Recharge is essential to keep the mobile running. But the price of that recharge is sky high. Reliance Jio has increased the price of a plan by 100 rupees, which will be applicable from January 23. Telecom companies had hiked tariffs by 11-25% in July last year. The goal was to increase average revenue per user. According to the latest figures, Jio's average revenue per user has increased by 12% to around Rs.203. But despite this, the recharge price is not decreasing.
Jio increased the price of recharge?
The company has decided to increase the price of the postpaid plan by Rs 199. 299 rupees will be spent for this recharge plan from January 23. The benefits included in this plan are – 25 GB data, unlimited voice calling, 100 SMS per day and free roaming.
Even if the benefits are unchanged, the prices are going up. Those who use this recharge plan will have to spend Rs 100 extra from their pocket. Postpaid recharge plan starting from Tk 299 now. It is feared that this announcement may increase the pressure on the middle class. Because many people depend on postpaid recharge without prepaid.
Jio Postpaid Plan
For those who are new i.e. first time Jio Postpaid recharge, the least expensive plan is Rs 349. Where 30 GB, unlimited calling, unlimited 5G etc. facilities are included. The company's cheapest family plan so far is priced at Rs 449, with a validity of one month. 75 GB data will be available in it.
Overall the mobile recharge prices have increased, but the company has kept the benefits unchanged. This may affect the monthly expenses of Aam Adami. After the price hike in July last year, many people left Jio and went to BSNL. It remains to be seen whether this price hike of postpaid plans will repeat itself.