Videocon makes mobile roaming free for incoming calls

Videocon Mobile Services has become the first operator to remove roaming charges on incoming calls.

All Videocon subscribers can avail of this facility with immediate effect, according to a company announcement.

"We reiterate our commitment towards 'One Nation - Free Roaming'. To extend the benefits of freedom of movement across our network, we have introduced this offering where our subscribers roaming across Videocon Network will stand to benefit from free incoming calls. There are no strings attached to the proposition, no STVs/recharges required", said Arvind Bali, director and CEO, Videocon Mobile Services.

Videocon operates in four circles-- Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat-- while it has licence to operate in seven. The company is finalising its plans to start operations in rest of the circles-- Bihar, Uttar Pardesh East and West.

The government under its "One-nation-one-number plan" seeks to remove roaming fees, allowing users to retain their numbers even if they move from one circle or zone to another.