Airtel India’s largest telecom service provider, today launched the PAY PER SECOND PLAN dubbed as ‘Freedom Plan’ for its GSM Mobile customers across India.
With the launch of this plan, Airtel customers will have the freedom of choosing from a variety of plans based on their usage and calling patterns.
In the ‘Freedom Plan’, Airtel customers will be charged 1 PAISA PER SECOND for All Local and STD calls to Airtel Numbers anywhere in India and 1.20 PAISA PER SECOND for Local and STD calls to all other network across India.
The Freedom Plan will be available across the country in all the 4.25 lakhs towns and villages covered by the Airtel distribution network.
It will be an attractive proposition for customers who desire a one-second pulse. Other customers can subscribe to the ‘Airtel Advantage’ plan that offers 50 paise per minute tariff for all calls within Airtel Network and 60 paise per minute off net.
Mr. Atul Bindal, President, Mobile Services, Bharti Airtel Ltd said that “As the undisputed leader in the Indian telecom industry, we are committed to delighting our customers through superior network, great customer service and best value for money. Today, our network covers 110 million customers, has 100,000 sites and is available across 4.25 lakh towns and villages in 1.5 million outlets,”.
“In keeping with our ethos of providing the best to our customers, we are delighted to offer a one second pulse to those customers who find value in this pulse. Customers now have a wide choice of plans based on their usage and calling patterns,” he added.
surendra bakshi January 6, 2012 at 2:28 pm
I have airtel connection (prepaid) from last 4 years and no. is +919725477412.
How can i get this facility on my current No.
SHANTY ARORA December 16, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Yes Only Airtel give the open opertunity —Ab Pyar mein koi duriya nahi—to phir Aisi Aazadi aur kahan……..
Idrees November 1, 2009 at 8:36 am
@fahad,reliance gprs is running free since yesterday evening,keep the balance below 10p and download whatever u want,for latest games,themes,software’s go to http://bdmobi.com
Fahad November 1, 2009 at 8:20 am
@kaushik
coz j&k mei prepaid available hai yaar…
It z very costly as compared to aircels rc 21 for pay per sec plan
raj November 1, 2009 at 2:15 am
to all mobile operators providing per sec billing – if they are charging per second in base circle tariff then why the heck are they charging in minutes while roaming (even in their own network)?
Kalpit October 31, 2009 at 10:07 pm
They are alive only because of Airtel
..actually, Airtel is very good from heart .. airtel don’t want to hurt anyone .. it doesn’t mean AIRTEL Can’t 
>:D
Swaps October 31, 2009 at 9:37 pm
@Siraj Ali
In today’s newspaper ‘The Assam Tribune’ and advertisement near the vodafone store.
himanshu pandey October 31, 2009 at 5:18 pm
i agree but..
airtel is the best in its network coverage. No network connectivity problum. if u want u can use plans like 149 —>>> 300 std minutes free. many plans available here. but connectvity and voice quality is great wth AIRTEL
Idrees October 31, 2009 at 12:32 pm
@fahad,my reliance number is still working,but the damn cc no is busy
Ishwer Singh October 31, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Airtel Freedom is of no use if u have ur friends family on other network.
So, While comparing Aircel is better then this one and TATA Docomo is best of all.
Simply Reliance is also better as compared to this Airtel New Freedom plan that provides Rate of 50 paisa while in Roaming also.
Anuj October 31, 2009 at 11:41 am
@ hardeep,
You are right with your information. I have confirmed prices for Mumbai, Rest of MH & Goa, Gujarat circles. Values are matching with your info!
Ramesh October 31, 2009 at 11:38 am
Dude ask them to dump all and get Airtel connection. Its really worth.
kaushik October 31, 2009 at 11:32 am
@hardeep
why J & K is there ?
Fahad October 31, 2009 at 11:28 am
@hardeep
ye kya hai
hardeep October 31, 2009 at 11:28 am
the first amount is for existing subs and second for new ones
@hardeep
hardeep October 31, 2009 at 11:27 am
HP 64 66
DEL 94 99
CHN 64 69
AP 66 67
KK 64 66
MP 64 69
PB 94 97
HAR 64 65
MUM 64 69
UPW 64 69
GUJ 76 82
MAH 64 69
KER 64 67
TN 64 69
KOL 64 67
UPE 64 69
JK 78 79
WB 64 67
BH 73 74
OR 68 69
RAJ 70 71
AS 75 77
NE 75 77
these are the recharges in different circles for airtel’s pay per second or freedom plan…… enjoy readers!
