Videocon, the GSM Mobile Service of Videocon Telecommunications Ltd recently announced the commercial launch of its services in the Coimbatore in Tamilnadu circle as earlier we shared on Telecom Talk.It is expected that the company will roll out full-fledged GSM services across the Chennai and Tamilnadu telecom circle by 25 March 2010. And they are also targeting to launch in 100 cities in next 100 days, a fast launching is on schedule.
Videocon has come with a wide range of Value Added Services including Caller Tunes, Sports, VRashi(Horoscope), News and Entertainment. A lot of new exciting services are going to be in the list to rock!Videocon has also started GPRS services, which is free for couple of days . Videocon has also joined the 3G auction (except Mumbai and Delhi circle), may get licenses in some circles to offer faster internet on the go.
Details of the Videocon VAS:
| Value Added Services | ||
| SIM Services | In the MENU section of your mobile, go to Videocon Services and get a wide range of Information, content, Entertainment on your mobile. Charges - Rs. 3/outgoing SMS. | |
| “Call me back” service | This is a pre-activated service on your Videocon number. This service can only be availed if the balance for your Videocon Number is less than Rs 1. | “Call me back” service is a unique initiative offered by Videocon. If you have a balance less than Rs. 1, and urgently need to make a call then you need to Press *123*4* Videocon Number that you want to call #. The other Videocon Number will receive a SMS on your behalf requesting for a Call back. Please note that this service is complimentary and you can avail 3 “Call me Back” requests. This service is applicable only for local Videocon numbers. |
| Caller Tunes | Choose from Bollywood to International hits, wacky sounds to pure instrumental and more. to activate Call 50001 @Rs3/min or Sms CT ACT to 121 (Toll Free) or dial *501# (toll free browsing). Subscription Charges Rs30/month and Rs15/Tone Download. | |
| GPRS/Internet | Explore the world of internet with Videocon GPRS network. | |
| Sports | Cricket | Ball by ball score and Regular news updates on your phone now. Dial *500*11# for activation at a monthly subscription of Rs 30. On SMS - SMS ACT CRI to 50000 to activate SMS Subscription for Cricket at Rs7/7days. On Voice - Pay per use Call 50505 @ Rs3/min OR subscribe to the service at Rs30/month and Browsing on 505051 @30psa/min. |
| Cricket, Hockey, Tennis, Football, Motorsports and Golf. | Dial *500*64# for activation at a monthly subscription of Rs 30. | |
| Trivia on Sachin Tendulkar | Get daily updates, trivia on Sachin. Dial *500*511# for activation of a monthly subscription at Rs 30. | |
| V Rashi | Zodiac Personality analysis Vaastu Compatibility analysis | Dial *500*21# for activation at a monthly subscription of Rs 30 or call toll free 50000 to choose your pack. V Rashi: To get your daily, weekly, monthly predictions along with Personality Test/Vaastu/Compatibility test. Call 50003 Rs3/min. Subscription charges Rs30 per Month and Call on 500031 at 30psa per min. |
| News & Updates | News | Dial *500*31# for activation at a monthly subscription of Rs 30 or call toll free 50000 to choose your pack, ACT NEWS to 50000 to activate SMS. Subscription for NEWS updates at Rs7/7days Voice. Pay per use Call 50004 @ Rs3/min OR subscribe to the service at Rs30/month and Browsing on 500041 @30psa/min. |
| Stock | Dial *500*41# for activation at a monthly subscription of Rs 30. | |
| Trivia on Gandhiji | Know more about Father of the Nation by getting daily alerts about his life and struggle. Dial *500*08# for activation at a monthly subscription of Rs 30. | |
| Freedom Quotes | Dial *500*888# for activation at a monthly subscription of Rs 30. | |
| Call Management | Missed Call alert | As a promotional offer, this service is free of Cost for first 3 month. |
| Entertainment | Jokes | Call 50006 at Rs3 per min. Subscription charges Rs30 per Month and Call on 500061 at 30psa per min. |
| Bollywood | Dial *500*99# for activation at a monthly subscription of Rs 30. | |
| Mega Pack | Dial *500*01# for activation at a monthly subscription of Rs 30. | |
| Railway | Enquiry | For PNR Status, Train Arrival departure and more Call 139. Charges: Rs 1.2/min for Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Tamil Nadu Rs 3/ for Rest of the circles. |
| Devotional | Gurbani, Gita, Maa Durga, Sai Baba | Rs 30/month |
| V Help (Tamilnadu including Chennai) | V Help | 121 |
| V Help (Alternate Number) | 9080012345 | |
| SMS | 121 | |
| V Help Email | 121@videocon.com | |
| Circle Address | Videocon Telecommunications Ltd RMZ Millenia Business Park, Campus 2, 2nd Floor, No 143, Dr. MGR Road, Kandanchavady, Perungidi, Chennai - 600096 | |
| Check the balance & validity | To get your current balance and validity on IVR just dial 1231 from your Videocon number or you can access the same on your screen by dialling *123*1#. |
