Idea launches unique voice product for users in Tamil Nadu

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Last Updated : Jan 21 2013 | 4:10 AM IST
  • Idea Magic Voice allows mobile users to change their voice and talk to their friends in 9 different ways
  • Leading Cine actor Ms.Namitha launched the application in Chennai

 

Idea Cellular, India’s 3rd largest mobile operator has launched a unique ‘Idea Magic Voice’ application for its subscribers in Tamil Nadu & Chennai. Launched for the first time in TN and Chennai, the new VAS service, ‘Idea Magic Voice’ powered by Techzone enables Idea subscribers to change their voice in 9 different ways and talk to their friends.

The application was launched by leading Tamil cine actor Ms.Namitha in an event at Chennai

Keeping in mind different Voice and Value Added Services requirements of its subscribers, Idea has introduced this innovative IVR based VAS service Idea “Magic Voice” allowing the users to change their voice in different ways and talk to their friends at a nominal charge of Rs 1/min. The application changes the original voice to the desired character’s voice during the course of connection with the receiver.

To enjoy this service, all Idea subscribers need to dial is a short code 56060 and select a voice in which he/she wants to talk to his friend/family and then dial the receiver’s number. This service is available at Re 1/min. Idea subscribers through the ‘Idea Magic Voice’ application can modify their voice in 9 different ways - Bugs Bunny, Monster, Tweety bird, Don, Donald Duck, Male, Baby, Female & Kid.

Announcing the new service, Mr. M. Srinivas, Circle Head – Tamil Nadu & Chennai, IDEA Cellular said, “Idea is the leader in providing innovative VAS services and applications on the mobile platform. Idea’s customer centric approach has always helped us create products and services that offer more value to our customers and reward them for their faith on our network. Very soon we will be expanding the portfolio of voices and other elements under this Idea Magic Voice application to provide variety and entertain and engage with our subscribers.”

This is a first-of-its-kind VAS service which is a handset independent service and can be accessed from any handset.

 

 

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First Published: May 15 2012 | 12:32 PM IST

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