Airtime Tariff - Chennai

GSM and CDMA are the two kinds of mobile phone services availabe. All the Service Providers offer two types of services, Post-paid ( where you get monthly bill according to your usage) and Pre-paid ( where you use a fixed amount which is included in the cost initially. These can be recharged in different denominations.)

Note: While we have taken all precautions to ensure the accuracy of information but we suggest you to please contact respective Company's Customer Care for latest information, details and options before buying.
Company: Aircel (GSM) Airtel (GSM) Hutch (GSM) BSNL (GSM) Reliance (CDMA) Tata (CDMA)
Customer Care No.: 9841012345 9840012345 9884098840 9400024365 30333333 044-5500121
GSM
Postpaid SIM Cards ( GSM )
(all charges in Rs. and  pulse rate is 60 sec)
Company Price Plan One Time Charges Monthly Charges Local call (Rs./min) STD to (Rs./min) ISD to (Rs./min) SMS (Rs./msg) SMS Based Services(Rs./SMS) Remark
AIRCEL   ( Activation Fee + Local Deposit ) ( Monthly Rental + CLIP ) (to Aircel / to mobile / to landline) (mobile to mobile / mobile to landline) (to USA,Canada,Europe,Australia,SAARC / Gulf & Rest of World) (Loacal / National / International)    
  Speak 150 110 + 500 150 + 25 1.50 / 1.50 2.25 / 2.49   1 / 2 / 3    
  Speak 222 110 + 250 222 0. 50 / 0.99 / 0.99 2.25 / 2.49   1 / 2 / 3   222 min free to local Aircel, 222 local SMS free
  Speak 321 110 + 500 321 1.20 / 1.80 2.25 / 2.49   1 / 2 / 3    
  Speak 501 110 + 750 501 0.65 / 0.75 2.25 / 2.49   1 / 2 / 3    
                   
                   
Company Price Plan One Time Charges Monthly Charges Local call (Rs./min) STD to (Rs./min) ISD to (Rs./min) SMS (Rs./msg) SMS Based Services(Rs./SMS) Remark
AIRTEL   (Activation+Security Deposit) (Bill Plan Charges + Rental + CLIP) (to Airtel / to any GSM / Fixed or WLL) (to Airtel / to GSM / Fixed or WLL) (AEAOS / G&A / RoW)** (Loacal / National / International)    
  Sachin Invitation Plan 500 + 500 51 + 99 + 25 - / 1.49 / 1.49 - / 1.99(50-200km),2.99(>200km) / 2.99(50-200km),3.99(200-500km),4.99(>500km) 15.99 / 18.99 / 40 1/ 2 / 5 3  
  AirtelOne 150 Plan 250 + 250 51 + 99 + 50 1 / 2 / 2 2 / 2.65 / 2.65 15.24 / 18.24 / 40 1/ 2 / 5 3  
  Freedom 250 Plan 250 + 500 151 + 99 + Free - / 1.50 / 2.50 ( Also applicable for calls to any no. in Tamil Nadu) 2 / 2.65 / 2.65 14.24 / 17.24 / 40 1/ 2 / 5 3 Tamil Nadu STD Calls at Local call rate
  TF 799 600 + 1000 900 + 99 + Free - / 0.50 / 1.50 2 / 2.65 / 2.65 14.24 / 17.24 / 40 1/ 2 / 5 3  
  TF 999 Local 600 + 1000 900 + 99 + Free - / 1.05 / 0.50 2 / 2.65 / 2.65 14.24 / 17.24 / 40 1/ 2 / 5 3  
  TF 1699 National 600 + 1000 1600 + 99 + Free - / 0.90 / 0.40 2 / 2.65 / 2.65 14.24 / 17.24 / 40 1/ 2 / 5 3  
  TF 599 600 + 1000 500 + 99 + Free - / 0.30 / 1.30 2 / 2.65 / 2.65 14.24 / 17.24 / 40 1/ 2 / 5 3  
  TF 012 500 + 500 300 + 99 + Free - / 1 / 2.10(8am-11pm),1.30(11pm-8am) 2 / 2.65 / 2.65 14.24 / 17.24 / 40 1/ 2 / 5 3  
  TF 249 500 + 500 150 + 99 + Free - / 1.49 / 2.29 2 / 2.65 / 2.65 14.24 / 17.24 / 40 1/ 2 / 5 3  
            **AEAOS( America, Europe, Asia, Oceania & SAARC countries), G&A( Gulf & Africa), RoW( Rest of World)      
                   
