Telecom operators, including Bharti Airtel and Vodafone, will offer free talktime and data to people in Chennai. Airtel is offering auto approval of 'Talk Time' credit up to Rs 30 and 10 minutes credit for Airtel-to-Airtel calling for prepaid mobile customers with a validity of 2 days .
Also, 50 MB of will be given to its prepaid mobile customers with a validity of 2 days free of cost. On the other hand, Vodafone is offering pre-approved 'chhota credit' of Rs 10 to all prepaid customers and a credit of 10 minutes for Vodafone to Vodafone calling. In addition, free 100 MB mobile data is being offered to all customers with validity of two days.
For postpaid customers whose bills are due for payment immediately, the time to make the payment is being extended, Vodafone said in a statement.
Airtel also said the company is working with the local authorities to enable smooth mobile communication for Airtel customers across the city.