Airtel, Jio, and BSNL offer international roaming plans that allow Indians to stay connected while travelling to other countries, keeping their phone numbers active. By opting for an international roaming recharge, travellers can easily stay in touch with loved ones back home and enjoy fast internet without the need to purchase a new SIM card. Airtel, Jio and BSNL offer a variety of plans priced under Rs 2,000 to cater to different needs. Whether you’re going on a short vacation or a longer business trip lasting several weeks or even a month, these international roaming plans come with several benefits.
Airtel offers several plans with data, calling and SMS benefits. The 1,098 plan offers 3GB of data along with 200 minutes of calling and 20 SMS for a validity of 10 days. There is also a Rs 798 plan, with 2GB of data, 150 minutes of local and India calling, and 20 SMS for 5 days of validity. It covers the US, Europe, the Gulf, and parts of Asia and Africa. For frequent flyers, there is an annual pack priced at Rs 2,997, with 2GB of data, 100 minutes of calling for 365 days.
Jio’s international roaming pack starts at Rs 499 with 250MB of data and 100 minutes of calling for a single day. For those looking for a data limit, the telco offers a Rs 1,499 recharge plan with 100 minutes of calling, 2GB high-speed data, and 100 SMS for 14 days.
Though BSNL’s international roaming plan isn’t as widely advertised or available across as many countries, it still provides several recharge plans. The telco provides a Rs 1,799 international roaming plan that offers 1GB data pack, 10 minutes talktime and 5 SMS across 18 countries for a validity of 7 days.