As of March 18, 2025, Indian telecom operators offer a variety of affordable prepaid recharge plans to cater to diverse user needs. Here’s a breakdown of some of the latest economical options from major providers:
1. Jio Prepaid Plans
- ₹98 Plan: Valid for 14 days, this plan offers 1.5 GB of data per day, unlimited Jio-to-Jio calls, 1000 minutes for non-Jio calls, and 100 SMS per day.
- ₹129 Plan: Provides 2 GB of total data, unlimited Jio-to-Jio calls, 1000 minutes for non-Jio calls, and 300 SMS, with a validity of 28 days.
- ₹448 Plan: Offers unlimited calls, 1,000 SMS, and access to JioCinema and JioTV services, valid for 84 days.
2. Airtel Prepaid Plans
- ₹121 Plan: Offers 6 GB of data with a validity of 30 days. citeturn0search6
- ₹359 Plan: Provides 2 GB of data per day, unlimited calls, and access to Airtel Thanks benefits, valid for 28 days.
3. Vi (Vodafone Idea) Prepaid Plans
- ₹99 Plan: Offers a talktime of ₹99, 200 MB of data, and a validity of 28 days. Calls are charged at 1 paise per second.
- ₹479 Plan: Provides 1.5 GB of data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, and benefits like Weekend Data Rollover and Binge All Night, valid for 56 days.
4. BSNL Prepaid Plans
- ₹699 Plan: Offers 1 GB of data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, and a validity of 180 days.
- ₹1,499 Plan: Provides 2 GB of data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, and a validity of 365 days.
Note: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced affordable recharge plans, including options as low as ₹10 with 365 days of validity, aimed at users who require minimal services, such as maintaining active SIM cards for receiving OTPs or occasional calls.
Recommendations for Users Seeking Economical Plans
- Minimal Usage: For users who primarily need to keep their SIM active for receiving OTPs or occasional calls, TRAI’s ₹10 plan with 365 days validity is ideal.
- Moderate Data and Calling: Plans like Jio’s ₹98 or Airtel’s ₹121 offer limited data and calling benefits suitable for moderate users.
- Heavy Data Users: For those requiring daily data, options like Vi’s ₹479 plan or BSNL’s ₹1,499 plan provide substantial data allowances.
Always verify the latest plan details on the official websites or customer service channels of the respective telecom operators, as offerings may change over time.
