Jio and Airtel to Cut Tariffs by 10% to 15%

The Indian government is discussing with TRAI and operators cutting license and spectrum fees from 8% to 3-4% and pausing the 5% USO fund contribution. This would let Jio and Airtel cut tariffs by 10-15% after their July increase of 15-25%.

• Operator fees planned to drop from 8% to 3-4% of AGR revenue
• 5% USO fund contribution may be paused for several years
• Jio and Airtel raised tariffs 15-25% in July; some subscribers dropped SIMs
• Tariff cuts expected at 10-15%