited local and STD calls, unlimited national roaming, unlimited music and video streaming on Wynk Music and Wynk Movies. This plan also includes 15GB of data for Internet surfing and downloading, which is more than double of what you get in the Rs 1, 999 plan.
The prepaid infinity plans also offer the same benefits as the postpaid ones, it’s just that they are a little on the expensive side. Here are some of the prepaid infinity plans you can choose from.
Airtel Infinity Prepaid @ Rs 1, 749/28 days
This plan includes unlimited local calls both Airtel-to-Airtel and other local mobile operators as well. You also get unlimited music on Wynk Music, unlimited video streaming on Wynk Movies, and 5GB of data for surfing and downloading.
Airtel Infinity Prepaid @ Rs 2, 249/28 days
With this plan you get unlimited local and STD calls, unlimited music and video streaming on Wynk Music and Wynk Movies, and unlimited national roaming. You also get 7GB of data for surfing and downloading. If you’re one of those who makes too many phone calls, have your emails configured and use a lot of Internet on your phone, this plan might be apt for you.