Aircel the fast growing Pan India telecom operator in the country in a latest move has now chosen to offer iPhone 3GS 8GB at just Rs.9999 to its postpaid customers in all circles across India. The total device cost will be Rs.12999 because to get the factory Unlocked iPhone 3GS for Rs.9999, Aircel customer has to pay Rs.3000 as advance rental for specially tailored postpaid plan for above offer.
With this offer customer will get Unlimited data usage with Fair usage policy up to 2GB in 3G circles, after 2GB you can still enjoy unlimited downloads at speeds of up to 128 kbps for 12 months from the date of activation.
If customers opt the same offer in any 2G circles than they will get Unlimited 2G Data usage + 1000 Free minutes/month (Local+STD) and 2500 Free Local and National SMS/month up to 6 months from the date of recharge.
Aircel iPhone 3GS offer in details :
Terms & Conditions :
*Fair usage policy (FUP) applies. In 3G circles, after 2GB you can still enjoy unlimited downloads at speeds of up to 128 kbps.Note : After 1 year, you will automatically migrate to Simple Value 499 Plan (in Aircel 2G circles), or 399 Smart PI plan (in Aircel 3G circles).
# In 3G circles, you will need to top up with Rs.3000 for Unlimited data (12 months), and you can also continue with your existing Aircel plan.
The handset – iPhone 3GS is not locked for any specific operator including Aircel. However, the plan benefits worth Rs.3000 as mentioned above will be applicable only if you use the Aircel SIM card & take the specific bundled plan.
Rekhaa Kale October 10, 2012 at 10:21 am
how do I get this?
RP October 1, 2012 at 2:16 pm
is it support other operator or d device is only for Aircel Operator…..
Soumen September 17, 2012 at 9:43 pm
I went to the Aircel store but they told me that the offer is over as there were advance bookings. I am interested in the offer and want to buy a s a p. Could any one guide me how to avail the offer again or is someone interested in selling iPhone 3GS, I am ready to buy.
Pankaj Sheth September 7, 2012 at 11:41 pm
Need the same iPhone 3GS as soon as possible
Uday August 19, 2012 at 6:49 pm
We wanted to avail this offer but the Aircel store was closed, so we couldn’t get the i-phone. Am still interested, do tell me when and how can we get the 3GS Apple i-phone at the offered price.
sidd August 8, 2012 at 10:54 pm
Aircel is fooling all ppl……..they r not selling any 3GS iphone. it is just the add………and they say they dont have iphone in their store.just dont west our time Aircel……
Srikanta BA August 3, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Hi All above
I just bought lastweek the 1phone 3gs + new SIM from an AIRCEl center in Bangalore, Activated a 999 Advance voice rental plan and using the SIM with a 3G dongle. With IPHONE 3gs , i am using my AIRTEL postpaid SIM. So far no issues. At the end of 1 year i plan to dispose off the AIRCEL SIM (coz i plan to use the 3g data on my laptop) as the phone itself is not network locked.
Trust this clarifies.
AJAY August 1, 2012 at 6:50 pm
i hv one doubt !!!
im ready to pay 13000,after paying 13000 can i use it on another sim because i dont want to use it on aircel postpaid.after paying 13000 they will give aircel sim,i dont wanna use it,can i deactivate that sim,help me guys.thanx
Albert July 31, 2012 at 3:05 pm
@kiran Hmmm…no it don’t. Who said it freezes alot with ios5…it’s much better on ios5.1; and the beta 2 of io6 works real fine on the 3gs.
Albert July 31, 2012 at 3:02 pm
So, I can walk in, pay rs. 13,000 to aircel, and still use my sim card from another provider? This is a real great deal for iphone first-timers! BTW, will I be locked to a payment plan by aircel? What happens after 1 year…do I still have to pay them?
Would be nice if someone who got this deal could let us know.
ARJUN CHANDRASHEKAR July 31, 2012 at 1:09 pm
Location of Aircel Towers in Kolar District
1.Kondarajanahalli (Main Tower)
2.Devaraj Medical College (TAMAKA)
3. AJJAPANAHALLI
4. TAMBAHALLI
5. KURUBARAHALLI
6. MULABAGAL
7. NANGALI
8. KODIKANNUR
9. SUGATUR
10.THORADEVANDAHALLI
11. C. HOSUR
12. SRINIVASAPURA
13. ROYALPAD
14. BUDIKOTE
15. BANGARAPETE
16. BETHAMANGALA
17. K.G.F
18. SHIVARAPATTNA
19. VOKKALERI
20. MALUR
21. LAKKUR – CHIKKATIRUPATHI ROAD
22. JADIGENAHALLI (BENGALURU ROAD)
ARJUN CHANDRASHEKAR July 31, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Well Aircel Towers are Located in The Town of Kolar in Karnataka
1. KATARIPALYA – KOLAR
2. MUNESWARA NAGARA
3. SHAHINSHA NAGARA
4. GULPET
5. SHANTHI NAGARA
6. GANDHI NAGARA
7. RAHMATH NAGARA
8. P.C. EXTENSION
9. VEERANJANEYA NAGARA
10.KONDARAJANAHALLI (MAIN TOWER)
11.BANGARAPET CIRCLE
12.KOGILAHALLI
Dubey July 29, 2012 at 3:34 pm
After the end of contract can i discontinue the Aircel service??
