Bharti Airtel, India’s Verizon has launched its 4G LTE service in Chandigarh, India. So now Gamers and Internet freaks in Punjab can enjoy high speed 4G LTE service. In Kolkata, Bengaluru and Pune its already operational from past some months. Along with normal surfing you can stream High Definition (HD) videos, enjoy multiple chatting, instantly upload photos, download rich content and more.
Currently Airtel started off service with 5 tariff plans which starts from INR 999 per month with 6 GB of Free Usage to INR 4999 per month. Additionally you need to buy Indoor CPE with wi-fi or 4G Multi Mode Dongle to access the 4G LTE service in Chandigarh and they both are priced for INR 4799 (about $100). Full tariffs plans details:
| Plan Name | Rentals | Free Usage Quota | Charge After Quota | Speed After Quota Completion (Kbps) |
| Break free | 999 | 6 | Nil | 128 |
| Break free Max | 1399 | 9 | Nil | 128 |
| Break free Ultra | 1999 | 18 | Nil | 128 |
| Break free Ultimate | 2999 | 30 | Nil | 128 |
| Break free Supreme | 4799 | 50 | Nil | 128 |
Jagbir Singh, CTO & Director, Network Services Group, Bharti Airtel said, “The much awaited launch of Airtel 4G services fulfills a huge market requirement and will give customers in Chandigarh the power to upgrade to cutting edge 4G LTE technology – the most advanced wireless broadband experience available across the globe today. This launch is another first by Airtel that further enhances the footprint of mobile broadband in India. We are optimistic about the potential of Airtel 4G services and invite our data savvy customers in Punjab to enjoy this world class data experience”.
By looking and comparing the prices of the plans above with US and Japan Telecom Carriers Airtel is offering it at lowest prices. Jargon Booster! Indian firms provide broadband at lowest rates as compared to the other countries, 4G LTE is also priced lowest in India.
Company has also added Smartbyte plans for Postpaid customers which gives the flexibility to the customer to add to his data transfer limit and continue browsing at subscribed speeds (after quota completion).
If you want to buy the connection than you will get Introductory Offer for postpaid & prepaid plans as listed below:
| Plan | Cash back | Monthly Bill Discount | Period | Remarks | |
| Break free | 999 | 999 | 167 | 6 | 1 month rental off |
| Break free Max | 1399 | 2798 | 466 | 6 | 2 month rental off |
| Break free Ultra | 1999 | 3749 | 312 | 6 | 100% device cost off |
| Break free Ultimate | 2999 | 4999 | 417 | 12 | 100% device cost off |
| Break free Supreme * | 4999 | 4999 | 417 | 12 | 100% device cost off |
Airtel is also planning to launch 4G LTE service in Delhi, Haryana, Mumbai and Kerala. Checkout Speed Test and other pics below:
So who is going to buy it?