Company Price Plan One Time Charges Monthly Charges Local call (Rs./min) STD to (Rs./min) ISD to (Rs./min) SMS (Rs./msg) SMS Based Services(Rs./SMS) Remark
HUTCH    ( Activation + Security Deposit***) ( Rental + CLIP )   ( mobile to mobile / mobile to landline) (RoW / Middle east &Africa) (Local / National / International)    
  Talk Flat   150 + 50 1.69 to all 2.64 14.24 / 17.24 1 / 2 / 5    
  Talk 175   175 + 50 0.75 to mobile / 1.75 to landline 2.64 14.24 / 17.24 1 / 2 / 5    
  Talk 599 Special   399 + - 0.50 to mobile / 1.30 to landline 2.64 14.24 / 17.24 1 / 2 / 5    
  Talk 799 Special   499 + - 0.50 to mobile / 0.75 to landline 2.64 14.24 / 17.24 1 / 2 / 5    
  ZR Talk 399   0 / 399 min billing amt + 50 CLIP 0.50 to hutch / 1.69 to all others 2.64 14.24 / 17.24 1 / 2 / 5    
  ZR Talk 699   0 / 699 min billing amt + 50 CLIP 0.50 to hutch / 1.19 to all others 2.64 14.24 / 17.24 1 / 2 / 5    
  ZR Talk 899   0 / 899 min billing amt + 50 CLIP 0.50 to hutch / 0.75 to all others 2.64 14.24 / 17.24 1 / 2 / 5    
                   
                   
                   
Company Price Plan One Time Charges Monthly Charges Local call (Rs./min) STD to (Rs./min) ISD to (Rs./min) SMS (Rs./msg) SMS Based Services(Rs./SMS) Remark
BSNL   (Registration Fee + Activation charges + Security Deposit-Local/Local+STD/Local+STD+ISD ) (Rental + Plan charges) (to cell / to Fixed or WLL) (to cell / to Fixed or WLL)        
  Plan 225 500 + 200 + 1000/2000/3000 225 0.90 / 1.20 2.0 / 2.40        
  Plan 325 500 + 200 + 1000/2000/3000 225 + 100 0.80 / 1.20 1.80 / 1.80(till 200km),2.40(>200km)       Pulse rate 15 sec
  Plan 525 500 + 200 + 1000/2000/3000 225 + 300 0.40 / 1.20 1.80 ( to all)       Pulse rate 15 sec
                   
                   
Prepaid ( GSM )                  
Company Price Plan Price of Pack Local call ( Rs./min) to STD ( Rs./min) to  ISD ( Rs./min) to  SMS ( Rs./msg) SMS Based Services ( Rs./msg) Remark  
AIRCEL     ( to Aircel-Chennai / to others ) ( to mobile / to landline ) (Gulf & Africa / Rest of world) (local / national / International)      
  Easy Deal Prepaid Card 199 0.99 / 1.50  2.25 / 2.49 19.99 / 16.99 Free / 1 / 3   Daily access fee Re.1 for local SMS  
                   
                   
Company Price Plan Price of Pack Local call ( Rs./min) to STD ( Rs./min) to  ISD ( Rs./min) to  SMS ( Rs./msg) SMS Based Services ( Rs./msg) Remark  
AIRTEL     (same network / any GSM / Fixed or WLL) (same network / any GSM / Fixed or WLL) (AEAOS / G&A / RoW) (Loacal / National / International)      
  Airtel @99 99 2.4 ( to all ) - / 2.99 / 2.99(50-200km),3.99(200-500km),4.99(>500km) 16.99 / 19.99 / 40 0.50 / 1 / 5  3 Rs.10 free airtime on Pack, local calls 3min onwards @1.2/min, 5 nos. outgoing @.99/min  
  Airtel MTV 199 1.99 ( to all ) - / 2.99 / 2.99(50-200km),3.99(200-500km),4.99(>500km) 16.99 / 19.99 / 40 0.30 / 0.30 / 5 3 calls to club members @.99/min   
  Freedom 540 540 1.50 / 1.50 / 2 2.99 / 2.99 / 2.99(50-200km),3.99(200-500km),4.99(>500km) 16.99 / 19.99 / 40 0.50 / 1 / 5  3 Rs.350 free airtime on pack  
  Airtel Friendz 199 2 ( to all ) 2.90 ( to all) 15.24 / 18.24 / 40 Free / 1 / 5 3 Rs.50 free airtime on pack, local calls at night @1.00/min, Rent Re.1/day  
  Airtel Local Call @ 1.20 199 1.20 ( to all) 2.65 ( to all) 15.24 / 18.24 / 40 0.50 / 2 / 5 3 Rs.50 free airtime on pack. Rent Re.1/day  
  Airtel Kelunga Pesunga 99 2 ( to all ) 2.90 ( to all) 15.24 / 18.24 / 40 0.50 / 2 / 5   Rs.10 free airtime on pack. Stay mobile by recharging of Rs.150 with one month validity.  
  Airtel Orey State 199 1.50 / 1.50 / 2 1.50 / 1.50 / 2 (within TN) , 2.65 (outside TN) 15.24 / 18.24 / 40 0.50 / 2 / 5   Rs.50 free airtime on pack.  
  Airtel Ladies Pack 199 2 ( to all ) 2.65 ( to all) 15.24 / 18.24 / 40 0.50 / 2 / 5   Local calls between 11am-4pm @ Re.1/min, Rs.50 free airtime on pack. Rental Re.1/day  
                   
