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Tata Docomo the GSM brand of Tata Teleservices Limited, today slashed its roaming tariff introducing per-second billing for all calls made or received while ‘roaming’ across the country, at its existing tariff of 1 paisa per second for both pre-paid and post-paid subscribers.

From Monday, while roaming, subscribers can make calls across India at 1 paisa per second, across all 15 Circles where Tata Docomo has launched GSM services, regardless of which network or type of phone the call is made to.Furthermore, incoming calls whileroaming will also be charged on a per-second basis, at 1 paisa per second. With Tata Docomo set to launch its GSM services pan-India this year, this game-changingroaming option will be available across the country.

“We are delighted to announce yet another industry-defying offer to our subscribers—a transparent and pack-free roaming tariff plan of 1 paisa per second for all incoming & outgoing calls, both local and long distance, to all networks and types of phones (mobile or landline). TATA DOCOMO subscribers will need no special packs or pay any hidden charges to avail this offer,” Mr Deepak Gulati, President, TATA DOCOMO, said. “This is in keeping with our promise to offer innovative and honest services to our subscribers across the country, he added.”

“When a subscriber is roaming, most telecom operators in India charge a minimum of 50-60 paise per minute, even when the call duration is less than a minute. Under the TATA DOCOMOroaming offer, subscribers will be charged only for what he or she uses—at 1 paisa per second. For instance, a 15-second call made or received while roaming will elicit a charge of 15 paise only—not up to Re 1 on a per minute basis, as is the industry norm,” Mr Gulati said.

“The roaming value proposition offered by TATA-DOCOMO is a unique and revolutionary idea which symbolizes the spirit of simplicity, innovation and inventive acumen. This offer for all oursubscribers who roam across the country is another moment of triumph for the TATA DOCOMO subscriber—and we firmly believe it will create a paradigm shift in the overall telecom experience for the customer and provide a service that is refreshingly different,” Mr Gurinder Singh Sandhu, Head, Marketing, TATA DOCOMO, said. “We have always believed that in a market that is cluttered with many operators and confusing options, it is our simplicity and transparency that will liberatesubscribers,” Mr Sandhu added.

coolguy010

Woow . So looks like per sec tariff has gone to nxt level. I guess ops will come following..

sujin

Everybody will follow, no other go. In a few months time all operator's tariff will be more or less equal I guess.

Gabu

It is an answer to Airtel Roaming rates

sujin

I guessed this would happen some day in next year but totally didnt expect it this year. Hope MNP brings many more surprises.

Gabu

I don't think there is much left in voice tariff.
With MNP you'll notice improved customer service and lot of hidden(not for public) damn cheap plans by established players.

sujin

Exactly! But the nxt major thing will be internet on the move. Nxt tariff war will start for technolgies like EVDO and 3G data cards which are very high now. It's an untapped market yet with a huge potential in our country.

mkmobile

no sir, ISD rates are still not converted to per sec. I am really waiting for it.

sujin

lol man! That's greediness! That wont happen in near future I guess. They may reduce the charges a bit on per min basis but if they bring out ISD in per sec basis thats it.

goldygold

surely that too may happen in future....

Gabu

MTS is already charging on per second basis.

sujin

You mean ISD?

Gabu

Yep

http://mtsindia.in/Delhi/intlcall.html

sujin

Damn that's bad! Per second ISD billing in MTS for almost all circles except TN circle in mins. Very bad

mkmobile

Now u r becoming greedy

goldygold

Why this partiality?!

sujin

Buddy I am talking about equality in india now

Gabu

Yeah we need uniform taxes first.

coolguy010

How do operators pay taxes for full talktime recharges ? They also have to pay to retailer 3 % and the tariff is also low like in docomo etc

Unregistered

Excellent, role model for operators like Airtel which lutes the customers and with very bad customer care and connectivity