Mobile users across India may soon have to spend more on their monthly recharge plans with reports indicating that telecom companies are preparing to increase tariff rates from 1 December 2025. While no official confirmation has been issued by the operators yet industry sources and media reports suggest that a price hike is highly likely.
Possible Tariff Hike
According to telecom analysts major operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are considering a tariff increase in the range of 10-12% with some reports even suggesting an increase of up to 25% for select plans. The hike could impact both Prepaid and Postpaid customers across India.
Why the Increase?
Industry experts believe the telecom sector is under financial pressure due to:
- Rising operating and spectrum costs
- Network expansion for 5G rollout
- Lower profit margins on existing tariff levels
To sustain operations and improve service quality companies may raise plan prices.
What This Means for Customers
If the hike is implemented:
- Popular Unlimited plans (₹199, ₹239, ₹299, ₹399) may see a significant jump.
- Data add on packs might also get costlier.
- Customers may need to re – evaluate their monthly Budgets for mobile and data usage.
No Official Announcement Yet
Although multiple reports have indicated the possibility of a December 1 hike telecom companies have Not officially Announced any change. The final decision may still vary depending on market conditions.
What You Should Do
- If you plan to recharge soon consider Doing it in Advance to avoid higher rates.
- Keep an eye on Official Announcements from Jio, Airtel, and Vi.
- Compare plans across operators to find the best value after the price change.
