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Jio hikes pay as you go tariffs by as much as 21% from Dec 1

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After Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, Reliance Jio on Sunday introduced as much as 21 per cent hike in its pay as you go tariffs from the subsequent month.
Despite the rise in charges, Jio has stored the worth of plans decrease than Airtel and Vodafone Idea’s which is predicted to proceed pricing competitors within the business.
The firm nonetheless has stored its lowest price for 28 days validity plan at Rs 91 for Jiophone customers which is the bottom amongst personal telecom operators. Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have elevated the entry stage plan with 28 days validity to Rs 99. The tariff hikes entail JioCellphone Plan, Unlimited Plans, and information add on, and vary between 19.6 per cent and 21.3 per cent.
“In line with its commitment to further strengthen a sustainable telecom industry, where every Indian is empowered with a true digital life, Jio today announced its new unlimited plans. These plans will provide the best value in the industry,” Reliance Jio stated in a press release.
The assertion additional stated: “Upholding the Jio promise of providing the best-quality service at the lowest price globally, Jio customers will continue to be the biggest beneficiaries”.
The new limitless plans will go-live on December 1, 2021, and might be opted from present touchpoints and channels.
The firm introduced tariff hikes throughout 15 plans which embody one for JioCellphone customers, 11 in limitless class and three in information prime up class.
In the limitless plan class, Jio has elevated the worth of its least expensive plan with 28 days validity to Rs 155 from Rs 129.
(With PTI)