Steep telecom tariff hikes may slow shift to smartphones

Recent telecom tariff hikes may deter migration to 5G smartphones, boosting 4G featurephone use. Smartphone brands may offer data bundles to drive sales. The hikes could strain users transitioning to smartphones, impacting the featurephone user base. Despite higher tariffs, 5G users are unlikely to reduce data consumption, with Transsion's brands catering to feature phone users.