The Government of India and telecom regulator have decided not to intervene or prevent telecom companies from raising mobile tariffs, according to an Economic Times report.
Telecom tariffs in India remain among the lowest globally, prompting authorities to urge telecom companies to prioritize improving service quality. Officials emphasized that the situation is “not critical” and does not require intervention.
“There is enough competition in the telecom sector, and the situation is not critical and requires intervention from the authorities. Consumers may feel some pinch of the price rise, but the hike has happened after three years,” an official told ET.
Reliance Jio and Airtel have implemented price increases across various data packs starting July 3, affecting both prepaid and postpaid users. This adjustment impacts millions of subscribers and includes their monthly, quarterly, and annual plans.
Airtel New Prices for Prepaid Plans
Airtel has updated the pricing of several popular plans, aiming to balance affordability and improved service offerings. Among the revised prepaid plans are:
- 1GB/day (28 days): Now ₹299, up from ₹265
- 1.5GB/day (28 days): Increased to ₹349 from ₹299
- 2GB/day (28 days): Now ₹409, previously ₹359
- 1.5GB/day (84 days): Revised to ₹859, up from ₹719
- 2.5GB/day (365 days): Now ₹3,599, up from ₹2,999
- 2GB/day (84 days): Priced at ₹979, previously ₹839
Reliance Jio Revised Plans
Reliance Jio has updated its plans, significantly changing several popular options. The company has adjusted its two annual prepaid plans, previously priced at ₹1,559 and ₹2,999, now costing ₹1,899 and ₹3,599, respectively. Other revised plans include:
- 2.5GB/day (365 days): Now ₹3,599, up from ₹2,999
- 3GB/day (84 days): Now ₹1,199, up from ₹999
- 2GB/day (84 days): Priced at ₹859, previously ₹719
- 1.5GB/day (84 days): Revised to ₹799, up from ₹666
- 3GB/day (28 days): Remains at ₹449
- 1.5GB/day (28 days): Increased to ₹299 from ₹239
- 2GB/day (28 days): Now priced at ₹349, up from ₹299
