Bharti Airtel has launched a Skype clone called Airtel Talk, which allows international calls to India, free calls from Airtel Talk to Airtel Talk, instant messaging, video calls, conference calls, apart from file sharing. The app can be used over 3G network or WiFi connection.
Double standards? Interestingly, this app is being launched at a time when Airtel and other telecom operators have complained about the impact of Internet based services like Whatsapp and Viber, and trying to get them regulated by the TRAI.
This launch should weaken COAI’s and Airtel’s case for regulation since it is doing what it is complaining against.
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