Airtel redefines broadband threshold

Bharti Airtel is upgrading speeds of all its existing customers (on 64, 128, 256 Kbps) to a minimum of 512 Kbps. Further, customers currently on 512 Kbps plans and 1mbps plans will have their speeds doubled to 1Mbps and 2Mbps respectively. The upgrades come at no extra cost to existing customers and will be completed by June 2010 pan India. Airtel also announced the launch of "Impatience Plans' - an industry first for broadband, by offering 4 Mbps speed plans starting at a path breaking Rs. 899/ month. .

Speaking on the occasion, K Srinivas, Joint President-Telemedia Services, Bharti Airtel said, "We are delighted to provide superior internet browsing experience to our customers through these high speed plans. Massifying broadband experience in India has been the pivotal to Airtel's strategy for Broadband. These initiatives bring in a new paradigm for broadband in India".

The Impatience Plans will be available in Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore. As part of the Impatience Plan offerings, customers can either avail an Unlimited Data Transfer Plan OR opt for a Continous Hi Speed Plan-details as below.