If the latest report is anything to go by, Bharti Airtel has collaborated with Celkon, hence launched the Celkon Star 4G+ Smartphone at an effective price. The company had earlier launched the Celkon Smart 4G smartphone. Now with the arrival of Celkon Star 4G +, fans will get some excellent features with the device.
The CEO of Bharati Airtel (Telangana) during launch, stated, “We are delighted to expand our partnership with Celkon. We view this collaboration as an opportunity to offer customers innovative solutions that combine the experience of India’s best smartphone network with the affordability and flexibility of the mobile platform offered by Celkon. We hope to deliver great value to consumers and help them fulfill their dream of owning a smartphone and enjoying the internet.” On contrary the Chairman and Managing Director of Celkon stated, We look forward to another success story in association with Airtel, reaching out to the masses with the best phone offered at a competitive price.”
The Celkon Star 4G + comes with a 4-inch touchscreen display with the inclusion of a dual camera module. It also comes with dual SIM slots as well as FM radio. Gizbot reports that this Android-powered 4G smartphone offers a full access to the apps via Google Play Store including Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, and so on. The device has been preloaded with Airtel TV, Wynk Music, and MyAirtel App in order to provide the best online experience to users.
As per availability, the Celkon Star 4G + comes with a price tag of Rs. 2999 (approx current market price) is now offered to customers at Rs 1,249, only if they pay Rs 2749 for the 4G smartphone and make 36 continuous recharges of Rs. 169 on a monthly basis. After 18 months, the user will get the refund of Rs 500 and after 36 months user will get Rs 1000, which takes the total cash benefit to Rs 1500. But if users don’t desire to make a monthly recharge of Rs. 169. However, to claim the benefit, one must do the Rs 3000 recharge which is valid up to 18 months.
As of now, reports suggest that Airtel wishes to collaborate with multiple device manufacturers in order to bring smartphones to the market with affordable price tags.