Update 2 (June 26): Tata DOCOMO has also now followed suit and will be reducing its 2G and 3G tariff by 90% for existing and new prepaid customers from July 1, reports The Hindu. The company informed that it will be reducing the Volume Based Charges on 2G data recharge vouchers of three denominations and a single 3G data recharge voucher to 1 paisa per 10 KB from existing 10 paisa per 10 KB. These include 2G recharges vouchers worth Rs 126 (2GB free data for 30 days), Rs 149 (2.5GB free data for 30 days) and Rs 249 (3GB free data for 60 days) and 3G recharge voucher worth Rs 255 (2GB free data for 30 days). The company also noted that this tariff will be applicable for roaming Tata DOCOMO GSM customers as well. Update (June 21): Idea Cellular has also slashed its 2G data rates by 90% for both postpaid and prepaid subscribers in eight circles, reports PTI (via Moneycontrol). These include Tamil Nadu & Chennai, Karnataka, Kolkata, West Bengal, Assam, North East, Bihar, and Orissa circles. The company said that these rates will be automatically applied to all postpaid subscribers from July 1, while prepaid subscribers can opt for these rates by purchasing a value recharge priced between Rs 5-10. It will be applicable on both pay as you go basis and regular data plans and will be valid for 90 days. Its not clear on how much the company plans to charge after the completion of 90 days. Earlier (June 20):…
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