Airtel's Rs. 649 prepaid plan offers 2GB daily data with unlimited calls, up to 100 SMS per day, and a validity of 56 days.
Airtel Vs Jio: Airtel plans provide free access to Hellotunes, Perplexity Pro, JioHotstar Mobile
Airtel vs Jio: You get closely matched recharge plans from both Airtel and Jio if you are a prepaid customer, which means there's intense competition in the telecom space. Both companies offer various affordable, value-packed plans under Rs. 700. One such example is the Rs. 399 prepaid recharge pack, available from both Airtel and Jio. Although priced the same, the two packs provide different data limits, while offering similar SMS limits and validity.
In this article, we compare the best prepaid plans from Airtel and Jio under Rs. 700, showing the major differences to help you choose the one that best suits your needs.
Reliance Jio provides multiple prepaid recharge plans under Rs. 700, with daily data limits of 1GB, 1.5GB, 2GB, and 2.5GB, catering to the different data needs and use patterns of users. These plans typically include unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day.
Airtel provides free access to Hellotunes, Perplexity Pro, JioHotstar Mobile, with most of the prepaid packs under Rs. 700. All recharge plans listed below offer access to Airtel's and Jio's spam protection. Jio's plans come with a complimentary subscription to Jio apps that include JioTV, JioHotstar, JioCloud, among others.
| Plan | Validity (Days) | Daily Data | Total Data | Unlimited Voice Calls | 100 SMS | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 349 | 28 | 2GB | 56GB | Yes | Yes | JioTV, JioCloud, 90-day JioHotstar |
| 445 | 28 | 2GB | 56GB | Yes | Yes | Sony LIV, ZEE5, Lionsgate Play, Discovery+, Sun NXT, JioTV, JioAICloud |
| 399 | 28 | 2.5GB | 70GB | Yes | Yes | JioTV, JioCloud |
| 629 | 56 | 2 GB | 112GB | Yes | Yes | JioTV, JioAICloud |
| 579 | 56 | 1.5GB | 84GB | Yes | Yes | JioTV, JioAICloud |
| 666 | 70 | 1.5GB | 105GB | Yes | Yes | JioTV, JioAICloud |
For example, Jio's Rs. 666 prepaid plan offers 1.5GB daily data, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, and 70-day validity, along with access to JioTV and JioAICloud.
Airtel's Rs. 649 plan provides access to 2GB daily data, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, and 56-day validity. It also includes perks like Perplexity Pro, Hellotunes, JioHotstar Mobile, and Spam Alerts. Jio provides longer validity, while Airtel's recharge plan has more data and value-added services.
| Plan (Rs.) | Validity (Days) | Daily Data | Total Data | Unlimited Voice Calls | 100 SMS | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 399 | 28 | 2.5GB | 70GB | Yes | Yes | Perplexity Pro, Hellotunes, JioHotstar Mobile |
| 649 | 56 | 2GB | 112GB | Yes | Yes | Perplexity Pro, Hellotunes, JioHotstar Mobile, Spam Alerts |
| 429 | 1 Month | 2.5GB | 75GB | Yes | Yes | Perplexity Pro, Hellotunes, JioHotstar Mobile, Spam Alerts |
| 598 | 28 | 2GB | 56GB | Yes | Yes | Zee5 Premium, Netflix Basics, Perplexity Pro, Hellotunes, JioHotstar Mobile, Spam Alerts |
| 619 | 60 | 1.5GB | 90GB | Yes | Yes | Perplexity Pro, Hellotunes, Spam Alerts |
| 579 | 56 | 1.5GB | 84GB | Yes | Yes | Perplexity Pro, Hellotunes, JioHotstar Mobile, Spam Alerts |
Both Airtel and Jio offer a Rs. 579 prepaid plan with 56-day validity and 84GB total data. Jio's plan offers access to JioTV, JioAICloud, while Airtel's plans have Perplexity Pro, Hellotunes, JioHotstar Mobile, and Spam Alerts.
If users need more daily data and talk time, Jio's 349 plan and Airtel's Rs. 399 plans are suitable plans for them. Customers who prefer longer validity with less frequent recharges can consider Airtel's higher-tier plans, like Rs. 619 and Jio's Rs. 666 plan.
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