Airtel, jio revise prepaid voice-only recharge plans following trai guidelines
Airtel, jio launch voice-only prepaid plans as per trai guidelines
In response to TRAI’s directive to introduce affordable voice and SMS-only recharge plans, Airtel, Jio, and Vi have launched new vouchers without data benefits. These plans are budget-friendly compared to traditional data-inclusive recharge packs.
Both Airtel and Jio recently updated their value plans, and the revised options are currently being reviewed by TRAI. Here’s a breakdown of these plans:
Airtel’s Voice and SMS-Only Recharge Plans
Airtel ₹1,849 Plan
- Validity: 365 days
- Benefits: Unlimited calls, 3,600 SMS
- Extras: Airtel Rewards like Apollo 24/7 Circle membership and free Hello Tunes
- Cost per day: ₹5.06
Airtel ₹469 Plan
- Validity: 84 days
- Benefits: Unlimited calls, 900 SMS
- Extras: Same Airtel Rewards as above
- Cost per day: ₹5.58
Jio’s Voice and SMS-Only Recharge Plans
Jio ₹1,748 Plan
- Validity: 336 days
- Benefits: Unlimited calls, 3,600 SMS
- Extras: Access to JioCinema (base tier)
- Cost per day: ₹5.20
Jio ₹448 Plan
- Validity: 84 days
- Benefits: Unlimited calls, 1,000 SMS
- Extras: Access to JioTV, JioCinema, and JioCloud
- Cost per day: ₹5.00 (most affordable among similar plans)
Vi’s Voice and SMS-Only Recharge Plan
Vi ₹1,460 Plan
- Validity: 270 days
- Benefits: Unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day (extra SMS: ₹1 local, ₹1.5 STD)
- Extras: None
- Cost per day: ₹5.41
Comparison Table of Call and SMS-Only Plans
| Provider | Plan Price (₹) | Validity | Unlimited Calling | SMS | Extras | Cost per Day (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airtel | 1,849 | 365 days | Yes | 3,600 | Airtel Rewards | 5.06 |
| Airtel | 469 | 84 days | Yes | 900 | Airtel Rewards | 5.58 |
| Jio | 1,748 | 336 days | Yes | 3,600 | JioCinema (Base) | 5.20 |
| Jio | 448 | 84 days | Yes | 1,000 | JioTV, JioCinema, JioCloud | 5.00 |
| Vi | 1,460 | 270 days | Yes | 100/day | None | 5.41 |
These new plans cater to customers looking for cost-effective options focused on voice and SMS services without data benefits.
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