From The Economic Times · PTI · · 40s
Jio Stays Affordable Amid Tariff Hikes
Jio promises to stay affordable as telecom rivals raise prices.
In brief
Jio promises to stay affordable as telecom rivals raise prices. Jio Platforms will maintain low tariffs and quality services despite competitors increasing mobile rates by 3-11%. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Jio's Affordability Promise
Jio Platforms will always remain the most affordable provider while delivering quality service.
“Jio has always stood for being the most affordable player in the market and giving the highest quality of services value for money, and we'll always stand for that”
Competitor Tariff Hike
Bharti Airtel raised postpaid tariffs by Rs 50 with new plans effective October 8, 2026.
Tariff Impact
The hike increases tariffs by 3-11 percent for postpaid users, with analysts predicting 12-15 percent increases in 4-5 months.
Jio's Tech Strategy
Jio is building a satellite constellation with over 1,600 low-Earth orbit satellites to compete with Starlink.
The bottom line
Jio Platforms will maintain low tariffs and quality services despite competitors increasing mobile rates by 3-11%.
