Ncell provides Saapati of Rs 40

Prepaid customers can take the service by dialing *9988# when main balance drops to Rs 5 or less

There is a good news for Ncell pre-paid customers. Ncell has doubled the amount of Saapati to Rs 40 allowing customers to enjoy telecom services even as they are unable to top up balance due to various reason. Customers can simply dial *9988# and follow the instruction to take the Saapati.

Saapati has remained as one of the much-admired services of Ncell. The company increased the credit limit by increasing the credit limited under Saapati facility to Rs 40 recently to mark the 5th anniversary of successful operation of the service.
What makes the scheme special is that there is no change in the service fee of Rs 2.51 including tax which was being charged for Saapati of Rs 20 for last five years.

The increased credit limit has come into effect from August 2. The company has been providing the Saapati facility since 2012 to prepaid customers whose main balance is Rs 5 or less under its initiative which aimed at making sure customers are able to communicate even when they are not able to recharge or in emergency situations.

“Saapati has been among the much-appreciated service given the purpose it serves. Hence, on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of this service, we are happy to unveil Double Saapati offer. We believe this will add value and contribute to enabling our customers to stay connected for a longer period even when they are not able to recharge,” said Milan Sharma, corporate communications expert of Ncell.

All prepaid customers who have been using Ncell for at least two months are eligible to take Saapati facility. Customers can use the balance received under the facility to make calls and send SMS to any network, and also to use the internet and other services in the Ncell network.

Prepaid customers can also take the facility by just sending a blank SMS to 9988. The credited balance of Rs 40 and service charge Rs 2 (exclusive of tax) will be deducted when the customers top up their balance. If the recharged amount is less than Rs 40, the entire balance will be deducted and the remaining credit shall be deducted upon the next recharge. Customers can dial 17109 to get information about the service.

Double Saapati offer will remain in place for 90 days. Customers can take the service as many times as they need. Previous credit must be cleared to avail the Saapati facility. Customers can dial *901# to get information about remaining balance.