Following the prepaid tariff increases, the price of the Rs 79 Airtel plan was raised to Rs 99. Users receive 200MB of data, Rs 99 in Talktime, tariff calls at 1 paise per second, and SMS at Rs 1 for local messages and Rs 1.5 for STD texts with this package.

Airtel upped the rates of its prepaid plans in India. Voice plans, unlimited voice, and data plan bundles, and data top-up recharges were all affected by the increased pricing. According to the proposal, the newly raised price reflected an increase of around 20% to 25%. The updated plans went into effect on November 26, 2021.

Airtel Rs 79 Price Hike

Airtel’s entry-level voice plan increased by 25%, while most unlimited voice bundles (plans with unlimited calling plus a daily data restriction for speed) increased by roughly 20%. As a result, Airtel’s new prepaid plan pricing begins at Rs 99 rather than Rs 79.

Bharti Airtel has always maintained that the mobile Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) needs to be at Rs 200 and ultimately at Rs 300, so as to provide a reasonable return on capital that allows for a financially healthy business model. – Bharti Airtel said in a statement

Is The Airtel Rs 49 Pack Still Available?

Yes, Airtel’s Rs 49 bundle was discontinued in 2021. The operator has canceled the Rs 49 package in order for customers to go for the next cheapest option, the Rs 79 plan. However, due to the rise in tariffs, the Airtel Rs 79 plan now costs INR 99. Considering the telecom operator provider more benefits with increased prices, they’ve generally received positive views.

Revised Airtel Prepaid Plan Prices

In addition to Airtel’s Rs 79 plan, unlimited voice bundles now start at Rs 179, rather than Rs 149, and go all the way up to Rs 2,999, rather than Rs 2,498 for the yearly plan. Meanwhile, data top-ups cost Rs 58 (3GB), Rs 118 (12GB), and Rs 301. (50GB). Here are some of the most popular Airtel prepaid plans, along with their revised costs.