JioStar is rebranding its sports channels ahead of IPL 2025, launching regional content in multiple languages and expanding its portfolio to 24 channels across SD and HD formats
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BSNL's existing voice and SMS-only recharge plan is cheaper than the latest plans rolled out by Jio, Vi, and Airtel. Here's a quick comparison between all
After TRAI's interference, Jio, Airtel, and Vi revised their plans for users who need voice and SMS-only plans. Check details about each plan
The move came after telecom regulator called for data-less plans to allow low-paying consumers more choices
Telecom operators including Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have introduced new voice and SMS only plans for prepaid users in India. The move assumes significance as telecom regulator TRAI, last month, had amended tariff rules to mandate mobile service providers to issue a separate plan for voice calls and SMS, for customers who do not require data. Airtel has introduced a new Rs 499 plan, which offers unlimited voice calls, 900 SMS with 84 days validity. Another offering, Rs 1,959 plan, would offer prepaid users unlimited voice calls, 3,600 SMS and comes with a validity of 365 days. Jio too has unveiled two plans. According to information on Jio website, the Rs 458 plan - with 84 days validity - offers unlimited voice calls, and 1,000 SMSs. The Rs 1,958 plan offers unlimited voice calls and packs in 3,600 SMSs with 365 days pack validity.
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ARPU crosses Rs 200, subscriber growth resumes after a quarter
Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, on Thursday reported a 24 per cent jump in its October-December quarter net profit as average per-user revenue rose largely due to tariff hike. Its standalone net profit of Rs 6,477 crore in October-December 2024 compared to Rs 5,208 crore in the same period a year back and Rs 6,231 crore in the preceding July-September 2024 quarter, according to a stock exchange filing by the company. Jio's revenue from operations was up at Rs 29,307 crore from Rs 25,368 crore in October-December 2023.
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The data from telecom operators reveals that a whopping 150 million users in India still use feature phones that highlights the need for the non-data-specific recharge options
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