Now, Airtel offers free incoming call on intl roaming
NEW DELHI: With the entry of Reliance Jio setting off a price war, Airtel on Wednesday said its customers can enjoy free unlimited incoming calls on international roaming while travelling to popular destinations, including the US, Canada, the UK and Singapore.
In addition, one can also send text messages to people in India, absolutely free of cost. Beyond the free usage limit, calls will be charged ₹3 per minute.
The roaming packs have a one day to 30-day validity, with a rental of ₹649 and ₹4,999 , respectively, for the US, Canada and the UK. Airtel also plans to launch a 10-day validity pack by mid-October for $45 (around ₹2,990).
The roaming rental for the Singapore market is priced at ₹499 and ₹2,499 for a one-day pack and 30-day pack, respectively. For the UAE market, the rental is ₹649 and ₹3,999.
