[Update – May, 2012] Airtel has revised its 3G Plans owing to competition in the market. You can check the complete details of the revised 3G Packs by Airtel on this page.

[Original] Bharti Airtel, is a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries across Asia and Africa, today announced the launch of its 3G services in Eastern Uttar Pradesh (UP). Airtel will commence its 3G rollout in UP East starting with the city of nawabs Lucknow and industrial hub of Kanpur – followed by which, Airtel 3G services will be introduced in other major locations. Airtel 3G services were recently made available for customers in UP West and Uttarakhand. With this rollout extended to UP East, Airtel mobile customers across Uttar Pradesh will be able to enjoy a seamless 3G experience in the state and experience a host of exciting capabilities that 3G enables – including fast mobile internet access, video streaming, video calling, Mobile TV, social networking on-the-go and high definition gaming.

“Airtel’s 3G services introduce, for our customers in Uttar Pradesh, an all new and exciting way to leverage the power high speed connectivity and enjoy a host of innovative capabilities such as making video calls to loved ones or catching a favourite sport on Mobile TV – even when on the move. We believe that Airtel 3G will lead the data and internet revolution in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, bringing our customers in this part of the state closer to an all new world of possibilities”, said Mr. Rohit Gothi, Chief Executive Officer – UP & Uttarakhand, Mobile Services, Bharti Airtel. 18 Airtel 3G Experience Zones in Lucknow and 12 in Kanpur have been setup across city to help customers experience the Airtel 3G advantage.

Airtel 3G UP East Tariff Plan Details

Pack Type	Maximum Service Charge Prepaid Postpaid		Free Data	Validity	Data Browsing charges
Sachet	Rs.9	–	10 MB	1 day	Post expiry of free data usage, browsing charges as per 2G charges (30p/20KB) will apply
	Rs 64	–	65 MB	3 days
	Rs.45	–	30 min	1 day	Rs 3/min
Standard	Rs.97	Rs.100	100 MB	30 days	Post expiry of free data usage, browsing charges as per 2G charges (30p/20KB) will apply
	Rs.198	Rs.200	250 MB	30 days
	Rs.450	Rs.450	600 MB	30 days
	Rs.750	Rs.750	2 GB	30 days
FlexiShield	Rs.675	Rs.675	1.25 GB	After 1.25GB, VBC of 2p/100KB upto a max shield (amount) of Rs 2000. Post hitting the shield value, enjoy free unlimited browsing at 20Kbps speed, validity 30 days.
Volume Based Charging Packs
3G Value Pack	Rs.22	–	0	30 days	15p/20KB
	–	Rs.20	0	30 days	15p/20KB
Pay as you go	0	0	0	–	30p/20KB
Video Call	5p/sec, valid on Local, STD & Roaming

To check the 3G ISD video call rates, click here

Airtel 3G will give it’s customers a faster, smarter and better mobile experience with internet access speeds upto of 21 Mbps on their finger tips. Powered by high speed HSPA (High Speed Download Packet Access) networks, Airtel customers will leverage cutting edge technology – making their 3G experience delightful and enjoyable.

Airtel 3G customers can enjoy the benefits of 3G speeds on the device of their choice – be it their mobile handsets, laptops or tablets. 3G services can be enjoyed seamlessly as Airtel provides its customers with timely updates and alerts on their data usage – helping them control their expenditure on 3G. The company has also introduced a first of its kind ‘internet usage calculator’ available online to help customers analyse their current internet data usage and choose an Airtel 3G plan accordingly.

To know more or join Airtel 3G services – customers can visit http://www.airtel.in/Airtel3G/ or call 12134 (tollfree) or SMS ‘3G HELP’ to 121.