Idea launches two international roaming packs

Packs, available across 40 countries are priced at Rs 599 and Rs 1,499

Idea Cellular today launched two international roaming packs for its postpaid customers offering a discount of up to 95% on data and 80% on voice tariffs.

The packs, available across 40 countries including UAE, USA, Singapore, UK, Thailand, China, Germany, France and Switzerland, are priced at Rs 599 and Rs 1,499 with a validity of 10 and 30 days respectively, Idea said in a statement.

"Our international roaming arrangements across 40 frequently visited countries will enable Idea users enjoy seamless connectivity at affordable roaming rates, whether on a holiday or business trip, this season," Idea Cellular Chief Marketing Officer Sashi Shankar said.

With the two new packs, while on international roaming, local and international outgoing calls can be made for Rs 15 per minute and incoming calls for Rs 30 per minute.

Data will be charged at the rate of Rs 30 per MB.

Apart from other voice and data benefits, the Rs 1,499 pack also offers 30 minutes of free incoming calls while roaming internationally, it added.

The standard rental rates for international roaming varies across countries with the company charging Rs 185 per minute for international calls and Rs 512 per MB for data while in UK.

For US, the standard charges are Rs 145 per minute for international calls and Rs 512 per MB for data.