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Key Points
- Prepaid and postpaid plans see a price increase.
- New tariffs effective from July 3.
- 2GB daily data for 28 days now priced at ₹189.
- Revised from ₹2,999 to ₹3,599.
- Limited to plans with 2GB of data per day or more.
- Despite the price hike, plan benefits remain the same.
Reliance Jio has announced a significant increase in the prices of select daily, monthly, and annual prepaid and postpaid recharge plans. The new tariff plans, which will come into effect on July 3, range from ₹189 to ₹3,599. Despite the price hike, the benefits of these plans remain unchanged.
Key Changes in Prepaid Plans
The price hike affects various prepaid plans, from daily to annual packages. The base plan, which offers 2GB of daily data for 28 days, will now be priced at ₹189, up from ₹155. Other notable changes include:
- Two-month plan: Previously ₹479, now ₹579, providing 1.5GB of data per day for 56 days.
- Three-month plan: Revised from ₹395 to ₹479, offering a total data benefit of 6GB.
- Popular 84-day plan: Now priced at ₹799, up from ₹666.
Additionally, the 1GB data add-on pack has been raised from ₹15 to ₹19. The prices of the ₹25 and ₹61 plans have been increased to ₹29 and ₹69, respectively.
| Current Price | New Price | Validity | Data Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 189 | 28 | 2GB |
| 209 | 249 | 28 | 1GB/ day |
| 239 | 299 | 24 | 1.5GB/ day |
| 299 | 349 | 28 | 2GB/ day, |
| 349 | 399 | 28 | 2.5GB/ day |
| 399 | 449 | 28 | 3GB/ day |
| 479 | 579 | 56 | 1.5GB/ day |
| 533 | 629 | 56 | 2GB/ day |
| 666 | 799 | 84 | 1.5GB/ day |
| 719 | 859 | 84 | 2GB/ day |
| 999 | 1,199 | 84 | 3GB/ day |
| 1,559 | 1,899 | 336 | 24GB |
| 2,999 | 3,599 | 365 | 2.5GB/ day |
| Postpaid 299 | 349 | Bill cycle | 30GB |
| 399 | 449 | Bill cycle | 75GB |
Annual and Premium Plans
The premium annual recharge plan, which was previously ₹2,999, has been revised to ₹3,599. This plan continues to offer 2.5GB of daily data for 365 days.
Postpaid Plan Revisions
Postpaid plans have also seen a price increase:
- ₹299 plan with 30GB data: Now ₹349.
- ₹399 plan with 75GB data: Revised to ₹449.
Unlimited Plans
Several other Jio unlimited plans with 28 days, 56 days, 84 days, and 336 days validity have also become pricier. All these plans will continue to offer unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS per day benefits.
Limited 5G Unlimited Data Facility
One major change is that the 5G unlimited data facility will now be limited to customers with plans offering 2GB of data per day or more.
Customer Impact and Company Goals
Reliance Jio’s new pricing strategy aims to increase the mobile average revenue per user (ARPU) beyond ₹300 to remain profitable while continuing to invest in spectrum and network technology. Despite the price hikes, the telecom company asserts that the benefits of these plans remain the same, ensuring that customers continue to receive value for their money.
The new tariffs will come into effect on July 3, and customers are advised to check the revised pricing for prepaid and postpaid plans on the Reliance Jio website. This move by Reliance Jio follows a similar price hike by rival telecom operator Reliance Jio, indicating a broader trend of increasing telecom tariffs in India.
