Airtel launches Net PC Plus on Airtel broadband for customers in Chennai

Broadband penetration is directly dependent to PC penetration and given the price sensitivity of Indian market PCpricing is the key to its growth. Bharti Airtel has been aggressively promoting itsbroadband services with unique propositions across various circles and now they  have introduced Airtel Net PC Plus in Chennai circle  in association with Novatium to attract customers with looking for lower PC pricing. Airtel Net PC Plus will be offered exclusively for Airtel Broadband customers in Chennai circle.Roll out  in key markets will take place over the next two quarters  . This offering will provide both internet access andcomputing applications to Net PC users.  Airtel Net PC Plus is available to Airtel broadband customers starting at Rs.4999 with one month moneyback gurantee and  In-built cash back offer of Rs.4500/- after 24 months of usage. Novatium has earlier partnered with BSNL and MTNL for Net PC services in the country.

Airtel Net PC advantages:

- Savings of up to 50% compared to even a regular low cost PC
- Increased life of the machine – it virtually never crashes!
- Virus and spam free because there is no data residing in the local machine
- Maintenance free with Automatic software upgrades (which otherwise can cost up to Rs 10,000 a year)

Features.

Unique Active Desktop, a category first feature to enable customers to personalize their desktop with widgets of their choice
- DAAS ready- Desktop As A Service enables subscriber to select remote OS desktop like, Microsoft Windows, Novell Suse & even Apple Macintosh on monthly subscription
- Can be used for both Internet access and Computing Applications

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vikas Singh, CMO-Telemedia Services, Bharti Airtel said, “Our partnership with Novatium for the launch of Net PC Plus reinforces our strategic intent to enhancebroadband experience for our customers by offering innovative and collaborative products. This managed computing service adds to Airtel’s existing portfolio of services that harness the power of cloud computing. The initiative will on one hand help individual, businesses users save on recurring costs and help spur broadbanduptake by making user experience simpler and more affordable.”

Pricing & Tariffs:-

Airtel Net PC Plus Plan A: One time upfront cost of Rs 4999/- includes Nova Navigator console, USB keyboard and a mouse

Airtel Net PC Plus B: One time upfront cost of Rs 8999/- includes Nova Navigator console, USB keyboard and a mouse and 15 inch LCD monitor
Airtel Net PC Plus C: One time upfront cost of Rs 10,999/- includes Nova Navigator console, USB keyboard and a mouse and 15 inch LCD monitor and 169 GB Hard disk drive

All the above come with a bundled Airtel Net PC Plus Plan with a monthly rental of Rs 999/- @ 512 Kbps. The services provide for a comprehensive computing experience with special emphasis onInternet, gaming, digital entertainment, online education, telephony and business productivity. The zero maintenance device works as a plug and play service at the customer premises with all the data residing in the backend, fully secure and high availability data centre.