Jio vs Airtel: Best prepaid recharge plans under Rs 500 compared

HIGHLIGHTS

Jio’s Rs 198 and Airtel’s Rs 189 plans offer unlimited calls and up to 2GB daily data, ideal for short-term users.

Both telcos offer Rs 299– Rs 449 packs with 1GB to 3.5GB daily data, unlimited calling, and varied validity options

Jio also offer access to JioTV and JioCloud with select plans.

Jio vs Airtel: Best prepaid recharge plans under Rs 500 compared

Jio and Airtel are among the two dominant telecom operators in India with the largest number of subscribers. Both telcos offer several plans with exciting benefits. While the basic and cheapest prepaid packs offer calling, SMS, and internet access, several higher-priced plans bundle unlimited 5G data, many value-added services, and OTT benefits too. If you’re looking for a prepaid plan priced under Rs 500, here we have compared the Jio and Airtel to help you choose wisely.  These recharge plans offer daily data with unlimited voice calling and SMS benefits.

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Check out the best recharge plans under Rs 500 that Jio and Airtel subscribers can opt for. 

Jio vs Airtel: Best recharge plans under Rs 500

Both telecom operators offer several plans under Rs 500 with unlimited calling, data packs, SMS benefits and more. Starting at as low as Jio’s Rs. 198 offer unlimited local and STD voice calls, 100 SMS per day, and 2GB of daily data for 14 days. This pack also bundles complimentary access to value-added services like JioTV and JioCloud. On the other hand, Airtel offers a Rs 189 prepaid plan with unlimited calling and 1GB data for 28 days. Airtel also has Rs 199 and Rs 219 plans with 2GB and 3GB data, alongside unlimited calling. 

Then there’s the Rs. 249 prepaid recharge pack, which provides 1GB daily data for up to 24 days, whereas Jio also offers the same benefits for up to 28 days of validity. 

Additionally, Airtel subscribers can also opt for Rs 299, Rs 349, Rs 379, Rs 429 and Rs 449 plans with 1 GB, 1.5 GB, 2 GB, 2.5 GB, 3 GB, and 3.5GB daily data benefits, respectively. Notably, these plans come with different validity. There is also a Rs 355 plan with 25GB data and unlimited calling for 30 days. 

Similarly, Jio too has several plans priced at Rs 299, Rs 319, and Rs 329, with unlimited calling and 1.5GB daily data for up to 22 days, 28 days and one month, respectively. Furthermore, there are 2GB data plans priced at Rs 349 and Rs 445, offering unlimited calling and OTT benefits for 28 days.

Himani Jha

Himani Jha

Himani Jha is a tech news writer at Digit. Passionate about smartphones and consumer technology, she has contributed to leading publications such as Times Network, Gadgets 360, and Hindustan Times Tech for the past five years. When not immersed in gadgets, she enjoys exploring the vibrant culinary scene, discovering new cafes and restaurants, and indulging in her love for fine literature and timeless music. View Full Profile

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