Friday, 5 June 2015

Idea hikes data tariffs by over 18%,and it's just the beginning

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Idea Cellular has hiked data tariffs by over 18% for its pre-paid subscribers in Delhi-NCR with effect from June 3.


The company may also hike data tariffs in five or six more circles soon.



While Idea has hiked 3G data tariffs by over 18%, 2G tariffs have gone up by 10-11 %. The company has also reduced the validity of data packs. Idea Cellular declined to comment on the tariff hike.

Idea subscribers will now have to shell out Rs 295 for 1 GB pack for 3G data services with a validity of 28 days, against Rs 249 earlier.

Similarly, a 1 GB of 2G data pack will now be priced at Rs 195 with 28-day validity against Rs 175 earlier.

The company has also reduced the validity of various packs. For instance, customers will now get a validity of 27 days with a recharge of Rs 247 for 1 GB while earlier it used to cost Rs 249 with 28 days validity.

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