Airtel VoLTE Beta Program Launched | Get Free 30 GB Data

Airtel recently introduced a VoLTE Beta programme for select states in India, inviting users to test out the technology and, in return, avail data benefits. Under the offer, users will be entitled to a total of 30GB free data that is divided across three legs - 10GB on downloading and enabling the VoLTE switch, 10GB on providing feedback after the 4th week, and the final 10GB on providing feedback after the 8th week. Airtel notes that beta users might experience network fluctuations and will be required to share feedback regularly.

The Airtel VoLTE Beta programme is currently available in West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Kerala, Bihar, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh. Users willing to become a part of the programme need to have a VoLTE enabled smartphone, an active Airtel 4G SIM, "upgraded OS software", and an enabled VoLTE switch. You can check eligibility of your number by clicking here and scrolling to "validate mobile number". We tried out an Airtel number registered in the Kolkata telecom circle but received a prompt that "Airtel VoLTE is currently unavailable on your number."

According to Airtel, its VoLTE technology provides features such as HD voice calling, instant call connect (claimed 3 times faster than normal calls), and multitasking. Recently launched in Kolkata, Airtel currently has VoLTE presence in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhatisgarh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.

The company's biggest rival - Reliance Jio's 4G network is based entirely on VoLTE technology while Vodafone is said to roll out VoLTE service in Mumbai, Gujarat, Delhi, Karnataka, and Kolkata in the first phase.Reliance Jio’s entry into the Indian telecom industry continues to stir competing players. Indian mobile users now have cheaper data plans to choose from and unlimited voice calls to enjoy. One of Jio’s biggest competitors, Airtel will soon give the former more heat with the launch of its VoLTE services in India.

Airtel is slowly rolling out VoLTE services in select circles, and the telco has now launched its VoLTE beta programme. Airtel is inviting users to join its VoLTE beta programme which is currently live in seven states – West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Kerala, Bihar, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh. Airtel is also enticing users by offering 30GB of free data for those enrolling into its VoLTE beta programme.

How to become an Airtel VoLTE beta tester

The first step is to get a smartphone that supports 4G VoLTE services. These days most devices, even in the budget category, come with the VoLTE support. Also check that the OS on your smartphone is upgraded to the latest update.

Secondly, you require an active Airtel SIM although you can always opt to register for a new one. You can check if your Airtel SIM is eligible for VoLTE services by tapping on this link.

Once you have everything in place, turn on VoLTE switch on your smartphone. You will find this option in the Settings menu.

How the 30GB free data scheme works

Once you’ve become an Airtel VoLTE beta tester, you will automatically get 10GB of free data.

After four weeks of usage, you will need to send feedback on the services. Doing so will give you 10GB more of free data.

Lastly, you will need to provide another feedback after eight weeks of usage and the remaining 10GB of data will be added to your account.

So in total you get 30GB of data after using Airtel’s 4G VoLTE services for eight weeks.