Airtel Lauched 4g Services in Kolkata

Airtel today official launched its 4G service on a  TD-LTE, making India one of the first countries in the world to commercially deploy this cutting-edge technology.During the 4G launch Kapil Sibal admitted the fact that 3G spectrum is costly hence the tariff is high. He also told that true internet revolution will come when affordable devices will come in the market. He shared his dream to get every Indian child to have tablet containing e-books instead of a bag full of books.

With this launch, India joins the most advanced telecom markets in the world and marks the beginning of a new chapter in the country’s telecom success story.Airtel’s 4G (TD-LTE) network was launched by Mr. Kapil Sibal, Hon’ble Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India.

After Kolkata Airtel will be launching 4G in Bangalore this month followed by Pune and in Chandigarh the cost of the 4G USIM  will be Rs. 49 and airtel 4G dongle will be priced at Rs7999 indoor wifi CPE @ Rs. 7750

Airtel will offer 4G-LTE services over a wide range of devices including airtel 4G-LTE USB modem (Huawei E392) and airtel 4G LTE Indoor Wireless Gateway (Huawei B593). Airtel officials at the launch event clarified that it requires a 4G enabled 128kB USIM (priced at Rs. 49) to use on the dongle. The airtel 4G LTE data card and WiFi CPE will be network locked. The price of the dongle and WiFi CPE are Rs. 7999 and Rs. 7750 respectively.

With Airtel 4G-LTE you can use mobile internet with bandwidth up to 40Mbps! Don’t surf, just fly! 

Fine prints regarding Airtel’s 4G plans:

1. In order to enjoy 4G LTE services, you will need a 4G enabled USIM card.

2. You will require a 4G enabled device & airtel 4G network to enjoy airtel 4G services

3. All packs will work on both on USB Modem and 4G enabled indoor wi- fi device.

4. Service is available only in Kolkata – soon to be rolled out in Bangalore (within this month), Pune and 

PUNJAB next.

5. You cannot recharge a data pack with another data pack till previous balance is above 500MB.

6. On recharge with new data pack (when balance less than 500MB)/change in existing pack, earlier data balance available in your account will be forfeited.