Airtel, on October 8, announced a new cashback initiative called ‘Mera Pehla Smartphone’ for its prepaid subscribers. The innovative initiative encourages customers to upgrade to quality smartphones and enjoy a world-class digital experience on its high-speed network.
Under this initiative, Bharti Airtel offers Rs 6,000 cashback to customers who purchase a new smartphone up to Rs 12,000 from leading brands. According to the telecom service provider, more than 150 smartphones are eligible for these benefits. The eligible smartphone brands include Samsung, Oppo, Realme, Nokia, Tecno, Lenovo, Motorola, Vivo, Itel, Xiaomi, etc.
To avail of the Rs 6,000 cashback benefits, customers need to recharge with an Airtel prepaid pack of at least Rs 249 per month consistently for up to 36 months. The customers will receive the cashback in two parts. They will receive the first instalment of Rs 2000 after 18 months and the remaining Rs 4000 on completion of 36 months.
This offer does not apply to postpaid customers. Likewise, if customers change their handset within 18 months, the cashback will not be credited.
In addition to the cashback, Airtel is also offering a one-time free screen replacement by Servify in case of damage. Once the first recharge within 30 days is done, the screen replacement enrolment can be done on Airtel Thanks App within 90 days.
Airtel further says that the benefit will be valid for only one year from the plan activation date. The programme covers any accidental damage to the smartphone’s screen post enrolment. The cost of any additional damage requires to be paid by the customer.
Along with unlimited calling and generous data benefits, customers will also enjoy a range of exclusive Airtel Thanks benefits with their prepaid recharges, including a Free Wynk Music subscription and a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition.
