Source : Moneycontrol.com. Mon, Aug 18 at 21:11 at http://news.moneycontrol.com/india/news/pressmarket/airtel-launches-services the-uk-to-connect-nris-to-india/21/19/352311
Excerpts: Bharti Airtel, India's leading telecom services provider, today entered the UK market with the launch of its virtual calling card service 'Airtel CallHome'. Subscribers in the UK will now be able to call India at 3.5 pence per minute through toll access and 4.5 pence per minute through toll free access. The same rates will apply to all calls to India, irrespective of service provider. You can also make calls to other countries, as per the list available on airtelcallhome.com. As a part of its launch offer, Airtel is offering 25 minutes of free talk time trial to all subscribers to experience the service quality. Subscribers will also get 50% extra talk time over and above what is purchased bringing effective call rates down to 2.3 pence/min. Additionally, in case a subscriber refers someone under the Refer-a-Friend program, he/she will get 100 minutes of free talk-time, for each successful referral. Ease of Use: Customers need to log on www.airtelcallhome.com, create a personal account and the customer immediately gets a PIN to start calling. This virtual calling service is available 24X7 as per convenience of the customers. Additionally, the online account allows customers to have complete control over their usage, payment history and new promotional scheme at all times. Unique Features: Two touch speed dial: Airtel CallHome is as simple as pressing two buttons. Customers can now register up to 10 telephone numbers in UK for outgoing calls in UK. Thereafter, they can configure up to 50 numbers in India that they call frequently, and store them as a short code (Easy Dial feature). Once the access number is stored as a "Speed Dial" on the handset - they simply need to press two buttons on the phone to connect with his friends and family in India, instantly and conveniently. Easy Payment Options: Available on the pre paid option only. Payment for pre paid charges will be accepted through a credit card on the web portal through a secure payment gateway. Customers will have the option to top up their calling minutes using an Indian credit card from India as well. Additionally, customers will also be able to access their personal account through toll free access numbers that can be accessed from anywhere in the UK . Fill text, 657 words at http://news.moneycontrol.com/india/news/pressmarket/airtel-launches-services the-uk-to-connect-nris-to-india/21/19/352311 If you wish to try the service, ask me to refer you and I will qualify for the 100 free minutes! Eddie Fernandes www.goanvoice.org.uk