Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vi Introduce SMS-Only plans For Prepaid Users --Check Tariff Details

Major telecom operators --Reliance Jio, Vi and Bharti Airtel --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.

TRAI mandate mentioned that telecom operators should offer mobile tariff plans that focus only on SMS and voice calls.

Airtel has introduced a new Rs 499 plan, which offers unlimited voice calls and 900 SMS with 84 days validity. Another offering, the Rs 1,959 plan, would offer prepaid users unlimited voice calls and 3,600 SMS and comes with a validity of 365 days.

Reliance Jio too has unveiled two plans. According to information on the 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.

Vodafone Idea's new Rs 1,460 plan offers unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS with a validity of 270 days.