Vodafone Essar launched special ISD calling packs for its prepaid subscribers in Karnataka with an e-top up of Rs.17 offering calls to USA and Canada for 4 paise per second.

The packs will also offer competitive tariffs for calls to SAARC, South East Asian and Gulf countries at discounted rates.

Commenting on the launch, K Sankara Narayanan, Chief Executive Officer, Vodafone Essar South Limited said, “The ISD packs have been designed by understanding the international calling needs and behaviour of prepaid consumers in our circle. Our internal research indicates that over 70 % of all international calls by Indians are made to 14 select countries spread across US/UK/Canada, South East Asia, SAARC and Gulf regions. These customized ISD packs will enable our customers to stay connected with their dear ones in these international locations at affordable rates. “