Comparison of 3G Prepaid Data Plans in Andhra Pradesh
Monday, 18 July 2011
In Andhra Pradesh telecom circle Aircel, Airtel and Idea are offering 3G services in addition to state-owned BSNL. BSNL is the first mobile operator started offering 3G services followed by Aircel, Airtel and Idea. Vodafone is also offering 3G services(using Idea 3G network, as Vodafone didn't get license for 3G services in Andhra Pradesh). Here is the list of available data plans for prepaid mobile customers. This post may help users in finding the best 3G data plans.
3G Data plans from BSNL:
Recharge(Rs) | Free Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
10 | 20MB | 1 day |
25 | 50MB | 3 days |
50 | 100MB | 7 days |
203 | 500MB | 30 days |
403 | 1GB | 30 days |
606 | 6GB (1GB day + 5GB night) | 30 days |
716 | 2GB | 30 days |
1102 | 10GB | 30 days |
1500 | 15GB | 30 days |
3000 | 35GB | 30 days |
2500 | 12GB | 180 days |
5000 | 30GB | 180 days |
3G Data Plans offered by Aircel:
Recharge(Rs) | Free Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
7 | 8MB | 1 day |
22 | 25MB | 3 days |
92 | 100MB | 30 days |
202 | 250MB | 30 days |
602 | 1GB | 30 days |
975 | 2.5GB | 30 days |
3G Data Plans offered by Airtel:
Recharge(Rs) | Free Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
9 | 10MB | 1 day |
60 | 65MB | 3 days |
99 | 100MB | 30 days |
198 | 250MB | 30 days |
450 | 600MB | 30 days |
750 | 2GB | 30 days |
3G Data Plans offered by Idea:
Recharge(Rs) | Free Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
8 | 20MB* | 1 day |
48 | 100MB* | 3 days |
103 | 200MB* | 30 days |
200 | 500MB* | 30 days |
450 | 1200MB* | 30 days |
599 | 2GB* | 30 days |
650 | 2.5GB* | 30 days |
750 | 4GB* | 30 days |
850 | 6GB* | 30 days |
1250 | 10GB* | 30 days |
2501 | 12GB | 90 days |
5000 | 30GB | 125 days |
*with double data offer, till 31st December 2011.
3G Data Plans offered by Vodafone:
Recharge(Rs) | Free Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
25 | 25MB | 1 day |
102 | 102MB | 30 days |
375 | 500MB | 30 days |
850 | 3GB | 30 days |
1250 | 5GB | 30 days |
Which one to choose?
^There are no unlimited data plans from any operator.
^BSNL & Idea have more number of plans compared Aircel and Airtel.
^BSNL & Idea have more number of plans compared Aircel and Airtel.
^BSNL & Idea are offering plans with more than 30 days validity.
^BSNL's cost per MB is varying from 50paise/MB (10Rs/20MB) to 8paise/MB(3000Rs/35GB)
^Idea is currently offering double data till 31st December-2011, current cost per MB is, highest- 40paise/MB and lowest-12paise/MB
^Without double data offer, Idea's cost per MB is, highest- 80paise/MB and lowest-24paise/MB
^Vodafone's cost per MB is , highest 1Rs/MB and lowest 24paise/MB
^Aircel's cost per MB is, highest 87.5paise/MB and lowest 38paise/MB
^Airtel's cost per MB is, highest 90paise/MB and lowest 36paise/MB
Conclusion:
BSNL and Idea are offering more number of data plans to choose from, and also at less cost per MB compared Aircel, Airtel and Vodafone. With Idea's double data usage offer it is second best provider to choose. BSNL is the best among all, with the lowest data rates.
But while choosing the best 3G operator we have to consider other parameters like speed, availability, voice plans etc.., in addition to the data plans, those are not discussed here.
But while choosing the best 3G operator we have to consider other parameters like speed, availability, voice plans etc.., in addition to the data plans, those are not discussed here.
***Information regarding data plans is retrieved from corresponding providers website on 17th July, 2011.
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