Reliance Comm Hikes Mobile Call Rates

Reliance Communications has increased call rates by up to 25 per cent for both post-paid and pre-paid customers.

Reliance Communications (RCom) increased the base tariff by 25 per cent to 1.5 paisa per second from 1.2 paisa per second, stating that “competitive intensity is tapering off and input costs are rising.”

The company implemented the increase in base tariff in four telecom circles—Bihar, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh—two weeks ago.

RCom will implement the new rates across India in the next 30 days. Customers seeking new RCom connections will have to pay the increased base tariff. Existing RCom customers, using plans with discounted charges, will have to pay new charges when the validity of their current plans ends.