Is incoming SMS free in international roaming Airtel prepaid?

s new IR packs offer free incoming calls, free texts to India and ample data benefits along with free India calling minutes across all popular destinations. Airtel also announced that post the exhaustion of pack data benefits, international roaming data will now be charged at just Rs. 3/MB, a reduction of 99\% from Rs.

Can I use my Airtel prepaid SIM in USA?

Airtel prepaid and postpaid customers can activate the new international roaming packs at any time and pay only when actually used. Airtel’s 30-day international pack for the US, the UK, and Canada costs Rs. 4,999, and offers 3GB data alongside unlimited incoming calls.

How do I keep my Airtel number active in USA?

Airtel has launched Number Locker, a new service that would let you keep your number active even if you are not using it. You can also avail outgoing and incoming facilities during this period.

Can I text internationally for free?

Sending international text messages (SMS) while you are abroad can be very expensive. Many international text messaging apps and websites are free, meaning you won’t have to use your roaming. Turn off your mobile provider data or put your phone on Airplane Mode when you leave your country.

How much does an international SMS cost?

PostPaid customers having sufficient credit limit available – Can send International SMS @ Rs. 5/SMS.

Does Airtel prepaid come with international roaming?

Yes, Airtel Prepaid comes with International Roaming preactivated. So, if your SIM card has balance of more than Rs.150, then you can receive calls. Incoming SMS are free and unrelated to the balance in your prepaid account.

Can I receive SMS at an international location on Airtel?

No, you can’t receive SMS at an International location without IR services active on your Airtel number. If you have a prepaid connection then yes. If you have post paid connection but no international roaming then it’s extremely difficult

Can I Carry my Airtel SIM card to the USA?

Yes, definitely you can carry your prepaid or postpaid Airtel sim card to the USA and easily receive SMS & phone calls as well. Since the entry of JIO in telecom sector we have witnessed there was tremendous decrease in data cost and for calls now we don’t pay anything extra.

How can I reactivate my Airtel prepaid number?

You can reactivate your Airtel prepaid number if it has not been rolled out in the market and is not in use by any other customer. So if the number is not in use you can get it activated.