SP October 31, 2009 at 10:56 am
For Kolkata Circle
Recharge with 64 – Make calls to Airtel Mobile (Local/ Std) @ 1p/sec & Others Phone (Local / std) 1.2 paisa/ sec with 1 year Validity
Sareesh October 31, 2009 at 10:52 am
I think it is waste plan. All friends, business or family relatives not having airtel numbers.
I think it should be plap
raja October 31, 2009 at 10:04 am
I’m waiting for number portability where my present service provider is Airtel. I want to shift to other service provider where the offers in Airtel are not that much encouraging to me.
Fahad October 31, 2009 at 9:06 am
Vodafone wil launch per sec billing in al circles except j & k…
I thnk in postpaid they might introduce the same
Siraj Ali October 31, 2009 at 9:02 am
@Swaps
from where you came to about vodafone launched per second billing in Assam.
Siraj Ali October 31, 2009 at 8:57 am
@Swaps
where you read this
Swaps October 31, 2009 at 8:42 am
Vodafone launched per second billing in Assam.
Vineet October 31, 2009 at 8:20 am
What are the details of the plan.
Suchisuvra Sen October 31, 2009 at 7:43 am
To ab Tata Docomo kya karega kolkata par,uskato network bhi thick nehi hai,jai ho Airtel………
RDB October 31, 2009 at 6:42 am
@Agnivo
agnivo da, kolkata cant taste Etisalat ….lolzz … so wait for Uninor …
SP October 31, 2009 at 1:06 am
@Tarun
Docomo ko market mein rehne ki liye 1 paisa for 2 seconds offer dena Parega woh bhi Kam se kam 1 year liye.
Anuj October 31, 2009 at 12:16 am
See these shocking figures from Tata.. Company has reported loss of 2505Cr during this year mainly due to its low cost offering.. At the same time, Airtel is still in huge profits.. but will this per second billing like tariffs bitter the situation?
Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-company/earnings/Tata-Teleservices-suffers-net-loss-of-Rs-2505-cr-in-FY09/articleshow/5178528.cms
kaushik October 30, 2009 at 11:56 pm
KICK OUT THE NEW ENTRANT MOBILE OPERATORS FROM INDIA
THEN ONLY TELECOM INDUSTRY WILL SURVIVE IN INDIA
THEY ARE HERE TO CREATE MARKET DISTURBANCE FOR BIG PLAYERS WITHOUT KNOW ABOUT THEIR FUTURE
kaushik October 30, 2009 at 11:49 pm
reliance wins here.
Their target is to reduce the ARPU of airtel and they are succesful in doing that.
Now the gap between airtel and other operators reduced
bhushan October 30, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Airtel is now in compition but, docomo custmers r now big to challang them airtel return launch their GPRS@ 15 rs. per day plan.
Kumar October 30, 2009 at 11:09 pm
i never experienced bad customer service with Airtel.
I dropped vodafone coz of forced vas activation
Proximus October 30, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Airtel Customer care is very worst in Kerala also.
SP October 30, 2009 at 10:50 pm
I am Happy with my Vodafone Postpaid.
All calls 30 paisa.
Std rs -1/-
Rentall 99/-
karan October 30, 2009 at 10:42 pm
bakvas paln docomo per second 1 paisa kon se bhi network pe aur ye 1 paisa per second only own network pe
SP October 30, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Airtel is No -1.
Call kolkata Customer care. Line will be automatically disconcted in 22 sec or aftter hong Hold.
Mera Airtel Customer mahan Ho gaya.
Phone recived kar ke mera nam janke bad bol rahe aap nam jo bhi hai to mein kya karo……..
