The Indian consumer market can now “officially” taste the much hyped Apple’s iPad.
Apple finally managed to launch it’s iPad in India after a long wait and with this, BSNL has revealed it’s plans and prices for iPad’s 3G data service.
With the various tablet based computers steadily penetrating the Indian market, it is interesting to see Apple’s own tablet coming out and ready to be sold with it’s usual price weight. iPad is being sold as two major variants, one with Wi-Fi and the other with Wi-Fi + 3G, each available with 16GB, 32GB and 64GB hard drives. Have a look the following chart which specifies the prices for each iPad type available.
iPad (Wi-FI enabled)
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iPad (Wi-Fi and 3G enabled)
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16GB – Rs. 27,900* | 16GB – 34,900* |
32GB – 32,900* |
32GB – 39,900*
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64GB – 37,900* |
64GB- 44,900*
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* Inclusive of all taxes
A snapshot of iPad’s price list shared by one of the Apple executives in Mumbai, India:
On the other hand, BSNL revealed it’s 3G data plans for the iPad.
Prepaid
Particulars
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Unlimited Monthly Plan
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Limited Monthly Plan
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Daily Plan
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MRP of Recharge Vouchers(RCV) in Rs.^ |
999
|
599
|
99
|
Free Data Usage |
Unlimited
|
6 GB
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Unlimited
|
Validity |
30 Days
|
30 Days
|
1 Day
|
Data Usage Charges Beyond Free Usage |
NA
|
1p/10Kb
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NA
|
Starter Pack in Rs.100^. Free.usage with activation 1GB/month for six months. |
MRP is inc.usive of Service Tax @10.30%. |
Postpaid Plan
Particulars
|
Unlimited Monthly Plan
|
Activation Charges in Rs. * |
100
|
FMC in Rs. * |
999
|
Free Data Usage |
Unlimited
|
Validity |
30 Days
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*Exclusive of service tax.
Thanks to OnlyGizmos.com for pointing out the availability of BSNL 3G data plans.