Airtel’s ARPU to rise 3% to Rs 199, post jump in base prepaid rates: CLSA

Kolkata: Bharti Airtel’s recent decision to jack up base prepaid rates by a whopping 57% in 19 markets is estimated to immediately boost its average revenue per user (ARPU) by 3% to Rs 199, say analysts.

Analysts also expect the Sunil Mittal-led telco’s ARPU growth momentum to sustain on expectations of strong postpaid gains after rollout of 5G services next March coupled with the promise of more tariff hikes.