Airtel`s mobile data plan for both 2G and 3G will cost more on online transactions for pre-paid customers.. This move will bring the online transactions equal to the offline retailers by removing the discounts they were offering online.
An Airtel spoke-person told PTI, that there is a minor change in a few of our online plans which owning to the discontinuation of discounts on the online transactions.
Company has made changes to 10 data plans.
In 2G, one can get 2GB data at the price of 199 with 30 days validity, now it will 1.25GB with 28 days validity at the same price.
In 3G, 1GB was at 249 with 30 days validity but it has changed to Rs. 255 with 28 days validity.
Idea also increased data rates by up-to 100 percent for pre-paid in NCR region. Idea is also the first telecom company to raise prices after Rs 1.1 Lakh Crore spectrum in March.
To increase profitability, telecos have been cutting down on freebies and discounts. Last year also, Airtel, Idea and Vodafone had increased data as well as call tariffs.
