Compare and contrast the top prepaid recharge plans offered by Jio and Airtel that cost under Rs. 500.
In the competitive Indian telecom market, both Jio and Airtel offer a range of prepaid plans under Rs 500 that cater to users seeking a balance between data, calling, SMS, and OTT entertainment benefits. Here's a comparison of some of the best plans available.
Jio Prepaid Plans
Jio's prepaid plans under Rs 500 offer daily data allowances of 2GB, with unlimited 5G data at reduced speed post daily quota. The plans come with unlimited voice calls and a generous OTT benefit.
- The Rs 349 plan offers 2GB of data per day, with unlimited 5G data at reduced speed afterward, unlimited voice calls, and a 90-day JioHotstar subscription.
- The Rs 445 plan includes 2GB of data per day, unlimited 5G data at reduced speed post quota, unlimited voice calls, and a broader OTT bundle (JioHotstar, SonyLIV, Zee5, others).
Jio also offers a Rs 249 recharge pack, providing 1GB daily data for up to 28 days, and a Rs 299 plan with 2GB data for 28 days, both with unlimited calling and OTT benefits.
Airtel Prepaid Plans
Airtel's prepaid plans under Rs 500 offer varying daily data allowances, with unlimited 5G data at reduced speed post daily quota, unlimited voice calls, and SMS benefits. The plans also offer OTT benefits and additional rewards.
- The Rs 429 plan includes 2.5GB of data per day, unlimited 5G data at reduced speed post daily quota, unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day, and offers a JioHotstar Mobile subscription alongside Airtel Xstream Play Premium and Hellotunes free for a year.
- The Rs 399 plan features 2GB of data per day, unlimited voice calls, SMS benefits, and a 28-day JioHotstar Mobile subscription.
Airtel's Rs 249 recharge pack offers 1GB daily data for 24 days, and the Rs 299 plan offers 2GB daily data for 28 days, both with unlimited voice calls and SMS benefits.
For users seeking more data, Airtel's Rs 448 plan offers 3GB daily data, unlimited voice calls, and 100 SMS per day for 56 days, while the Rs 444 Jio prepaid plan offers a similar benefit.
Lastly, Airtel's Rs 189 prepaid plan offers unlimited calling and 1GB data for 28 days, and Jio offers a prepaid pack priced at Rs. 198, providing unlimited local and STD voice calls, 100 SMS per day, and 2GB of daily data for 14 days, with added benefits like JioTV and JioCloud.
In conclusion, both Jio and Airtel offer competitive prepaid plans under Rs 500, each with its unique benefits. Users seeking a balance of data, calling, SMS, and good OTT entertainment benefits within a budget of Rs 500 can find a suitable plan from either operator.
- The shared feature of Jio's and Airtel's prepaid plans under Rs 500 is the inclusion of unlimited voice calls and data, with reduced speed post daily quota, as well as OTT benefits.
- Due to the diverse offerings in their prepaid plans under Rs 500, users are able to choose between Jio's stronger focus on OTT benefits and Airtel's provision of SMS benefits, depending on their specific needs.
