Mobile Recharge Plans – Jio, Airtel & VI

Do you remember those days in 2015 when we used to recharge Rs 300 per month? Well, we are back at that stage. Mobile recharge plans cost you the same now.

The only difference is that we get the same amount of data per day that we used to get per month. But that is not a justification because 2G consumes lesser data than 4G in the time span.

[Refer to this: Data Saving Tips]

However, there is a huge confusion – which plans should you go for?

Some of us need our network for calling while others need it for more data. Meanwhile, some people just need to keep the SIM card alive to receive OTPs.

So, I have churned the data for you.

Minimum Maintainance Mobile Recharge Plans

First of all, I will cover those people who are seeking the minimum recharge to maintain their SIM cards.

Points To Note:

• Winner = Airtel

Best Mobile Recharge Plans

Now let’s talk about the Telecomm operator that you are using right now. People generally use it for calls and data.

Almost every plan gives you 100 SMS per day that nobody uses!

Reliance Jio

• If you use every bit of Internet every day = Rs 601 ~ 28 days
  • The highest data per day = 3.21 GB
• If you don’t use the complete data but you just need Internet = Rs 4199 ~ 365 days
  • The highest data per Rupee = 0.26 GB
• For someone who needs for calling = Unlimited Calls in All
• Minimum maintenance pack = Rs 149 ~ 20 days
  • Lowest amount per day = Rs 7.45

[Check Jio Website]

Airtel

• If you use every bit of Internet every day = Rs 699 ~ 56 days
  • The highest data per day = 3 GB
• If you don’t use the complete data but you just need Internet = Rs 2999 ~ 365 days
  • The highest data per Rupee = 0.24 GB
• For someone who needs for calling = Unlimited Calls in All
• Minimum maintenance pack = Rs 99 ~ 28 days
  • Lowest amount per day = Rs 3.54

[Check Airtel Website]

VI

• If you use every bit of Internet every day = Rs 901 ~ 84 days
  • The highest data per day = 3.57 GB
• If you don’t use the complete data but you just need Internet = Rs 901 ~ 84 days
  • The highest data per Rupee = 0.33 GB
• For someone who needs for calling = Unlimited Calls in All
• Minimum maintenance pack = Rs 1799 ~ 365 days
  • Lowest amount per day = Rs 4.93

[Check VI Website]

Best Mobile Network For You

It depends on your usage patterns and requirement. This is just a summary of data and comparison.

In case you have many members at your home and you are looking for Internet Plans, I would recommend you to get a WiFi connection. It is cheaper, faster, and better.

[You can refer: Internet Service Providers – Local ISP vs National ISP]

I have deliberately not mentioned BSNL because –
1. It has a 4G network in very few parts of India
2. It was asking me to put my BSNL number which I don’t have
3. The plans fluctuate with area

Also, these pre-paid plans are based in Mumbai as of March 2022. Kindly check if it is fluctuating in your area.

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