Choosing an annual prepaid recharge can save users from the hassle of monthly top-ups while also bringing down the effective daily cost. Telecom operators continue to offer year-long plans with unlimited calling, daily SMS and data benefits, but the extra perks often make the real difference. Vi has recently launched a new yearly recharge of Rs 3,749, which would offer unlimited internet access with its NonStop Hero perk. However, it’s a direct competition to Airtel’s Rs 3,599 prepaid package, which gives unlimited 5G access inside the supported locations along with many bundled services. Here’s a detailed comparison of the VI’s Rs 3,749 and Airtel’s Rs 3,599 prepaid plan.
Vi’s Rs 3,749 prepaid plan comes with a validity of 365 days. It includes unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day and what the company describes as unlimited data throughout the validity period. The biggest highlight of this recharge is the NonStop Hero benefit, which offers full-day unlimited data every day instead of a fixed daily data quota.
The plan only costs around Rs 10.30 on a per-day basis. Apart from the NonStop Hero feature, no additional entertainment or subscription benefits are listed with this recharge.
Airtel’s Rs 3,599 prepaid recharge is also valid for 365 days. It offers unlimited local, STD and roaming calls, 100 SMS per day and 2GB of data every day. Eligible users with a compatible 5G device can also access unlimited 5G data in supported network areas.
The plan includes several extra benefits such as Adobe Express Premium for 12 months, The Safe Network for spam protection, free Hello Tunes and access to Airtel Xstream Play with selected free content. The effective daily cost comes to about Rs 9.9, making it slightly cheaper than the Vi plan.
Annual recharge plans not only give you peace of mind but also bring down the price per day. However, it would still depend on your needs to choose the suitable package. If you are someone who desires unlimited mobile data and has decent network coverage from Vi in your location, then the Rs 3,749 plan is a winner as it offers a lot of data to stream, download and browse.
On the other hand, Airtel’s Rs 3,599 prepaid plan gives you better overall value as it offers an affordable yearly plan with premium benefits, unlimited 5G where available, and useful extras like spam protection and Adobe Express Premium.