Vodafone has mutually tied up with Idea through the ICR arrangement to provide 3G services to Vodafone customers in Kerala.
In the first phase of the launch 3G mobile and data services will be available in Ernakulam, Aluva ,Calicut, Quilandy, Allepey, Cherthala, , Malapuram and Manjeri while the rest of the locations will follow shortly in phased manner .
As an introductory offer for customers to experience the convenience of 3G, Vodafone will be offering double of the normal free data allowed on select packs until 31st July 2011. To know about 3G and tariff plans, customers can dial (toll free number) 116 from their Vodafone numbers.
DOUBLE DATA BENEFIT OFFER:
For pre-paid customers:
| MRP (Rs) | Free Data Usage | Activation Code | Validity |
| 26 | 50 MB instead of 25 MB | ACTMI26 | 1 day |
| 101 | 200 MB instead of 100 MB | ACTMI101 | 30 days |
| 375 | 1GB instead of just 500 MB | ACTMI375 | 30 days |
To activate prepaid plans sms <activation code> to 144
For post-paid customers:
| Rental (Rs) | Free Data Usage | Activation Code | Validity |
| 100 | 200 MB instead of 100 MB | ACTMI100 | 30 days |
| 375 | 1GB instead of just 500 MB | ACTMI375 | 30 days |
To activate postpaid plans, sms to 111
After free usage is consumed, data usage will be charged at 10 p/10KB for prepaid and 2p/10KB for postpaid customers.
