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Partnership With Reliance Jio Helping Netflix Gain Ground in India
Xiaomi Emerged as Top Brand for Having Lowest Failure Rates in the Smartphone Industry: RedQuanta
OnePlus Opens Its Globally Largest Experience Store in Hyderabad
AGR Dues Nullified the Advantage of Tariff Hikes for Telcos: Crisil
Excitel Offering Three Months Free Internet to Users in Select Cities
ATC Set to Build Over 3000 Tower Sites in India
Infinix Smart 4 With MediaTek Helio A22 and Dual Camera Setup Launched in India
Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Likely to Launch on January 14, 2021
How the Micromax In Note 1 Fares Against Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Airtel Postpaid Users Can Add Up to a Maximum of 8 Add-on Connections

Partnership With Reliance Jio Helping Netflix Gain Ground in India

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 06:38 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/jio-netflix-partnership-india-success/308296/, Partnership With Reliance Jio Helping Netflix Gain Ground in India

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Popular streaming service, Netflix, is slowly gaining momentum in India due to its partnership with telecom operator Reliance Jio. A couple of months ago, Reliance Jio launched the JioPostpaid Plus plans which come with bundled Netflix Mobile plan worth Rs 199. Even the basic JioPostpaid Plus plan priced at Rs 399 offers the Netflix subscription which is surely attractive. A new TechRadar report citing a research report by Media Partners Asia now says Netflix is helped by its partnership with Jio. The streaming platform could end the year with 4.6 million paid subscribers in India. This is surely a decent number and Netflix is trying various ways to grab new customers.

Netflix Mobile Plan to Remain India Exclusive

It has been just two months since the launch of JioPostpaid Plus plans and Netflix already sees a positive effect of the tie-up with the telco. While Jio is providing the Netflix Mobile plan with every Postpaid Plus plan, there’s also an option to upgrade to other plans at a lower price compared to what users get directly from Netflix. Besides JioPostpaid Plus, users are also getting free Netflix subscription via JioFiber as well.

Netflix is also hoping to perform better in the fourth quarter in India. Furthermore, it confirmed the basic Netflix Mobile worth Rs 199 will remain India-exclusive for now. “India is the only country where we are launching a mobile-only plan. The country is a pillar for us. With the huge population rise, rising middle class and all the entertainment that we can create out of India, it is an important play in the books of Netflix,” the company had said, according to TechRadar.

Going by this, we may not see Netflix hiking the subscription charges in India. Very recently, Netflix hiked the prices of its Basic and Premium plans in the United States and Canada. Netflix is also betting in developing more local content to attract viewers. And the Netflix app has been integrated with Jio’ Set-Top Boxes too.

Original article: Partnership With Reliance Jio Helping Netflix Gain Ground in India

Xiaomi Emerged as Top Brand for Having Lowest Failure Rates in the Smartphone Industry: RedQuanta

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 05:20 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/xiaomi-top-brand-lowest-failure-rate/308284/, Xiaomi Emerged as Top Brand for Having Lowest Failure Rates in the Smartphone Industry: RedQuanta

Xiaomi India emerged as the top brand for delivering high-quality smartphones measured via having the lowest failure rate in the smartphone industry. The report was published by RedQuanta which is a customer intelligence firm across more than 25 Indian cities. The parameters included in conducting the survey are high quality, camera performance, affordability and long battery life. RedQuanta has conducted an online survey because of the pandemic. For the unaware, Xiaomi India has won the award for two years straight from RedQuanta itself.

RedQuanta and its Lowest Failure Rate Study Detailed

According to RedQuanta, the objective of the study is to evaluate the major smartphone brands in the market on parameters determining the recognised quality of a smartphone. As mentioned above, these parameters include camera performance, battery life, durability and value for money wherein Xiaomi India has ranked as the top brand in two of these features, i.e. camera and long battery life.

In addition to this, the brand also came on top for its affordability parameter which is very much expected from Xiaomi. When RedQuanta asked about what mattered most to them, users placed the greatest weightage on "good quality" leaving behind other factors such as price & brand popularity and Mi India topped this aspect. Further, Xiaomi India also scored 86% on post-purchase satisfaction and 83% in recommendation rate.

