{"id":1290060,"date":"2025-01-27T09:12:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T03:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1290060"},"modified":"2025-01-27T09:13:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T03:43:16","slug":"airtel-has-launched-voice-only-plans-starting-rs-499-but-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/airtel-has-launched-voice-only-plans-starting-rs-499-but-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Airtel Has Launched Voice-Only Plans Starting Rs 499: But Why?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Airtel Introduces New Plans for Voice and SMS Users<\/strong><br>In response to TRAI\u2019s directive to offer more consumer-friendly options, Bharti Airtel has launched two new prepaid plans. These plans cater to subscribers who primarily use voice and SMS services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-19-1280x720-1-1024x576-1280x720-1024x576-1280x720-1-1024x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"Airtel Has Launched Voice-Only Plans Starting Rs 499: But Why?\" class=\"wp-image-1290066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-19-1280x720-1-1024x576-1280x720-1024x576-1280x720-1-1024x576-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-19-1280x720-1-1024x576-1280x720-1024x576-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-19-1280x720-1-1024x576-1280x720-1024x576-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details of the New Prepaid Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rs 499 Plan<\/strong>:<br>This plan provides unlimited local, STD, and roaming calls along with 900 SMSs. It is valid for 84 days and includes a free Hellotune for one month and three months of Apollo24|7 Circle subscription.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rs 1,959 Plan<\/strong>:<br>This annual plan offers unlimited calls, 3,600 SMSs, and benefits like three months of Apollo24|7 Circle subscription and a free Hellotune each month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price Hikes for Existing Prepaid Plans<\/strong><br>Airtel has increased prices for its popular plans, citing added benefits and market dynamics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rs 548 Plan (Previously Rs 509)<\/strong>:<br>The updated plan offers 7GB of data, unlimited calls, 900 SMSs, and perks like Apollo24|7 Circle access and Hellotunes. It is valid for 84 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rs 2,249 Plan (Previously Rs 1,999)<\/strong>:<br>This plan provides 30GB of data, unlimited calls, 3,600 SMSs, and similar benefits for 365 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TRAI\u2019s December 2024 Mandate: A Focus on Consumer Needs<\/strong><br>TRAI recently directed telecom operators to introduce special tariff vouchers with voice and SMS benefits, focusing on elderly users and those in remote areas. The mandate also extended the validity cap for such vouchers to 365 days, enabling better value for subscribers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><br>Airtel\u2019s new voice and SMS plans highlight its commitment to meeting consumer needs while adapting to regulatory changes. 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