Airtel announces 31 p.c. cut in 4G data charges

Days after slashing 2G data prices, leading telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Monday announced the introduction of all new plans for its Airtel 4G services in Bangalore, Kolkata, Pune and Chandigarh.

According to an Airtel announcement, starting from monthly rent of Rs 450, these new Airtel 4G plans will encourage more and more customers to enjoy superfast 4G speeds - now delivered at even greater value.

While the Rs.450, Rs.650 and Rs.750 Airtel 4G plans offer data quota (GBs) at rents similar to 3G plans at superfast 4G speeds - the plans starting Rs.999 offer accelerated data benefits at rate of Rs.100/GB.

Customers subscribing to Rs.999 and above plans will also be able to enjoy free access to an entertainment library of 1,000 movies and 100 games powered by BigFlix and indiagames.

Airtel 4G services deliver the fastest high-speed data experience available for customers in India and are currently offered across Kolkata, Bengaluru, Pune and Chandigarh. Airtel 4G leverages the world's most advanced 4G LTE technology to allow superfast access to data services for customers to stream High Definition (HD) videos, enjoy multiple chatting, instantly upload photos, download rich content and more.

Airtel offers 2 kinds of 4G devices for customers to choose from. The Airtel 4G dongle brings high-speed wireless internet experience to the laptop, while the Airtel 4G CPE Router offers a home WiFi solution wherein multiple devices , including 3G smartphones and 3G tablets, can access internet at 4G speed.