Bharti Airtel to charge for VoIP calls over 2G and 3G in India

24 December, 2014
Following the rumors of WhatsApp getting voice calling feature, carrier resorts to shady tactics.

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  • Anonymous
  • sPm
  • 24 Dec 2014

Aitrel is the worst telecom operator in India. Charges more with little service. Always milks the customer.

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    • AnonD-340012
    • 8QK
    • 24 Dec 2014

    This is absurd !!! People already pay for internet, which is very slow and expensive, and they still want cobrarpor it! It was good that customers leave these operators !!!! These things are already absurd. Where do we stop so ???

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      • AnonD-262107
      • KAe
      • 24 Dec 2014

      AnonD-69139, 24 Dec 2014Long live wifi routers :-P use dual sim phone. use net from other Sim to call from this lol

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        • MdN8
        • B}Q
        • 24 Dec 2014

        AnonD-3678, 24 Dec 2014Voice takes very small bandwith even for high quality at ar... moreIt depends... From the Skype FAQ:

        Skype-to-Skype: 50kbps or around 3MB for one minute of calling
        Calls to landlines or mobile numbers: 6-20 kbps or around 1MB for one minute of calling
        Video calls between two mobile devices: 500kbps
        Video calls between a mobile device and a computer: 600kbps

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          • aj13
          • SwA
          • 24 Dec 2014

          techknow, 24 Dec 2014We Indians have the cheapest talktime or call charges compa... moreDear friend
          I agreed that call fare are chippest in india.
          I am livin in GREECE whr i spend €10 for top up in which i get free 500MB 4G data.& 2000 mnts of local talk time my all remaining balance €8.2 (after tax)
          I can call india with 8hrs of talk time.
          And now convert it with AIRTEL service.
          For 2000 mnts local- ₹600 (1sec/ps)
          500 MB 3G DATA- ₹150
          Call charge for europe with special recharge of 149 we get ₹3/mnt, so for 8hrs it charged 480.
          Now calculate 600+150+149+480 =around 1400 which is equal to €20.

          Dont get personally i just replying to fare Comparision with AIRTEL INDIA-VODAFONE GREECE

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            • LaZ
            • 24 Dec 2014

            Its better then blocking the service entirely. There are some networks in the UK. On which you can't use VOIP.

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              • chowdary
              • 4}%
              • 24 Dec 2014

              Government should cancel the licenses to barthi air tell if they implemented this. Airtell is the most crucked co.they always searching how to cheat the customers and how to stolen the money from customers pocket

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                • AnonD-320883
                • ijN
                • 24 Dec 2014

                Cunning telecom operator. Better to migrate to DOCOMO or Aircel who offer talk time value for internet recharges as well

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                  • adeeb
                  • uFw
                  • 24 Dec 2014

                  It's owner should be jailed and all their telecom licenses should be revoked.

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                    • prem
                    • utm
                    • 24 Dec 2014

                    Airtel is always very costly and now they are trying to cheat customers by other means...if you see their call rates are higest...data charges highest...no so super network....Guys leave this over ambitious company and go with Reliance Gio...

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                      • AnonD-69139
                      • 7t@
                      • 24 Dec 2014

                      Long live wifi routers :-P

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                        • rKc
                        • 24 Dec 2014

                        Lol, 24 Dec 2014This company is a crooked company winch is trying to defray... moreI agree with you. They have the worst 3g network.

                          AnonD-14573, 24 Dec 2014I am going to put this issue on mygov.nic.in, lets see if s... moreif one service provider goes for it, all are gonna do it eventually......

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                            • AnonD-3678
                            • PxV
                            • 24 Dec 2014

                            Voice takes very small bandwith even for high quality at around 20 kbps. Even 48 kbps youtube audio sounds much better than cellular quality.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • vIg
                              • 24 Dec 2014

                              Net nutrality must be maintained at all times .
                              If true must port number to an operator who does not do this.
                              Reliance jio may be opportunity for you ! !!

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                                • 2@t
                                • 24 Dec 2014

                                This company is a crooked company winch is trying to defray its losses in Africa. Basically the customers are paying for the managements poor planning & over reaching ambition which have proved to be a bummer

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                                  • AnonD-14573
                                  • H4s
                                  • 24 Dec 2014

                                  I am going to put this issue on mygov.nic.in, lets see if something happens. this is just not acceptable Or I'll have to choose Vodafone.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • Srh
                                    • 24 Dec 2014

                                    Sachin singh, 24 Dec 2014Not an issue airtel is already given us a lot of things.tha... moreThat's theft and should be condemned this company!

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                                      • Ambi
                                      • vw1
                                      • 24 Dec 2014

                                      Airtel Be ready to loose your customers... Hell Ya

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                                        • AnonD-242237
                                        • vG4
                                        • 24 Dec 2014

                                        airtel very worst