Airtel, Jio and Vodafone each offer a variety of recharge packs at different price points for prepaid subscribers. The cheapest plans offer basic features such as internet, unlimited voice calls and SMS, while higher-priced packs bundle several value-added services that users generally buy ahead of their subscriptions. Here is a rundown of the plans that offer users the right blend of services as well as add-ons.
Here are a few of the best plans under Rs 500:
Airtel
Right now, on the lower end of the plan spectrum, the plan priced at Rs 299 is the most affordable in the portfolio as it offers unlimited data. Customers will get 1 GB data per day, unlimited calls (local, STD and roaming) and a quota of 100 daily SMS. Beyond that, the new plan also bundles free 30-day access to Hello Tunes and a one-year subscription to Perplexity Pro, which is worth Rs 17,000.
| Plan Price (₹) | Validity (Days/Month) | Daily Data | Total Data (Approx.) | Unlimited Voice Calls | 100 SMS/day | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 249 | 24 days | 1 GB/day | 24 GB | Yes | Yes | 30-day Hellotunes, Airtel Xstream Play |
| 299 | 28 days | 1 GB/day | 28 GB | Yes | Yes | 30-day Hellotunes, Airtel Xstream Play |
| 349 | 28 days | 1.5 GB/day | 42 GB | Yes | Yes | Hellotunes |
| 379 | 1 month | 2 GB/day | ~60 GB | Yes | Yes | Hellotunes |
| 429 | 1 month | 2.5 GB/day | ~75 GB | Yes | Yes | Hellotunes |
| 449 | 28 days | 3 GB/day | 84 GB | Yes | Yes | Unlimited 5G data (in 5G areas), Hellotunes |
The Rs 449 plan offers the most data benefits. These include 3 GB per day. Further, users will be able to access unlimited 5G data above their quota, subject to the availability of 5G signals in their area. Users will also get one month of unlimited local and STD voice calls and 100 SMS per day for 28 days. Additional benefits of the plan include 30 GB of Google One cloud storage and Jio Hotstar and Airtel Xstream Premium subscriptions for 28 days.
Jio
Jio’s most affordable plan is priced at Rs 209 and provides users with unlimited local and STD voice calls, 100 SMS per day and 1 GB of daily data for 22 days. The plan also offers complimentary access to value-added services like JioTV and JioCloud.
| Plan Price (₹) | Validity (Days/Month) | Daily Data | Total Data (Approx.) | Unlimited Voice Calls | 100 SMS/day | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | 22 days | 1 GB/day | 22 GB | Yes | Yes | JioTV, JioCloud |
| 249 | 28 days | 1 GB/day | 28 GB | Yes | Yes | JioTV, JioCloud |
| 239 | 22 days | 1.5 GB/day | 33 GB | Yes | Yes | JioTV, JioCloud |
| 299 | 28 days | 1.5 GB/day | 42 GB | Yes | Yes | JioTV, JioCloud, 90-day JioHotstar, 50 GB JioAICloud |
| 319 | 1 month | 1.5 GB/day | ~45 GB | Yes | Yes | JioTV, JioCloud |
| 329 | 28 days | 1.5 GB/day | 42 GB | Yes | Yes | JioTV, JioCloud, 90-day JioSaavn Pro |
| 349 | 28 days | 2 GB/day | 56 GB | Yes | Yes | JioTV, JioCloud, 90-day JioHotstar |
| 399 | 28 days | 2.5 GB/day | 70 GB | Yes | Yes | JioTV, JioCloud |
| 445 | 28 days | 2 GB/day | 56 GB | Yes | Yes | JioTV, JioCloud, SonyLIV, ZEE5, Lionsgate Play, Discovery+, FanCode |
The Rs 445 recharge plan is the most expensive option under Rs 500. It offers the user a 238-day validity and includes free subscriptions to OTT platforms like Sony Liv, Zee5, Lionsgate Play, Discovery+ and FanCode. Beyond that, users will get the usual SMS benefits and 2 GB per day of data.
Vi prepaid plans under Rs 500
Just like Airtel, Vi’s most affordable unlimited plan is also priced at Rs 299. The plan has unlimited local, STD and roaming calls, 100 SMS per day and 1 GB of daily data. There’s also unlimited 5G data, subject to availability. At the other end of the spectrum, the Rs 569 prepaid recharge plan offers unlimited internet for a period of 28 days.
| Plan Price (₹) | Validity (Days) | Daily Data | Calls | SMS/Day | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | 28 | 1 GB/day | Unlimited | 100 | – |
| 299 | 28 | 1.5 GB/day | Unlimited | 100 | Binge All Night |
| 359 | 28 | 2 GB/day | Unlimited | 100 | Binge All Night, Weekend Rollover, Data Delights |
| 399 | 28 | 2.5 GB/day | Unlimited | 100 | Binge All Night, Weekend Rollover, Data Delights |
| 409 | 28 | 3.5 GB/day | Unlimited | 100 | Binge All Night, Weekend Rollover, Data Delights |
| 479 | 56 | 1.5 GB/day | Unlimited | 100 | Binge All Night, Weekend Rollover, Data Delights |
| 489 | 28 | 3 GB/day | Unlimited | 100 | Binge All Night, Weekend Rollover, Data Delights |
You will get 2.5 GB of data per day, a weekend data rollover facility, half-day unlimited data, 2 GB of backup data each month and a three-month complimentary subscription to Jio Hotstar.
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