New Delhi, June 30: Telecom giants Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have recently announced tariff hikes of around 10-25% on their existing plans, effective from July 3 and July 4. The changes will affect their prepaid and postpaid plans after a tariff plan hike. The telecom sector has been witnessing a change as a result of the 5G rollout and the need for sustainable tariff charges. As a result of this step, mobile postpaid and prepaid recharge plans have undergone a significant change, leading to comparisons between their offerings.

As per a report of NDTV Profit, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd has said that they will raise the costs of their current tariff plans by 12.5-25%. The effective date for these changes is July 3. Similarly, Bharti Airtel Ltd has also increased its prices with unlimited voice plans, data plans and postpaid plans going up by 10 to 20%. These revised rates will also come into effect on July 3.  Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Regulations 2024: TRAI Implements New Rules To Combat Fraudulent SIM Swaps Effective From July 1.

Additionally, Vodafone Idea Ltd announced a price increase of 10-21% for both prepaid and postpaid customers. The new offerings from Vodafone Idea Ltd shall start on July 4. Telecom Tariff Plan Hike: Why India’s Telecom Giants Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea Are Raising Tariffs; Know ARPU Targets and Other Details.

Jio New Prepaid Plans

  • INR 189 revised from INR 155 

  • INR 299 for 28 days with 1.5GB/day

  • INR 629 for 56 days with 2GB/day

  • INR 859 for 84 days with 2GB/day

  • INR 3,599 for 365 days with 2.5GB/day

Jio New Postpaid Plans

  • INR 349 revised from INR 299

  • INR 449 revised from INR 399

Airtel New Prepaid Plans

  • INR 199 for 28 days with Unlimited calls and 2GB data

  • INR 299 for 28 days with Unlimited calls and 1GB/day data

  • INR 349 for 28 days with 1.5 GB/day data, unlimited calls, and 100 SMS/day

  • INR 509 for 84 days with Unlimited calls, 6GB data, and additional unlimited 5G data

Airtel New Postpaid Plans

  • INR 449 revised from INR 399

  • INR 549 revised from INR 499

  • INR 699 revised from INR 599

  • INR 1199 revised from INR 999

Vodafone Idea New Prepaid Plans

  • INR 199 for 28 days with unlimited calls, 2GB data and 300 SMS

  • INR 509 for 84 days with unlimited calls, 6GB data and 300 SMS

  • INR 299 for 28 days with 1GB data/day, unlimited calls and 100 SMS/day

  • INR 349 for 28 days with 1.5GB data/day, unlimited calls and 100 SMS/day

  • INR 579 for 56 days with 1.5GB data/day and unlimited calls

  • INR 859 for 84 days with 1.5GB data/day and unlimited calls

  • INR 1999 for 365 days with unlimited calls, 24GB data and 300 SMS

  • INR 3499 for 365 days with 1.5GB data/day and unlimited calls

Vodafone Idea New Postpaid Plans

  • INR 451 revised from INR 401

  • INR 551 revised from INR 501

  • INR 701 revised from INR 601

  • INR 1201 revised from INR 1001

Multiple reports indicate that telecom companies are raising tariffs to enhance their financial health and monetise 5G services. Airtel stated a need for a minimum ARPU of INR 300 for a sustainable business model. Customers can select the most appropriate plan to suit their needs and enjoy seamless connectivity and services from the telecom operators.

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