- International access in over 160 countries and over 400 airports
- One single login/password
- Open to all postpaid users
- Access data across the world but pay in Rupees
Tata Teleservices Limited India’s fastest growing pan India telecom service provider today announced the launch of Global Data Roaming in association with Tata Communications. Tata Communications has extended its global data roaming services to mobile customers through Cyberpass. Jetsetters can now avail of global data roaming with a single login internet access across 160 countries on Tata Indicom.
This first-of-its-kind roaming service will be available to Tata Indicom post-paid (mobile, Walky and data card) subscribers. Users can access the World Wide Web though dial-up, broadband or from Wi-Fi zones, across the world, using a single login and password enabled by Cyberpass. Globetrotters can now stay on top of their mails, send large files and browse the internet with a simplified billing structure that allows cost certainty when they roam abroad.
“This is a pioneering service introduced by Tata Indicom, another amongst the host of “firsts” offered to the customers. It brings together not only the comfort of a hassle–free and secure billing process, but also the calculations of the bill being in Indian Rupees in spite of international roaming. It further reduces the limitations of availing Tata Indicom services to enhance customer experience,” said Mr. Pradeep Dwivedi, Senior Vice President-Marketing, Tata Teleservices Limited.
“We are delighted to partner with Tata Communications for extending its global data roaming services through CyberPass that allows a host of services like internet access, content access, net telephony, e-mail, etc. through one power packed account !”, he added.
How it works:
This Global Data Roaming Service can be activated through a simple registration process at Tata Indicom and “Cyberpass” websites. Once registered, the user can download the dialer from the Tata Indicom website for a hassle-free log-in across the globe. While on roaming at an overseas Wi-Fi zone, a customer can login through the dialer after selecting the appropriate service provider from the dropdown list, and start enjoying the extensive coverage provided by Tata Indicom. Users will also be able to view their Global Roaming Usage by going in to the “My Usage” sub section in the “Cyberpass” website.
| Wi-Fi | Broadband | Dial Up** | |
| North America | Rs.10/min | Rs.10/min | Rs.3/min |
| Asia Pacific | Rs. 10/min | Rs.10/min | Rs.7/min |
| Europe | Rs. 10/min | Rs. 10/min | Rs.6/min |
| Others | Rs. 10/min | Rs. 10/min | Rs. 10/min |
**For Dial up Access through a Toll Free number, a flat rate of Rs.24/min will be charged
About Tata Teleservices Limited
Tata Teleservices Limited is one of India's leading private telecom service providers, having a pan-India presence. The company offers integrated telecom solutions to its customers under the Tata Indicom brand, and uses the latest technology platform(s) for its wireless network. With a customer base of over 37 million, Tata Teleservices Limited, along with Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited, covers over 320,000 towns and villages across all of India’s 22 telecom circles. In November 2008, Tata Teleservices entered into an agreement with Japanese telecom major NTT DOCOMO, as part of which the Japanese company acquired a 26% stake in TTSL for USD 2.7 billion. The transaction marks a key step in the strategic evolution of Tata Teleservices, as it moves towards a pan-India dual network presence. The company also recently announced a unique reverse equity swap strategic agreement between its fully-owned telecom tower subsidiary, Wireless TT Info-Services Limited, and Quippo Telecom Infrastructure Limited—with the combined entity kicking off operations with 18,000 towers, thereby becoming the largest independent entity in this space in the country. Tata Teleservices’ bouquet of telephony services includes mobile services, wireless desktop phones, public booth telephony and wireline services.