Compared Prepaid Offerings of Jio and Airtel, Under Rs. 500 Recharge Plans Evaluated
Top Prepaid Plans Under Rs 500 from Jio and Airtel in India
In August 2025, some of the best prepaid recharge plans under Rs 500 for Jio and Airtel in India offer a variety of benefits, including data, calls, SMS, and OTT subscriptions. Here's a breakdown of the key plans:
Jio - Rs 299: Ideal for heavy daily data users, this plan offers 1.5GB of data per day for up to 22 days, unlimited calling, and basic Jio OTT apps like JioTV and JioCinema. - Rs 445: For a premium experience, this plan provides 2GB of data per day, unlimited calls, SMS, and multiple OTT subscriptions, including Hotstar and SonyLIV, for 28 days. - Rs 195: Focused on OTT streaming, this plan offers a 90-day JioHotstar subscription with an estimated total data of 15GB. - Rs 100: Another OTT-centric plan, this one offers a 90-day JioHotstar subscription with an estimated total data of 15GB, but without calls or SMS.
Airtel - Rs 299: This plan offers 1GB of data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, and access to Airtel Xstream Play platform and Apollo 24/7 telehealth for 28 days. - Rs 195: This plan provides 15GB of total data, but does not include calls or SMS for 30 days. It offers JioHotstar for 90 days. - Rs 181 (OTT pack): This plan offers 15GB of total data and access to 22+ OTT platforms via Airtel Xstream Play Premium, but does not include calls or SMS.
Both networks cater to different user needs, whether you're a data-heavy user, a calling enthusiast, or an OTT streaming fan. With plans ranging from Rs 180 to Rs 500, there's something for everyone.
Contributor's Note This article was written by Himani Jha, a tech news writer at our platform, passionate about smartphones and consumer technology. With five years of experience, she has contributed to leading publications such as Times Network, Gadgets 360, and Hindustan Times Tech.
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