Airtel launches voice-only plans after TRAI directive

Bharti Airtel became the first Indian operator to roll out prepaid voice-only plans without data, following a TRAI directive. The three plans — ₹185 for 28 days, ₹203 for 30 days and ₹206 for a calendar month — include unlimited local, STD and roaming calls plus 300 SMS.

• ₹185 plan lasts 28 days, ₹203 lasts 30 days, ₹206 covers a calendar month
• All three plans offer unlimited calls and 300 SMS with no data
• All plans cost under ₹210, down from the previous ₹300 minimum
• Airtel is the first operator to comply with the new TRAI directive