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India’s Internet Subscribers Expand, but Price Hike on Minimum Plans May Hamper Progress

Ananya Matta - 2025-09-22 10:11

On 19 August 2025, Jio and Airtel, together holding 75% of the market, have discontinued their most affordable plans costing ₹249 for 1GB/day:

Telecom OperatorOld PlanNew Plan
Reliance Jio₹249 for 28 days (1GB/day)₹299 for 28 days (1.5GB/day)
Bharti Airtel₹249 for 24 days (1GB/day)₹299 for 28 days (1GB/day)
 

This move has hit rural and low-income households hardest, as many relied on these plans for basic connectivity.

Source: https://factly.in/indias-internet-subscribers-expand-but-price-hike-on-minimum-plans-may-hamper-progress/

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