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Airtel vs Jio: Best Prepaid Plans Under Rs 1,000 Compared
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
Airtel and Jio both offer several prepaid recharge plans under Rs. 1,000 with benefits such as OTT subscriptions, daily data, unlimited calls, and long validity periods. Airtel’s plans focus more on higher daily data and bundled services like Airtel Xstream Play, SonyLiv, and Apple Music. Jio, meanwhile, offers recharge packs with JioHotstar, Goo...
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www.gadgets360.com
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"Mobiles Not Luxury": Raghav Chadha Questions 28-Day "Monthly" Recharges
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Millions of prepaid mobile users risk being cut off in emergencies due to restrictive recharge rules, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha said in Parliament on Wednesday.
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www.ndtv.com
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BSNL Reduces Validity of Rs. 107 Prepaid Recharge Plan Again; Subscribers to Get Same Benefits
- Wednesday November 19, 2025
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
BSNL has been reducing the validity and benefits of its various relatively affordable prepaid plans. A few months ago, the telecom service provider (TSP) reduced the validity of the Rs. 197 recharge voucher to 54 days. Now, the company has also reduced the validity of the Rs. 107 prepaid plan to 22 days, which used to 28 days of validity. The recha...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airtel vs Jio vs Vi: Best Prepaid Plans Under Rs. 500 Compared
- Saturday November 15, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are three of the biggest telecom service providers (TSPs) in India. Each of them offers a variety of recharge packs at different price points for prepaid subscribers. So, if you’ve recently ported to a prepaid connection or are a new user, then we have compared the best prepaid plans under Rs. 500 offered by Ai...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airtel Quietly Discontinues Rs 189 Voice-Only Plan in India, Rs 199 Becomes New Minimum Recharge
- Monday November 10, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Manas Mitul
Bharti Airtel has discontinued its Rs 189 voice-only prepaid plan, making Rs 199 the new minimum recharge option. The move reportedly reflects the telecom industry’s shift towards data-centric plans. The Rs 199 plan offers unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 2GB of data for 28 days, and perks like Hello Tunes and a Perplexity Pro AI subscription. W...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airtel vs Jio vs Vi: Cheapest Prepaid Plans with 84 Days Validity Compared
- Friday November 7, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
Airtel, Jio, and Vi each offer competitive 84-day prepaid plans combining long-term value with diverse benefits. Airtel’s options focus on entertainment and productivity, with packs including Amazon Prime, Hotstar, and Xstream Play. Jio’s plans cater to both streaming and lifestyle needs, offering perks like Netflix, JioHotstar, and Swiggy One ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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BSNL Reduces Validity of Its Rs. 197 Prepaid Plan; Offers New Benefits
- Tuesday July 22, 2025
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
The government-owned TSP, BSNL has reduced the total validity of its Rs. 197 prepaid plan along with the plan’s benefits. With a recharge of Rs. 197, the TSP used to offer 70 days of validity, which it has now brought down by 16 days to only 54 days.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Jio vs Airtel: Best Prepaid Recharge Plans Under Rs. 500 Compared
- Tuesday May 27, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
Jio vs Airtel: Prepaid subscribers in India are almost spoilt for choice when it comes to affordable recharge packs. Telecom operators such as Jio and Airtel offer a variety of prepaid plans at different but affordable price points. While the basic and cheapest prepaid packs carry the basic necessities like calling, SMS, and internet access, severa...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Reliance Jio Rolls Out Prepaid Gaming Plans With JioGames Cloud Access in India: Price, Benefits
- Friday May 23, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Reliance Jio has introduced new gaming-centric recharge packs for its prepaid subscribers in India. Offered across various price points, the newly announced plans are gaming add-ons which means they do not come with any voice call or SMS benefits and need an active base subscription to work. The telecom operator bundles a complimentary subscription...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airtel vs Jio vs Vodafone Idea (Vi): Most Affordable Prepaid Plan With OTT Benefits
- Thursday May 22, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Major telecom providers such as Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) offer a variety of affordable recharge packs for prepaid subscribers in India. Several prepaid recharge plans by Airtel, Jio, and Vi bundle free access to over-the-top (OTT) platforms such as JioHotstar, enabling subscribers to watch films, shows, and live sports on...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Vi Introduces New International Roaming Packs for Gulf Region With Unlimited Incoming Calls
- Tuesday May 6, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Manas Mitul
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched new International Roaming (IR) packages for the Gulf region. The new roaming packs are supported in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The introduction of these new plans is timely as they come right before the beginning of the Hajj pilgrimage this year.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Jio Extends ‘Unlimited’ Offer With Free 90-Day JioHotstar Subscription, Other Benefits Till April 15
- Monday April 7, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Reliance Jio in March announced new benefits on select prepaid recharge plans in anticipation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The telecom operator has now extended the date till when the offer can be availed of. With the “Unlimited” offer, customers can enjoy a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar with mobile recharges worth Rs. 29...
