After 4G, 3G data allowance reductions, Airtel now reduces 2G data benefits by 38%

Airtel was in the news recently after it hiked up the 4G data plan rentals and also decreased the validity of 3G plans. Now it seems that India’s most prominent mobile operator has decided to hike the tariffs for 2G Data services in Kerala circle.

Please find below the revised tariff:

Plan	Previous Benefits	Revised Benefits
Rs. 149	1 GB- valid for 28 days	750 MB – Valid for only 21 days
Rs. 76	375 MB-valid for 15 days	375 MB – valid for 11 days
Rs. 201	2 GB free post that FUP at 80 KBps – valid for 28 days	1.25 GB – valid for 28 days: A reduction of 37.5%
Rs. 98	450 MB + 100 local/National airtel SMS valid for 14 days	450 MB + 100 Local/National airtel SMS valid for 14 days

Airtel has been on a tariff hiking spree. It gives other telecom operators an opportunity to come up with a strong network and try to emerge out as a second alternative for the consumers.
Recently Airtel reduced its 4G tariffs by Rs. 1 but also reduces data benefits by 25% for its 4G users. How do you look at this move by Airtel do let us know via comments.