Pathik Shah

Airtel has jumped onto the cloud computing bandwagon with its new Airtel Net PC.

The Airtel Net PC is powered by Microsoft and Nivio Companion. It runs a customized build of Windows XP which connects to a backend Linux-based server and provides access to various applications and storage through Nivio Companion. The Airtel Net PC will be available at Airtel outlets for Rs. 7999 for Airtel broadband customers in Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. It comes with 10 GB online storage and Microsoft Office Premium.

Airtel Net PC Plans:

Airtel Net PC : Rs. 7999
Airtel Net PC Without Monitor: Rs. 4999

It comes in 3 flavors:

Home – Rs. 699 / month
- 256 Kbps Broadband
- 3 GB data transfer cap
- 10 GB online storage
- Microsoft Office Standard

Professional – Rs. 899 / month
- 256 Kbps Broadband
- 3 GB data transfer cap
- 10 GB online storage
- Microsoft Office Standard with Admin rights

Business – Rs. 1199 / month
- 256 Kbps Broadband
- 3 GB data transfer cap
- 10 GB online storage
- Microsoft Office Premium with Admin rights

In my opinion, all the 3 plans are total bullshit! A 3 GB data transfer limit is just ridiculous. When all your data is in the cloud, 3 GB can vanish into thin air in a matter of days, even for the most basic users. Airtel seriously needs to roll out some Unlimited plan if it hopes to make this a success.

More details to be updated soon.