Tariff
Voice and Data Plans Not as Per Requirement, Says Experts
The newly introduced voice and SMS tariff plans by India’s leading telecom operators have drawn criticism from experts, who argue that these plans fail to meet the objectives set by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The plans were intended to cater to elderly users, feature phone owners, and rural subscribers by offering cost-effective, […]
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Reliance Jio IPO Launch Later, Tariff Hike First
Another round of telecom tariff hikes appears to be on the horizon, with Reliance Jio Infocomm expected to increase rates in the next fiscal year, likely ahead of its anticipated initial public offering (IPO), according to industry sources. Reliance Jio, the sector leader, previously initiated a tariff hike in June 2024 after nearly two-and-a-half […]
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Telecom Tariff Hike 10% Incoming in 2025
Indian telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea are anticipated to implement a 10% tariff hike later this year, marking the second increase within a year. The last tariff hike of up to 25% was introduced in July 2024 after a two-year gap. Analysts suggest the move is driven by the operators’ focus […]
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Subscriber Churn Persists: Are Private Telcos Rethinking Tariff Hikes?
This July, the telcos had finally mustered up the courage to hike tariffs after a 30-month wait. Airtel and Vi announced a 21 percent hike, while Jio raised them by 12-25 percent. The subscriber churn has not stopped ever since. India’s mobile service market has lost 16.81 million connections since July. RJio, Airtel, and Vi […]
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Indian Govt Won’t Interfere with Tariff Hikes from Jio, Airtel, and Vi
Private telecom operators in India, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), have recently raised tariffs for prepaid and postpaid mobile plans by 11-25% across various offerings. This hike has also affected the base plans, making the minimum recharge plans required to keep SIMs active more expensive. Government’s Stance on Tariff Hikes […]
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BSNL Rules Out Tariff Hikes
State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has confirmed it will not raise tariffs in the near future, despite all private telecom operators increasing their rates in July 2024. The company remains focused on customer satisfaction and building consumer trust, according to BSNL Chairman and Managing Director Robert Ravi. "BSNL won’t raise tariffs in near future" […]
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Airtel Tariff Hike 2024- All Details Here
India’s second-largest telecom operator, Bharti Airtel, has announced a tariff hike following a similar move by Reliance Jio. Airtel will increase its plans by 10-21 percent, effective July 3. The company described the hike as ‘very modest,’ amounting to less than 70 paise per day on entry-level plans. Airtel announces revised mobile tariffs. These prices […]
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Reliance Jio Recharge Price Hike | Jio Tariff Plan Increase- All Details Here
Reliance Jio has announced a tariff hike, making its popular plans slightly more expensive. The new plans will take effect from July 3, 2024. The base Rs 155 plan has been increased to Rs 189, reflecting a 22% hike. Notably, Jio announced this increase before Bharti Airtel. The tariff hikes affect 19 plans, including 17 […]
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Telcos Tariff Hike is Crucial to Maintain RoCE
Indian telecom companies are looking to implement tariff hikes to maintain their Return on Capital Employed (RoCE) amidst rising operational expenses (OpEx) and customer acquisition costs. In FY23, sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue increased by 11% for Vodafone Idea (Vi), 5.4% for Bharti Airtel, and 2% for Reliance Jio. However, they […]
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Airtel Advocates for Tariff Adjustment in Telecom Sector
Telecom giant Bharti Airtel (Airtel) emphasized the necessity for tariff adjustments due to the persistently low tariff levels in India compared to global standards. Since the advent of 4G services by Reliance Jio in 2016, Airtel, led by Sunil Mittal, has consistently raised concerns about low tariffs in the Indian telecom sector and advocated for […]
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