Vodafone launches per-second billing plan in Delhi

Telecom services provider Vodafone Essar today said it has launched a per-second billing plan for its prepaid customers in Delhi and adjoining areas.

As per the plan, the company will charge 1 paise per second for all local and STD calls for its prepaid customers in Delhi and NCR, it said in a statement.

To avail this offer the existing customers of Vodafone have to do a one time recharge of Rs 55. This offer is also available for the new customers with recharge of Rs 54, it added.

Earlier, Bharti Airtel, Aircel and Reliance Communications had announced the per-second tariff, intensifying the competition between operators.

Per-second billing was first started by the entry of Tata DoCoMo in June. Vodafone had already introduced per second billing in some circles earlier this month.

Sanjay Warke, chief executive officer, Vodafone Essar– Delhi said, "Vodafone has always catered to the specific requirements of its customers. This recharge will enable our customers to enjoy calling their loved ones at an affordable call rate."

391 Dengue Cases reported in Delhi

After Swine Flu, Dengue is back to haunt the Delhiites. At least 16 new cases of dengue were reported on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the national capital to 391. Dengue is a vector-borne disease, which is transmitted by female Aedes Mosquitoes. Delhi always reports the highest number of dengue cases in the country.

Last year, a total number of 1,070 dengue cases were reported till November 1, 2008. Health official said that there is no reason to be panic, as situation is under control as of now.

According to them, breeding of mosquitoes are less than last year. The MCD is doing door-to-door checks to prevent minimise the impact of dengue.