Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Airtel, Jio, Vi Prepaid Plans Compared: New Prices
Mobile carriers Airtel, Jio, and Vi have changed their cheapest plans.
Because the old ₹249 plans are gone, customers now pay more.
Jio's entry plan is ₹239 for a little more data, while Airtel and Vi have ₹299 and ₹249 plans respectively.
These plans include calling and data, allowing customers to decide which carrier best suits their needs.
Airtel, Jio, and Vi have updated their base prepaid plans.
Base plans now cost more after the discontinuation of the Rs 249 plans.
Jio offers a Rs 239 plan with 1.5GB data/day and a 22-day validity.
Airtel's Rs 299 plan provides 1GB data/day and unlimited calling.
Vi's Rs 249 plan offers 1GB data/day and unlimited calling with 24-day validity.
- Who
- Airtel, Jio, Vi, and their customers.
- What
- Airtel, Jio, and Vi have updated their prepaid plans, increasing the minimum cost.
- When
- Recent changes.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to the discontinuation of the base plans by Airtel and Jio.
Customer Concerns
Provider Considerations
Cost of Plans
Customer Concerns
Customers now face higher entry costs for basic mobile plans.
Provider Considerations
The changes reflect adjustments by providers based on the market competition.
- Airtel Base Plan
- Rs 299 (1GB data/day)
- Jio Base Plan
- Rs 239 (1.5GB data/day, 22 days)
- Vi Base Plan
- Rs 249 (1GB data/day, 24 days)
- Airtel 5G Plan
- Rs 379 (2GB 4G data/day, unlimited 5G data)
- Jio 5G Plan
- Rs 349 (2GB 4G data/day, unlimited 5G)
- Vi 5G Plan
- Rs 299 (1GB 4G data/day, unlimited 5G data)
Sources
Airtel and Jio Scrap Rs 249 Plans, Push Users to Costlier Recharges
After Base Plan, Jio Discontinues Rs 799 Monthly Plan, Here's All You Need To Know
Reliance Jio Offers Cheapest Choice Compared to Other Telecom Operators: Report