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www.gadgets360.com
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BSNL Launches IPL 251 Prepaid Recharge Plan With 251GB Data, 60-Day Validity
- Thursday April 3, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a new recharge plan for its prepaid mobile users in India. Priced at Rs. 251, it is introduced as a Special Tariff Voucher (STVs) which means it does not come with an active service validity. As per the state-run telecommunications operator, the new prepaid recharge voucher targets viewers of the on...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi) Roll Out Prepaid Plans With JioHotstar Subscription Ahead of IPL 2025
- Friday March 21, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have announced new entertainment benefits on select prepaid recharge plans ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Both telecom providers have introduced new add-on packs which can be recharged with on top of active packs to receive a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Jio Offering Free 90-Day JioHotstar Subscription, JioAirFiber Trial With Select Plans Ahead of IPL
- Monday March 17, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Reliance Jio has announced new benefits on select prepaid recharge plans ahead of the upcoming cricket season. The telecom provider is bundling a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar with mobile recharges worth Rs. 299 and above, along with a free trial of Jio AirFiber, its wireless broadband service. Thus, customers will be able to stream the ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airtel vs Jio: Best Prepaid Plans Under Rs 1,000 Compared
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
Airtel and Jio both offer several prepaid recharge plans under Rs. 1,000 with benefits such as OTT subscriptions, daily data, unlimited calls, and long validity periods. Airtel’s plans focus more on higher daily data and bundled services like Airtel Xstream Play, SonyLiv, and Apple Music. Jio, meanwhile, offers recharge packs with JioHotstar, Goo...
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www.gadgets360.com
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"Mobiles Not Luxury": Raghav Chadha Questions 28-Day "Monthly" Recharges
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Millions of prepaid mobile users risk being cut off in emergencies due to restrictive recharge rules, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha said in Parliament on Wednesday.
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www.ndtv.com
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BSNL Reduces Validity of Rs. 107 Prepaid Recharge Plan Again; Subscribers to Get Same Benefits
- Wednesday November 19, 2025
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
BSNL has been reducing the validity and benefits of its various relatively affordable prepaid plans. A few months ago, the telecom service provider (TSP) reduced the validity of the Rs. 197 recharge voucher to 54 days. Now, the company has also reduced the validity of the Rs. 107 prepaid plan to 22 days, which used to 28 days of validity. The recha...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airtel vs Jio vs Vi: Best Prepaid Plans Under Rs. 500 Compared
- Saturday November 15, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are three of the biggest telecom service providers (TSPs) in India. Each of them offers a variety of recharge packs at different price points for prepaid subscribers. So, if you’ve recently ported to a prepaid connection or are a new user, then we have compared the best prepaid plans under Rs. 500 offered by Ai...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airtel Quietly Discontinues Rs 189 Voice-Only Plan in India, Rs 199 Becomes New Minimum Recharge
- Monday November 10, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Manas Mitul
Bharti Airtel has discontinued its Rs 189 voice-only prepaid plan, making Rs 199 the new minimum recharge option. The move reportedly reflects the telecom industry’s shift towards data-centric plans. The Rs 199 plan offers unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 2GB of data for 28 days, and perks like Hello Tunes and a Perplexity Pro AI subscription. W...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airtel vs Jio vs Vi: Cheapest Prepaid Plans with 84 Days Validity Compared
- Friday November 7, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
Airtel, Jio, and Vi each offer competitive 84-day prepaid plans combining long-term value with diverse benefits. Airtel’s options focus on entertainment and productivity, with packs including Amazon Prime, Hotstar, and Xstream Play. Jio’s plans cater to both streaming and lifestyle needs, offering perks like Netflix, JioHotstar, and Swiggy One ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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BSNL Reduces Validity of Its Rs. 197 Prepaid Plan; Offers New Benefits
