India’s leading telecom giants, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, have announced significant price hikes for their prepaid and postpaid plans. If you’re wondering how these changes will affect you, we’ve got the details.
Missing 149 recharge 1gb/day for 28 days in 2019.
Cheap internet days are over. Both jio and airtel hiked prices.
For comparison, Jio hiked prices by 12.5% to 25%, whereas Airtel hiked prices by 10% to 21%.
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Key Takeaway
Jio and Airtel are increasing their prepaid and postpaid plan prices by up to Rs 600 starting July 3, 2024.
Jio Prepaid Plans
Jio’s new prepaid plans have seen price increases across the board. Here’s a breakdown:
| Existing Plan | Data/Day | Validity | New Plan Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rs 155 | 2GB | 28 days | Rs 189 |
| Rs 209 | 1GB | 28 days | Rs 249 |
| Rs 239 | 1.5GB | 28 days | Rs 299 |
| Rs 299 | 2GB | 28 days | Rs 349 |
| Rs 349 | 2.5GB | 28 days | Rs 399 |
| Rs 399 | 3GB | 28 days | Rs 449 |
| Rs 479 | 1.5GB | 56 days | Rs 579 |
| Rs 533 | 2GB | 56 days | Rs 629 |
| Rs 395 | 6GB | 84 days | Rs 479 |
| Rs 666 | 1.5GB | 84 days | Rs 799 |
| Rs 719 | 2GB | 84 days | Rs 859 |
| Rs 999 | 3GB | 84 days | Rs 1,199 |
| Rs 1,559 | 24GB | 336 days | Rs 1,899 |
| Rs 2,999 | 2.5GB | 365 days | Rs 3,599 |
NO conformation about 5G unlimited because NO 5G plans!
Airtel Prepaid Plans
Airtel’s revised plans also reflect substantial hikes. Here’s what you need to know:
| Existing Plan | Data/Day | Validity | New Plan Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rs 179 | 2GB | 28 days | Rs 199 |
| Rs 455 | 6GB | 84 days | Rs 509 |
| Rs 265 | 1GB | 28 days | Rs 299 |
| Rs 299 | 1.5GB | 28 days | Rs 349 |
| Rs 359 | 2.5GB | 28 days | Rs 409 |
| Rs 399 | 3GB | 28 days | Rs 449 |
| Rs 479 | 1.5GB | 56 days | Rs 579 |
| Rs 549 | 2GB | 56 days | Rs 649 |
| Rs 719 | 1.5GB | 84 days | Rs 859 |
| Rs 839 | 2GB | 84 days | Rs 979 |
| Rs 1,799 | 24GB | 365 days | Rs 1,999 |
| Rs 2,999 | 2GB | 365 days | Rs 3,599 |
Jio Postpaid Plans
Jio’s postpaid plans have also seen a hike. Here’s the updated list:
| Existing Plan | Benefits | New Plan Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rs 299 | 30GB data, unlimited calls | Rs 349 |
| Rs 399 | 75GB data, unlimited calls | Rs 449 |
Airtel Postpaid Plans
Airtel’s postpaid plans have similarly increased. Check out the new rates:
| Existing Plan | Benefits | New Plan Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rs 399 | 40GB data, Xstream Premium | Rs 449 |
| Rs 499 | 75GB data, Xstream, Disney+, Amazon Prime | Rs 549 |
| Rs 599 | 105GB data, Xstream, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Wynk | Rs 699 |
| Rs 999 | 190GB data, 4 connections, Xstream, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Wynk | Rs 1,199 |
NO conformation about 5G unlimited because NO 5G plans!
Making the Best Choice
With these new tariffs, it’s essential to evaluate your data needs and usage habits. If you use a lot of data, it might be worth considering the plans that offer higher daily data limits or longer validity periods. For families, the postpaid plans with multiple connections might provide the best value.
Stay informed and choose wisely to get the most out of your telecom plan!