Reliance Jio vs Airtel: Best recharge plans under Rs 500 with JioHotsar, Netflix and other OTT benefits
Airtel plans start at Rs 181, offering access to 22+ OTTs via Xstream Play Premium.
Jio’s cheapest OTT plan is Rs 100, bundled with JioHotstar and 5GB data.
Both telcos offer under-Rs 500 packs with unlimited calls, daily data, and multiple OTT subscriptions.
If you love watching web series but don’t want to pay for an OTT subscription, both Airtel and Jio offer multiple options under Rs 500, bundling popular OTT streaming platforms with data, calls, and SMS benefits. While entry-level plans typically offer basic usage, some mid-range packs offer unlimited 5G data, OTT streaming, and value-added services, making them attractive to heavy users and entertainment enthusiasts. If you’re looking for a prepaid recharge plan with OTT benefits under Rs 500, here’s a breakdown of Airtel and Jio’s best prepaid packs.
SurveyCheck out the best recharge plans under Rs 500 that offer OTT benefits.
Airtel plans with OTT benefits under Rs 500
Airtel offers as many as five recharge plans under Rs 5000, offering OTT benefits. Starting at Rs 181, the content-only plan provides access to over 22 OTT platforms via Airtel Xstream Play Premium, alongside 15GB data for a 30-day validity. Notably, it doesn’t offer any calling or SMS benefits.
Rs 195 plan is another affordable plan that offers OTT benefits along with data. Subscribers will get access to JioHotstar bundled with 15GB data for up to 90 days.
Rs 275 offers 1GB of data and a 1-month validity with subscriptions to major OTT platforms like Netflix Basic, JioHotstar Super, ZEE5, and SonyLiv, all accessible via the Airtel Xstream Play app.
Rs 398 is a wholesome plan that offers unlimited local, STD, and roaming calls, 2GB of data per day, and a JioHotstar subscription for a 30-day validity. Additionally, by paying one rupee extra, users can get 2.5GB data along with the same benefits at Rs 399.
Those who need more data can opt for the Rs 440 plan. This plan provides unlimited calling, 3GB of daily data, and access to more than 22+ OTTs via Airtel Xstream Play Premium for 28 days.
Jio plans with OTT benefits under Rs 500
Jio’s OTT bundle plans start as low as Rs 100, offering 5GB data and a JioHotstar subscription for 90 days. Notably, this plan doesn’t include calling or SMS benefits. There is another data-only pack priced at Rs 175 that provides 10GB of data and OTT access to SonyLIV, ZEE5, Lionsgate Play, and Discovery+ for 28 days.
The telco offers another plan priced under Rs 200, specifically Rs 195, which includes 15GB of data and a JioHotstar subscription for 90 days.
Those looking for calling and other benefits can opt for the Rs 445 prepaid plan. It offers unlimited calling, 100 SMS/day, 2GB daily data, and access to Sony Liv, ZEE 5, Lionsgate Play, and Discovery+ subscription, along with JioTV and more for 28 days.
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