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At 10-20%, telecom tariff hikes in 2022 expected to be lower than in 2021

Tariffs are hiked by telcos to maintain a healthy average revenue per user (ARPU)

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2 min read Last Updated : Oct 25 2022 | 11:08 AM IST

Owing to inflationary pressures, tariff hikes by telecom operators in 2022 are likely to be lower than in 2021, according to a report in the Financial Express (FE). This comes at a time when nearly all telcos in India are aiming to launch 5G services before the end of 2022.

In November 2021, the companies announced tariff hikes of 20-25 per cent. In 2022, according to FE, the hikes may lie between 10-20 per cent. Also, the hikes may get slightly delayed.

"We expect the next leg of tariff hikes in the next 6-12 months. A delay in tariff hikes by

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