Bharti Airtel Prepaid Plan Updates: Rs 118 And Rs 289 Plans Revised

The prepaid cellphone recharge listings for Bharti Airtel's Rs 118 and Rs 289 plans have been removed. According to Telecom Talk, the company has instead subtly raised the cost of these plans, offering the same features at a higher price of Rs 129 and Rs 329, respectively. The Rs 329 prepaid package has a 35-day duration, while the Rs 129 plan serves as a data booster.

Let's examine these programmes' specifics and their most recent costs in more depth.

The Rs. 118 Airtel package now costs Rs. 129. The price of Bharti Airtel's Rs 129 plan has been modified; it was formerly Rs 118 but is now Rs 129. Users can use the hefty 12GB of data allotted to them under this plan whenever they'd like. The validity of the plan is consistent with that of the active base prepaid plan, providing smooth continuation. It is crucial to remember that there are no other benefits provided in addition to the data allotment. The cost per gigabyte of data increases little as a result of this price adjustment, from Rs 9.83 to Rs 10.75.

The old Rs 289 plan on Airtel now costs Rs 329. Comparably, Bharti Airtel revised its Rs 329 plan, which was previously priced at Rs 289, to reflect the new pricing. Users can now enjoy a 35-day validity period, 4GB of data, unlimited voice calling, and 300 SMS with this plan. Customers also receive free Hellotunes, access to Wynk Music, and a complimentary subscription to Apollo 24|7 Circle as additional Airtel Thanks advantages. The cost of daily usage has increased little from Rs 8.25 to Rs 9.4, despite the price increase from Rs 289 to Rs 329. It's important to note that this plan is intended more for people looking for short-term validity along with limited data and voice calling perks than for big data users.

Interestingly, Airtel has previously increased rates. The telecom operator raised rates by 57% after ending its base plan, which was priced at Rs 99 in numerous areas last year. This time, in order to keep their SIM cards operational, subscribers in a few states in India must recharge with a minimum plan of Rs. 155. Beginning in November 2022, Airtel phased out its Rs 99 plan in Odisha and Haryana. By January 2023, it had spread to Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, the Northeast, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh (West).

According to reports, the increase in tariffs is the result of growing pressure on business margins and income. For Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Jio, the third-quarter average revenue per user (ARPU) experienced moderate growth. ARPU is a crucial performance measure for telecom businesses. It is now anticipated that the ARPU will rise significantly as a result of the price increase.