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* '''Vodafone '''India
* '''Vodafone '''India
* '''Idea '''Cellular
* '''Idea '''Cellular
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* '''Reliance '''Communications (RCOM)
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* '''Reliance '''Communications (RCOM) or JIO
* '''BSNL'''
* '''BSNL'''
* '''Aircel'''
* '''Aircel'''
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* for 3G packages: select circle and check [http://www.airtel.in/Airtel3G/tariff.html here]
* for 3G packages: select circle and check [http://www.airtel.in/Airtel3G/tariff.html here]
* for 4G/LTE packages: select city and check [http://www.airtel.in/4g/index here (scroll down to red boxes)]
* for 4G/LTE packages: select city and check [http://www.airtel.in/4g/index here (scroll down to red boxes)]
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<nowiki> </nowiki>4G/LTE is available for prepaid in about 100 towns so far in 2016 like Mumbai, Kolkata, Dehli and many others.
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4G/LTE is available for prepaid in about 100 towns so far in 2016 like Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and many others.
To apply a feature data pack, you can ask at any shop showing the Airtel logo, which are very widespread. Contrary to most countries, don't just buy the airtime - you need to buy and apply data packs separately.
To apply a feature data pack, you can ask at any shop showing the Airtel logo, which are very widespread. Contrary to most countries, don't just buy the airtime - you need to buy and apply data packs separately.
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There are lots of special offers, and data packs can be shared with up to five 'family' members. It's worth downloading the My Airtel app to see all offers and easily apply them; this is only available on the Indian App and Play stores, but expert Android users can Google "my airtel apk" and install it in the usual way.
There are lots of special offers, and data packs can be shared with up to five 'family' members. It's worth downloading the My Airtel app to see all offers and easily apply them; this is only available on the Indian App and Play stores, but expert Android users can Google "my airtel apk" and install it in the usual way.
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Domestic roaming has to be switched on to use internet outside the state you purchased the SIM from. But there are no extra charges for this domestic roaming, but for phone calls there are roaming charges.
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Domestic roaming has to be switched on to use internet outside the state you purchased the SIM from. But there are no extra charges for this domestic data roaming, but for phone calls there are roaming charges.
Credit balance check: *123#''', '''remaining data check: *123*11#''' '''. [http://www.imobileandroid.com/airtel-ussd-codes-check-balance-offer-plan-alert/ Click here] for many other useful codes.
Credit balance check: *123#''', '''remaining data check: *123*11#''' '''. [http://www.imobileandroid.com/airtel-ussd-codes-check-balance-offer-plan-alert/ Click here] for many other useful codes.
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* 3249 Rs: 10 GB 3G/4G data
* 3249 Rs: 10 GB 3G/4G data
The 7 and 10 GB bundles also include unlimited STD calls and pan-Indian roaming. Overuse fee for all packages is 25p per MB.
The 7 and 10 GB bundles also include unlimited STD calls and pan-Indian roaming. Overuse fee for all packages is 25p per MB.
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These Infinity plans may be the most expensive in India right now. But they are the most convenient for travellers through different circles as well. Please remember, that for 4G/LTE you'll need a device capable of 2300 MHz TDD-LTE (Band 40) that is still unusual in the rest of the wolrd.
===='''More info'''====
===='''More info'''====
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* Website: http://www.ideacellular.com
* Website: http://www.ideacellular.com
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=='''Reliance''' Communications (RCOM)==
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=='''Reliance''' Communications (JIO)==
[[File:Reliance.jpg|thumb|248x248px]]
[[File:Reliance.jpg|thumb|248x248px]]
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Reliance a.k.a. RCOM is the 4th provider in India holding licences in 14 circles and network sharing agreements in some others. It runs a CDMA network too (imcompatible to GSM), so be sure to get the right plan. Reliance has 4G/LTE spectrum on 2300 MHz TDD-LTE (band 40), but not marketed yet on prepaid.
