Aircel today launched a revolutionary product ‘One Nation, One Rate’.
The product offers one rate for Voice, SMS and Data in home circles and on roaming on Aircel network. The product is an industry first, and will redefine the user experience and consumption of voice services in the country.
The product does not only do away with roaming charges but also provides lucrative voice, SMS and data tariffs.
‘One nation, one rate’ will provide the following One India tariff to Aircel customers:
Voice – Local/National calling at 1paisa/second in Home circle as well as on roaming on Aircel network. Incoming calls while on Roaming on Aircel network will be free
SMS – Local and National SMS at Re 1/SMS in Home circle as well as while on Roaming
Data – User will be able to carry the home circle rate while on roamingThe product is available in Andhra Pradesh for Rs. 25.
Aircel led the data revolution in India by launching Pocket Internet which changed the way internet on mobile was perceived and consumed. Aircel was amongst the first telecom players to make 3G affordable to the masses. And now, with the launch of this first of its kind product – ‘Aircel One Nation, One Rate’, Aircel has taken a giant leap in the voice market as well.
Aircel One Nation, One Rate Plan Details Circle Wise:
R R KUMAR March 9, 2013 at 1:27 pm
its a non sense plan as it is not applicable on 3G.
Jay February 3, 2013 at 7:27 pm
I must say this plan is almost worth it.. I recharged for this (RoTN Circle) and I went in for a small trip for a day to AP (Hyd) from Chennai. Though the coverage was not good enough enroute, I must say network has improved a lot compared to the last time I visited (about 2 yrs back). I was getting signal, at almost 90% times, when I tried using my Mobile. Was getting 3G coverage in almost all big towns on the way.
Within a day I received incoming calls for atleast 25 Mins & had to make STD calls for atleast 15 mins. I would have spent Rs.47.50 for all these. I ended up spending just 9 Rs, in addition to the cost of the voucher (Rs 49). I’ll be having call rate of 1p/sec for a month now, in my home N/W as well, as compared to my base tariff of 1.3p/s & 1.5p/s. So I’ll be getting profit in a few days time
I believe it’s worth more than the cost in most circles, where it’s priced at rate lesser then Rs.49 (like Rs25,26,29).
siva tuticorin February 4, 2013 at 4:33 am
True analysis…
Jagannath:W.Bengal January 31, 2013 at 10:59 am
See aircel.com for further details. There is a plan named ‘one nation’. And also readers, in W.B aircel introduced 199plan for unlimited local calls between a2a, 30days. So call ur friends with much more cheap unlimited.
AsitPaul January 31, 2013 at 8:47 am
1. The validity of this Plan Voucher is 180 Days subject to min. Recharge of Rs 10 per Month.
2. Tariff Benefits 1p/s Call, Re1/Sms Valid for 30 Days. There after Circle Base Tariff apply.
But you can get Free incoming calls for whole 180 Days.
Website Updated.
Check Cirle > Prepaid > One Nation.
S Tiwari January 31, 2013 at 10:14 am
The exact wording of web site is
Condition Apply : Call/SMS @1p/sec & Rs 1/SMS (Home + Roam on Aircel network). Validity 30 days thereafter base tariff applicable. Plan voucher valid for 180 days starting at Rs 10.
That means 1 paise per second applicable on roaming only for 30 days and then calling rate becomes Rs 1 local and STD Rs 1.5 on roaming SMS also becomes Rs 1.50 per SMS
siva January 30, 2013 at 5:59 pm
This article is partially completed.
What is the validity of this pack?????
Unlimited incoming???
The aicel website also not contains any info about this..
Any one know abt that?????
S.Sudhakar January 30, 2013 at 1:47 pm
Waste plan. Anyway home network rate cutters’ benefits will not apply when roaming.
Aircel flops !!!.
Vicky January 30, 2013 at 12:09 am
100% agree wid UPEN.
Vicky January 30, 2013 at 12:08 am
100%0 agree wid UPEN.
