Compared Prepaid Recharge Options from Jio and Airtel, Prices Below Rs 500
In the competitive telecommunications market of India, two major players, Jio and Airtel, offer a variety of prepaid plans under Rs 500 that cater to different needs. Here's a breakdown of the plans, focusing on data, calling, SMS, and OTT benefits.
Jio Prepaid Plans
Jio's prepaid plans under Rs 500 offer a mix of daily data, unlimited calling, and some OTT perks.
- Rs 198 plan: This plan includes unlimited local and STD calls, 100 SMS per day, 2GB daily data, and a 14-day validity. It also comes with complimentary access to JioTV and JioCloud.
- Rs 299 to Rs 329 plans: These plans offer unlimited calling with 1.5GB daily data for 22 to 30 days, some including OTT benefits.
- Rs 349 and Rs 445 plans: These plans offer 2GB daily data with unlimited calls and OTT benefits for 28 days.
Jio often bundles a 90-day free JioHotstar subscription with plans above Rs 299.
Airtel Prepaid Plans
Airtel's prepaid plans under Rs 500 lean more towards OTT-centric offerings.
- Rs 189 plan: This plan includes unlimited calling, 1GB daily data, and a 28-day validity, with 100 SMS per day.
- Rs 195 plan: This plan offers 15GB data in total, with no calling or SMS, but includes a 90-day JioHotstar subscription.
- Rs 279 plan: This plan offers 1GB data for 30 days, along with major OTT subscriptions like Netflix Basic, JioHotstar Super, ZEE5, and SonyLiv via Airtel Xstream Play.
- Rs 398 plan: This plan offers unlimited local, STD, and roaming calls, 2GB daily data, and a 30-day JioHotstar subscription.
- Rs 449 plan: This plan offers unlimited calls, 3GB daily data, and access to 22+ OTT platforms via Airtel Xstream Play Premium for 28 days.
Here's a table summarizing the key features of the plans:
| Operator | Price (Rs) | Data | Calling | SMS | OTT Benefits | Validity | |----------|------------|----------------|-----------------------------|-----------|-------------------------------------|-----------------| | Jio | 198 | 2GB/day | Unlimited local & STD | 100/day | JioTV, JioCloud | 14 days | | Jio | 299-329 | 1.5GB/day | Unlimited | - | Some include OTT | 22-30 days | | Jio | 349-445 | 2GB/day | Unlimited | - | OTT included | 28 days | | Airtel | 189 | 1GB/day | Unlimited | 100/day | - | 28 days | | Airtel | 195 | 15GB total | No calls | No SMS | JioHotstar (90 days) | Approx 90 days | | Airtel | 279 | 1GB total | No calls | No SMS | Netflix Basic, JioHotstar, ZEE5, SonyLiv | 30 days | | Airtel | 398 | 2GB/day | Unlimited | - | JioHotstar | 30 days | | Airtel | 449 | 3GB/day | Unlimited | - | 22+ OTT platforms | 28 days |
In summary, Airtel provides more OTT-centric prepaid plans under Rs 500, including multiple major OTT subscriptions accessible via Airtel Xstream Play. Jio offers competitive daily data and unlimited calling packs with some OTT perks, especially from the Rs 299+ range. For users focused on OTT and streaming services, Airtel’s Rs 279, Rs 398, and Rs 449 plans offer robust offerings. For balanced daily data and calls with additional OTT benefits, Jio’s Rs 349 and Rs 445 plans are suitable.
It's also worth noting that Airtel offers a prepaid plan for Rs 355, offering 25GB data and unlimited calling for 30 days. Airtel also offers a prepaid recharge pack for Rs. 249 with 1GB daily data for 24 days. Airtel offers prepaid plans for Rs 299, Rs 349, Rs 379, Rs 429, and Rs 449, with daily data benefits of 1 GB, 1.5 GB, 2 GB, 2.5 GB, 3 GB, and 3.5 GB, respectively, with different validity. Jio offers a prepaid recharge pack for the same price (Rs. 249) with 1GB daily data for 28 days. Both telecom operators offer prepaid plans under Rs 500 with unlimited calling, data packs, and SMS benefits. Airtel also has a prepaid plan for Rs 189 with unlimited calling and 1GB data for 28 days. Airtel also has prepaid plans for Rs 199 with 2GB data and unlimited calling, and another for Rs 219 with 3GB data and unlimited calling. Jio offers prepaid plans for Rs 299, Rs 319, and Rs 329, with unlimited calling and 1.5GB daily data for up to 22 days, 28 days, and one month, respectively.
- The Rs 279 Airtel prepaid plan, with its access to multiple major OTT subscriptions via Airtel Xstream Play, aligns with the company's focus on OTT-centric offerings under Rs 500.
- With OTT benefits included from the Rs 299 range, Jio's prepaid plans offer a competitive blend of daily data, unlimited calling, and supplementary OTT perks for users seeking a balanced plan.