Commenting on the announcement, Muralikrishnan B, Chief Operating Officer, Mi India says, "At Mi India, we are committed to continuous innovation with an unwavering focus on quality and customer experience. Towards this, we are deeply invested in ensuring that our Smartphones are designed for India and are able to weather the tough environmental and usage conditions that phones are subject to in the real world. While we are excited about topping the Quality charts again, our aim is to provide the best quality at an honest price and well-rounded experience to our consumers. Recognition like this gives us more confidence about our decisions and pushes us to ensure that the user receives only the best."

In other news, Xiaomi has lost the top spot to Samsung in the Indian smartphone market, according to Counterpoint. Xiaomi India said to have lost 3% market share in the quarter that ended on September 30, 2020, whereas Samsung gained 4% market share ending the quarter with 24% overall share.

Original article: Xiaomi Emerged as Top Brand for Having Lowest Failure Rates in the Smartphone Industry: RedQuanta

OnePlus Opens Its Globally Largest Experience Store in Hyderabad

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 03:30 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/oneplus-opens-experience-store-hyderabad/308231/, OnePlus Opens Its Globally Largest Experience Store in Hyderabad

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Today, OnePlus has inaugurated its largest experience store in the world in Hyderabad, India. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has named the store 'OnePlus Nizam Palace'. The new experience store is said to be spread across 16,000 square feet area. The store is made with a vision to keep it interactive for when the users enter it. Inside the store, OnePlus has installed horizontal LED walls which will display images shot and captured by the OnePlus community. Keep reading ahead to find out more about the biggest experience store of OnePlus.

OnePlus Nizam Palace is the Biggest Experience Store of OnePlus in the World

Inside the OnePlus Nizam Palace, there is a large customer service centre. There are glass cubicles inside the service centre through which the customers can communicate and meet the service executives. This would increase the transparency of the service that is provided to the user.

There are visual display elements highlighting the much recently launched OnePlus 8T 5G. The holographic display is showing all the key features of the smartphone along with a camera lens effect.

Vikas Agrawal, General Manager, OnePlus India said, "We chose Hyderabad to open our first R&D centre in the country and today we are proud to be back in the city with our largest experience store. The new OnePlus Nizam Palace sets a new benchmark in the retail segment redefining how consumers experience the premium OnePlus offerings."

Agarwal added, "We look forward to successfully serving the needs of our community with the new store while placing the safety of our community and team at utmost priority."

OnePlus is also going to invest Rs 100 crore in India towards expanding its retail presence across the country. The Chinese smartphone maker is going to be looking ahead of metro cities and will be forming new retail partnerships very soon. In addition to this, OnePlus is going to be covering over 100 cities with its service centre network in the next year.

Original article: OnePlus Opens Its Globally Largest Experience Store in Hyderabad

AGR Dues Nullified the Advantage of Tariff Hikes for Telcos: Crisil

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 02:29 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/agr-dues-nullified-the-advantage-tariff-hikes/308226/, AGR Dues Nullified the Advantage of Tariff Hikes for Telcos: Crisil

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Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues have nullified the advantage for the telcos which tariff hike on December 2019 had created, said Crisil Research. As per an ET Telecom story, the company's return on capital employed (ROCE) has dropped because of the AGR dues liability. The tariff hike should have increased it, but because of the AGR dues, the effect of tariff hike is rendered useless for when the ROCE of the telcos is concerned. The ROCE has been pulled down to 4%-5% for the telcos instead of increasing further. More on the story ahead.

AGR Dues Have Brought the ROCE for the Companies Down

The rating firm Crisil said that if the AGR dues were not there, tariff hikes undertaken would have helped the industry in increasing the ROCE to 7% in 2021 and 9% in 2022. The ROCE had dropped as low as 3% for the sector in the fiscal year 2020.

This is why the network operators now need to increase the average revenue per user (ARPU) by 25% between Rs 175 and Rs 180 within the next 6 to 12 months. Growing the ARPU would help the operators in achieving ROCE of 10%.

