With recent price hikes from major telecom companies like Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, affordable options are harder to find.
If you’re looking for a plan under Rs 500, both Jio and Airtel offer good choices, differing by only Rs 1.
Interestingly, Airtel provides 28GB extra 5G data for just Rs 1 more than Jio. Here’s a detailed comparison of the two plans:
Jio vs Airtel: Which Plan is Better?
The Airtel Rs 449 plan provides 28GB more data than Jio’s Rs 448 plan, all for just Rs 1 more.
Additionally, Airtel offers 10 extra OTT subscriptions compared to Jio. Both plans have the same validity and include unlimited calls and SMS.
Therefore, if you need more data and access to more OTT apps, Airtel’s plan may be the better choice, while Jio still provides good value at a slightly lower price.
Jio’s Rs 448 Plan
Jio’s Rs 448 plan offers a solid package for less than Rs 500. Here’s what you get:
Data: 2GB daily, totaling 56GB for 28 days.
Validity: 28 days.
Additional Benefits: Unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day, and access to JioTV, JioCinema, and JioCloud.
OTT Access: Includes 12 apps like SonyLiv, Zee5, and JioCinema Premium.
Airtel’s Rs 449 Plan
Airtel’s Rs 449 plan is priced just a bit higher but provides more data and OTT options:
Data: 3GB daily, totaling 84GB for 28 days.
Validity: 28 days.
Additional Benefits: Unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day, and access to 22 OTT apps.
OTT Access: Includes SonyLiv, Sunnext, Hoichoi, among others.
Comparing Airtel’s Rs 449 Plan with Jio’s Rs 448 Plan
For just Rs 1 more, Airtel’s plan provides an additional 28GB of data and access to 10 more OTT apps than Jio’s. Both plans offer the same 28-day validity with free calls and SMS.
