Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Airtel Raises Postpaid Prices ₹50, Adds Annual Roaming Benefit
Airtel is changing the prices and benefits of its postpaid phone plans.
The monthly prices are going up by ₹50.
The new plans are due to start on October 8, 2026.
Existing postpaid customers are expected to move to the nearest higher plan within a month.
Each SIM will get one free international roaming trip each year.
The roaming pack lasts five days and includes data, calling minutes and text messages.
Customers can choose when to use it, and each person on a family plan qualifies.
Airtel says its plans will keep benefits such as unlimited data and calling, protection against spam and fraud, and entertainment subscriptions.
Bharti Airtel is raising monthly postpaid plan prices by ₹50 and adding one free international roaming trip per SIM each year.
The revamped plans take effect on October 8, 2026; existing postpaid subscribers are expected to move to the nearest higher plan within a month.
Monthly prices start at ₹499 for an individual and range from ₹749 for two family members to ₹1,799 for five.
The five-day roaming pack includes 5GB of data, 60 minutes of calls, 25 outgoing SMS and free incoming SMS; customers choose when to activate it.
Airtel says plans retain benefits including unlimited data and calling, 5G Fast Lane, spam and fraud protection, and entertainment subscriptions.
- Who
- Bharti Airtel and its postpaid subscribers.
- What
- Airtel is increasing monthly postpaid prices by ₹50 and adding one free international roaming trip per SIM each year.
- When
- The new plans take effect on October 8, 2026; existing subscribers are expected to move within a month.
- Where
- India; the plans are for Airtel postpaid customers and include an international roaming benefit.
- Why
- Airtel says the revamped plans add free roaming while retaining existing benefits.
- Tariff increase
- ₹50 per month
- Effective date
- October 8, 2026
- Individual plan
- ₹499 per month, up from ₹449
- Family plan prices
- ₹749 for two members; ₹1,049 for three; ₹1,249 or ₹1,449 for four; and ₹1,799 for five
- Roaming benefit
- One free international roaming trip per SIM each year; a company official valued the offer at ₹2,000
- Roaming pack
- Valid for five days; includes 5GB data, 60 call minutes, 25 outgoing SMS and free incoming SMS
- Subscriber transition
- Existing postpaid subscribers are expected to move to the nearest higher plan within a month, according to company sources cited by PTI
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Airtel hikes postpaid rentals by Rs 50, adds free international roaming trip
Airtel hikes postpaid plans by Rs 50, offers free annual international roaming
Airtel Postpaid Tariffs To Rise By ₹50 From October 8, Revamped Plans Include One Free International Roaming Trip Every Year