Airtel introduced voice + SMS only plans after TRAI mandate; hikes value packs prices

[Ashok Varma]

Revised plans are now live.

Voice only plans​

Voice + data plans with price hike​

Airtel again changed voice+sms only plans, now its Rs.1849/- for 365 days and Rs.469/- for 84 days, so they are reduced Rs.110/- and Rs.30/- respectively on these packs.

 

[Ashok Varma]

Airtel again changed voice+sms only plans, now its Rs.1849/- for 365 days and Rs.469/- for 84 days, so they are reduced Rs.110/- and Rs.30/- respectively on these packs.

Now Airtel have the lower prepaid plans than Jio in Voice+Sms only section. so Airtel reduced prices as per TRAI call.

'Make new voice-only plans cheaper': Trai asks telcos - ET Telecom

In response to Trai's directive, Bharti Airtel has again reduced the prices of its two voice-only plans by another 6%.

telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com

 

[vikhyath]

Now Airtel have the lower prepaid plans than Jio in Voice+Sms only section.

It still seems expensive. Voice and SMS don’t consume any resources from 4G/5G networks! Expecting an ARPU of ₹150+ from the average person isn't realistic, especially with 2G signals still in use.

 

[Ashok Varma]

It still seems expensive. Voice and SMS don’t consume any resources from 4G/5G networks! Expecting an ARPU of ₹150+ from the average person isn't realistic, especially with 2G signals still in use.

Then why Jio released Voice+Sms plans? as they don't have 2G network and have Jio phone Voice plan below Rs.100/-per month or Rs.91/- for 28days

 

[vikhyath]

Then why Jio released Voice+Sms plans? as they don't have 2G network and have Jio phone packs below Rs.150/-pm.

Alright! Jio is providing JioPhone packs with a plan costing approximately ₹75/- per month (For Yearly Plan).

They aren't offering the same benefits at comparable prices for Nokia 4G basic phone users or Smartphone users who only use Voice and SMS. Charging twice the amount (₹150/- per month) for the same benefits is not reasonable.

 

[Ashok Varma]

Alright! Jio is providing JioPhone packs with a plan costing approximately ₹75/- per month.

They aren't offering the same benefits at comparable prices for users of Nokia 4G basic phones or Smartphone users who only use Voice and SMS. Charging twice the amount (₹150/-) for the same benefits is not reasonable.

Thats why Jio offered Jio phone(Rs.999) +Annual voice plan (Rs.899) at Nokia/Samsung 4G basic phone cost.

 

[Azhar888]

I feel earlier plans were better with 6gb and 24gb data, these were beneficial for people like me who uses wifi at home and little bit of internet outside..really bad move

 

[Ashok Varma]

I feel earlier plans were better with 6gb and 24gb data, these were beneficial for people like me who uses wifi at home and little bit of internet outside..really bad move

Bad thing that Airtel removed data boosters earlier to discourage these value plans, if we require additional data, then we need to recharge Rs.100+ on monthly basis now.

 

[RLOA]

My last recharge was of ₹509 for 6GB/84 days. That plan is not available anymore. If I recharge with ₹489 for 6GB/77 days now, would this plan be queued?

 

[sunnilkumar]

My last recharge was of ₹509 for 6GB/84 days. That plan is not available anymore. If I recharge with ₹489 for 6GB/77 days now, would this plan be queued?

same here