Good news for Vodafone users: 2G data charges slashed by 80 percent

 

New Delhi: Vodafone India has slashed data charges by 80 per cent for both its pre-paid and post-paid consumers on the 2G network.

"The rate cut from 10 paise per 10 KB to 2 paise per 10 KB will make internet access affordable for customers who use mobile internet in a limited way. These new charges are the lowest in market making them extremely attractive for all customers," Vodafone said in a statement.

After the latest drop in 2G charges, Vodafone claims it is now offering the cheapest mobile internet services in India.

Currently applicable in Karnataka, UP West and MP & Chhattisgarh circles, the reduced rates will be rolled out nationally in a phased manner.

The announcement comes a day after telecom regulator TRAI allowed free mobile roaming on payment of a fixed fee from July 1 and reduced national roaming charges for others by up to 57 per cent.

TRAI had, however, said making national roaming completely free of charges is not practical as of now.