Airtel withdraws four prepaid plans, Rs 299 users face 16% price hike

Bharti Airtel has removed four prepaid plans, impacting subscribers of the Rs 299 pack. These subscribers now face a higher cost for similar services. The company aims to increase its average revenue per user through this strategy. This move may signal a wider industry trend towards increased telecom tariffs. Airtel's profit rose significantly in the recent June quarter.