Now Most Faltu Customer Service is Airtel. Vodafone is much better.
lOvEr bOy October 30, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Airtel also joind bakkkkkwasss unbelivable :/… sab japan company ki copy mar raha hain kuch naya nahi hai kya :@
Anuj October 30, 2009 at 10:27 pm
@Tarun
ha ha..! Tata Docomo guys must be observing all those things very carefully thinking what to do next!! They don’t have any exclusivity now..
Ok, i have confirmed following things from one senior executive at prepaid installation department of Airtel that this per second billing plan shall be available in all the telecom circles from same time, that is from tonight, 12AM & all existing as well as new prepaid customers can opt for this plan however not mandatory as old plans will still remain in market..
(J&K ‘ll be excluded due to ban on prepaid)
Tarun October 30, 2009 at 10:02 pm
@Anuj
hahaha dats rt anuj just now docomo guys tweeted it …. citing “A triumph for Indian consumers … from today almost all operators will offer 1sec pulse. We believed this was the right way & we are happy for everyone. We acknowledge the support of millions of our supporters who helped changed the face of the market!”
Anuj October 30, 2009 at 9:54 pm
Tune to any business news channel or websites of them.. Everyone is hyping Airtel’s per second billing move though some experts of these channels are criticizing company on its falling marings.
However I feel its a sign of strong brand name & popularity of any company. Whatever Airtel does, it gets hyped as well criticized..
naveen October 30, 2009 at 9:31 pm
now Aircel Ratecutter comes with Rc 45 where all local calls comes at 1 ps per 2 sec, its rockingggggggggggg, this month i am saving like more than 500-600 on my monthly phone exp, With the saving i can pay my DTH Bill and …….. also save the balance for brand new mobile.. WHAT AN IDEA SIRJIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII. Airtel still my primary mobile for incoming
Anuj October 30, 2009 at 9:31 pm
On bloomberg UTV. It now seems a series of ads! Again i have seen new ad, this time on zee business which is different than previous one. I saw this ad carefully. Ad was like SRK says how much time it takes only to say I love you n blah blah… but its clearly mentioned below that charges are 1.2 p/sec for calls to other than Airtel numbers.
SANJIB October 30, 2009 at 9:26 pm
wht about voda?We kolkata subscriber r expecting per second billin from voda!!!
WOW October 30, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Go with Airtel.
Dicku October 30, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Still both Uninor & Etisalat would be banking on MTNL/BSNL Network. They are not going to build their own network. How can we expect better service from new operators. It took almost 10 years for old operators to expand their network.
Remember the new operators do not have any MAGIC PEN..and expansion of network need lots of money & time.. so you cant expect better service from new operators.
My suggestion stick to your old operators else you would go back 10 yrs back when you use to face low network coverage, busy network etc.
Swaps October 30, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Now its Vodafone’s turn to launch it pan India.
kaushik October 30, 2009 at 9:11 pm
now the question is docomo abhi kya offer dega ?
per minute pulse is one of the option
poor docomo
Dicku October 30, 2009 at 9:10 pm
I am sure all new operators will in shock and dying out of heart attack.. lolz.
Swaps October 30, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Tariff validity is 1 year.
Dicku October 30, 2009 at 9:05 pm
This one is really an unbeatable offer from AirTel. With this AirTel has once again proved its supremacy in Indian Telecom Market that too All India launch in 1 day.
1. Cheapest call rate
2. Best network coverage
3. Lowest entry cost
4. Best customer service
I am loving it.
Swaps October 30, 2009 at 9:04 pm
@Anuj
In which channel?
Anuj October 30, 2009 at 9:02 pm
oyla..! Airtel really rocks man! Just seen new ad of Airtel’s Per second billing featuring SRK..! Ad was quite aggressive on front!
Swaps October 30, 2009 at 9:01 pm
I just called the CC and asked the tariffs(Assam).
Existing customers recharge with Rs.75(LAPU)
New customers recharge with Rs.77(LAPU)
The service will be available from tomorrow.
altaf October 30, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Which Chinese company u r referring to? well u must be knowing that Etisalat is one of the top service provider just like telenor. These company’s got big money riding on their shoulder so some hope of quality service from them. Lets see what happens!
Kalpit October 30, 2009 at 8:52 pm
“Airtel” – The Dragon
keep rokinn…..
well .. 78rc is much better and cheaper .. only 50rs/min and 60rs/min .. for one year .. bt it ws only for two days..