Amit Kumar January 29, 2013 at 10:28 pm
Dear Angshuman, there is a perception that we, the people of Assam, do earn some cheap money as I’ve heard many ppl heard saying that Assam e kaacha paisa aache.
upen January 29, 2013 at 4:56 pm
I m using Aircel from past 5 years. They always offer affordable tariffs with innovative plans. One thing which make them a very good player is transparency and customer centered approach. I have never faced any wrong deduction or false activation of any service.
This is my own genuine experience and feeling about the operator. Today I m feeling more delighted and a happy customer.
Adil January 29, 2013 at 4:53 pm
Tt a news for you and all TATA docomo had launched new internet plans
Keshav Jha January 29, 2013 at 11:48 am
STVs should be allowed in roaming also. After all a very nice plan from Aircel..
S.Sudhakar January 29, 2013 at 8:57 pm
Well said. It should be in the case of Chennai-Tamilnadu, Mumbai-Maharashtra and Kolkata-West Bengal.
Eric January 29, 2013 at 11:35 am
Waste plan. Only 80 min incoming free.
Kaushik Roy January 29, 2013 at 12:04 pm
If its 80 min only then BSNL is best with unlimited incoming free in roaming for 180 days
But they recently raised outgoing rates to Re 1 and Rs 1.50 for Local and STD respectively from 1.2p/s – 1.5p/s earlier
Coverage wise BSNL is way ahead of Aircel
Arjun Chandrashekar January 29, 2013 at 12:27 pm
I Don’t Know What Is Aircel is Doing… Stupid Aircel
AsitPaul January 29, 2013 at 11:30 am
Again Aircel treated like step-mother the ASSAM and NE people. Its priced @Rs 44 for Assam and @Rs 59 for NE. Whats this? Most circles its priced b/w 21 to 25. But for NE its Rs 59 ?
What the meaning of ONE NATION ONE RATE?
DB January 29, 2013 at 10:05 pm
ASIT PAUL – it simply means they will MILK wherever they can… and NE is one place they can !!
Mane January 29, 2013 at 10:36 am
In Rajasthan the same is @34.
Himanshu Bhatt January 29, 2013 at 10:10 am
Price in Kolkata is Rs29 and the product offers free incoming while roaming. Also the Outgoing tariff changes to 1p/sec for both Local & STD as against base tariff of Re1 & 1.5 (local & std)
AMIT January 29, 2013 at 8:56 am
also Aircel is the first company who launched 1p/sec plan
pravin January 29, 2013 at 6:02 pm
no docomo is the frst commpany to launch one paise /one second …….
Anirban Das January 29, 2013 at 11:57 pm
Not, dear, Aircel 1st lunched 1p/sec plan, not docomo. It seems you have lack of knowledge. Before Tata docomo started their service in India, Aircel lunched this per sec plan.
Saurabh January 28, 2013 at 11:16 pm
This is not something which is inline with the National Telecom Policy 2012 clauses or its aim. The NTP suggests abolition of roaming charges which means all the consumer will be able to roam freely without paying an extra charge. If companies come up with plans to offer free roaming then it is not what NTP suggested as those who won’t recharge still have to pay roaming charge and the word ROAMING will exist.
So, maybe Aircel is trying to make some quick bucks before ROAMING as a whole gets abolished. If Govt will allow companies to go this route then there will be no meaning of ONE NATION, ONE PLAN.
DB January 29, 2013 at 10:34 am
@ SAURABH – you seem to be a very negative person:
>>Aircel is trying to make some quick bucks
Why cant you apprceiate a company which has the guts to offer FREE ROAMING – in spite of the same not being implemented yet ??
THANK GOD all commentors on TT are not like you…
Arka January 29, 2013 at 11:38 am
Exactly @DB. actually, “Something” is better than “Nothing”. Especially,when The Govt. itself dnt know when and how THE FREE ROAMING will be implemented as the “A-Vo-Id group” continuously oppose this move and we ,The MANGO-PEOPLE of INDIA dnt know when The Govt. will implement so called “NTP 2012″(or 2102). More over, When Other operators increasing tariff upto 100%, then It is very much welcome step from Aircel for Indians.
singh January 29, 2013 at 12:54 pm
I think you don’t know about saurabh.
he is genius.
