OK i received a call from Airtel stating which 3g plan you wish to start after i had mailed them. Here are the plans which are offered in Maharahshtra right now :
To activate the plan of your choice, please send an SMS 3G to 121. Alternatively, you can reply to us with the choice of 3G plan for activation.
Monthly Rental Free Data Maximum Data Charges / Bill Shield Charges post free data consumption
Rs100 300 MB Rs. 200 3 Paise/10 Kb
Rs250 1 GB NA Post 1 GB charges will be 250/- per GB
Rs450 2 GB NA Post 2 GB charges will be 225/- per GB
Important information on 3G is listed below:1. Data plans are prorated, validity of 30 days will be equivalent to monthly bill cycle on postpaid.
2. 3G Data Roaming - international, will be applicable as per current 2G data rate and rules.3. The packs get auto-renewed on a monthly bill-cycle basis
4. An auto text Alert will be sent to you when your usage reaches 80% of free limit5. An auto USSD / text alert will be sent to you when your usage crosses free limit
6. To start with only on- net video calls will be allowed7. Voice over IP barred on 3G (VOIP). Example: Skype
8. On starting 3G services, any 2G data pack active on customer account will be stoppedIn case, free usage limit is exceeded, charges would apply as indicated in above table.
You may check your 3G usage by sending an SMS 3G USE to 121.Also, you may check your handset compatibility by sending an SMS 3G HS to 121.