And Airtel launched this plan only for competition .. nobody will gonna leave Airtel even if it will not do so.. and that’s all because of its 24/7/365 days.. FULL NETWORK.. NO COMPLAINTS.. AVAILABLE EVEN IN COUNTRYSIDE AND HIGH MOUNTAINS/HILLS.. EVERYWHERE !!
AIRTEL ROCKS! Yeah! 8)
altaf October 30, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Now I feel the need of some premium service provider because it will be mess after some days. Congestion, call drop, poor voice quality etc. In emergency we are dead for sure! Holy shit man!
Anuj October 30, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Ya hats off to Ping for introducing concept of pay per second billing in India & hats off to Tata Docomo too for marketing this billing system so aggressively..! Fair competition always turns into something good.. Now almost all operators in India have per second billing plans (i think except Reliance)…
Agnivo October 30, 2009 at 8:24 pm
@altaf
I have more hopes for uninor, cannot trust a middle east company to be my operator, just like any chinese company…
Anuj October 30, 2009 at 8:20 pm
@Sanjay Bafna
Thanks for update. Have you officially confirmed it from Airtel? If then for which circle if any specifically or is it same price all over India?
altaf October 30, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Man it is not compulsory yet! Everyone initially denied that even airtel for the per second pulse. I have great hope from Etisalat. Lets see what Etisalat has in their bag for us.
ANIRBAN October 30, 2009 at 8:16 pm
HFCL Infotel Limited’s telecom venture ‘Ping Mobile’ was the first telcom company in India to innovate the concept of offering “Per second Tariff” way back in September 2007 in punjab,so hats off to ping
altaf October 30, 2009 at 8:13 pm
A revolutionary day in telecom industry 2 more operator joined the league of TATA DOCOMO.
Well, HATS OFF to TATA DOCOMO for bringing this day in telecom industry.
Sanjay Bafna October 30, 2009 at 8:09 pm
The Yealy Recharge-(12 month tariff validity) will cost Rs.69 by this AIRTEL Prepaid users can enjoy Pay Per Second Plan.
Agnivo October 30, 2009 at 8:02 pm
@altaf
As per TRAI indications, all will be having per second, so go with the tried, etsed and reliable… Airtel/voda/idea…period.
Personally waiting for uninor (dont trust etisalat etc)
Anuj October 30, 2009 at 7:59 pm
I fear that this plan might come with heavy yearly rentals because Airtel has seen fall in margins this quarter. Also there is a larger than expected fall in ARPU which is not a good sign. Q2 results of Bharti has been announced today itself..
altaf October 30, 2009 at 7:58 pm
unexpected move by airtel
altaf October 30, 2009 at 7:58 pm
What the hell man ye kya ho raha hai jisko dekho per second billing iam confused which one to use!
Agnivo October 30, 2009 at 7:50 pm
@Siraj Ali
To stay as number one, they have to make it look premium and no cheapo stuff, cheap=congestion, harassment! RGSM is the proof… hope when all are migrated to simply reliance (mandatory after 6 months), congestion would be lesser.
Sanjay Bafna October 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm
The Offer is Clear as We Published on Telecom Talk-:1 PAISA PER SECOND for All Local and STD calls to Airtel Numbers anywhere in India and 1.20 PAISA PER SECOND for Local and STD calls to all other network across India.
Siraj Ali October 30, 2009 at 7:43 pm
It is not fair price comparison to other operator 1.2p/sec=72p/min so that makes some sense but still to cut low bcoz other operator provide below this if you are no.one operator in India why n’t you do some revolutionary step.It’s good that they rolled out the offer pan india…not struggling like others launching circle by circle, gradually.
Anuj October 30, 2009 at 7:42 pm
@ Tagor Varma, its 1.2 p/sec for calls to non Airtel numbers. Right now I am unable to open that article on PTI but check it from other sources like Times of India, NDTV, Zee, Rueters etc. All have same info that 1.2p/min for off net calls..
@Agnivo,
Considering my usages & calling pattern, I too find per sec billing costly for my primary number. At this moment, I am on corporate postpaid plan. But for my secondary number, I may think of this.