                   
Company Price Plan Price of Pack Local call ( Rs./min) to STD ( Rs./min) to  ISD ( Rs./min) to  SMS ( Rs./msg) SMS Based Services ( Rs./msg) Remark  
HUTCH      (to all) ( anywhere in India) (RoW / Gulf&Africa / Premium countries) (local/national/international)      
  199 Speak More Pack 199 0.75 to mobile / 1.20 to others 1 to mobile / 1.99 to others 15.24 / 17.24 Free / 1.0 / 3.0 + 2.0 daily rental   Free airtime Rs.100, validity 15 days  
  199 Starter Pack 199 0.49 to mobile / 1.20 to others 2 to mobile / 1.99 to others 15.24 / 17.24 Free / 1.0 / 3.0 + 2.0 daily rental   Free airtime Rs.100, validity 30 days  
                can be recharged using Recharge coupons of different denominations  
                   
Company Price Plan Price of Pack Local call ( Rs./min) to STD ( Rs./min) to  ISD ( Rs./min) to  SMS ( Rs./msg) VAS ( Rs./msg) Remark  
BSNL (Ex-cel)     (to cell / to Fixed or WLL) (to cell / to Fixed or WLL)          
    220 0.90 / 1.20 2.0 / 2.40       Rs.50 free talk value on initiating the SIM  
                   
                   
CDMA                  
Postpaid ( CDMA )                  
Company Price Plan One Time Charges Monthly Charges Local call (Rs./min) STD to (Rs./min) ISD to (Rs./min) SMS (Rs./msg) SMS Based Services (Rs./SMS) Remark
Reliance     (Rental + Plan Charges + CLIP charges + Mobile pack charges) (same network / any GSM / Fixed or WLL) (mobile to mobile / mobile to fixed) US,UK,Canada,Europe,Asia,Oceania-Australia & New Zealand,SAARC / Gulf,Africa&RoW (Loacal / National / International)    
  Joy 149 149 + 25 + 25  0.99 / 1.79 / 1.79 1.79 / 1.99 till 50 km then 2.99 14.25 / 17.25 1 / 1 / 3    
  Joy 149 with mobile pack   149 + 25 + 25 + 25 0.99 / 0.99 / 1.79 1.79 / 1.99 till 50 km then 2.99   1 / 1 / 3    
  Joy 399   399 + 25 + 25  0.40 / 1 / 1 1 / 1 till 50 km then 2.5   .5 / .5 / 3    
  Joy 499   499 + 25 + 25  0.40 / 1 / 1 1 / 1    .5 / .5 / 3    
                   
Company Price Plan One Time Charges Monthly Charges Local call (Rs./min) STD to (Rs./min) ISD to (Rs./min) SMS (Rs./msg) SMS Based Services (Rs./SMS) Remark
Tata Indicom     ( Rental + CLIP)   (same network / any GSM / Fixed or WLL) ( Gulf&Africa / RoW)      
  Plan 149   149 + 25 1.69 depends upon distance 18.99 / 15.99 1 / 2 / 5    
  Single Rate Plan   199 + 25 1.25 3 18.99 / 15.99 1 / 2 / 5    
                   
Prepaid ( CDMA )                  
Company Local call STD ISD SMS (Rs./msg) SMS Based Services (Rs./SMS) Remark      
Reliance (RIM to RIM / to all others) (RIM to RIM / to all others) ( to Gulf / RoW) (Loacal / National / International)   voicemail @ 0.99 / min      
  0.99 / 1.79 1.79 / 2.49 19.99 / 16.99 1 / 2 / 3          
                   
Company Local call STD ISD SMS (Rs./msg) SMS Based Services (Rs./SMS) Remark      
TATA 0.03 / sec 0.05 / sec 0.30 / sec - / 1 / -   voice portal @ 0.10 / sec