Crisil further said, "Tariff hikes, rising 4G adoption and increasing data consumption by adopting content-led bundled pricing strategies could help boost ARPU growth. That could, in turn, beam up profitability, which will also help telcos invest in 5G networks over the medium term."

The analysts at Crisil believe that a Rs 1 addition in the ARPU of the telcos will increase the Ebitda (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation) of the industry by Rs 1,000 crore. This will be because of the high operating leverage of the industry.

Thus if the ARPU were to increase by 25% for the industry, it would double the Ebitda to Rs 79,000 crore in the fiscal year 2022 as compared to Rs 38,500 crore in the fiscal year 2020.

Nitesh Jain, Director, Crisil Ratings said, "It is pertinent to note that despite getting relief in AGR payment terms, at this juncture, sponsor support, sizeable tariff hikes, and prudent capex would remain crucial to support the credit profile of telcos."

Original article: AGR Dues Nullified the Advantage of Tariff Hikes for Telcos: Crisil

Excitel Offering Three Months Free Internet to Users in Select Cities

Posted: 04 Nov 2020 12:45 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/excitel-offering-three-months-free-internet/308189/, Excitel Offering Three Months Free Internet to Users in Select Cities

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Excitel, a broadband internet service provider (ISP) is offering users in select cities free internet for three months. Under this offer, users can pay for the first six months and get additional three months on their plan for free. The service provider has termed the offer '#FullpeHalfFree'. Thus by paying for six months, users will essentially get internet service for nine months. But this offer is not available for users in every city of the country. Excitel is only providing this offer in four cities at the moment. More details on the offer ahead.

Excitel 3 Months Free Internet Only for Four Cities

Excitel provides its broadband services across multiple locations/cities of India. But the 3 months free internet offer is only available for the users living in select four cities. These four cities/locations are – Delhi NCR, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Jhansi.

Users opting to avail this offer won't have to pay any installation charges on their purchase. But there is a payment for a refundable security deposit of Rs 2,000 for the ONU (Optical Network Unit) devices concerned.

To avail the offer, users living in the eligible cities or locations can head to the website of Excitel and fill the required form. Excitel provides users with internet plans with up to 300 Mbps. The ISP mainly offers internet plans with 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps, and 300 Mbps speeds.

These three plans are offered with different validity periods such as 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months to the users. In select circles, the ISP also offers new users with an option to purchase the 100 Mbps plan for 4 months and 9 months. Old subscribers can't purchase this plan for this particular validity period.

Excitel currently provides its broadband services across 13 cities of India. Out of the 13, only 4 cities get the offer '#FullpeHalfFree'. There is no confirmation on whether the ISP is going to extend the offer to other cities as well.

Excitel is planning to expand its services to over 50 cities of India by the end of 2021. One of the unique benefits of the internet plans offered by Excitel is that there is no fair-usage-policy (FUP) limit on data.

Original article: Excitel Offering Three Months Free Internet to Users in Select Cities

ATC Set to Build Over 3000 Tower Sites in India

Posted: 03 Nov 2020 11:45 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/american-tower-to-build-3000-tower-india/308198/, ATC Set to Build Over 3000 Tower Sites in India

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American Tower Corporation (ATC), one of the leading infrastructure providers engaged in the telecom space is set to build around 3500 new tower sites in India by the end of 2020. The development was shared by Rod Smith, executive vice president of ATC in the third quarter earnings call on Thursday. In its third quarter of the current fiscal year, ATC registered a 3% increase in its total revenues to US$2,013 million. However, the company said that its net income decreased 8.4% to US$463 million for its third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

ATC Built Close to 1,000 Sites in India in Third Quarter

Tom Bartlett, president and CEO of ATC, said in the earnings call that the Indian telecom market is "very strong" and that the operators are now looking beyond the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) case.

"I think there has been a general slowdown overall, not just regards to COVID, but I think also with regard to clearing through a lot of the AGR, a lot of tax issues, I think that put a slowdown," Bartlett said in the earnings call on Thursday. "But hopefully, much of that will be behind us and the carriers I know are really starting to think about and move forward in terms of looking to increase kind of rates of growth going forward."

