Upcoming Price Hike? Here’s How Jio and Airtel Users Can Keep Costs Down

Reliance Jio and Airtel are gearing up to roll out substantial Price hikes starting on July 3rd, 2024. If you’re a prepaid user, you can dodge these increases by recharging before this deadline. Unfortunately, postpaid users don’t have the same luxury.

Prepaid Users: Act before the Deadline

Recharge before July 3rd

Any prepaid recharges done before July 3 will remain under the current pricing, even if the plan is discontinued or its price goes up later. This can help you avoid the price hike and save some cash, especially if you opt for long-term plans. The annual data packs for both Reliance Jio and Airtel could show price differences of up to Rs 600 between the old and new plans.

Assess Your Data Needs

Current plans offer a variety of terms—monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly. It’s crucial to evaluate your typical monthly data usage before committing to a long-term plan. If you consistently use less than your current data allowance, consider switching to a lower data plan before the recharge deadline.

Tariff Increases: What to Expect

Jio and Airtel Price Hikes

Jio’s tariff increases by 12–25%, and Airtel’s is between 1–11%. For example, Jio’s popular Rs 239 monthly plan with 1.5GB daily data is going up to Rs 299, marking a 25% increase.

Options for Postpaid Users: Review and Adjust Plans

Postpaid users, who typically pay at the end of their billing cycle, can’t avoid the immediate impact of the price hike. However, reviewing your data usage and possibly switching to a lower plan for the next billing cycle might help mitigate the cost.

Exploring Alternatives: Consider Other Providers

With Jio and Airtel both raising their rates, it might be worth exploring plans from other providers like Vi (Vodafone Idea). They could offer more competitive rates post-hike. By taking advantage of the pre-recharge window and carefully analyzing your usage patterns, you can save money and potentially delay the impact of the impending price increase.