- Tuesday July 22, 2025
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
The government-owned TSP, BSNL has reduced the total validity of its Rs. 197 prepaid plan along with the plan’s benefits. With a recharge of Rs. 197, the TSP used to offer 70 days of validity, which it has now brought down by 16 days to only 54 days.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Jio vs Airtel: Best Prepaid Recharge Plans Under Rs. 500 Compared
- Tuesday May 27, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
Jio vs Airtel: Prepaid subscribers in India are almost spoilt for choice when it comes to affordable recharge packs. Telecom operators such as Jio and Airtel offer a variety of prepaid plans at different but affordable price points. While the basic and cheapest prepaid packs carry the basic necessities like calling, SMS, and internet access, severa...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Reliance Jio Rolls Out Prepaid Gaming Plans With JioGames Cloud Access in India: Price, Benefits
- Friday May 23, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Reliance Jio has introduced new gaming-centric recharge packs for its prepaid subscribers in India. Offered across various price points, the newly announced plans are gaming add-ons which means they do not come with any voice call or SMS benefits and need an active base subscription to work. The telecom operator bundles a complimentary subscription...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airtel vs Jio vs Vodafone Idea (Vi): Most Affordable Prepaid Plan With OTT Benefits
- Thursday May 22, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Major telecom providers such as Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) offer a variety of affordable recharge packs for prepaid subscribers in India. Several prepaid recharge plans by Airtel, Jio, and Vi bundle free access to over-the-top (OTT) platforms such as JioHotstar, enabling subscribers to watch films, shows, and live sports on...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Vi Introduces New International Roaming Packs for Gulf Region With Unlimited Incoming Calls
- Tuesday May 6, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Manas Mitul
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched new International Roaming (IR) packages for the Gulf region. The new roaming packs are supported in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The introduction of these new plans is timely as they come right before the beginning of the Hajj pilgrimage this year.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Jio Extends ‘Unlimited’ Offer With Free 90-Day JioHotstar Subscription, Other Benefits Till April 15
- Monday April 7, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Reliance Jio in March announced new benefits on select prepaid recharge plans in anticipation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The telecom operator has now extended the date till when the offer can be availed of. With the “Unlimited” offer, customers can enjoy a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar with mobile recharges worth Rs. 29...
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www.gadgets360.com
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BSNL Launches IPL 251 Prepaid Recharge Plan With 251GB Data, 60-Day Validity
- Thursday April 3, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a new recharge plan for its prepaid mobile users in India. Priced at Rs. 251, it is introduced as a Special Tariff Voucher (STVs) which means it does not come with an active service validity. As per the state-run telecommunications operator, the new prepaid recharge voucher targets viewers of the on...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi) Roll Out Prepaid Plans With JioHotstar Subscription Ahead of IPL 2025
- Friday March 21, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have announced new entertainment benefits on select prepaid recharge plans ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Both telecom providers have introduced new add-on packs which can be recharged with on top of active packs to receive a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Jio Offering Free 90-Day JioHotstar Subscription, JioAirFiber Trial With Select Plans Ahead of IPL
- Monday March 17, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Reliance Jio has announced new benefits on select prepaid recharge plans ahead of the upcoming cricket season. The telecom provider is bundling a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar with mobile recharges worth Rs. 299 and above, along with a free trial of Jio AirFiber, its wireless broadband service. Thus, customers will be able to stream the ...
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www.gadgets360.com