Airtel Discontinues Multiple Prepaid Plans, Replaces Rs 299 Pack with Rs 349 Option
Bharti Airtel has discontinued several prepaid plans across India, including the Rs 299, Rs 579, Rs 619, and Rs 649 packs. The Rs 299 plan, which offered 1GB daily data, unlimited calls, and 100 SMS for 28 days, has been replaced by a Rs 349 plan, marking a selective price increase. These changes are part of Airtel's strategy to simplify its tariff structure and improve average revenue per user by encouraging higher data usage and more sustainable pricing.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 43/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 12 Aug, 07:35 am. Other outlets followed.