Loop Mobile (Formerly BPL Mobile) is a GSM mobile phone service provider in India.
BPL Mobile Communications, the country’s oldest mobile telecom service provider which was established in 1994, has changed its name to Loop Mobile, following the expiry of its brand-use agreement with the TPG Nambiar-owned BPL Group.
Till now, it was only offering its GSM cellular phone coverage only in Mumbai circle but now it’s now slowly extending its GSM Prepaid services to other parts of the country. It has licenses to operate in 21 states. Currently, Loop Mobile has average revenue per user (ARPU) of Rs 600 for post-paid and Rs 120 for pre-paid connections in Mumbai.
Loop Mobile launches a brand new tariff plan which is dubbed as “talk n chat” under which you can talk to local Loop buddy at just 5p/minute. All local calls made to networks other than loop will be charged at 50p/min whereas STD mobile calls will be charged at 85p/min. and STD landline calls will be charged at Rs.1/min.
All Local sms will be charged at just 5p and STD sms will be charged at 50p/sms. Daily Rental of Re 1 will be applicable to enjoy this tariff.New Loop Mobile sim-kit Is priced at Rs.99 which comes with Rs. 60 talk Value and Life time validity. Currently, there is only one Special talk value top up voucher which is priced at Rs. 60 with which you can get full talk value of Rs.60.
To continue the benefit of lifetime validity, you need to use a minimum of 1 minute in 180 days.The current tariff plan which is being offered nationwide is tabulated below:
TARIFF OPTION | |
MRP (Rs.) | 99 |
Talk value (Rs.) | 60 |
Local | |
Loop - Loop | 5p |
Loop - others | 50p |
STD | |
to mobiles | 85p |
to landlines | Rs.1 |
SMS | |
Local | 5p |
STD | 50p |
Fine Print | Daily rental of Re.1 |
Loop Mobile has launched its services in many Districts, towns and cities across India apart from Delhi where it’s yet to launch its services. Loop Mobile aims to launch its GSM services across nationwide commercially very soon. It will also have the latest NGIP (Next Generation Internet Protocol) and EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technology.
Loop Mobile is hoping to leverage these technologies to introduce innovative VAS, as well as micro-segmented tariffs for subscribers. From group calling packs to its famous Dus ka gang packs, Loop has it all to charm its target oriented group which mainly constitutes youth.
To know if Loop Mobile has launched its GSM services at your place then simply call the toll-free number 18002090888 for assistance or you can alternatively log on to Loop Mobile’s website, loopmobile.in and then select loop telecom for more information.