Further, Smith said that the ATC "built just shy of a thousand towers in India in the quarter" ended September 30, 2020 and that the company witnessed close to 14% in returns.

"We’ve seen continued growth in the India marketplace from a couple of the large carriers there," Bartlett said in the earnings call. "We’re getting double-digit rates of return right out of the gate."

ATC is said to own and operate 74,569 tower sites in India as of September 30, 2020, with the country accounting for 15.4% of the total property revenue during its third quarter. Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Reliance Jio are said to be major telecom operators to be engaged with ATC in India.

ATC Sees AGR Decision As Positive for Telecom Operators

With the Supreme Court providing a 10-year time period for the telecom operators to repay their AGR dues, Smith said that the company sees the decision on a "positive" note.

"We view this as a positive as it provides incremental clarity in the marketplace in near-term breathing room for the carriers in terms of their liquidity," Smith said in the earnings call.

Meanwhile, Bartlett also highlighted that the company is targeting to reduce its "scope on fossil fuel consumption in diesel related greenhouse gas emissions" in India by more than 60% by 2027.

"We have made significant progress towards that objective having reduced annual diesel consumption by 65 million liters since 2017, after normalizing for site count growth," Bartlett said in the earnings call on Thursday.

Original article: ATC Set to Build Over 3000 Tower Sites in India

Infinix Smart 4 With MediaTek Helio A22 and Dual Camera Setup Launched in India

Posted: 03 Nov 2020 10:16 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/infinix-smart-4-mediatek-helio-a22/308185/, Infinix Smart 4 With MediaTek Helio A22 and Dual Camera Setup Launched in India

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Infinix has launched a new smartphone for the Indian market namely Infinix Smart 4. This device is going to be powered by the MediaTek Helio A22 and sport a dual-camera setup at the rear. The smartphone will run on Android 10 out of the box. The device is limited to support up to 4G connectivity only. Infinix Smart 4 has been launched in four distinct colours and a single variant only. Let's take a look at all the specifications, price, and availability of the device in India.

Infinix Smart 4 Specifications

Infinix Smart 4 comes with a 6.82-inch HD+ Incell IPS display. The screen comes with a 20:5:9 aspect ratio. Powering the device is MediaTek Helio A22 coupled with 2GB of RAM. The Infinix Smart 4 runs on Android 10 (Go Edition) out of the box. There is a dual-camera setup at the rear of the device. The primary sensor is a 13MP lens paired with a depth sensor. For clicking selfies and video calling, there is an 8MP sensor at the front.

Infinix Smart 4 has a ton of smart camera features. The camera of the device gets the support of Auto Scene Detection, Custom Brokeh, Panorama, AI 3D Beauty, AI HDR, AR Animoji, AI 3D Body Shaping and more.

The device comes with 32GB of internal storage which the user can expand using an external microSD card. There is also a 3.5mm headphone jack for users who prefer wired earphones. For additional security, there is a fingerprint scanner at the back.

The Infinix Smart 4 comes with a massive 6,000mAh battery which can support up to 10W fast-charging. The device weighs 207 grams so it not very light and measures 171.82×77.96×8.9mm.

Infinix Smart 4 Price

The Infinix Smart 4 will go on sale in India from November 8, 12 PM via Flipkart. The device will be available in four different colours – Ocean Wave, Midnight Black, Quetzal Cyan, and Violet and will sell for Rs 6,999 for its single 2GB+32GB variant.

It is worthy to note that the Infix Smart 4 Plus was also launched in a single variant (3GB+32GB) for Rs 7,999 back in July 2020.

