Calicut Goes 3G : BSNL
January 5, 2010
BSNL -Bharath Sanchar Nigam Limited launched 3G service in the city yesterday. Along with calicut, 3G service is also launched in Kannur.3G will be available within a limit of 30 km from the city and is available on the move.3G allows simultaneous use of speech and advanced data services with unprecedented quality in voice call as well as a wide range of compelling data services. The data transfer speed is 10 times better than the current system.
Tariff for 3G mobile service as given in bsnl website
1. Initial SIM & Activation Charges for both Voice and Data plans under 3G postpaid and prepaid service:
| Sl. | Particulars | Tariff |
| 1 | SIM & Activation | |
| 2 | Starter pack with SIM in Rs. (Incl. of S. Tax ) | 59 |
| 3 | Service Tax @ 10.30% in Rs. | 5.51 |
| 4 | Usage Value with SIM in Rs. | 0 |
| 5 | Validity in days | 7 |
| 6 | Migration charges from 2G to 3G and vice versa in Rs. | Nil |
| 7 | New USIM price in case of Migration from 2G to 3G in Rs. | 59 |
Note:-
2. General Terms and conditions:-
• In case of migration from 2G to 3G, the customer may continue with the existing 2G SIM without any charge or may opt for a new 3G USIM with higher memory for Rs.59.
• In case of migration from 2G prepaid to 3G prepaid, the unutilized account balance validity in 2G will be carried forward to 3G.
• Replacement of defective SIM/USIM will be free of cost to be made at CSC only, if the replacement of SIM/USIM is due to technical reason beyond the control of customer. However, if the replacement of SIM/USIM is due to customer negligence Rs.59 (Incl. of S.Tax) will be levied. In case customer wants new USIM, replacing the existing 2G SIM, the customer will also have to pay Rs.59.
Promotional 3G Offers
• 50 Minutes free local video call will be allowed to all new 3G prepaid and postpaid connections activated upto 31.12.2009.
• Customers purchasing 3G Data card from BSNL and activating the same will get free data usage of 6 GB per month as 1GB day/any time and 5GB night usage for two months from the date of activation as a promotional offer until further order. However, for getting validity the customer has to recharge with data recharge voucher or fixed monthly charges in case of postpaid connection. The free usage of 6 GB will be added to the free usage available with the data plan. No other freebies may be allowed for the above data cards.
• Incoming video call facility allowed to 2G customers with 3G enabled handsets will continue to be allowed until further order.
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