Bharti Airtel Limited, India’s second-largest telecom provider by market share, has declared a revision in its mobile tariffs. The new pricing will come into effect from July 3, 2024.
What Happened: On June 28, 2024, Bharti Airtel announced a change in its mobile tariffs, citing the need for the average revenue per user (ARPU) to be above ₹300 for a sustainable business model for telecom firms in the country.
The telecom major stated that the revised tariffs would aid in substantial investments required in network technology and spectrum while providing a modest return on capital. The price hike for entry-level plans is less than 70 paise per day, aiming to minimise the impact on budget-conscious consumers, the company added in a press release.
The average hike on plans is around 16%.
Price Hike Across Prepaid Plans:
| Original MRP | Validity (Days) | Benefit | Revised MRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179 | 28 | 2GB data, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day | 199 |
| 455 | 84 | 6GB data, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day | 509 |
| 1799 | 365 | 24GB data, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day | 1999 |
| 265 | 28 | 1GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day | 299 |
| 299 | 28 | 1.5GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day | 349 |
| 359 | 28 | 2.5GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day | 409 |
| 399 | 28 | 3GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day | 449 |
| 479 | 56 | 1.5GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day | 579 |
| 549 | 56 | 2GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day | 649 |
| 719 | 84 | 1.5GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day | 859 |
| 839 | 84 | 2GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day | 979 |
| 2999 | 365 | 2GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day | 3599 |
| 19 | 1 | 1GB | 22 |
| 29 | 1 | 2GB | 33 |
| 65 | Plan validity | 4GB | 77 |
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Postpaid Plans
| Monthly Tariff (₹) | Benefits | Revised MRP (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| 399 | 1 Connection; 40GB Data with roll-over, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/day, Xstream Premium Subscription | 449 |
| 499 | 1 Connection; 75GB Data with roll-over, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/day, Xstream Premium Subscription, Disney+Hotstar Subscription 12 months, Amazon Prime Subscription 6 months | 549 |
| 599 | Family of 2 Connections; 105GB Data with roll-over, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/day, Xstream Premium Subscription, Disney+Hotstar Subscription 12 months, Amazon Prime Subscription 6 months, Wynk Premium | 699 |
| 999 | Family of 4 connections; 190GB Data with roll-over, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/day, Xstream Premium Subscription, Disney+Hotstar Subscription 12 months, Amazon Prime Subscription 6 months, Wynk Premium | 1199 |
The revised tariffs are applicable to all circles, including Bharti Hexacom circles. The updated tariffs for all Airtel plans will be accessible on the company’s website from July 3, 2024.
Why It Matters: This announcement comes in the wake of a similar move by Reliance Jio Infocomm, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, which revealed new unlimited plans on June 27, 2024. The new plans, set to be available from July 3, 2024, promise to provide truly unlimited 5G data across India on its premium plans.
The price hike was effected across all the plans that Jio offers, with an average increase of around 20%.
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