While Airtel and Vodafone raised their prepaid tariffs a few days ago, Jio has also announced their traffic hike on prepaid. The recharge plan price is comparatively less than the other networks.
Due to the hike in traffic, many plans rate has been increased, similar to the Airtel network. Airtel implemented the tariff hike on November 26, and then Vodafone followed the traffic hike. Jio has announced the traffic hike will be implemented from December 1.
Compared to Airtel and Vodafone, Jio has gained more profit in recent years. Many opted for jio because of the cheap pricing for the Internet and good range of networks. It is now q big question whether the 21% hike in prepaid plan price affects the profit.
Data add-on plans have also been increased. The 51 rupees plan, now available for 61 rupees. It comes with 6GB of data. The same 101 rupees plan has now been increased to 121 rupees. It comes with 12GB of data. Rs.149 plan, which is valid for 24 days with 1gB per day and 100 free SMS, has hiked to 179 Rupees.
Similarly, Out of the schemes valid for 28 days, the plan of Rs. 129 has been increased to Rs. 155. It comes with 2GB of data per month, unlimited calls and 300 free SMS. The plan worth 199 rupees has been increased to 239 rupees. It comes with 1.5GB of data per day, unlimited calls and 100 free SMS per day.
Most purchased Jio plan of Rs.555 has increased to 666 rupees. Its validity is 84 days. It comes with 1.5GB of data per day, unlimited call service and 100 free SMS per day. And Rupees 599 plan has increased to 719 rupees. Its validity is 84 days. It comes with 2GB of data per day, unlimited call service and 100 free SMS per day.
Even after Jio raised its service charges, its price is still low compared to competing network companies. After raising the price, the minimum recharge plan amount is 91 rupees, and the maximum amount is 2879 rupees.
Jio has officially said yesterday (November 28), "In line with its commitment to further strengthen a sustainable telecom industry, where every Indian is empowered with true digital life, Jio today announced its new unlimited plans. These plans will provide the best value in the industry. Upholding the Jio promise of providing the best quality service at the lowest price globally, Jio customers will continue to be the biggest beneficiaries."
