Indian telecom service provider Aircel today announced limited period free Internet for accessing Facebook and WhatsApp when they re-charge.
All new customers taking Aircel connection will get 100 MB/month for 2 months to access Facebook and Whatsapp without any additional charges.
While existing 2G and 3G customers will get an additional 10 MB / day extra for usage on Facebook and WhatsApp on all Pocket Internet recharges, said Aircel.
In addition, the Maxis Telecom-joint venture company announced special Internet data plan for Rs 26 that offers 100 MB for accessing Facebook and WhatsApp, 10 MB for normal Internet and 50 free SMS for 28 days.
The new mobile package is available across India for its new and existing customers.
The objective is to enhance its data consumption among youth who usually start mobile Internet with social media interactions.
Anupam Vasudev, chief marketing officer, Aircel, said, “The phenomenal upsurge in smartphones and data penetration has led the youth to be connected 24×7 through various social networking platforms. Our superior 3G services will offer extra data exclusively for Facebook and Whatsapp usage, therefore, empowering our customers to be socially connected always.”
