While 5G has taken over all the attention from 4G in the past few weeks in India, most of us are still relying on 4G services to provide us with mobile internet in the country. And before we know how much 5G is going to cost, 4G consumers with Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) still have plenty of popular prepaid plans that will keep them hooked to the internet. You have plans that come with varied validity, data speeds and usage as well. In addition to this, the telcos give you some other benefits that make the deal sweeter.
So, if you have been looking for a comprehensive set of data around all the cheapest prepaid plans that Jio, Airtel and Vi have with 28, 56, 84 and 365 days of validity, then you’re at the right place. We have tried making the decision easier for you.
Airtel vs Reliance Jio vs Vodafone Idea (Vi): Cheapest Prepaid Plan with 28 Days of Validity
Telcos | Jio | Airtel | Vodafone Idea |
Price (Rs) | 209 | 265 | 299 |
Data usage | 1GB/day | 1GB/day | 1.5GB/day |
Calls and SMS | Free unlimited calls, 100 free SMS/day | Free unlimited calls, 100 free SMS/day | Free unlimited calls, 100 free SMS/day |
Other benefits | Jio suite of apps | Free Hellotunes and Wynk Music | Binge all night, Weekend data rollover, Vi Movies and TV |
Jio Rs 209 Prepaid Plan
Jio, Airtel and Vi have their cheapest plans with 28 days of validity, costing you Rs 209, Rs 265 and Rs 299, respectively. With the Jio offer, users get 1GB of data/day, unlimited voice calls to any network, free 100 SMS/day and a subscription to the Jio suite of apps like JioCinema, JioTV, JioCloud and more.
Airtel Rs 265 Prepaid Plan
With Airtel, also you have 1GB of data usage per day, unlimited voice calls, 100 free SMS/day, and other benefits like free HelloTunes and Wynk Music access. This plan comes for Rs 265.
Vi Rs 299 Prepaid Plan
And finally, Vi has the most expensive of the three in this segment, but it does offer 1.5GB data per day, along with free 100 SMS/day, unlimited voice calls, Bingle all night, Weekend data rollover and Vi Movies & TV access.
So, out of these three, Jio gives you the best value, but if you want more data bandwidth, then Vi is the second best option.
Airtel vs Reliance Jio vs Vodafone Idea (Vi): Cheapest Prepaid Plan with 56 Days of Validity
Telcos | Jio | Airtel | Vodafone Idea |
Price (Rs) | 479 | 479 | 479 |
Data usage | 1.5GB/day | 1.5GB/day | 1.5GB/day |
Calls and SMS | Free unlimited calls, 100 free SMS/day | Free unlimited calls, 100 free SMS/day | Free unlimited calls, 100 free SMS/day |
Other benefits | Jio suite of apps | Apollo 24|7 circle, Rs 100 cashback on FASTag, Free HelloTune and Wynk Music | Binge all night, Weekend data rollover, Vi Movies and TV |
In this validity bracket, all three telcos have their prepaid plans for the same price.
Jio Rs 479 Prepaid Plan
Jio users get 1.5GB of data per day with this prepaid plan. Moreover, one can get unlimited voice calls to any network, free 100 SMS/day and subscriptions to the Jio suite of apps like JioCinema, JioTV, JioCloud and more.
Airtel Rs 479 Prepaid Plan
Airtel is giving its users 1.5GB data usage per day, unlimited voice calls, 100 free SMS/day, and other benefits like Apollo 24|7 circle, Rs 100 cashback on FASTag, free HelloTunes and Wynk Music access. All this for Rs 479.
Vi Rs 479 Prepaid Plan
With Vi’s Rs 479 prepaid plan, you get 1.5GB of data per day, free 100 SMS/day, unlimited voice calls, Binge all night, Weekend data rollover, and Vi Movies & TV access.
No clear winner here, so choose the plan based on which operator gives you the best network coverage in your area.
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Airtel vs Reliance Jio vs Vodafone Idea (Vi): Cheapest Prepaid Plan with 84 Days of Validity
Telcos | Jio | Airtel | Vodafone Idea |
Price (Rs) | 666 | 719 | 719 |
Data usage | 1.5GB/day | 1.5GB/day | 1.5GB/day |
Calls and SMS | Free unlimited calls, 100 free SMS/day | Free unlimited calls, 100 free SMS/day | Free unlimited calls, 100 free SMS/day |
Other benefits | Jio suite of apps | Disney+ Hotstar Mobile for 1 year, Apollo 24|7 circle, Rs 100 cashback on FASTag, Free Hellotunes and Wynk Music | Binge all night, Weekend data rollover, Vi Movies and TV |
Jio Rs 666 Prepaid Plan
Once again, those getting the prepaid plan with 84 days of validity will find Jio with the best value offering. Its plan costs Rs 50 cheaper than what Airtel and Vi have in the market. Jio users get 1.5GB data/day, unlimited voice calls to any network, free 100 SMS/day and subscription to the Jio suite of apps like JioCinema, JioTV, JioCloud and more.
Airtel Rs 719 Prepaid Plan
Airtel is giving its users 1.5GB data usage per day, unlimited voice calls, and 100 free SMS/day with its Rs 719 prepaid plan. But with this plan, Airtel is also giving Disney+ Hotstar mobile plan for 1 year, Apollo 24|7 circles, Rs 100 cashback on FASTag, free HelloTunes and Wynk Music access.
Vi Rs 719 Prepaid Plan
Vi’s plan also comes with a Rs 719 prepaid plan you get 1.5GB of data per day, along with free 100 SMS/day, unlimited voice calls, Binge all night, Weekend data rollover and Vi Movies & TV access.
Jio’s prepaid plan is the cheapest, but Airtel does have a strong say in this segment, thanks to the bundled Disney+ Hotstar mobile plan.
Also Read: Airtel vs Jio vs Vodafone Idea (Vi): Cheapest Plans For Free Access to OTT Platforms
Airtel vs Reliance Jio vs Vodafone Idea (Vi): Cheapest Prepaid Plan with 365 Days of Validity
Telcos | Jio | Airtel | Vodafone Idea |
Price (Rs) | 2879 | 2999 | 2899 |
Data usage | 2GB/day | 2GB/day | 1.5GB/day |
Calls and SMS | Free unlimited calls, 100 free SMS/day | Free unlimited calls, 100 free SMS/day | Free unlimited calls, 100 free SMS/day |
Other benefits | Jio suite of apps | Xtreme app, RewardsMini subscription, Apollo 24|7 circle, Rs 100 cashback on FASTag, free Hellotunes and Wynk Music | Binge all night, Weekend data rollover, Vi Movies and TV |
Getting the prepaid plan with a one-year or 365 days of validity also has some benefits for users.
Jio Rs 2,879 Prepaid Plan
Those on Jio have to pay Rs 2,879, for which they get 2GB data usage per day, unlimited free voice calls, free 100 SMS/day, and a subscription to the Jio suite of apps.
Airtel Rs 2999 Prepaid Plan
Airtel users need to shell out Rs 2,999, which gives them 2GB/day, 100 free SMS/day, unlimited voice calls, Xtreme app mobile, RewardsMini subscription, Apollo 24|7 circle, Rs 100 cashback on FASTag, free Hellotunes and Wynk Music access.
Rs 2,899 Prepaid Plan
For those on Vi, you pay Rs 2,899, but you also get lower 1.5GB data usage for each day, along with other benefits like free unlimited voice calls, free 100 SMS/day, Binge all night, Weekend data rollover and Vi Movies & TV access.
Airtel and Jio have better offerings here as well.