Introduction

As of July 3, 2024, two of India’s leading telecom providers, Airtel and Jio, have announced significant price hikes for their prepaid and postpaid plans. This move is aimed at increasing the average revenue per user (ARPU). The hikes range from 11% to 25%, impacting millions of users across the country. This article will provide a detailed overview of the new recharge prices for Airtel and Jio, along with the benefits and validity of each plan.

Airtel’s New Recharge Plans

Airtel Prepaid Plans

28-Day Plans

• Plan 1:
  • Old Price: Rs 265
  • New Price: Rs 299
  • Benefits: 1GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day
• Plan 2:
  • Old Price: Rs 299
  • New Price: Rs 349
  • Benefits: 1GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day
• Plan 3:
  • Old Price: Rs 359
  • New Price: Rs 409
  • Benefits: 1GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day
• Plan 4:
  • Old Price: Rs 399
  • New Price: Rs 449
  • Benefits: 1GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day

56-Day Plans

• Plan 1:
  • Old Price: Rs 479
  • New Price: Rs 579
  • Benefits: 1.5GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day
• Plan 2:
  • Old Price: Rs 549
  • New Price: Rs 649
  • Benefits: 2GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day

84-Day Plans

• Plan 1:
  • Old Price: Rs 455
  • New Price: Rs 509
  • Benefits: 6GB data, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day

Annual Plans

• Plan 1:
  • Old Price: Rs 1,799
  • New Price: Rs 1,999
  • Benefits: 24GB data, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day, validity of 365 days
• Plan 2:
  • Old Price: Rs 2,999
  • New Price: Rs 3,599
  • Benefits: 2GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day, validity of 365 days

Airtel Postpaid Plans

• Plan 1:
  • Old Price: Rs 399
  • New Price: Rs 449
  • Benefits: 40GB data, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day, Xstreme Premium subscription
• Plan 2:
  • Old Price: Rs 499
  • New Price: Rs 549
  • Benefits: 75GB data, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day, Xstreme Premium subscription, Disney+ Hotstar (1 year), Amazon Prime (6 months)

Data Add-On Plans

• 1 Day:
  • Old Price: Rs 19
  • New Price: Rs 22
  • Benefits: 1GB data
• 1 Day:
  • Old Price: Rs 29
  • New Price: Rs 33
  • Benefits: 2GB data
• Existing Plans:
  • Old Price: Rs 65
  • New Price: Rs 77
  • Benefits: 4GB data

Jio’s New Recharge Plans

Jio Prepaid Plans

28-Day Plans

• Plan 1:
  • Old Price: Rs 155
  • New Price: Rs 189
  • Benefits: 2GB data, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day
• Plan 2:
  • Old Price: Rs 209
  • New Price: Rs 249
  • Benefits: 1GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day
• Plan 3:
  • Old Price: Rs 239
  • New Price: Rs 299
  • Benefits: 1.35GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day
• Plan 4:
  • Old Price: Rs 299
  • New Price: Rs 349
  • Benefits: 2GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day
• Plan 5:
  • Old Price: Rs 349
  • New Price: Rs 399
  • Benefits: 2.5GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day
• Plan 6:
  • Old Price: Rs 399
  • New Price: Rs 449
  • Benefits: 3GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day

56-Day Plans

• Plan 1:
  • Old Price: Rs 395
  • New Price: Rs 479
  • Benefits: 1.5GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day
• Plan 2:
  • Old Price: Rs 533
  • New Price: Rs 629
  • Benefits: 2GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day

84-Day Plans

• Plan 1:
  • Old Price: Rs 395
  • New Price: Rs 479
  • Benefits: 6GB data, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day
• Plan 2:
  • Old Price: Rs 666
  • New Price: Rs 799
  • Benefits: 1.5GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day
• Plan 3:
  • Old Price: Rs 719
  • New Price: Rs 859
  • Benefits: 2GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day
• Plan 4:
  • Old Price: Rs 999
  • New Price: Rs 1,199
  • Benefits: 3GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day

Annual Plans

• Plan 1:
  • Old Price: Rs 1,559
  • New Price: Rs 1,899
  • Benefits: 24GB data, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day, validity of 336 days
• Plan 2:
  • Old Price: Rs 2,999
  • New Price: Rs 3,599
  • Benefits: 2.5GB data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day, validity of 365 days

Jio Postpaid Plans

• Plan 1:
  • Old Price: Rs 299
  • New Price: Rs 349
  • Benefits: 30GB data, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day
• Plan 2:
  • Old Price: Rs 399
  • New Price: Rs 449
  • Benefits: 75GB data, unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day

Data Add-On Plans

• Existing Plan:
  • Old Price: Rs 15
  • New Price: Rs 19
  • Benefits: 1GB data
• Existing Plan:
  • Old Price: Rs 25
  • New Price: Rs 29
  • Benefits: 2GB data
• Existing Plan:
  • Old Price: Rs 61
  • New Price: Rs 69
  • Benefits: 6GB data

Conclusion

The new recharge prices for Airtel and Jio reflect a significant increase aimed at boosting revenue. While this may strain the budget for some users, the updated plans offer various benefits, including more data and additional services. Users are encouraged to review the new plans and choose the one that best fits their needs. For those looking for more affordable options, state-owned BSNL continues to offer competitive plans at unchanged prices