Airtel 3G Review Andhra Pradesh HyderabadAs already shared on TT, AIRTEL has launched its 3G services in Andhra Pradesh (Hyderabad city) yesterday.

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With the Hyderabad launch covered on TT (AIRTEL 3G Service Now in Hyderabad – Andhra Pradesh) we put the services to the test.

Airtel’s 3G FREE Trial offer:
Nil – unlike Tata Docomo’s offer of 150 MB free (November 2009) OR Aircel’s offer of 250 MB Free data usage + 50 Minutes Free Video calling (March 2011).

Airtel is not offering any freebies to its customers. It’s “PAY AS YOU GO” all the way!

ACTIVATION PROCEDURE:

Activation was really simple, with one having to send <3G> to 121. Within a few seconds the following response was received:

05-04-2011 23:49 – Thank you for your request for 3G activation. To enjoy fast internet access, the handset needs to be 3G compatible. You will be charged @ 30p/20KB. In case you are already subscribed to 2G data pack, then the same will be deactivated. Please reply with 1 to confirm.

Having noted the friendly ‘warning’ that you will LOSE ALL EXISTING 2G DATA , the confirmation <1> was sent to 121.

05-04-2011 23:49 –

Thank you for your request. 3G services will be activated within 4 Hrs. You will receive a confirmation sms on activation of the services. Post activation, to choose your data plan, please send 3G to 121 again. Once 3G services are activated, please select Dual network mode/Auto mode/2G & 3G mode in your phone network settings to latch on to 3G network

05-04-2011 23:50 –

3G services have been activated on your mobile. If you wish to change 3G bill plan, SMS 3G to 121.

Re-sending <3G> to 121 provides the following response:

05-04-2011 23:55 –

3G services is already active on your number. To choose/change your Plan, reply with 1. 1-Data Plans 2-Deactivate 3G