Is the Airtel Rs 979 plan better than Jio Rs 799?

Airtel Rs 979 gives 2 GB per day + Unlimited 5G for 84 days. Jio Rs 799 gives 1.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G for 84 days. Airtel is better if you want 5G users, entertainment users. Check the comparison page for a full side by side view.

Does this plan work on 4G phones?

Yes. The Airtel Rs 979 plan works on both 4G and 5G phones. On a 4G phone you will get unlimited 4G data up to 2 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 SonyLIV subscription included in this plan?

After recharging, open the Airtel Thanks app and look under the Rewards or My Subscriptions section. Tap on SonyLIV 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 979 plan from the Airtel Thanks app.

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

AAirtelPlan data verified: 1 Jun 2026

Airtel Rs 979 Prepaid Plan, Complete Details for 2026

84 Days | 2 GB/Day + Unlimited 5G | SonyLIV + JioHotstar Mobile

Best Value5G ReadyOTT Bundle

Plan at a Glance

Airtel Rs 979 Prepaid Plan, Key Details

PriceRs 979

Plan TypePrepaid

Validity84 Days

Data2 GB per day + Unlimited 5G

5GYes, Unlimited 5G

CallsUnlimited including roaming

SMS100 per day (8,400 total)

OTT SubscriptionsSonyLIV (3 months), JioHotstar Mobile (3 months)

Cost per DayRs 11.65

Best For5G users, entertainment users

What Does the Airtel Rs 979 Plan Include?

The Airtel Rs 979 prepaid plan gives 2 GB high speed data per day with unlimited 5G access for 84 days. It includes unlimited calls with roaming, 100 SMS per day, SonyLIV, JioHotstar Mobile, and benefits like Adobe Express Premium and Airtel Xstream Play Premium.

Data Benefits

You get 2 GB of high speed 4G data per day for 84 days. After the daily limit, speed reduces to 64 kbps until the next day. Unlimited 5G data is included on a 5G phone in Airtel 5G covered areas.

Daily 4G data2 GB

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

SonyLIV (3 months)Streaming subscription included with this plan.

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

Adobe Express Premium (12 months)

Airtel Xstream Play Premium

OTT Subscriptions Included in Airtel Rs 979 Plan

SonyLIV

Included for: 3 months

SonyLIV streams live sports, Sony channel shows, and originals.

Activate inside the Airtel Thanks app.

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 979 Plan Worth It?

At Rs 11.65 per day, the Airtel Rs 979 plan includes OTT and extras worth about Rs 597 per month in standalone value (SonyLIV at Rs 299 and JioHotstar Mobile at Rs 149 and Airtel Xstream Play Premium at Rs 149). For 84 days of recharge, this is strong value for 5G users, entertainment users.

Plan Price	Rs 979
Validity	84 days
Cost per Day	Rs 11.65
Estimated OTT value per month	Rs 597
Net effective cost per day after OTT value	Rs 0

How to Recharge with Airtel Rs 979 Plan

1Open the Airtel Thanks app or visit www.airtel.in/recharge/.
2Enter your 10 digit Airtel mobile number.
3Search for Rs 979 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 979 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 979 Plan, Price History

This plan has maintained its current price of Rs 979 since 1 Jul 2025.

Best Airtel 84-day plan with OTT bundle. Rs 11.65 per day.

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

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