The day has come and gone, the date May 27th will have left a mark on many hearts and minds. It was an important day for geeks and all Apple lovers in India, the Apple iPhone 4 was launched by Airtel and Aircel with some really exciting offers.
Both Airtel and Aircel, launched the Apple iPhone 4 on May 27th along with some really nice offers about which I’ll be telling you in detail. The offers are available both on Airtel and Aircel, and both are providing tough competition to each other by doing all they can to provide the best experience for customers. This is an iPhone 4 buying guide in India, which will help you decide where to ultimately get the iPhone 4. But we know, wherever you get it from, the iPhone 4 is not going to be different, unless it’s an iPhone 3Gs.
It’s normal to be confused when it comes to choosing between Airtel and Aircel, both are providing amazing offers and plans. However, we all know who of them is the Superior when it comes to Customer service and Network availability. Airtel is the top network provider in our country, whereas Aircel is new to the game. You can also buy the iPhone 4 from Airtel or Aircel, and then choose to go with another carrier as both are offering unlocked iPhones. But then you’ll miss out on what they offer!! So below are the all the Prepaid and Postpaid plans for both Airtel and Aircel. Both are selling the iPhone 4 for:
16GB iPhone 4 Unlocked – Rs. 34,500
32GB iPhone 4 Unlocked – Rs. 40,900
Buy iPhone 4 from Airtel
Airtel is providing a really good offer for all those who choose to select Airtel as their carrier of choice when buying the iPhone 4. The plans are pretty good and there is also a money back offer, which when signed for will save you about Rs. 24,000 in 2 years. Below are the Prepaid and Postpaid plans available on Airtel.
Prepaid Plans
| Monthly Recharge | What it Includes | Savings in 24 Months |
| 600 | A2A local minutes – 550 mins
Local SMS – 500 sms Data (3G) – 300 MB Credit Back into Main A/C – Rs. 272 |
Rs. 6528 |
| 999 | A2A local minutes – 950 mins
Local SMS – 1000 sms Data (3G) – 600 MB Credit Back into Main A/C – Rs. 453 |
Rs. 10,872 |
| 1600 | A2A local minutes – 1400 mins
Local SMS – 1750 sms Data (3G) – 1150 MB Credit Back into Main A/C – Rs. 726 |
Rs. 17,424 |
| 2000 | A2A local minutes – 1900 mins
Local SMS – 2000 sms Data (3G) – 1350 MB Credit Back into Main A/C – Rs. 907 |
Rs. 21, 768 |
Postpaid Plans
| Monthly Payment | What It Includes | Savings in 24 Months |
| 600 | A2A local minutes – 550 mins
Local SMS – 500 sms Data (3G) – 300 MB Rental discount – Rs. 300 |
Rs. 7200 |
| 800 | A2A local minutes – 700 mins
Local SMS – 750 sms Data (3G) – 400 MB Rental discount – Rs. 400 |
Rs. 9600 |
| 1000 | A2A local minutes – 950 mins
Local SMS – 1000 sms Data (3G) – 600 MB Rental discount – Rs. 500 |
Rs. 12,000 |
| 1200 | A2A local minutes – 1050 mins
Local SMS – 1250 sms Data (3G) – 800 MB Rental discount – Rs. 600 |
Rs. 14,400 |
| 1400 | A2A local minutes – 1250 mins
Local SMS – 1500 sms Data (3G) – 950 MB Rental discount – Rs. 700 |
Rs. 16,800 |
| 1600 | A2A local minutes – 1400 mins
Local SMS – 1750 sms Data (3G) – 1150 MB Rental discount – Rs. 800 |
Rs. 19,200 |
| 2000 | A2A local minutes – 1900 mins
Local SMS – 2000 sms Data (3G) – 1350 MB Rental discount – Rs. 1000 |
Rs. 24,000 |
Those are all the plans currently available for Airtel customers. Select the one you think is most suitable for you and get yourself the iPhone 4.
Buy iPhone from Aircel
Aircel has even better to offer, as they are providing complete money back in the period of 24 months. But, it all depends on you as Aircel service and network aren’t as good as Airtel. Check out all the Prepaid and Postpaid plans below. However there is no money back offer for Prepaid plans, you’ll only be getting some extra free recharges and talktime.
