Airtel, Reliance Jio price hike from July 3: New prepaid, postpaid tariff plans compared

In a significant move, both Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have announced increases in their prepaid and postpaid plan tariffs. As India’s leading telecom operators, their revised pricing structures are expected to impact millions of users nationwide. Here we compare the new tariff plans from Jio and Airtel to help consumers understand the changes and choose the best options for their needs.

Prepaid plans: A closer look

Jio prepaid plans:

Jio’s new prepaid plans have seen increases across various packages. The entry-level monthly plan, previously priced at Rs 155 for 2GB of data over 28 days, will now cost Rs 189. Users opting for the 1GB/day plan over the same validity period will see their costs increase from Rs 209 to Rs 249. The 1.5GB/day plan’s price jumps from Rs 239 to Rs 299, and the 2GB/day plan now costs Rs 349, up from Rs 299.

For longer durations, the two-month 1.5GB/day plan, which used to cost Rs 479, now has a revised price of Rs 579. The three-month 6GB data plan now costs Rs 479, a slight rise from the previous Rs 395. The annual plan offering 2.5GB/day has jumped significantly from Rs 2999 to Rs 3599.

Airtel prepaid plans:

Airtel’s revised prepaid plans also show significant increases. The basic unlimited voice plan, previously priced at Rs 179 for 28 days with 2GB of data, will now cost Rs 199. The 1GB/day plan for 28 days has increased from Rs 265 to Rs 299. Similarly, the 1.5GB/day plan now costs Rs 349, up from Rs 299, and the 2.5GB/day plan is priced at Rs 409, compared to the previous Rs 359. The highest daily data plan, offering 3GB/day for 28 days, has risen from Rs 399 to Rs 449.

For longer durations, the 56-day plan with 1.5GB/day now costs Rs 579, up from Rs 479, and the 2GB/day plan has increased from Rs 549 to Rs 649. The annual plan offering 2GB/day has jumped significantly from Rs 2999 to Rs 3599.

Postpaid plans: New tariffs

Jio postpaid plans:

Jio has made changes to its postpaid offerings as well. The entry-level plan, offering 30GB of data with roll-over and unlimited calling, now costs Rs 349, up from Rs 299. The 75GB plan, including similar benefits, has increased from Rs 399 to Rs 449.

Airtel postpaid plans:

Airtel’s postpaid plans have seen similar adjustments. The base plan, offering 40GB of data with rollover and additional benefits, has increased from Rs 399 to Rs 449. The next tier, providing 75GB of data, now costs Rs 549, up from Rs 499. Family plans supporting two connections with 105GB of data have increased from Rs 599 to Rs 699, and the highest family plan, supporting four connections with 190GB of data, has increased from Rs 999 to Rs 1199.