VSNL to Provide Internet Connection Through ICICI ATMs

VSNL and ICICI Bank have tied-up for distribution of Tata Indicom dial-up Internet services through the ICICI Bank ATM network. ICICI Bank customers would now be able to buy and renew VSNL Internet packs, recently re-branded as Tata Indicom Internet service, through any of the ICICI Bank ATMs in India. This initiative would offer ICICI Bank"s about six million ATM and Debit card holders, the convenience to buy or renew Tata Indicom Internet packs through their ICICI Bank ATMs by purchasing the Serial Number and PIN required for online registration or renewal. After purchasing a Serial Number and PIN, a user just has to go and register or renew his Internet connection at

http://signup.vsnl.com. 

Speaking at the occasion, N Srinath, Director, Operations, VSNL said, "VSNL is committed to growing its retail ISP business and our association with ICICI Bank underlines this commitment. The retail market holds great potential for us as an ISP and long distance telecom player and we will be seeking to tap this market through our dial-up packs and other retail products that we will be launching in the near future." Said Chanda Kochhar, Executive Director, ICICI Bank "It has been our constant endeavor to introduce new value added services on our ATMs, making it a multi-utility platform for our customers.

The availability of the dial-up Internet service packages at our ATMs is another step towards the same. We hope our customer will benefit from the round the clock convenience it will provide."