Ganesh Srinivasan July 29, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Just go through the article once again – it clearly states that the handset is not locked to any operator. So you can pay 3,000 on an Aircel connection, get the handset and use it with any SIM card of any operator you are comfortable with
Mujeeb July 28, 2012 at 5:26 am
Is it already factory unlocked? coz i dont wanna use aircel i m ready to pay 3k to aircel for unlocking it but i need unlocked device at the time of purchase itself.
max July 25, 2012 at 6:25 pm
how many people has purchase it. any idea?
ARJUN CHANDRASHEKAR July 25, 2012 at 5:00 pm
@Ganesh Srinivasan
Well It’s Worth to Use Aircel in Kolar District
Rajes July 25, 2012 at 8:20 am
Camera is better than 3GS? LOL You are comparing 5MP cam and 0.7MP camera.
Yea I am an user of iPod too.
Ganesh Srinivasan July 24, 2012 at 10:09 pm
If 2G of Aircel works in Kolar Dist, check with them if they would offer 2G plan benefits like 2G data voice minutes and SMS etc. then it may still be worth opting for iPhone 3GS – as it is a great performer. Read my comments regarding my usage of iPod touch
Ganesh Srinivasan July 24, 2012 at 10:02 pm
I agree 3GS is not a bad handset. I am using iPod touch – similar clock speed, memory etc (but better screen and camera compared to 3GS) with about 115 apps loaded. It works great – the touch screen performance is consistent and great. iPod touch is similarly priced, I bought for 13,500
In the last 6 months I have booted my laptop only 3 times and for all my official needs I am using my iPod touch only – including typing out this comment.
Why am I saying it is a bold move by Aircel – they are not following the rule set by big brother Airtel who is the other partner for iPhone
Few days after launching iPhone 4S on similar terms like Airtel, they announced and implemented one year data plan voice plan and SMS plan free for 1 year – though I don’t remember the exact terms, for those who pay the full price for iPhone 4S. Airtel didn’t offer anything like that at all
Which is why I am saying it is a bold move by them – wait and watch they will not follow big brother when iPhone 5 launches
ARJUN CHANDRASHEKAR July 24, 2012 at 5:49 pm
@Ganesh Srinivasan
Yes Might Be But I Hate Aircel to Select that Foolish TATA DOCOMO as their Intra circle Roaming Partner Where If I’m unable to Get AIRCEL network I Need To Select TD Network But in Kolar District TATA DOCOMO is worst than AIRCEL. So This ICRA is not applicable for AIRCEL
Tarun del July 24, 2012 at 10:28 am
@-RP-
Mr. RP
If you don’t like 3GS that does not mean nobody will like it…. even if it is discontinued…. this is not a bad deal….. 3GS is still better than a lot of phone in that range…
You are in India and not everybody might be wealthy enough to cough for 4GS
-RP- July 23, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Good move to clear stock of the soon to be discontinued 3GS.
People say good move by Aircel ,bold move.
I say “Good offer for fools. Go get fooled.” LOL
Those who are hoping they would get IP5 at competitive price. Ask yourself a question,why can’t Aircel sell IP4/4S at such prices ?
Kiran July 23, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Once the online payment is placed successfully, a sales representative from Aircel will visit you within 4 business days to get the form signed & collect the required documents and Rs.3000 in cash for plan activation. Following are the requirements:
At the time when Aircel’s sales representative visits you, you need to hand over Rs.3000 in cash for the bundled data plan. The sales representative will issue you a receipt of Rs. 3000
Once the paper-work is completed & money has been collected, the handset will be shipped to you within 5 to 7 business days
If the paperwork & other parameters are not met, the sales representative will not collect Rs.3000 from you & the amount paid ONLINE today will be refunded within 3 to 5 business days without any deduction.
abhijith July 22, 2012 at 8:12 pm
Hey . . I read a topic in ibn news website that aircel providing cheaper than other providers selling iphone world wide . so now i commanding this as VALUE FOR MONEY OFFER . . Nothing more than that
novicefreak1 July 22, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Great to see such a good move by Aircel. I would have gone ahead, if his phone had a front camera. Guess there would be some good offers for upcoming iPhone..
plan July 22, 2012 at 2:05 am
HEY LISTEN ALL READERS:)
IS IM WRONG ???
if u dont like dont buy it. Just simple yar.
