Tariff Hike 2026: Airtel Raises Prepaid Global Pack Price from Rs 4000 to Rs 4999

Bharti Airtel has increased the price of its prepaid Global International Roaming (IR) pack from Rs 4,000 to Rs 4,999, marking a notable tariff hike in the international roaming segment. The revised pricing reflects a nearly 25 per cent increase and represents the first tariff hike by Indian telecom operators in the new year, 2026.

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Airtel Rs 4999 Global Pack for Prepaid Users

International Roaming Benefits

The Rs 4,999 Global Pack offers a validity of 365 days and is positioned as a long-term solution for frequent international travellers. As per the listed benefits, the pack includes 5 GB of data for use abroad, along with 100 minutes of incoming and outgoing calls (India and local), 100 outgoing SMS, and free incoming SMS while roaming internationally.

Domestic (India) Usage Benefits

For domestic usage within India, the same pack provides 1.5 GB of high-speed data per day, unlimited voice calls, and 100 SMS per day. The international roaming pack auto-activates upon recharge, while data, voice, and SMS services are blocked after expiry, as per the applicable terms and conditions.

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Tariff Hike 2026

Airtel has not issued an official statement regarding the price revision. However, the hike aligns with a broader industry trend of monetising telecom services, including investments in 5G and network upgrades to support AI infrastructure and services. The revised price is already live on Airtel’s recharge platforms at the time of writing.