Airtel introduced new reduced costs for its prepaid voice call and SMS plans which do not offer any data benefits when customers choose the 84-day or 365-day plans. Prices have been restored for ahead payment of 84-day and 365-day duration.
The 84-day plan now costs Rs. 469 versus its initial price of Rs. 499 alongside the 365-day plan which now sells for Rs. 1,849 after its initial price point of Rs. 1,959. The changes emerged as Airtel implemented its new plans which matched recent regulatory decisions by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
Airtel keeps refining its product rates as part of its continuous efforts to fit customers' needs alongside industry realities. The website of the company currently shows updated price information but Airtel has not released official information about this change. The union's decision emerges from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's assessment of voice and SMS-centric recharge options provided by operators including Airtel and Jio.
Airtel's new prepaid voice/SMS recharge plans present customers with straightforward choices that match their needs regarding communication duration and texting. Through the Rs. 469 plan subscribers receive 900 free SMS while never running out of voice calling benefits during 84 days. Customers who purchase the Rs. 1,849 plan receive 3,600 free SMS alongside unlimited voice calling services for one year.
Until these price adjustments took effect the 84-day plan originally sold for Rs. 499 but the 365-day plan started at Rs. 1,959. Customers who need long-term validity paired with voice and SMS communications can now access these essential features at more affordable prices. These plans deliver a suitable mobile solution for people who only depend on calling and texting without demanding data services from their plans.
Telecom operators face TRAI examination during this time as the body studies recently released recharge plans from telecommunications operators. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) revealed plans to study communication packs supplied by Airtel and other cellular companies to confirm compliance with existing regulatory norms. Airtel has not stated direct connections between its price adjustments and TRAI policy review yet all adjustments point to regulatory response alignment.
TRAI's examination process might trigger additional updates to prepaid plans and their elements because the telecom regulator continues to monitor prepaid plan pricing throughout the industry. Airtel quickly adjusts its tariffs because the company is ready to comply with regulatory changes that impact its product delivery.
The recent changes to Airtel's voice and SMS-only plans did not affect the standing prices of its data-inclusive plans. The operator's prepaid data bundles maintain their pricing structure of Rs. 548 for 7GB valid for 84 days and Rs. 2.249 for 30GB active for 365 days. These combinations of data provide ongoing service to users who need both data and voice and SMS functionality.
The business strategy at Airtel demonstrates its commitment to constructing innovative plan packages that address customers across multiple market segments. Users focused on data efficiency find satisfactory options with affordable plans that provide adequate data amount from the company. Those who still prefer traditional Phone calls combined with text messages through the new voice and SMS plans do not need any data service.