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Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have increased their prices, affecting a large number of users in India.
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The price hike has led to a backlash on social media, with users trending #JioBoycott and promoting BSNL as a more affordable alternative.
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BSNL’s plans are significantly cheaper, with a 2GB data per day plan priced at Rs 199, compared to Airtel’s Rs 379 and Jio’s Rs 349.
The recent price hike by Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea has left millions of users in India feeling upset and frustrated. The companies have increased their prices by up to Rs 600, citing the need for a healthy average revenue per user (ARPU). However, users are not happy with the sudden change and are taking to social media to express their discontent.
On X (formerly Twitter), users are trending #JioBoycott and promoting BSNL as a more affordable alternative. BSNL’s plans are significantly cheaper, with a 2GB data per day plan priced at Rs 199, compared to Airtel’s Rs 379 and Jio’s Rs 349. Despite the lack of 5G connectivity, users seem willing to make the switch to BSNL to save money.
The price hike has also led to a growing sentiment in favor of BSNL, with the trend #BSNLKiGharWapsi gaining traction. Users are encouraging each other to make the switch to BSNL, which is seen as a more affordable and viable option. The development comes as a significant blow to the three telcos, which have been struggling to maintain their market share in recent times.
