Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have recently revised their prepaid and postpaid plan prices, effective from July 3, 2024. While Jio was the first to announce the hike, Airtel followed suit.
Jio has also confirmed unlimited 5G data benefits with plans offering 2GB of data per day or more, while Airtel has yet to announce similar benefits.
Here’s a detailed comparison of their new prepaid plans.
Prepaid Plans with 28 Days Validity
Both operators offer a range of plans with 28 days of validity. The benefits remain similar to their older plans but at revised prices.
| Airtel Plan Price | Jio Plan Price | Benefits | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rs. 199 | Rs. 189 | 2GB total data | 28 Days |
| Rs. 299 | Rs. 249 | 1GB per day | 28 Days |
| Rs. 349 | Rs. 299 | 1.5GB per day | 28 Days |
| NA | Rs. 349 | 2GB per day | 28 Days |
| Rs. 409 | Rs. 399 | 2.5GB per day | 28 Days |
| Rs. 449 | Rs. 449 | 3GB per day | 28 Days |
Prepaid Plans with 56 Days Validity
Here are the plans with 56 days of validity and their revised prices:
Airtel Plans:
Rs. 579: 1.5GB data per day, unlimited calls
Rs. 649: 2GB data per day, unlimited calls
Reliance Jio Plans:
Rs. 579: 1.5GB data per day, unlimited calls
Rs. 629: 2GB data per day, unlimited calls, unlimited 5G data
Jio offers slightly better pricing for its 2GB data per day plan compared to Airtel.
Prepaid Plans with 84 Days Validity
Comparison of Airtel and Jio plans with 84 days of validity:
| Airtel Plan Price | Jio Plan Price | Benefits | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rs. 509 | Rs. 479 | 6GB total data | 84 Days |
| Rs. 859 | Rs. 799 | 1.5GB per day | 84 Days |
| Rs. 979 | Rs. 859 | 2GB per day | 84 Days |
| NA | Rs. 1199 | 3GB per day | 84 Days |
Jio offers better pricing and more options for higher data benefits in this segment.
Prepaid Plans with 365 Days Validity
Annual prepaid plans with revised prices:
Affordable Long-Term Plan:
Jio Rs. 1899 Plan: 24GB total data, 336 days validity
Airtel Rs. 1999 Plan: 24GB total data, 365 days validity
Premium Long-Term Plan:
Jio Rs. 3599 Plan: 2.5GB per day, unlimited 5G data, 365 days validity
Airtel Rs. 3599 Plan: 2GB per day, 365 days validity
Jio’s Rs. 3599 plan offers more data per day and unlimited 5G data, making it a more attractive option for heavy data users.