Original article: Infinix Smart 4 With MediaTek Helio A22 and Dual Camera Setup Launched in India

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Likely to Launch on January 14, 2021

Posted: 03 Nov 2020 09:13 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-galaxy-s21-series-launch-date/308139/, Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Likely to Launch on January 14, 2021

Samsung is rumoured to launch the Galaxy S21 series on January 14, 2021. The Galaxy S21 series will include three devices- the standard Galaxy S21, the Galaxy S21+ and the premium Galaxy S21 Ultra. Earlier, we have seen the renders of the Galaxy S21 and the January 2021 launch was also tipped. Now, we have the exact launch date, thanks to the tipster Jon Prosser. He also says Samsung will take pre-orders of the devices on the launch date itself, but the shipping will start on January 29, 2021. So far, the Galaxy S21 devices are said to be minor upgrades over the Galaxy S20 series. Going by the renders, we can confirm the company is ditching curved display design and they will also come powered by Exynos 2100 SoC in India and other Asian markets.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Launch and Pre-Order Details Leaked

Samsung’s upcoming flagship devices could launch in several colours- Black, White, Grey, Silver, Violet and Pink. It is exciting to see Samsung launching the Galaxy S21 series ahead of the usual February-March release. Even OnePlus is said to launch the OnePlus 9 series sometime in March 2021.

The exact reason for why Samsung is launching the Galaxy S21 series in January 2021 is unknown at the moment. If a recent report is to be believed, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, despite being one of the best Android phones of 2020 isn’t doing well in terms of sales. Even the Galaxy S20+ has been discounted in India to Rs 49,999 during the festive season.

Leaks suggest that Samsung is ditching the curved screens for the Galaxy S21 series. The phones could be powered by the in-house Exynos 2100 processor in India, whereas we will see the Snapdragon 875 SoC models in countries like the United States and China. Samsung will most likely retain features like 120Hz AMOLED display, in-display fingerprint scanners and big batteries on the Galaxy S21 series. The phones are also expected to come with Penta-camera setups on the back with two telephoto lens.

More details regarding the entire Galaxy S21 lineup are expected to surface online in the coming weeks.

Original article: Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Likely to Launch on January 14, 2021

How the Micromax In Note 1 Fares Against Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

Posted: 03 Nov 2020 07:51 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/micromax-in-note-redmi-note-comparison/308110/, How the Micromax In Note 1 Fares Against Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

Micromax successfully made a comeback to the Indian smartphone market yesterday with the ‘In Note 1’ and ‘In 1b’ devices. Before the launch, Micromax received a lot of flak on social media for putting the anti-Chinese sentiment instead of talking about the phones. However, the company managed to impress everyone on the pricing front. Since India is a price-conscious market, it is good to see Micromax betting on that aspect. The Micromax In Note 1 goes directly against the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 that was launched in July this year. Both the phones rock identical specs like Full HD+ screen with punch-hole cutout, MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, 5000mAh batteries and a 48MP quad-camera setup is present on the rear side of both the phones. In this article, we compare the on-paper specifications of both the newly launched Micromax In Note 1 and the popular Redmi Note 9 from Xiaomi.

Micromax In Note 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: Design and Display

Both the Micromax In Note 1 and Redmi Note 9 are constructed out of plastic. The In Note 1 has an X-shaped gradient design on the rear panel similar to the Honor 9X. The Redmi Note 9 has a glossy back panel and comes in a host of colour options- Aqua Green, Arctic White, Pebble Grey, Scarlet Red and Shadow Black. The camera module layout is different on both the phones; The In Note 1’s quad-camera array is on the left corner side of the rear and the fingerprint scanner is located on the centre of the rear panel. The Redmi Note 9’s quad-camera setup is located on the top centre of the back panel along with the fingerprint scanner.

To the front, we are looking at a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display on the In Note 1 with a centred punch-hole. The Redmi Note 9 sports a 6.53-inch Full HD+ with the same punch-hole cutout placed to the left corner side of the screen.

Micromax In Note 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: Hardware and Software

Both the smartphones are powered by MediaTek’s Helio G85 chipset. However, the differentiator here is the RAM and storage. The In Note 1 comes in two configurations- 4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB, whereas the Redmi Note 9 can be picked up in three variants- 4GB+64GB, 4GB+128GB and 6GB+128GB. Both the phones offer a microSD card slot for storage expansion.

Micromax sprang up a surprise by saying the In Note 1 and In 1b will run stock Android 10 out of the box. The company also promises two major software updates which is a good thing to see. With Xiaomi moving away from the Android One segment, consumers can look out for Micromax In Note 1 in the budget segment for a stock Android smartphone. The Redmi Note 9 also runs Android 10, but it has MIUI 12 layered on top.