Agnivo October 30, 2009 at 7:34 pm
1.2p/sec=72p/min so that makes some sense.
It’s good that they rolled out the offer pan india…not struggling like others launching circle by circle, gradually.
Personally, i won’t take per second pulse…my calls are usually longer and per minute is cheaper.
Tagore Varma October 30, 2009 at 7:21 pm
The offer is not clear. Is it 1.2/per sec. or Rs 1.20 per minute? I read it is Rs 1.20 per minute or 2 paise per second in PTI news item. Please check it.
ANIRBAN October 30, 2009 at 7:17 pm
costly 1p/sec plan..
naveen October 30, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Yes, tariff wise i am ok, But asking for Rc66 again is a bit too much, i just reacharged with Rc 62 valid for 6 months….
Fahad October 30, 2009 at 6:59 pm
@Vishal
not even in dreams 1p/min….
Bhayanak sapne mat dekho dude…
Make the most of now
Fahad October 30, 2009 at 6:58 pm
@Vishal
not even in dreams 1p/min….
Bhayanak sapne mat dekho dude
Arun October 30, 2009 at 6:58 pm
is it true then why is it not published in airtel website
Fahad October 30, 2009 at 6:57 pm
@Anuj
actually i thought it is 1.20 rs/min…
I didn’t saw wat it was written my fault but still it is costlier dude as compared to other
Anuj October 30, 2009 at 6:55 pm
@naveen
Initial cost of 66Rs..! Not so good then.. atleast costlier than any other operators pay per second plan. Still waiting for official announcement..
Anuj October 30, 2009 at 6:52 pm
@Fahad
No, with 1.2 p/sec makes 72 p/min, not a bad deal. And as said in article, Airtel to Airtel will be 1p/sec means indirectly 60p/min. Yeah, still its good as a optional to current per minute plans!
naveen October 30, 2009 at 6:51 pm
AIRTEL IS A BIG CHOR- Just got more details on the plan, HAVE TO RECHARGE WITH Rc 66 and plan is valid only for one year. Airtel nodoubt is day light robber, They will never change, PREMIUM OPERATORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR… Plan is active from midnight and these idiots will give this plan free for new subscribers i think.
Vishal October 30, 2009 at 6:51 pm
At last the Dragon is out in full swing….. What will other do now??? “They will Say – Pay 1 paisa per 1 minute”
Fahad October 30, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Wait for vodafone i think i t wil come out with unlimited plan on its postpaid…and low tariff on its prepaid
Fahad October 30, 2009 at 6:45 pm
It means we are having local to other network re1 and it wil be 1.20…phr bhi airtel has proved that it can join any race…good going but costlier…ist we have to look what we have to pay exactly for opting to ths offer
naveen October 30, 2009 at 6:43 pm
A welcome move, Airtel subscribers can be happy now, BUY BHARTIIIIIIIIIIIIII at 293 ,sure will touch 400 sooooooooooooooooooooooooon. Enzoyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Sanjay Bafna October 30, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Dear Anuj, We will publish Details of the Plan very soon! Stay tune to Telecom Talk
Anuj October 30, 2009 at 6:35 pm
@mukul
I too feel the same.. lets see what happens..
Anuj October 30, 2009 at 6:33 pm
I was expecting this. If they can offer flat 50p/min local tariff at very low prices like RC41 for one year, then its not a big deal to offer per second billing as optional to this. Good move we should say. Atleast people will have another option with Indians largest mobile operator.
Fahad October 30, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Mahanga hai…but still it ws nt expected
mukul October 30, 2009 at 6:32 pm
the price war started by new entrants is going to make customers smile in the short run, but it is going to have long term negative impact on the whole telecom story and its attractiveness…it will thwart further investment, it will clog telecom networks and QOS is going to drop, it can also hurt the economic development and growth which telecom has been able to bring to our country. This will continue till the weaker players throw in the towel.
Anuj October 30, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Finally Airtel joins the bandwagon of Pay Per Second billing..!
@ Sanjay Bafna,
Would like to know more details like procedure to opt for this billing system. Thanks in advanced!
kaushik October 30, 2009 at 6:27 pm
this is something unexpected