Arka January 29, 2013 at 8:18 pm
@Singh, maybe I dnt know him but I can understand easily that U are the P.A. of Mr. saurabh. Is not it?
singh January 30, 2013 at 11:37 am
yes u r right.
VENKAT January 28, 2013 at 11:07 pm
@ DR. RDB. AIRCEL SWITCHED OFF THEIR TOWERS IN AP CIRCLE. YOU SAID COST OF THE PACK IS 25RS. ARE YOU SURE ABOUT IT ? AS OFF NOW THERE IS NO AIRCEL NETWORK IN COASTAL AP.
DB January 29, 2013 at 10:37 am
@ VENKAT – who has given you this news… Im using AIRCEL in Andhra since APR 2009 when they launched in Hyderabad – on Postpaid 2222 Plan (Advance Rental Rs 2222 – 6 months Validity – 1200 Aircel2Mobile Free per month.
>>AIRCEL SWITCHED OFF THEIR TOWERS IN AP CIRCLE.
VENKAT January 29, 2013 at 11:26 am
@DB . Sir. AIRCEL NETWORK IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN COSTAL AREA. MAY BE IT IS AVAILABLE IN HYD AS HYD IS CAPITAL. BUT I AM SURE ITS NOT HERE. RECENTLY I PORTED OUT FROM AIRCEL TO AIRTEL AS THERE IS NO AIRCEL NETWORK. MANY OF MY FRIENDS LOST THEIR NUMBERS AS THEY HAVE GIVEN ONLY ONE WEEK TIME ONLY. IT IS TRUE.
naveen January 29, 2013 at 12:13 pm
Very true, As a business proposal they have closed down low revenue generating towns. Pure betryal of loyal customers, they have done it without prior intimation. Hardly 10 towns in AP is having network now. even KURNOOL is closed which is a big town.
Arjun Chandrashekar January 29, 2013 at 2:52 pm
Yes. Infact, Aircel is Working in a Different Phase Manner in order to Adopt a New Business Model
After the Implementation of This Model, it Will Start to Cover The States, Where Aircel has Temporarily Shut down it’s BTS
S.Tiwari January 28, 2013 at 9:55 pm
It is not a good plan as for those who want cheaper SMS and calling rates have to talk at 1 paise per sec in their own circle also and they have to send message also at Rs 1 per SMS even when they are in home after joining this plan.One has take separate sim to avail roaming see details from one link below
Aircel is offering Voice – Local/National calling at 1paisa/second in Home circle as well as on roaming on Aircel network. Incoming calls while on Roaming on Aircel network will be free.
Aircel has priced SMS – Local and National SMS at Re 1/SMS in Home circle as well as while on roaming.
plan January 28, 2013 at 9:33 pm
Hi to all..
I just confirmed it’s only helpful to some particular users.
in karnataka users have to recharge RS: 26.
as per this plan only data & voice cal are free but msgs rates are same.
with validity of 30 days.
AS PER THE N.T.P ALL OVER INDIA IS FREE FROM ROAMING IF SO THEN WHY IS THIS SPECIAL RECHARGE ??? AND WHAT IS THE ACTUAL AMENDMENT OF N.T.P??
thank you…
S.Sudhakar January 28, 2013 at 8:46 pm
This plan will be useful only if introduced by Airtel, IDEA, Vodafone and BSNL which has network in most of the circles.
S.Sudhakar January 28, 2013 at 8:43 pm
Waste. Anyway call rate will differ if we enter another circle. It should be like Chennai-Tamilnadu, Kolkata-West Bengal, Mumbai-Maharashtra where a booster pack activated in one circle, it will be valid in another circle within the same state.
For example : A Chennai customer who has activated all local mobiles at Rs.0.30 per minute booster will enjoy the same benefit in Tamilnadu circle also. Like that it should be valid in roaming also (local mobile within the roaming circle at Rs.0.30 per minute).
