Airtel vs Jio vs Vi vs BSNL: Which Operator Offers Best Affordable Postpaid Plans

Airtel offers more benefits with Rs 399 and Rs 499 postpaid packs.

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Highlights
  1. Airtel postpaid pack offers more benefits with Rs 399 and Rs 499.
  2. BSNL prepaid packs are more affordable; however, it offers 3G services.
  3. Vodafone-Idea offers only 4G services in the country.

Reliance Jio and Airtel are making a lot of changes in their prepaid plans as both operators have increased the prices of the plans. Also, Jio and Airtel have introduced plans in the postpaid segment called Jio Plus and Family Postpaid plans. The postpaid plans from Jio are priced at Rs 399 and Rs 699, whereas Airtel packs will cost you Rs 599 Postpaid Platinum plan.

Similarly, Vodafone-Idea, which is the third operator in India, has silently introduced plans in the prepaid segment; however, the telco has not made any changes in the postpaid packs. So, in this article, we are listing affordable postpaid plans from Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone-Idea, and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). In addition, we will list out the benefits of all packs and will help you to find out the better package for you.

Airtel Affordable Postpaid Plans

Airtel Rs 399 Postpaid Plan

The Rs 399 postpaid plan from Airtel comes with some interesting benefits. The pack offers 40GB of data for one month and comes with up to 200GB of data rollover facility. The pack also brings 100 SMS per day and unlimited voice calls. However, the plan does not offer any special benefits.

Airtel Rs 499 Postpaid Plan

The Rs 499 offers 75GB of data, 100 messages per day, unlimited calling, a data rollover facility of up to 200GB, Amazon Prime membership for six months, one-year access to Disney+ Hotstar mobile, and handset protection.

Reliance Jio Affordable Postpaid Plans

Reliance Jio Rs 299 Postpaid Plan

Moving to Reliance Jio’s plan of Rs 299, it offers 30GB of data per month, and unlimited calling, including local, and STD, along with roaming. This pack also ships 100 messages per day and eligible users will get benefits under Welcome Offer along with unlimited 5G data. In addition, this pack offers access to the company’s applications such as JioCinema, JioSecurity, JioCloud, and JioTV.

Reliance Jio Rs 599 Postpaid Plan

The Rs 599 offers unlimited data, unlimited calling, and 100 messages per day. This includes subscriptions to Jio apps like JioCloud, JioTV, JioCinema, and JioSecurity. Moreover, eligible users will get benefits under Welcome Offer along with unlimited 5G data.

Vi Affordable Postpaid Plans

Vi Rs 401 Postpaid Plan

Notably, Vodafone-Idea is providing two Rs 401 packs under the postpaid segment. The first Rs 401 plan offers 50GB of data, unlimited Data (12 am-6 am), an extra 50GB (only for online purchases), a 12-month SonyLiv Mobile subscription worth Rs 599, VIP access to Vi Movies & TV app, ZEE5 premium access, six-month Ad-free Hungama music along with unlimited downloads, and 1000+ free games on Vi app. The only difference between both backs is access to the Sun Nxt application.

Vi Rs 501 Postpaid Plan

The Rs 501 pack offers 90 GB of data, unlimited data between 12 am to 6 am, six months of Amazon Prime access, Disney+ Hotstar mobile subscription for one month, VIP access to Vi Movies & TV app, ZEE5 Premium Movies, Originals, Ad-free Hungama music with Unlimited downloads, and 1000+ games.

BSNL Affordable Postpaid Plans

BSNL Rs 199 Postpaid Plan

The state-run telecom operator plan of Rs 199 offers unlimited calling, 100 messages per day, 100 messages per day, 25GB of data, 75GB data rollover facility, and ISD rates are standard.

BSNL Rs 399 Postpaid Plan

The other plan of Rs 399 offers unlimited calling, 100 messages per day, 70GB of data, and a 210GB data rollover facility.

Airtel Vs Jio Vs Vi Vs BSNL: Postpaid Plans

Operator Calls SMS Data Rollover Netflix Amazon Prime Disney+ Hotstar Other Benefits
Airtel
Rs 399
Unlimited Calling 100 Per Day 200GB No No No
XStream App Access
Airtel
Rs 499
Unlimited Calling 100 Per Day 200GB No Yes Yes
XStream App Access
Jio
Rs 299
Unlimited Calling 100 Per Day 200GB No No No Jio Apps
Access
Jio
Rs 599
Unlimited Calling 100 Per Day 200GB No No No Jio Apps
Access
Vi
Rs 401
Unlimited Calling 100 Per Day 200GB No No No Vi App
Access
Vi
Rs 501
Unlimited Calling 100 Per Day 200GB Yes Yes Vi App
Access
BSNL
Rs 199
Unlimited Calling 100 Per Day 75GB No No No NA
BSNL
Rs 399
Unlimited Calling 101 Per Day 210GB No No No NA

Airtel vs Jio vs Vi vs BSNL: Which Operator Gives You Better Benefits?

All telecom operators offer several benefits to their users under an affordable price range. However, it seems the Vodafone-Idea plan of Rs 401 and Rs 501 offers more benefits than Airtel and Reliance Jio plans, whereas BSNL packs are affordable, but it offers only 3G services in the country. On the other hand, the Vodafone-Idea pack offers only 4G services, which clearly means that the Airtel and Reliance Jio packs are better. So, if we compare Airtel and Reliance Jio packs, then the former offers more content benefits to users with Rs 399 and Rs 499. However, you have to shell out Rs 100 extra to enjoy the benefits of Airtel’s Rs 399 plan.