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Airtel Discontinues Rs 189 Plan, Rs 199 Becomes New Entry-Level Tariff

Bharti Airtel has discontinued its popular Rs 189 prepaid plan, making the Rs 199 tariff the new entry-level offering for unlimited services.

Key Changes

  • Rs 189 plan removed from Airtel’s official website
  • Rs 199 plan now becomes the cheapest unlimited offering
  • New entry plan offers longer validity and more data

According to reports and website checks, the Rs 189 truly unlimited plan is no longer available for recharge, indicating a phased discontinuation process.

What the Rs 189 Plan Offered

The discontinued Rs 189 plan was designed for voice-heavy users with minimal data needs. It provided:

  • 21 days validity
  • Unlimited local, STD and roaming calls
  • 1GB mobile data
  • 300 SMS messages

New Rs 199 Plan Details

Airtel’s new entry-level Rs 199 Truly Unlimited Plan offers enhanced benefits:

  • 28 days validity
  • Unlimited voice calls
  • 100 SMS per day
  • 2GB total data

After exhausting the 2GB data quota, users will be charged Rs 0.50 per MB. The next available plan for prepaid users is priced at Rs 219.

The tariff revision reflects Airtel’s strategy to streamline its entry-level offerings while providing more value through increased validity and data benefits.

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