Aircel Hikes Data Tariffs in Tamil Nadu and Chennai

Reported by Imon August 15th, 2015 at 05:53 pm

Aircel subscribers of Tamil Nadu and Chennai circle now have to pay more for data as the company hikes its data tariffs and has also made many changes in its recent revision.

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Recently, Airtel also hiked data tariffs in the region, making data more expensive than before. Chennai and TamilNadu were the circles where operators were providing cheaper data rates than in other circles in India, but it seems now operators are moving to hike data prices in this region to make par with other circles.

*Details of Revised data rates of Aircel in Chennai & TamilNadu*
*Price*	*Old Benefits*	*New Benefits*
*Rs 29*	*100 MB 3G/2G Data for 3 Days*	*90 MB 3G/2G Data for 3 Days*
*Rs 37*	*175 MB 3G/2G Data for 28 Days*	*125 MB 3G/2G Data for 28 Days*
*Rs 43*	*225 MB 3G/2G Data for 7 Days*	*175 MB 3G/2G Data for 7 Days*
*Rs 67*	*350 MB 3G/2G Data for 28 Days*	*275 MB 3G/2G Data for 28 Days*
*Rs 101*	*1 GB 3G/2G Data for 3 Days*	*1 GB 3G/2G Data for 2 Days*
*Rs 128*	*750 MB 3G/2G Data for 14 Days*	*500 MB 3G/2G Data for 14 Days*
*Rs 198*	*1.25 GB 3G/2G Data for 28 Days*	*1 GB 3G/2G Data for 21 Days*
*Rs 255*	*1.5 GB 3G/2G Data for 28 Days*	*1.25 GB 3G/2G Data for 28 Days*
*Rs 298*	*2 GB UL 3G/2G Data for 28 Days*	*1.5 GB 3G/2G Data for 28 Days*
*Rs 351*	*Newly Launched*	*2 GB UL 3G/2G Data for 28 Days*
*Rs 697*	*5 GB 3G/2G Data for 28 Days*	*4.5 GB 3G/2G Data for 28 Days*
*They have also made changes in other lower* *Denominations.* Do check with CC before opting for any pack for recharge. For Aircel Chennai & TN Prepaid Users.

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Aircel is the leading carrier in this region with maximum subscribers, so the data hike will definitely affect thousands of users. The Rs 198 Pack which used to give 1.25 GB 3G/2G is now revised to Rs 255, a hike of 25 percent. They have also reduced other packs’ benefits as well as validity. Slight changes came in only 2G’s lower denominations pack. However, some higher packs remain unchanged. Check the chart below for changes in unified data packs.