If you are an Airtel user, here’s some news you should know. Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom company, has made another big change after recently discontinuing its ₹249 plan.
This time, the company has cut down the benefits of its popular ₹195 data voucher plan.
This plan was especially useful for users who prefer buying extra data after exhausting their regular pack.
Earlier, the plan offered more benefits, but now users will get less. Let’s see the changes.
Changes in Airtel’s ₹195 Plan
Earlier: 15GB of high-speed data for 30 days.
Now: Only 12GB data for 30 days.
OTT Benefit: Earlier, Disney+ Hotstar was available for 90 days, but now it has been reduced to just 30 days.
With this cut in benefits, the plan has become costlier for users in terms of value. Airtel, however, has taken this step to improve its Average Revenue Per User (ARPU).
At the end of Q1 FY2026, Airtel’s ARPU stood at ₹250, and the company aims to raise it to ₹300. Achieving this goal will not be possible without tariff hikes.
Other Airtel Data Voucher Plans
Apart from the ₹195 plan, Airtel also offers other data voucher plans. One of them is a ₹100 plan, which gives users 5GB data with 30 days validity.
Airtel Discontinues ₹249 Prepaid Plan
Recently, Airtel also discontinued its ₹249 prepaid plan. This plan used to offer:
1GB high-speed data per day
100 SMS per day
Perplexity Pro AI
Free Xstream Play subscription
Free Hellotune
24 days validity
After its removal, users now have to opt for the ₹299 plan instead.
What About Vodafone Idea?
Vodafone Idea is still offering a 1GB/day plan at ₹299. However, experts believe that it may also take similar steps soon, considering the industry trend.
Brokerage Report on Tariff Hike
According to JM Financial’s report, this change was already expected.
The report highlights that tariff correction in the telecom sector is necessary to improve returns on capital.
