Update: Idea Cellular has also reduced its 3G data tariff. However, Idea's new tariffs for long validity plans are a bit confusing, and offer less data compared to old tariffs. For example, the plan that costs Rs. 850, now offers 3GB of data and is valid for 60 days. Previously, the same plan offered 6GB of data with a 30 day validity period on prepaid accounts. Volume based browsing rates on 3G have also been reduced from 10p/10kb to 3p/10kb for pre-paid accounts and from 5p/10kb to 3p/10kb on Post-paid accounts. Idea also provides an unlimited 3G data plan wherein it offers 6GB of data at 21.1Mbps speed and 128Kbps beyond that usage. The TRAI recently issued a directive to all telecom service providers asking them to refrain from misleading tariff advertisements so that subscribers can choose services and tariff plans, without being lured by attractive options that come with a fine print. It also includes that if a plan was termed as unlimited, putting a fair usage or daily/monthly limit, would be misleading. However, Idea seems to have ignored these instructions. Vodafone's new 3G tariffs: Vodafone has also updated their 3G data plans for both pre-paid and post-paid customers, reducing tariffs. Vodafone now offers -- 200MB/30days for Rs 102, 500MB/30days for Rs. 202, 1GB/30days for Rs. 375, 2GB/30days for Rs. 651, 3GB/60days for Rs. 850 and 5GB/60days for Rs. 1250 on prepaid accounts. Their postpaid and prepaid 3G data plans are available on their website. It also…
