Airtel offers a lot of different packs and recharges for its millions of users. The company is the No. 2 mobile operator in India and is second to JIO in subscriber market share. Recently, Airtel has decided to hike the prices of its prepaid recharges by 20% from 26th November 2021.
According to Airtel, they have taken a price rise decision to improve the profitability and overcome the financial stress.
However, this causes more pain for the lower-income users already grappling with ever-mounting inflation. For your convenience, we have segregated the plans based on usage. It will help you opt for the best plan and ensure that you spend the least amount of money on the monthly telecom expenditure.

Best Plans For Voice only usage
The table given below has a talk time plan from low cost to high cost with unlimited validity. You can do a Talktime recharge and make calls. However, if you use the sim to make a lot of calls and also use data we will suggest getting the Data+Voice Combo unlimited plan.
MRP (Rs.) | Benefit | Validity |
20 | Rs 14.95 Talk time | unlimited |
100 | Rs 81.75 Talk time | unlimited |
500 | Rs 423.73 Talk time | unlimited |
1000 | Rs 847.46 Talk time | unlimited |
5000 | Rs 4237.29 Talk time | unlimited |
Below mention plans come with some common extra benefits that are:
- Prime video Mobile Edition free 30 days trial.
- Airtel Xtreme Premium.
- Free Hellotune.
- Wynk music.
- Upskill with shaw academy free online course (1 year).
- Get Rs 100 cashback on FASTag.
Best Unlimited Voice and 1.5 to 2.0 GB Daily Data
Here are the best plans for users who want unlimited calling and high daily data.
Old MRP (Rs.) | New MRP (Rs.) | Benefit | Validity |
249 | 299 | 1.5GB per day (Total 42GB), unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS/day | 28 days |
298 | 359 | 2GB per day (Total 56GB), unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS/day | 28 days |
399 | 479 | 1.5GB per day (Total 84GB), unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS/day | 56 days |
449 | 549 | 2GB per day (Total 112GB), unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS/day | 56 days |
Best High Data Plans
If 1.5GB and 2GB daily data-based recharge plans are not sufficient for you then can opt for these plans.
MRP (Rs.) | Benefit | Validity |
398 | Closed by Airtel | Closed |
599 | 3GB per day (Total 84GB), unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS / day, Disney+Hotstar VIP Mobile | 28 days |
699 | 3GB per day (Total 168GB), unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS / day, Amazon Prime | 56 days |
Best Long Validity Plans (3 months, 12 months)
There are many long validity plans available but the below-mentioned offers the most value. The best long validity plans are 719, 839, and Rs. 2999 for 84 days validity and 365 days validity respectively.
Old MRP (Rs.) | New MRP (Rs.) | Benefit | Validity |
598 | 719 | 1.5GB per day (Total 126GB), unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS/day | 84 days |
698 | 839 | 2GB per day (Total 168GB), unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS/day | 84 days |
2498 | 2999 | 2GB per day (Total 730GB), unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS/day | 365 days |
Best Data Vouchers
If someday you have run out of daily data you can opt for the Rs. 58 plan that gives you 3 GB of Data that expires along with your existing plan. But, If you want to save your money you can opt for the Rs 118 plan that gives you 12GB of data.
Old MRP (Rs.) | New MRP (Rs.) | Benefit | Validity |
48 | 58 | 3GB data | existing |
98 | 118 | 12GB data | existing |
251 | 301 | 50GB data | existing |
Best ISD Pack
MRP (Rs.) | Benefit | Validity |
50 | Umbrella Pack (save up to 83% on international calling) | 1 month |
- For ISD calls, Airtel has an ISD umbrella pack of Rs 50 with 1-month validity. Canada at Rs 1.5/min; China at Rs 3/min; the U.K at Rs 2-17/min; U.S.A at Rs 2-8/min; Malaysia at Rs 4/min; Singapore at Rs 2/min; Australia at Rs 3-180/min; New Zealand at Rs 2-7/min; Thailand at Rs 4-8/min; Bhutan at Rs 7/min; Nigeria at Rs 4/min; Bahrain at Rs 4-35/min; Kuwait at Rs 7/min; Saudi Arabia at Rs 7/min; UAE at Rs 9/min; Sri Lanka at Rs 5.50/min; Qatar at Rs 11/min; Oman at Rs 15/min.
Smart recharges
Those customers who want entry-level recharge then Airtel has some smart recharges for them. Which are Rs 49 that offer Local/STD calls @2.5p/sec and Rs 79 plan delivers a Local/STD/LL calls @1p/sec.
MRP (Rs.) | Benefit | Validity |
49 | Rs 38 Talktime + 100MB data | 28 days |
79 | Rs 64 Talktime + 200MB data | 28 days |
Note - Data Tariff post-quota completion will be charged at 50p/MB on both plans.
Visit Airtel Official Website for More Information on Prepaid Plans.
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