Reliance Jio Joins Other Telcos to Announce Tariff Hike In Coming Weeks

The biggest change that the telecom industry is going through right now seems to be on the tariff front. To recall, this is the first time in the last three years after the data tariff war, that there have been official talks about raising of tariffs in the industry to improve its financial health. The first move was made by Vodafone Idea, which announced an increase in tariffs starting December 1. Following, next in line was Bharti Airtel which then joined in unison about the increase in tariffs. However, now we have Reliance Jio which has also noted in its latest release that it would increase the tariffs in the coming days. However, with this, Reliance Jio has taken a very neutral stance and noted that it would increase the tariff in such a way that it does not affect the data consumption or growth in digital adoption in any way, while also sustaining the investments.

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Reliance Jio Rallies for Removal of 2G Network By Investment

Reliance Jio has noted in its latest release that it has enabled India as the world’s largest data-market growing from 20 crore GB per month in 2016 to over 600 crore GB per month now. It added, “Despite the staggering growth in data-consumption and 4G coverage across the country, there are still over 40 crore Indian consumers who have not benefitted from the advent of the latest technologies. We believe that the ambitious objectives of the ‘Digital India’ mission can be achieved only if India is made “2G-mukt” in the shortest time-frame possible. The Government and TRAI should mandate this through policy. This requires continued investment at an industry level. The whole industry needs to come up the curve and raise standards to meet the aspirations of Indian citizens and fulfil the nation’s digital agenda.”