Snapdeal.com, one of the popular online retailer in India, has partnered with Aircel, one of India’s leading telecom operators, to offer free data to customers buying data enabled phones. These customers can get up to 3GB of free 2G or 3G data valid for 3 months. Micromax partnered with Aircel last year for bundled offers on smartphones and 3G Dongles.
This limited period offer will be redeemable through a promo code, sent by Snapdeal. Both new and Aircel subscribers need to send these promo codes to 121, to claim the bundle. These companies did not announce when the offer would end.
Commenting on the tie up, Tony Navin, VP – Business Development, Snapdeal.com,
We want to give e-shopping enthusiasts more reasons to buy from our site. Our alliance with Aircel brings an offer that is unbeatable in the offline or online space. Smartphones are bought for a great browsing experience amongst other features and Snapdeal along with Aircel is providing an avenue for Smartphone customers to experience hassle free browsing at 3G/2G speeds, free of cost.
Anupam Vasudev, Chief Marketing Officer, Aircel, said,
With online shopping emerging as an easier, faster and more effective way of shopping for customers, we are delighted to partner with Snapdeal.com, a leading online shopping platform. The intent of this partnership is to increase data penetration and usage amongst our user base, specially the youth. We are confident that Aircel’s innovative data offerings coupled with Snapdeal.com’s robust online channel and reach will help us provide a holistic experience and great value for money to our customers.