Airtel and Jio announce mobile tariff hike: New plans and prices
Recently, two of India’s largest telecom companies, Airtel and Jio, announced a mobile tariff hike. With the increase in prices, customers can expect changes in their prepaid and postpaid plans. Here is the full list of the new plans and prices offered by Airtel and Jio.
Airtel New Prepaid Plans and Prices
Airtel has introduced a range of new prepaid plans with revised prices. The plans offer varying benefits such as data, calling minutes, and SMS. Here are some of the new prepaid plans and their prices:
- Airtel Rs. 149 plan: Offers unlimited calls, 1 GB data per day, and 100 SMS per day for 28 days.
- Airtel Rs. 249 plan: Provides unlimited calls, 1.5 GB data per day, and 100 SMS per day for 28 days.
- Airtel Rs. 399 plan: Includes unlimited calls, 2 GB data per day, and 100 SMS per day for 56 days.
Jio New Prepaid Plans and Prices
Jio has also revised its prepaid plans with new prices and benefits. Customers can choose from a variety of plans based on their usage. Here are some of the new prepaid plans offered by Jio:
- Jio Rs. 199 plan: Offers unlimited calls, 1.5 GB data per day, and 100 SMS per day for 28 days.
- Jio Rs. 299 plan: Provides unlimited calls, 2 GB data per day, and 100 SMS per day for 28 days.
- Jio Rs. 499 plan: Includes unlimited calls, 2 GB data per day, and 100 SMS per day for 56 days.
Airtel and Jio New Postpaid Plans and Prices
In addition to prepaid plans, both Airtel and Jio have also announced changes in their postpaid plans. The new postpaid plans offer a mix of data, calling, and international roaming benefits. Here are some of the new postpaid plans:
- Airtel Rs. 499 postpaid plan: Provides 75 GB data, unlimited calls, and 100 SMS per day with rollover benefits.
- Jio Rs. 399 postpaid plan: Offers 75 GB data, unlimited calls, and 100 SMS per day with international roaming benefits.
- Airtel Rs. 999 postpaid plan: Includes 150 GB data, unlimited calls, and 100 SMS per day with free subscription to streaming services.
Conclusion
The mobile tariff hike announced by Airtel and Jio brings changes to the prepaid and postpaid plans offered by the two telecom giants. Customers can choose from a variety of plans based on their usage and preferences. With the revised prices, both Airtel and Jio aim to provide better services and network quality to their subscribers.
FAQs
1. Why have Airtel and Jio increased their mobile tariffs?
Both Airtel and Jio have cited rising costs and investments in network infrastructure as reasons for the tariff hike.
2. Are there any benefits included in the new prepaid and postpaid plans?
Yes, the new plans offer benefits such as data, calling minutes, SMS, and international roaming depending on the plan chosen.
3. Can existing customers switch to the new plans?
Existing customers can migrate to the new plans by following the instructions provided by Airtel and Jio on their respective websites or apps.
