Olive Telecom has announced that its hybrid mobile phone, FrvrOn V-G2300, will now come with a free Airtel connection.The handset will be available at a price of Rs 1299 and as an ongoing revenue model, retailers are being offered chargers and re-chargeable batteries to loan it to consumers.
According to a statement, Olive Telecom and Airtel have started a marketing campaign in rural areas through a van promotion. It has stationed 19 vans in Kolkata, Cooch Behar and Behrampur. These vans have promoters on board who demonstrate the device.
The van purchase also gives villagers a battery powered LED lantern as a free gift. Arun Khanna, Chairman Olive Telecommunication, said, “The Airtel offer will be available in the West Bengal region. We now have a chance to take it to areas where the quality of electricity is not always very good.â€
The handset comes with features such as FM radio, 1.5 inch colour display, stereo handset and speaker phone.
Olive ties up with Airtel for hybrid phone
The handset will be available with a free Airtel connection at a price of Rs 1299.