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Jio goes Airtel, Vodafone way, hikes tariffs

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By: Shubham Ghosh

AFTER Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, India’s largest mobile operator Reliance Jio on Sunday (28) announced a hike up to 21 per cent in its prepaid tariffs to be implemented from December 1.

The tariff hikes entail JioPhone Plan, Unlimited Plans and data add on and range between 19.6 per cent and 21.6 per cent.

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“In line with its commitment to further strengthen a sustainable telecom industry, where every Indian is empowered with a true digital life, Jio today announced its new unlimited plans. These plans will provide the best value in the industry,” Reliance Jio said in a statement.

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It added, “Upholding the Jio promise of providing the best-quality service at the lowest price globally, Jio customers will continue to be the biggest beneficiaries.”

The new unlimited plans can be opted from existing touchpoints and channels.

Airtel and Vodafone Idea last week had announced up to 25 per cent hike in their prepaid plans tariffs to improve financials.

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