Micromax In Note 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: Cameras and Battery

The In Note 1 has a quad-camera setup on the back comprising of 48MP primary sensor, 5MP wide-angle shooter and a couple of 2MP sensors. To the front, it has a 16MP shooter. On the flip side, we have the Redmi Note 9 with the same 48MP primary shooter, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth lens. The phone also sports a 13MP shooter on the front.

Lastly, moving onto the battery segment; The Micromax phone is backed by a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The Redmi Note 9 has a 5020mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support. However, Xiaomi is bundling an 18W fast chafer inside the retail box of the Redmi Note 9.

Micromax In Note 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: Pricing in India

Micromax has launched two variants of the In Note 1 in India- 4GB+64GB at Rs 10,999 and 4GB+128GB model at Rs 12,499. The Redmi Note 9 is already available in India in three variants- 4GB+64GB at Rs 11,999, 4GB+128GB at Rs 12,999 and 6GB+128GB model is retailing for Rs 14,999. Xiaomi is selling the Note 9 with Rs 500 discount for a limited period. The Micromax In Note 1 will be available for purchase starting November 26 in India.

Original article: How the Micromax In Note 1 Fares Against Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

Airtel Postpaid Users Can Add Up to a Maximum of 8 Add-on Connections

Posted: 03 Nov 2020 05:32 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-postpaid-maximum-addon-connections/308091/, Airtel Postpaid Users Can Add Up to a Maximum of 8 Add-on Connections

Bharti Airtel is currently offering one of the best postpaid plans in the industry. The telco recently confirmed it added a whopping 0.8 million postpaid customers during the quarter that ended on September 30, 2020. Despite Reliance Jio launching its JioPostpaid Plus plans, customers chose Airtel thanks to its superior service and decent postpaid offerings. Currently, Airtel is offering five postpaid plans starting at Rs 399 and going all the way up to Rs 1,599. The company has updated terms and conditions for its postpaid plans. As per the information available, Airtel postpaid users can add up to eight add-on connections to a single postpaid number. Continue read to know more about the Airtel Infinity postpaid plans in detail.

Airtel Family Postpaid Plan Users Can Add Up to 8 Add-on Numbers

Airtel Infinity Family postpaid plans are priced at Rs 749 and Rs 999 per month. Compared to the standard Rs 399, Rs 499 and Rs 1,599 postpaid plans, these plans come with free family add-on connections which will help you save a lot of money. According to the updated terms and conditions, Airtel postpaid users on either Rs 749 or Rs 999 postpaid plan can add up to eight add-on numbers.

“Maximum 8 Add-ons numbers can be added in a family plan, including the free add-ons as per Plan opted,” says Airtel. The Rs 749 Airtel Family postpaid plan offers two free add-on connections 1 Regular (Voice+Data) & 1 Data only. With the Rs 999 postpaid plan, customers will be eligible for four free add-on numbers – 3 Regular (Voice+Data) & 1 Data only.

There are some other terms and conditions as well which are worth making a note of. Beyond consumption of allocated add-ons, customers will be charged at Rs 249 for regular add-on and Rs 99 for data add-on. For example, the Rs 999 postpaid plan of Airtel comes with four add-ons benefit. If a customer tries to add a fifth add-on number, then Airtel will charge an additional Rs 249/Rs 99 per month depending on the add-on type (regular or data).

Airtel also stated that the parent and add-on numbers should be of same state/circle to enjoy family plan benefits. Only parent connection will have the rights to add or remove add-on number, change bill plan and buy more data for the family plan.

It is a good thing to see Airtel offering Family postpaid plans, although they are not new. The Rs 749 Family plan is an attractive one as it comes with 125GB data benefit which can be split across the add-ons as well. And on top that, Airtel postpaid plans also offer ‘Data Rollover’ functionality up to 200GB/500GB.

Original article: Airtel Postpaid Users Can Add Up to a Maximum of 8 Add-on Connections

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