Md. Sadiq A. Pachapuri January 28, 2013 at 6:15 pm
Whats The Use of This PLAN.. I Am Still Getting Annyoying Messages From Aircel When I Am Already Ported Out, Why? Because They Shut Their Network and SIM Was Lying Blank Showing My Number As SWITCHED OFF..
ayush January 28, 2013 at 5:57 pm
where can we see the prices of this pack for all telecom circles??
Sougata Das January 28, 2013 at 5:52 pm
Waiting for its launch in Kolkata circle, it will surely make some history….
Sivasankar January 28, 2013 at 5:52 pm
what is the validity of the plan
srikapardhi January 28, 2013 at 5:45 pm
I hope this is something for me now
Nayan January 28, 2013 at 5:29 pm
Aircel network not good in south 24pgs. Improved it first…
qwerty January 28, 2013 at 4:45 pm
Enjoy now. They will gradually go broke offering this plan and eventually raise the tariff and the people who praise them now will be the first to complain.
S.Sudhakar January 28, 2013 at 8:44 pm
Well said.
SDee January 29, 2013 at 1:50 am
+1
AsitPaul January 28, 2013 at 4:43 pm
Plan Price
Delhi Rs 39,
Karnataka Rs 26.
Manish January 28, 2013 at 5:47 pm
Do you know the plan price in rajasthan ?
Manish January 28, 2013 at 3:23 pm
Is this plan launched for rajasthan also ?
kalu January 28, 2013 at 3:23 pm
no surprise kyonki ye to 1march 13 se sabhi company me ho raha he
kalu January 28, 2013 at 3:20 pm
no good news kyonki 1march 13 se to sabhi kar rahe he bana diya na
Xyz January 28, 2013 at 3:15 pm
Docomo had already launched nationwide roaming free few months ago. Also, why nationwide free roaming on Aircel network which is not strong in Mumbai and other parts of India? So it’s a hit or miss kind of a situation. If latched onto other network, roaming charges apply.
raj January 28, 2013 at 2:43 pm
nice initiative by aircel.btw whats the validity of this plan?
amarrdiip January 28, 2013 at 2:43 pm
welcome aircel. improve network coverage
Arjun Chandrashekar January 29, 2013 at 2:58 pm
Don’t Worry, 99% I Can Say That Might Be Aircel Hikes Tariff and This in Turn Starts to Deploy Towers across India. But The Tariff Hiking Will Not Extremely Exceed Than That of Airtel / Vodafone/ Idea (A-VO-ID) Let’s See What’s Happens
sand January 28, 2013 at 2:38 pm
OMG!!This comnpany keeps on surprising us with various options.Great one.Doesnt help in my circle Kerala but still a good move.
spiderman January 28, 2013 at 2:26 pm
Will SMS packs work on roaming as per this plan?
Nirakar Panda January 28, 2013 at 2:18 pm
I will say as a Welcome Step by Aircel. I recall the days when BSNL was the first operator to introduce free Incoming call during Night time in the home circle, When other operators are charging Rs.1/- per incoming call.
Good!!!
Firoze January 28, 2013 at 1:55 pm
Quite a good move, but I don’t think it’s too much of a game changer. Only the Voice tariff is something which is good.
Otherwise, each SMS at Re 1 is a bit too much.
And data roaming has been prevalent in other networks (eg. Docomo) for years now.
Urvin January 28, 2013 at 1:42 pm
Hope all other players follow this concept soon.
Himangshu January 28, 2013 at 1:41 pm
Arre first decrease ur call rate in Assam and NE
ye keeesa One India huwa…????
Dusre state par 1p/2sec and Assam and NE par koi 1p/2sec plan deta hi nahi…
SAJU January 28, 2013 at 1:38 pm
No more Aircel In Kerala now, then what is the use of “One Nation”
spiderman January 28, 2013 at 2:25 pm
Now Got Free roaming on Aircel, but no use in Aircel kerala !
I own two aircel nos from Kerala & Karnataka circle
Kerala Aircel no already ported to Vodafone & Karnataka Aircel I’ll port to Docomo If they comes with the same option !