Airtel Postpaid Prices Up From Oct 8: New Plans, Free Roaming

• 5GB data
• 60 minutes of calls
• 25 outgoing SMS and free incoming SMS
• Validity of 5 days

The plans also include unlimited data and calling, and Airtel's spam and fraud protection.

Why It Matters: Family Plans Are the Better Deal

The biggest increase falls on single users, whose plan rises about 11%. Family plans rise less in percentage terms and work out cheaper per SIM:

For households with several postpaid users, moving to a family plan can offset much of the hike.

The free roaming pack also adds real value for frequent travellers, as international roaming packs usually cost extra. For those who never travel abroad, however, it is a benefit they may not use.

What Airtel Said

Amit Tripathi, Director – Market Operations, said Airtel offers postpaid customers its 5G "Fast Lane" technology, spam and fraud protection, entertainment benefits and now free international roaming. "We are determined to constantly raising the game for customers and give them more and more reasons to choose Airtel Postpaid," he said.

What You Should Do

• Compare your current bill with the new plan prices.
• If several family members use Airtel postpaid, check whether a family plan lowers your total bill.
• Watch whether other operators follow with similar changes.

The Bottom Line

Airtel's postpaid users will pay more from Thursday, but the free roaming trip and lower per-SIM costs on family plans mean the impact depends heavily on how you use your phone.

With inputs from IANS.