Prepaid Plans
| Monthly Recharge | What It Includes | Freebies Worth |
| 299 | Local Mins (All Local) – 1000
SMS (Local + National) – 350 Data Volume – 500mb Validity – 30 days |
Rs. 1125 |
| 399 | Local Mins (All Local) – 1250
SMS (Local + National) – 350 Data Volume – 500mb Validity – 30 days |
Rs. 1275 |
| 499 | Local Mins (All Local) – 1500
SMS (Local + National) – 500 Data Volume – 500mb Validity – 30 days |
Rs. 1500 |
| 599 | Local Mins (All Local) – 1750
SMS (Local + National) – 1000 Data Volume – 500mb Validity – 30 days |
Rs. 1900 |
| 699 | Local Mins (All Local) – 2000
SMS (Local + National) – 1000 Data Volume – 750mb Validity – 30 days |
Rs. 2225 |
| 799 | Local Mins (All Local) – 2250
SMS (Local + National) – 1000 Data Volume – 1GB Validity – 30 days |
Rs. 2550 |
Postpaid Plans
| Monthly Payment | What It Includes | Savings in 24 Months |
| 1119 | Monthly net payment – 399 Free Local minutes – 1250FREE SMS (Local + National) – 500 Free 3G Data – 350mb Monthly Discount – Rs. 720 |
Rs. 17280
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| 1359 | Monthly net payment – 499 Free Local minutes – 1500 FREE SMS (Local + National) – 500Free 3G Data – 500mb Monthly Discount – Rs. 860 |
Rs. 20640 |
| 2139 | Monthly net payment – 699 Free Local minutes – 2000FREE SMS (Local + National) – 1000 Free 3G Data – 750mb Monthly Discount – Rs. 1440 |
Rs. 34560 |
| 2510 | Monthly net payment – 800 Free Local minutes – 2250FREE SMS (Local + National) – 1000 Free 3G Data – 1GB Monthly Discount – Rs. 1710 |
Rs. 41040 |
That’s all the savings you can have by opting for Aircel. You get all your money back for in a period of 2 years, but the monthly offers are a bit more expensive than Airtel. I would suggest you go in for the Airtel offers, but if you want your complete money back, I don’t know why you would, then go for Aircel.
What plan and which carrier will you go for?
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But would you suggest buying an iPhone now, as opposed to an android enabled Samsung? Android I think is better than iPhone because it’s from Google and hence web surfing becomes much easier with Android. Secondly you’ve got so many apps free with Android which you have to buy with iPhone.
You are correct. There are many free Apps available for Android, while for iPhone, you’ve to purchase Apps and even have to jailbreak it to use non-market apps.
Aircel is always cheaper than Airtel…
Thanks for the guidelines and info Sid .
I would prefer android than iOS
plans look good… but postpaid is better choice..
I have android enabled HTC Desire HD and I am really happy with it, anyways prepaid plans seems to be good
Hi Shidde
Very resourceful post. Thanks for share.
surely buying it from aircel, will be beneficial for me..
thanks siddie for the information on various network plans……
I settle for Love in India’s comment, I much prefer the latest Adnroid powered Samsung which simply offers much more, there is nothing remotely wrong with or special about Apple’s OS and the apps for the iPhone are somewhat limited.
I agree with Samantha ! I would prefer to buy Android as tonnes of apps available there!
Aircel prepaid plan is best
“but the monthly offers are a bit more expensive than Airtel.” but your comparison table shows Airtel’s offer to be expensive and Aircel’s a lot more affordable?
Right?
Once I have sufficinet mney wuld surely go on and buy it with airtel. airtel has always been the best market leader in mobiles..
Hi,
Great Post! Thanks a ton for writing this.
I have a question. “Credit Back into Main A/C” What does this mean?
Aircel plans are competitive. .
Thanx for sharing this much detailed info on iPhone4. Definitely, old players like Airtel have a reputation of a better service, but generally its mostly new players like Aircel who have better deal to offer. As far as bad Network is concerned, that is going to be an issue with the big companies like Airtel and Vodafone as well because none of these companies have an infrastructure good enough to keep in pace with hugely growing customer base. I also have a doubt that they are offering unlocked iPhones under Full Money Back offers because I think such schemes work only when you have a commitment to be with the same provider until end of that Money Back period.
Wait till end of next month and you get G’Five’s Tabelet PC at a price below Rs 10,000.
Nice Article. Aircel prepaid plan is best.
I like airtel i am using 2 gb data plan with 3g speed.Airtel is simply the best.
But i like android when it comes to free apps..
I better prefer Android,well Apple worth the money