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Reliance a.k.a. RCOM or Jio is the 4th provider in India holding licences in 14 circles and network sharing agreements in some others. It runs a CDMA network too (imcompatible to GSM), so be sure to get the right plan. Reliance has 4G/LTE spectrum on 2300 MHz TDD-LTE (band 40), but not marketed yet on prepaid.
==== '''Availability''' ====
==== '''Availability''' ====
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==<nowiki/>'''BSNL''' ==
==<nowiki/>'''BSNL''' ==
[[File:BSNL.jpg|thumb|220x220px]]
[[File:BSNL.jpg|thumb|220x220px]]
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BSNL for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is an Indian state-owned telecommunications company. It operates in all circles except the cities of Mumbai and New Dehli where MTNL operates instead (see below). This provider is seen as not so reliable in the cities, but is in some provinces the only 3G option. So better make a network scan before you buy a SIM card.
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BSNL for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is an Indian state-owned telecommunications company. It operates in all circles except the cities of Mumbai and New Dehli where MTNL operates instead (see below). This provider is seen as not so reliable in the cities, but is in some provinces the only 3G option. So better make a network scan before you buy a SIM card. BSNL has spectrum for 4G on 2500 MHz TDD-LTE (Band 41), that is not marketed for prepaid up to now.
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==== '''Data feature packages''' ====
==== '''Data feature packages''' ====
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[[File:BSNL chart.jpg|none|thumb|403x403px]]
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> = promotion. Other plans and offers may apply regionally and can be found on their website
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> = promotion. Other plans and offers may apply regionally and can be found on their [http://www.bsnl.in/opencms/bsnl/BSNL/services/mobile/3g_prepaid_data_plan.html website]
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==== '''More info''' ====
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== '''Aircel''' ==
== '''Aircel''' ==
[[File:Aircel.jpg|thumb|220x220px]]
[[File:Aircel.jpg|thumb|220x220px]]
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Aircel is the 6th largest mobile provider in India with a market share of about 8%. It's mostly owned by Malaysian Maxis. It has 3G licences for 13 circles and started LTE as TDD-LTE on 2300 Mhz (Band 40) in 2014.
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Aircel is the 6th largest mobile provider in India with a market share of about 8%. It's mostly owned by Malaysian Maxis. It has 3G licences for 13 circles and started 4G/LTE as TDD-LTE on 2300 Mhz (Band 40) in 2014, that is not available for prepaid yet.
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Their start up kit is available where they have a 3G coverage. So you don't find it in Mumbai or Dehl, but in Kolkata. Check [http://www.aircel.com/AircelWar/appmanager/aircel/kerala?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=P53800167651360739338032 aircel coverage map] first. It's sold for 28 Rs. including taxes.
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Their start-up kit is available where they have a 3G coverage. So you don't find it in Mumbai or Dehli, but in Kolkata. Check [http://www.aircel.com/AircelWar/appmanager/aircel/kerala?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=P53800167651360739338032 aircel coverage map] first. It's sold for 28 Rs. including taxes. Top-ups are available Rs. 10-1500. For online recharges, Airtel offers 20% data bonus.
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==== '''Data feature packages''' ====
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For Kolkata, they offer these packages. For other regions check their webpage.
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Data by default is 15p per MB. Internet packages are called Pocket Internet. These packs are sold in Delhi:
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[[File:Aircel chart.jpg|none|thumb|500x500px]]
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For online recharges, Airtel offers 20% data bonus.
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For other circles and places, check their [http://www.aircel.com/AircelWar/appmanager/aircel/kolkata?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=prepaid_book website] and adjust circle on top first.
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==== '''Data feature packages''' ====
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DoCoMo, Virgin Mobile and Tata Indicom in Dehli have very low prices. They differ immensely on the circle you are in. Note that the nationwide coverage in India is very limired however. For exact prices in your circle, check their websites.
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DoCoMo, Virgin Mobile and Tata Indicom in Dehli have very low prices. They differ immensely on the circle you are in. Note that the nationwide coverage in India is very limited however. For exact prices in your circle, check their websites (see below).
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