Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel will phase out unlimited 5G data plans for customers from the second half of 2024 to boost revenue generation and revenue growth, the Economic Times reported, citing analysts. More expensive than 4G
Jio and Airtel have been offering 5G connectivity and unlimited data plans on top of 4G plans for almost a year to encourage existing subscribers to upgrade their wireless broadband services. We are preparing to roll out 5G services across the country and are focused on monetization as adoption increases. Specifically, the number of 5G users in India is expected to exceed 200 million by the end of 2024.
The report adds that industry experts expect the two telcos to increase their mobile tariffs by at least 20 percent in the September quarter of 2024 to improve RoCE (return on capital employed). At the same time, they are investing in 5G and increasing customer acquisition. Cost
While the 5G plans claimed by Airtel and Jio may be 5-10% more expensive than 4G plans, network providers are packing 30-40% more data into these packages to boost usage and increase market share during this period. It could also improve. Your Share The report added: Vodafone Idea (Vi), another major telecom company, is yet to launch 5G services in the country.
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