After Triggering another price war in the International subscriber dialing (ISD) in GSM (2G/3G) space in Mumbai and Delhi telecom circles, state-run telecom major Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), today slashed ISD calling rates up to 80% for 26 countries for its Landline, Fixed Wireless (Garuda-CDMA) and VCC card customers in Mumbai telecom circle.
The new ISD tariff is effective from today and applicable to MTNL’s all Landline, Fixed Wireless (Garuda-CDMA) and VCC (MTNL Calling Card) customers as default tariff- without any Add-on pack or cost in Mumbai circle.
MTNL Delhi and Mumbai already reduced the ISD rates in June, 2010 for Postpaid and Prepaid GSM (Dolphin/Trump) subscriber as we reported earlier on TelecomTalk.
Now MTNL Mumbai’s Landline service users can enjoy ISD Call to USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand at just at 80p to Rs.1 per minute (depends on land line plan) as by default tariff without any pack (Existing Calls charges was Rs.6 to Rs.9.20 per minute). MTNL is now offering the lowest ISD rates from all other telecom operator across India for international callings to 26 countries across the globe.
| Country | Present call charges (per minute | Revised call charges (per minute) |
| ARGENTINA | Rs.18 | Rs.3 |
| AUSTRALIA | Rs.9.2 | Rs.5 |
| AUSTRIA | Rs.9.2 | Rs.5 |
| BAHRAIN | Rs.9.2 | Rs.3 |
| BANGLADESH | Rs.9.2 | Rs.5 |
| CANADA | Rs.6.3 | 80 paisa or Rs.1 |
| CHINA | Rs.9.2 | Rs.1 |
| COLUMBIA | Rs.18 | Rs.5 |
| CYPRUS | Rs.9.2 | Rs.3 |
| HONG KONG | Rs.6.3 | 80 paisa or Rs.1 |
| INDONESIA | Rs.6.3 | Rs.5 |
| IRAQ | Rs.9.2 | Rs.5 |
| JAPAN | Rs.9.2 | Rs.5 |
| JORDAN | Rs.18 | Rs.3 |
| KOREA (SOUTH) | Rs.9.2 | Rs.3 |
| MALAYSIA | Rs.6.3 | Rs.3 |
| MEXICO | Rs.18 | Rs.5 |
| PERU | Rs.18 | Rs.5 |
| RUSSIA | Rs. 9.2 | Rs.5 |
| SINGAPORE | Rs.6.3 | 80 paisa or Rs.1 |
| SWEDEN | Rs.9.2 | Rs.3 |
| TAIWAN | Rs.18 | Rs.5 |
| THAILAND | Rs.6.3 | 80 paisa or Rs.1 |
| U.S.A. | Rs.6.3 | 80 paisa or Rs.1 |
| UZBEKISTAN | Rs.9.2 | Rs.5 |
| VIETNAM | Rs.18 | Rs.5 |
K L A SUBRAMANIAN February 27, 2011 at 9:39 pm
Hi,
Could anyone tell me how much I should pay for making a call to U.S.A. after the promotional offer got over? Suppose I spoke for 15 minutes, how much I should pay for the call made.
Geeta October 7, 2010 at 1:10 pm
It was nice till it lasted, the ISD rates of Post and pre paid trump card are back to to original rates. The slashed rates were for 90 days only, which expired in September 2010.
Neal Pradeep September 19, 2010 at 12:15 pm
its very pity that MTNL Provides ISD calls at 80p/min. and STD calls at Re.1.30.
Sanjay Bafna September 17, 2010 at 6:45 pm
@Rohan Just mail to mtnldolphin@gmail.com with ur MTNL mobile Number and contact details, MTNL RF team will check that to resolve the issue.
Rohan September 17, 2010 at 5:46 pm
MTNL biggest drawback is it’s indoor network coverage in MUMBAI , From past many days there is severe network issue in goregoan (W) area near station , piramal nagar , Mahindra Gardens , Behind mahindra gardens ,There is frequent call drops , Zero connectivity in indoor areas and the places like bank of maharashtra , Dena bank once you enter its network completely vanishes out , Infact complaining their their 1503 helpline there has be no solution , Ultimately i had to purchase new sim of DOCOMO and purchase new dual sim mobile phone . Gr8 MTNL ………I am satisfied with MTNL plans and their transparency but their indoor network ………….
NeaL Pradeep September 17, 2010 at 6:38 pm
kindly report the problem to customer care as it will help them trace the problem so that you can enjoy the best of its services.
karann September 17, 2010 at 10:17 am
@karann
MTNL MEIN AGAR MEIN 1 MAHINE KI 3G DATA CARD KI VALIDITY KHATAM HONE SE PEHLE 3G CARD 850 SE DUBARA RECHARGE KARWA LUN TOH KYA DATA CARRY FORWARD HO JAYEGA AGLE 1 MONTH KE LIYE
karann September 16, 2010 at 2:40 pm
@Keshav Jha
YEH NAHI HOGA, CALL RATES WILL EITHER INCREASE OR CHARGE ALL CALLS AT 1.2PAISE/SEC. BUT THEY WILL OFFER CHEAP TARIFF ON PER MINUTE PLANS LIKE 30PAISE OR SO…
Raghu September 16, 2010 at 11:02 am
@Kaushik Roy
definitely one day it will happen what u said.either MTNL or reliance will definitely do it first and others will follow suit.
Kaushik Roy September 16, 2010 at 10:59 am
@Keshav Jha
aur jyada time baki nahi hain
kuch din bad sabhi besharam operators 1p/s yeah is se bhi saste denge
Keshav Jha September 16, 2010 at 10:38 am
1.2p/s local/std wale operators ko ye dekh ke sharm aani chahiye.
Jitendra September 15, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Need to add more arab countries in this offer like Dubai, Qatar Saudi etc to get unexpected support from indians. Most of the Indians are working in these countries.
Expecting MTNL will look into it.
firstonnet September 15, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Awesome. Only MTNL who always think for affordable rates if it’s related to country or overseas. Hai kisi operator mein dum? Woh bhi without any tariff cutter, validity or per day deduction. Its by default what an MTNL sirji.
Kaushik Roy September 15, 2010 at 4:06 pm
yes reliance should also give with Rs 19 SMS pack all local/national/international SMS @ 1paise
@Raghu
Raghu September 15, 2010 at 3:54 pm
now it is the time for International SMS to reduce
Sanjay Bafna September 15, 2010 at 3:15 pm
for 80p ISD calls rate will be applicable for USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand, for other countries ISD call charges will be Rs.3 to Rs.5/min the list is now updated.
Raghu September 15, 2010 at 3:01 pm
come on BSNL wake up and do something similar to MTNL
dUaNe September 15, 2010 at 2:55 pm
@Md SAJID PARWAIZ
USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand
Karthik Kumar V G September 15, 2010 at 2:53 pm
ISD without any booster 80p/min is awesome…BSNL should quickly adopt this plan so that many will get benefited…
Md SAJID PARWAIZ September 15, 2010 at 12:35 pm
What Are Those COUNTRY ????????
Abhi September 15, 2010 at 12:33 pm
OMG..
Awesome!!