Maharashtra mobile subscribers feel the pinch as Airtel and Idea hike tariffs

After Vodafone's data tariff hikes in Maharashtra circle, Airtel and Idea have also hiked data tariffs in the region.

Incumbent operators Airtel, Vodafone and Idea dominate in Maharashtra. So the recent hike will have a huge impact on those loyal customers who use these networks.

The three networks have a dominant control over the market in the region and cheaper operators like Aircel and Reliance do not provide 3G services. Hence these frequent data tariff hikes are bleeding the customers’ pockets.

In the recent hike, Airtel has increased cost for 3G packs, and benefits in 2G packs have been drastically reduced. Airtel has also introduced new packs with higher denominations.

Earlier, 1 GB 3G cost Rs 251 but now customers have to recharge with Rs 298 to get the same benefits. Other 2 GB and 3 GB packs will cost more. They have also removed some cheaper 2G Data packs and now 1 GB 2G will cost Rs 199.

On the other hand, Idea Cellular has hiked upto 45 percent in data tariffs. Idea 3G and 2G users will now have to pay more.

Idea users will have to pay Rs 299 instead of Rs 249 for 1 GB 3G recharge. They have also reduced other data packs benefits and new packs have been introduced at higher prices. Let’s take a look at recent pack details below.

*Information taken from companies’ websites.

*Do check with Care Executive before opting for any plan or making a recharge.

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