Low Cost Online Computers by Airtel
Bharti Airtel entered into cloud computing by launching Low Cost Online Computers for it’s broadband customers called Airtel NetPC. With this offering Airtel offering ready to use computers to it’s broadband users with 15-inch LCD monitor, keyboard, mouse and Nivio companion – priced at Rs. 7999. The Airtel NetPC is powered by Microsoft and Nivio.
- Windows based Online desktop
- 10 GB storage for storing documents, pictures and other digital content.
- Regular software updates and data security.
Airtel broadband customers can purchase the Airtel Net PC by choosing from 3 entry packs:
Home Pack
Home pack comes with 10 GB of online storage, with 256 kbps broadband connection and 3 GB data transfer. A windows based online desktop and Standard Microsoft Office is also included in NetPC home pack. All these services comes at Rs. 699 per month.
Professional Pack
Professional pack have all the services that are included in home pack in addition to that it also has admin rights in online desktops. The price for professional pack is Rs 899 per month.
Business Pack
Business pack comes with 10 GB of online storage, online desktop with admin rights, 3 GB of data transfer, 256 kbps broad band connection and a premium edition of Microsoft office.
Currently Airtel NetPC services is available only in Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida.
K. Srinivas, Joint President -Telemedia Services, Bharti Airtel said
Airtel’s entry into the space of cloud computing, with the launch of the Net PC, is part of our strategic intent to remain focused on enhancing the broadband experience for our customers by offering innovative and collaborative products. This comes close on the heels of our other innovations that include the recent launch of Airtel Online Desktop and the pioneering of 16 Mbps high-speed broadband in the country.
With the Airtel Net PC, we bring a computing product for our broadband customers that is low-cost, secure and on-demand – a timely offer that will help them control costs and increase productivity
