Vodafone India slashed third generation (3G) data tariffs by up to 80 per cent for its customers on Tuesday.
Tariffs for 3G data plans are set to get more attractive as more telecom operators are offering competitive plans. Vodafone India became the fourth telecom operator after Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular and Reliance Communications to cut rates for 3G services.
Vodafone’s data plans will cost between Rs 25 for 25 MB data usage and Rs 1,599 for 12 GB of data usage. For any usage beyond the stipulated data usage on each plan, the customers will be charged at the rate of 2p/10kb, said Vodafone in a release. There will be no additional charges for roaming on data usage.
“With the introduction of these plans, we aim at establishing a foundation for providing a 3G data plan for everyone, making it affordable to the masses in the country. Also, users who shy away from trying 3G services due to prohibitive costs can now experience services without the fear of a bill shock,” said Mr Sanjoy Mukerji, Chief Commercial Officer, Vodafone India.
Last month, Bharti Airtel introduced new 3G data plans for its customers at a reduced tariff after cutting rates 70 per cent.