Mobile Recharge Hike Again: Costs to Soar by 20% in 2026!

• Mobile recharge costs are set to increase again, impacting middle-class users who rely heavily on mobile and internet connections.
• Telecom companies like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone-Idea are expected to raise prepaid and postpaid plan prices by 16% to 20% in early 2026.
• A current ₹300 plan, offering unlimited calling and 1.5 GB daily data, could cost around ₹360 after a 20% hike.
• This follows previous tariff increases in 2019 (15-50%), 2021 (20-25%), and 2024 (10-20%).
• Several operators have already discontinued their cheaper recharge plans, indicating a trend towards higher pricing.

Why It Matters: Prepare for significantly higher mobile recharge bills as prices are set to jump by up to 20% in 2026.