Airtel
Airtel is one of India’s leading telecom operators. The telco offers a wide range of prepaid recharge options catering to different user needs. From budget-friendly voice and data packs to feature-rich plans with OTT subscriptions, Airtel offers a bunch of affordable plans under Rs 500. 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 under Rs 500, here’s a breakdown of Airtel’s best prepaid packs.
Airtel’s most affordable option is the Rs 189 plan, which comes with unlimited calling, 1GB of data, and 28 days of validity. Airtel also offers slightly upgraded packs such as the Rs 199 and Rs 219 plans, bundled with 2GB and 3GB total data, respectively, along with unlimited calls.
For users looking for daily data packs, the Rs 249 recharge provides 1GB per day for 24 days. Moving higher, subscribers can choose from Rs 299, Rs 349, Rs 379, Rs 429, and Rs 449 plans, offering 1GB, 1.5GB, 2GB, 2.5GB, and 3GB daily data benefits, respectively. Each plan comes with unlimited voice calls and SMS, though validity differs. Airtel also has a Rs 355 plan, which includes 25GB of data and unlimited calls for 30 days.
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Additionally, the telco also offers entertainment-focused plans starting at Rs 181, offering a content-only pack offering 15GB data and access to 22+ OTT platforms via Airtel Xstream Play Premium, valid for 30 days. However, this plan does not include calls or SMS.
The Rs 195 plan adds Hotstar access alongside 15GB data for up to 90 days. Meanwhile, the Rs 275 recharge offers 1GB data with 30-day validity and OTT subscriptions including Netflix Basic, Disney+ Hotstar Super, ZEE5, and SonyLIV via Airtel Xstream.
For users looking for a pack offering data, calls, and OTT, the Rs 398 pack includes unlimited calls, 2GB daily data, and Hotstar access for 30 days. Interestingly, at just Rs 1 more, the Rs 399 plan boosts the daily data limit to 2.5GB. Lastly, the Rs 440 plan is designed for heavy data users, bundling 3GB daily data, unlimited calls, and OTT access for 28 days.