Airtel’s Voice and SMS-only recharge plan prices have been revised, days after the operator introduced new prepaid options for customers in compliance with India’s telecom regulatory authority (TRAI) Guidelines announced last month. The operator silently updated the prices of special voice and SMS tariff (STV) vouchers, soon after Trai said it would look into the newly launched vouchers. The operator earlier updated its existing STVs that included data subsidy with the new recharge vouchers.
Airtel Voice and SMS Only Recharge Vouchers Price in India
Earlier this week, Airtel announced A new STV priced at Rs. 499, with unlimited voice calls, 900 free SMS and validity of 84 days. Similarly, subscribers can also opt for a Rs. 1,959 Recharge plan which has a longer validity of 365 days – offered unlimited voice calls and up to 3,600 SMS. These plans have now been removed from the telecom operator’s website.
Airtel’s new voice and SMS-only plans
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The Airtel website now lists two new STVs that are cheaper than the ones it introduced a few days ago. Or lol. 499 Voucher now costs Rs. 469, while the Rs. 1,959 the plan will be available for Rs. 1,849. Subscribers opting for these plans are eligible to receive the same benefits as STVs previously.
There is no word from Airtel on why it has reduced the price of its recharge plans. However, it is worth noting that a Post now excited in x (via Hindustan Times) Trai stated that he was planning to look into the new vouchers offered by Airtel and Jio.
“Trai has come to notice that recently, few service providers have launched voice and SMS packages, which will be reported to TRAI within seven working days from the date of launch. The newly launched vouchers will be scrutinized by TRAI as per existing regulatory provisions,” the regulator said.
Airtel’s 84 and 365 days STV vouchers with data subsidy
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TRAI is yet to issue a response to the change in prices of voice and SMS plans that were updated on Airtel’s website on Saturday.
Airtel subscribers looking for a voucher that includes a data allowance will have to opt for RS. 548 Plan offering 7GB data with validity of 84 days or pay Rs. 2,249 for the annual plan with 30GB data.