But our country’s operators need such bold moves, not always looting indian customers.
Atleast AIRCEL is providing the value to your money. It may be out dated, it may be dumping old stock in india bla. . bla. . bla. . But i would like to remind u all that at this price not a single customer looting company weather it may be service provider or whole seller will provide you such deal/offer a true value to your money.
If you dont like product left it,
atleast APPRECIATE THE REALLY BOLD MOVE, A GAME CHANGER PLAN BY ATLEAST ONE INDIAN COMPANY. .
Saale sab ne loota hi hai,
Apna faida hi dekha hi hai,
Customer k bare me kisne socha?
Well done AIRCEL. . .
Hats off to you…
Lets every one to follow you.
Himank July 21, 2012 at 6:28 pm
@vinay Not same copy its CRAP copy.
vinay July 21, 2012 at 6:20 pm
chinese launched the same copy of apple i phone series in much cheaper price..why cant indians hold their money in their own country when labor cost is much cheaper here..either blocl apple or bound to sell at the cheap..or make duplicate..
Himank July 21, 2012 at 6:07 pm
Tempting offer
Ganesh Srinivasan July 21, 2012 at 2:03 pm
I would tend to disagree
Even in China for the latest iPhone 4S, the telecom operators offer for free with 2 years contract
Only in India we pay full price + monthly charges
As I said earlier Aircel has done a bold move, I am seeing it as a prelude to iPhone 5 launch and eventually other high end phones
rahulraj July 21, 2012 at 1:12 pm
+1
moreover these companies use India as a dumping ground
Ganesh Srinivasan July 21, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Just grab it and use it as your second phone
Shift the data subscribed card (3,000 advance rental paid one) to your preferred phone
I guess this scheme would work
Ganesh Srinivasan July 21, 2012 at 12:21 pm
+ 1
Pratham Dhillon July 21, 2012 at 10:05 am
I’m using Aircel from 2 years and it is the best operator in Haryana in terms of 2G speed which is 25kB/s or above all the time, cheap voice tariffs and rate cutter packs, gives extra talktime on online recharges and much more. Yet they have very little customers, I don’t know why? I just love Aircel. But coverage in villages is not good because Tata Docomo network is not present in villages. I hope they install their towers soon.
Esmail July 21, 2012 at 9:06 am
Yes, more and more operators should come up with such offers, for iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3, HTC one, etc. offer attractive data, voice and text bundles with advance rental, but the device should not be network locked.
Ganesh Srinivasan July 21, 2012 at 4:29 am
I see it as a step towards forthcoming iPhone 5, Aircel would come with some lucrative offers for iPhone 5
Aircel is setting the trend for iPhone and even other makes / models to follow. Look at it closely it is a very bold move – you get a bundled and unlimited data for 1 year and take suitable voice plan as per your needs
I agree with the view iPhone 3GS is outdated – iOS 5 makes it very slow, but without that you don’t get iCloud, which is very convenient to sync contacts, calendar, documents etc across multiple devices
I am foreseeing Airtel rocking in near future with lucrative offers on iPhone 5 when it launches and on other handsets
Rakesh Kumar July 21, 2012 at 4:22 am
@Kanaga Deepan N
Its not bad for the price.. much better than those 10k androids
Kanaga Deepan N July 21, 2012 at 1:46 am
They are just trying to clear their dead-stock…. Thats all…
SDee July 21, 2012 at 1:00 am
BoooooooHoooooooo…! What a waste……..
The bundled plan is much worse,lol what aircel guys think..
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aditya July 21, 2012 at 12:20 am
@kiran TRUE SAID BUT DONT GO FOR WINDOWS BETTER GO FOR ANDROID
aditya July 21, 2012 at 12:19 am
@Esmail NO BHAIJAAN ITS NOT LOCKED TO AIRCEL BUT A POSTPAID CONNECTION(ANY PLAN)PLUS RS 3000 ADVANCE RENTALFOR ONE YAER WHICH GIVES YOU 2GB FULL SPEED DATA AND AFTERWARDS UNLIMITED AT128KPBS . IS NECESSARY SO TOTAL COST 13K BETTER BUY ANY SAMSUNG GALAXY DEVICE BETTER IN COMPARISON TO 3GS PLUS YOU CANNOT DOWNLOAD ANYTHING ON IPHONE EVEN A PIC YOUR HALF LIFE WILL BE WASTED IN SYINCING EVERYTHING BETTER GO FOR ANDROID
Esmail July 20, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Is the phone going to be network locked to Aircel?
kiran July 20, 2012 at 10:45 pm
Waste!!! Outdated model.This Device freezes a lot with IOS5. one will get a super sexy lumia 610 with 8GB 3G Data valid for 4months.
raman July 20, 2012 at 10:31 pm
Holy sh!t,,,, this is unbelievable!I’m getting 6 for my nephew and niece.