Airtel slashes 2G data rates by 90%

[hno3]

O teri.. kal hi 2G recharge karaya tha Airtel ka. Aaj karta to 7 days ki jagah 30 days ka milta.What happened here is a good thing. This is nothing but simple competition at play. I understand that telecom operators are under tremendous pressure but the validity of many plans and schemes were ridiculous especially in 2G. There are many users who don't even completely use the data provided with a recharge and the validity is too short for them. These users have to recharge again just to remain connected. In other words there were no good plans for light users.What impact does this have on revenue per subscriber for the operators? Negative, from users like me who use limited data as companies will get less revenue from them as they will now recharge less frequently. Positive, from the point of view that number of new mobile internet users who otherwise would not recharge considering that the plan's validity was ridiculous and would simply prefer Broadband or cybercafe. Also positive, from the new subscribers, who choose one operator over another because they started/have this new plan.

 

[goodburner]

When will they slash 3G rates? Considering that 2G was started more than 6-7 years ago, I am expecting nothing less than 2020 when they will make their pathetic plans a little less pathetic, but still far from desirable. What's wrong with Telecom companies in India? I get it, we are a 3rd world country and we have more problems than Mobile Internet rates, but still, we deserve something better than what these thieves are throwing us.

 

[Sushubh]

2G should essentially be free considering the quality of service they offer. It's not worth paying 1 paisa per MB of data.

 

[Sushubh]

Do the smart thing. Make it free. Entice more customers to pay for 3G.

 

[rak007]

This is all PAY AS YOU GO so the data pack prices are not changing. The news media and all advertise it as if it is something really great.
Edit: Also data pack validity is increased which is good.

 

[amar]

Awaiting for next thread, Idea Slashes 2g data tariff. LOL
They think ppl are fools, Avoid using A-VO-ID(Airtel-Vodafone- Idea)

Baba Jignesh ji ki Jay ho.. Aap ki bhavishya vani sach ho gayi.. leasantry: Idea Cellular Reduces Data Tariff By 90% in 8 circles.http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/info-tech/idea-reduces-2g-data-tariff-by-90-in-8-circles/article4833734.ecehttp://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/info-tech/idea-reduces-2g-data-tariff-by-90-in-8-circles/article4833734.ece

 

[Jignesh]

Baba Jignesh ji ki Jay ho.. Aap ki bhavishya vani sach ho gayi.. leasantry: Idea Cellular Reduces Data Tariff By 90% in 8 circles.http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/info-tech/idea-reduces-2g-data-tariff-by-90-in-8-circles/article4833734.ecehttp://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/info-tech/idea-reduces-2g-data-tariff-by-90-in-8-circles/article4833734.ece

This was expected.

 

[Sushubh]

Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea have cut data tariffs for 2G services in circles where they do not have a licence for 3G services. This is nothing but an attempt to retain subscribers, following the Delhi High Court order and DoT notification barring them from offering 3G services in circles where they do not have a licence.

Good piece of the Airtel/Vodafone/Idea cartel.
http://www.readability.com/articles/4lvxs1uz

 

[rudra pratap]

Airtel again slashed its 3G plan after the announcement of providing 3G speed on 2G rates by Reliance. leasantry:

 

[IndianMascot]

What are the new rates?