Finally here is a great news for MTNL Mobile customers in Mumbai, India’s first 3G Mobile and Data Service provider Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) today introduces, SMS Based Activation Facility for its Daily 3G Data and SMS Packs in Mumbai circle.
With the SMS based activation facilty for Daily 3G Data Pack-Rs.22 and SMS Pack-Rs.5, customer who has enough balance in their prepaid account can recharge/activate both plans without going retailer or MTNL outlets.
To Activate Daily 3G Data Pack, prepaid customer needs to send SMS RCH 22 to 444 . While for Daily SMS Pack of Rs.5, send RCH 5 to 444. MTNL will expand this SMS based activation facility for all other Bonus Recharges/Special Traiff Vouchers in Mumbai circle in next few days.
| Plan/Pack | Benefits | Validity | SMS Based Activation Key Word |
| Daily 3G Data Plan Rs.22 | 250 MB 3G Data usage (Home and Roam) | 1 Day | RCH 22 to 444 |
| Daily SMS Pack Rs.5 | Free 80 SMS (Local & National) | 1 Day | RCH 5 to 444 |
Note : Plan Activation SMS over short code 444 will be charged Rs.2 per SMS. For more details dial 1503 (toll free) or 9869012345.
Will I have to sms RCH4 everyday,If not how will I revert back to my earlier plan
will this activation work in delhi circle also. If i write RCH 22 and send it to 444 will it work in Delhi also. I want to know how to activate 3G by sms in Delhi circle.