Cell Phone Bills Are Getting Larger: Vodafone Follows Airtel In Raising Rates
Vodafone Idea (VIL), a telecom provider, stated on Tuesday that it will increase prepaid tariff rates by up to 25% starting November 25. “The new programmes will begin the process of improving ARPU (average revenue per user) and helps alleviate the industry’s financial stress,” Voda Idea said in a statement to the stock exchanges.
From Thursday, the existing 79 plan will cost 99, a 25% increase. The 149 plan will now cost 179 dollars, the 1,498 plan will cost 1,799 dollars, and the 2,399 plan will cost 2,899.
Data top-ups will now cost 58 (up from 48), 118 (Rs 98), 298 (Rs 251), and 418 (Rs 351) rupees, respectively, according to Voda.The tariff rate hike by Voda Idea comes just one day after Bharti Airtel announced a 25 percent increase in prepaid charges “to offer a reasonable return on capital for a financially sound business model.” The new Airtel prepaid tariffs will take effect on November 26. On the BSE index, VIL shares were trading 0.28 percent lower at 10.63.In a filing with the BSE on November 22, Airtel announced a 20-25 percent increase in its prepaid tariff rates, which would take effect on November 26. The prices are in line with its desire to keep the mobile ARPU at Rs 200, and eventually at Rs 300, “in order to give an acceptable return on capital that allows for a financially healthy business model,” according to the company.
“We also anticipate that this level of ARPU would support significant investments in networks and spectrum, as well as provide Airtel with the flexibility to roll out 5G in India,” it added.
Via the 179-rupee recharging plan
The Vi prepaid recharge package, which previously cost Rs 149, would now cost Rs 179. It has a 28-day validity period attached to it. In terms of features, this package provides unlimited calling, 300 SMS, and a total of 2GB of data for a period of 28 days.
Via a recharge plan of Rs 269
Unlimited talking, 100 SMS per day, and 1GB of internet are now included in the new Rs 269 Vi recharge plan. This one has a 28-day validity period as well. Previously, the same plan was available for Rs 219 only.
Vodafone Idea (Vi) Rs 359 recharge plan
This is the last one-month plan from Vi. On the purchase of the Rs 359 Vi prepaid recharge plan, customers will get unlimited voice calling benefits, 100 daily SMS, and 2GB of data per day. It comes with a validity of only 28 days.
Vi Rs 479 recharge plan
This plan was originally priced at Rs 399, but Vodafone Idea has now increased the price of this pack. The new Rs 479 Vi recharge pack offers 1.5GB of daily data. The plan also includes unlimited calling and 100 SMS per day. Those who want a prepaid plan with close to 2-month validity can buy this as it comes with 56 days validity.
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