Airtel vs Jio: Which buy 1 get 1 free recharge deal gives you more benefits?
Airtel and Jio are offering invite-only buy one get one free recharge deals.
Airtel Rs 399 offers unlimited data, while Jio Rs 349 includes entertainment and productivity benefits.
Compare Airtel and Jio recharge plans to find out which offer gives you better value.
Airtel and Jio are two of the biggest telecom operators in the Indian market, and the telecom giants are currently offering a buy one get one free offer on some of their recharge plans. With the new offer, eligible users can claim an extra recharge with the plan they purchased. However, it's important to note that the buy one, get one free offer is not available to all. It’s an invite-only plan, and only the users who received the SMS for the same can claim it. Here is a closer look at recharge plans from Airtel and Jio offered under buy one get one.
Airtel Rs 349 prepaid recharge plan
Airtel’s Rs 349 plan offers 28 days of validity, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day and 2GB data per day. It also provides unlimited 5G data in eligible areas. The per day cost for the plan is Rs 12.5.
Additional benefits include 12 months of Adobe Express Premium, Airtel Safe spam and fraud protection, and free Hello Tunes that can be changed every 30 days.
Airtel Rs 399 prepaid recharge plan
The Rs 399 plan offers 28 days of validity, unlimited local, STD and roaming calls, and 100 SMS per day. Its key highlight is unlimited 4G and 5G data without a daily limit.
It also includes 12 months of Adobe Express Premium, Airtel Safe and free Hello Tunes. The plan has just Rs 14.3 per day cost.
Jio Rs 349 prepaid recharge plan
Jio’s Rs 349 plan offers 28 days of validity, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 2GB data per day and unlimited 5G in eligible areas. Additional benefits include JioHotstar Mobile, 12 months of Canva Pro Lite, JioTV and JioAICloud.
Users need an active unlimited 5G plan of Rs 349 or above to retain a previously claimed Pro Google Gemini benefit. For the unaware, the plan is offered at just Rs 12.5 per day cost.
Jio Rs 299 prepaid recharge plan
The Rs 299 plan comes with 28 days of validity, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day and 1.5GB data per day. It also includes JioTV and JioAICloud. However, it does not offer unlimited 5G data. The per day cost of the plan is just Rs 10.7.
Which one should you buy?
If you’re confused about which recharge plan you should choose, then let me help you. While the final decision lies with you, you can choose Airtel’s Rs 399 plan if you have heavy data usage, as it offers unlimited 5G data without a daily limit. However, if you’re someone who is in a creative business, then Airtel’s Rs 399 prepaid plan makes more sense, as it offers Adobe Express Premium clubbed with the plan.
Jio’s Rs 349 plan suits users who want entertainment along with a creativity tool and have heavy data usage. But if you’re someone who is looking for a no-nonsense plan, then the Jio Rs 299 plan is just for you.