A sizable number of existing subscribers in Punjab have their family members living or working abroad especially USA, Canada & UK. To cater to the information, communication and entertainment needs of this NRI community, visiting their friends and family in Punjab, Spice Telecom, the region's premier cellular operator, today announced the exclusive launch of Spice NRI Add-On pack. This Add-On pack can be given to friends and family of Spice postpaid and prepaid existing subscribers visiting Punjab during Christmas & New Year holidays. Addressing the primary needs of the visiting NRI, the Add-On pack includes huge discounts on ISD rates, wherein calls to US & Canada will be charged at a nominal rate of Rs.4.99/- per minute and calls to UK at Rs.5.99/- per minute only. Coupled with this are FREE 500 minutes worth of talk time to the Spice parent connection, while in Punjab. In addition, to reduce the fixed charges, subscribers can also save upto Rs.444/- in the first three billing cycles, as the Monthly rental of Rs.99/- & the Monthly Charges of Rs.49/- for discounted call rates (local), will be waived off for the first three billing cycles

To activate the NRI Add-on Pack, subscribers have to pay Rs.1000/- on purchase of the pack, which is widely and readily available from any of the Spice outlets located in the city. This amount will be credited instantly in the Spice account post activation.

Instant Benefits of NRI Add On Pack
1. Through the NRI Add On pack, subscribers can avail FREE 500 minutes worth of talk time every month from the add-on to the existing Spice number.
2. Moreover the ISD rental pack of Rs.30/- per billing cycles will also be waived of for the first 12 billing cycles.
3. The Monthly rental of Rs.99/- will be waived off for the first three billing cycles along with the monthly charges of Rs.49/- for discounted call rates (local).

Features of NRI Add On Pack

Local Call rates
- Mobile to mobile :- Rs.0.50/-
- Mobile to Land Line :- Rs.1/-

STD calls
- Spice to any GSM :- Rs.2/-
- Spice to others :- Rs.3.50/-

Home ISD rates
- To USA and Canada :- Rs.4.99 per min ( Special rate)
- To UK :- Rs.5.99/- ( Special rate)
- Others destinations :- As per standard and prevailing call rates.

"Spice Telecom is always at the forefront of bringing value-for-money offers to its customers. With the NRI Add-On connection, we are targeting the huge Spice subscriber base to increase Spice penetration within the same family." opined Mr. Dharamjeet Taunque, Manager - Marketing, Spice Telecom, Punjab.

NRI Add-On advantage for Post paid existing Customers
Add-On advantage for Pre paid existing customers
§1 Free 500 minutes/month from Add-On to Parent and
§1 Free 500 minutes/month from Add-On to Parent and Rs.0.50/min, after that §1 Discounted call rates from Parent to Add-On (Rs.0.40/min, tax extra) §2 Convenience of instant activation § Free 500 minutes/month from Add-On to Parent and Rs.0.50/min, after that § Convenience of instant activation.

Mr. Taunque, further expressed that "As mobile telephony becomes more accessible to a wider audience the need for a convenient and hassle free payment system would be critical to ensure a pleasant mobile usage experience."

About Spice Telecom, Punjab:
Spice is Punjab's premier mobile phone service provider and is the first cellular operator in India to be ISO 9001-2000 certified for its entire operations. Spice has an extensive network across more than 205 cities and towns in the state, covering 95% of Punjab’s urban area. In addition, it also covers more than 3250 km of roads and highways in Punjab including connectivity on the National Highway and GT Road. Spice subscribers can roam on national and international networks. In fact, Spice has the highest International roaming coverage involving tie-ups with over 416 International operators across 199 countries.