Telcos widely expected to phase out base-level packs as they look to jack up average revenue per user

Telecom players are widely expected to phase out base-level packs as they look to jack up their average revenue per user (ARPU) after the elections.

Sources said the telcos are planning to go for a phased increase in tariffs and discontinue some existing base tariff plans and introduce new and re-bundled products.

Telcos have already pushed up their ARPUs between ₹120 and ₹200 by cutting down rock-bottom packs of ₹40-₹50 and they may add another ₹100 if they continue to kill base plans.