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Airtel revises prices for prepaid and postpaid plans, with increases up to 20%. New tariffs aim to boost ARPU and support investment in technology. Changes effective from July 3.
Key Points:
- Airtel announces a price hike for prepaid and postpaid plans, with increases up to 20 percent.
- Prepaid plans will see notable increases, with annual plans rising by Rs. 200 and Rs. 600.
- Postpaid plans will also be revised, with monthly bills increasing by Rs. 50 to Rs. 200.
- New tariffs will be effective from July 3, and updated pricing will be displayed on Airtel’s website.
- The move aims to boost ARPU and support continued investment in spectrum and network technology.
In a recent announcement, Airtel revealed that it will be revising the prices of its prepaid recharge plans and postpaid plans, with increases reaching up to 20 percent. This move aims to boost the mobile average revenue per user (ARPU), allowing the telecom operator to remain profitable while continuing investments in spectrum and network technology. The revised tariffs for both prepaid and postpaid data plans will come into effect next week.
Price Hike Details for Prepaid Plans
Starting from July 3, Airtel prepaid customers will experience higher costs for their data and calling plans. The telecom operator’s goal is to increase the ARPU beyond Rs. 300. Below are some of the notable changes:
- Annual Rs. 1,799 Recharge Plan: Increased by Rs. 200.
- Rs. 2,999 Plan: Increased by Rs. 600.
All prepaid recharge plans will continue to offer unlimited voice calls and up to 100 SMS per day, with the exception of the last three entries in the table, which are data add-on packs.
| Old Price | New Price | Data Allowance | Validity (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179 | 199 | 2GB | 28 |
| 455 | 509 | 6GB | 84 |
| 1799 | 1999 | 24GB | 365 |
| 265 | 299 | 1GB per day | 28 |
| 299 | 349 | 1.5GB per day | 28 |
| 359 | 409 | 2.5GB per day | 28 |
| 399 | 449 | 3GB per day | 28 |
| 479 | 579 | 1.5GB per day | 56 |
| 549 | 649 | 2GB per day | 56 |
| 719 | 859 | 1.5GB per day | 84 |
| 839 | 979 | 2GB per day | 84 |
| 2999 | 3599 | 2GB per day | 365 |
| 19 (Data add-on) | 22 | 1GB | 1 |
| 29 (Data add-on) | 33 | 2GB | 1 |
| 65 (Data add-on) | 77 | 4GB | Plan Validity |
Increased Prices for Postpaid Plans
Airtel’s postpaid plans are also set to increase, leading to higher monthly bills for customers starting from July. The specific changes are as follows:
- Rs. 399 Plan: Will now cost Rs. 449. This plan includes 40GB of data and an Xstream Premium subscription.
- Rs. 499 Plan: Will now cost Rs. 549. This plan includes 75GB of data, Xstream Premium, Disney+ Hotstar, and Amazon Prime subscriptions.
- Rs. 599 Plan: Will now cost Rs. 699. This plan includes two connections with 100GB of data, Xstream Premium, Disney+ Hotstar, Airtel Wynk, and Amazon Prime subscriptions.
- Rs. 999 Plan: Will now cost Rs. 1,199. This plan includes four connections with 190GB of data, Xstream Premium, Disney+ Hotstar, Airtel Wynk, and Amazon Prime subscriptions.
Effective Date of New Tariffs
The new tariffs for both prepaid recharge plans and postpaid plans will be effective from July 3. Starting next week, Airtel will update its website to display the revised pricing for prepaid recharge plans. Postpaid customers will also see their monthly bills adjusted according to the new plans.
Airtel’s price hike comes in the wake of Reliance Jio’s recent announcement of increased tariffs. This adjustment reflects the telecom industry’s ongoing efforts to enhance revenue while ensuring continued investment in cutting-edge technology and infrastructure. As Airtel revises its prices, customers should prepare for the new costs and consider how these changes might affect their mobile service usage.
