Is the Airtel Rs 899 plan better than Jio Rs 799?

Airtel Rs 899 gives Truly Unlimited with 300 GB FUP for 84 days. Jio Rs 799 gives 1.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G for 84 days. Airtel is better if you want heavy data users, 5G users. Check the comparison page for a full side by side view.

Does this plan work on 4G phones?

Yes. The Airtel Rs 899 plan works on both 4G and 5G phones. On a 4G phone you will get unlimited 4G data up to the daily GB per day. On a 5G phone in a 5G covered area you will also get unlimited 5G data within Airtel's fair usage policy.

Can I use this plan while roaming in other Indian states?

Yes. National roaming is included. You can make and receive calls and use data anywhere in India on Airtel's network at no extra cost.

How do I activate the JioHotstar Mobile subscription included in this plan?

After recharging, open the Airtel Thanks app and look under the Rewards or My Subscriptions section. Tap on JioHotstar Mobile and follow the steps to link your existing account or create a new one. Activation usually takes a few minutes.

Can I port my number to Airtel and use this plan?

Yes. You can port your number to Airtel using MNP. Send PORT followed by your 10 digit number to 1900 by SMS. You will get a porting code which you can use at any Airtel store along with ID proof. After porting is complete you can recharge with the Rs 899 plan from the Airtel Thanks app.

Published: 1 Jul 2025 | Last Updated: 1 May 2026 | By: Telecom Plans Team

AAirtelPlan data verified: 1 May 2026

Airtel Rs 899 Prepaid Plan, Complete Details for 2026

84 Days | Unlimited | JioHotstar Mobile

5G ReadyTruly UnlimitedOTT BundlePopular

Plan at a Glance

Airtel Rs 899 Prepaid Plan, Key Details

PriceRs 899

Plan TypePrepaid

Validity84 Days

DataTruly Unlimited with 300 GB FUP

5GYes, Unlimited 5G

CallsUnlimited including roaming

SMS100 per day (8,400 total)

OTT SubscriptionsJioHotstar Mobile (3 months)

Cost per DayRs 10.7

Best Forheavy data users, 5G users

What Does the Airtel Rs 899 Plan Include?

The Airtel Rs 899 prepaid plan gives truly unlimited data with a 300 GB FUP for 84 days. It includes unlimited calls with roaming, 100 SMS per day, JioHotstar Mobile, and benefits like Adobe Express Premium and Airtel Spam Alerts.

Data Benefits

This plan gives truly unlimited high speed data with no daily cap, subject to a 300 GB commercial fair usage policy per billing cycle. Unlimited 5G data is included on a 5G phone in Airtel 5G covered areas.

Daily 4G dataUnlimited

Unlimited 5GIncluded

Call and SMS Benefits

This plan includes unlimited voice calls to any network in India. Roaming is included, you can call from any Indian state without extra charges. You get 100 SMS per day for 84 days, which is 8,400 total SMS.

Additional Benefits

JioHotstar Mobile (3 months)Streaming subscription included with this plan.

Adobe Express Premium (12 months)

Airtel Spam Alerts

Free Hellotune

OTT Subscriptions Included in Airtel Rs 899 Plan

JioHotstar Mobile

Included for: 3 months

JioHotstar Mobile streams live sports, Indian TV shows, and movies on one mobile screen.

Activate inside the Airtel Thanks app.

Is the Airtel Rs 899 Plan Worth It?

At Rs 10.7 per day, the Airtel Rs 899 plan includes OTT and extras worth about Rs 149 per month in standalone value (JioHotstar Mobile at Rs 149). For 84 days of recharge, this is strong value for heavy data users, 5G users.

Plan Price	Rs 899
Validity	84 days
Cost per Day	Rs 10.7
Estimated OTT value per month	Rs 149
Net effective cost per day after OTT value	Rs 5.74

How to Recharge with Airtel Rs 899 Plan

1Open the Airtel Thanks app or visit www.airtel.in/recharge/.
2Enter your 10 digit Airtel mobile number.
3Search for Rs 899 in the recharge plans section or browse the recommended plans list.
4Select this plan and proceed to payment.
5Pay using UPI, debit card, credit card, or net banking.
6Your recharge is active immediately. Validity starts from the date of recharge.
7You can also recharge using Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay, or Amazon Pay. USSD code *121# works without internet.

Is This Plan Available in Your State?

The Airtel Rs 899 plan is available across all 22 telecom circles in India as of June 2026. Always verify on the Airtel Thanks app for your specific state before recharging.

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Airtel Rs 899 Plan, Price History

Date	Price
1 Jul 2024	Rs 799
3 Jul 2024	Rs 859
1 May 2026	Rs 899
1 May 2026 (current)	Rs 899

Truly Unlimited 84-day plan. No daily data cap. Price raised from Rs 859 in May 2026.

Prices shown are for the national prepaid plan. Circle specific prices may differ slightly.

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