Published: 14 Feb 2025 | Last Updated: 8 Jun 2026 | By: Telecom Plans Team
Best 5G Prepaid Plans India 2026, Airtel vs Jio
Airtel and Jio are the only operators with active 5G networks in India as of June 2026. Jio 5G starts from Rs 239 for 28 days. Airtel 5G starts from Rs 349 for 28 days. Both apply a 300 GB commercial usage limit on 5G per billing cycle.
Verdict
Jio offers the cheapest 5G plan in India at Rs 239 for 28 days. Airtel matches Jio on coverage in major cities and adds stronger OTT bundling on its higher 5G plans.
Side By Side Comparisons
Cheapest 5G Plans, 28 Days
| Feature | AAirtel Rs 349 | JJio Rs 239 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs 349 | Rs 239 |
| Plan Type | Prepaid | Prepaid |
| Validity | 28 Days | 28 Days |
| Daily Data | 1.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G | 1.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G |
| 5G Access | Yes, Unlimited 5G | Yes, Unlimited 5G |
| Unlimited Calls | Yes | Yes |
| Roaming | Included | Included |
| SMS per Day | 100 | 100 |
| OTT Subscriptions | None | None |
| Additional Benefits | Apple Music (6 months), Airtel Xstream Play | JioCloud |
| Cost Per Day | Rs 12.46 | Rs 8.54 |
| Cost Per GB | Rs 8.31 | Rs 5.69 |
| Circle Availability | All 22 circles | All 22 circles |
| Last Updated | 1 Jun 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 |
Best Price
Jio Rs 239
Best Data Value
Jio Rs 239
Best OTT Bundle
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Jio Rs 239 costs Rs 110 less than Airtel Rs 349 for the same 28 day validity and the same daily data. Choose Jio Rs 239 to save Rs 110. Choose Airtel Rs 349 if you prefer more validity.
Most Popular 5G Plans, 28 Days
| Feature | AAirtel Rs 379 | JJio Rs 299 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs 379 | Rs 299 |
| Plan Type | Prepaid | Prepaid |
| Validity | 28 Days | 28 Days |
| Daily Data | 2 GB per day + Unlimited 5G | 2 GB per day + Unlimited 5G |
| 5G Access | Yes, Unlimited 5G | Yes, Unlimited 5G |
| Unlimited Calls | Yes | Yes |
| Roaming | Included | Included |
| SMS per Day | 100 | 100 |
| OTT Subscriptions | JioHotstar Mobile (28 days) | JioHotstar Mobile (28 days) |
| Additional Benefits | Google One 30 GB Cloud Storage, Apple Music, Free Hellotune, Airtel Xstream Play Premium | JioCloud |
| Cost Per Day | Rs 13.54 | Rs 10.68 |
| Cost Per GB | Rs 6.77 | Rs 5.34 |
| Circle Availability | All 22 circles | All 22 circles |
| Last Updated | 1 Jun 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 |
Best Price
Jio Rs 299
Best Data Value
Jio Rs 299
Best OTT Bundle
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Jio Rs 299 costs Rs 80 less than Airtel Rs 379 for the same 28 day validity and the same daily data. Both plans include JioHotstar Mobile. Choose Jio Rs 299 to save Rs 80. Choose Airtel Rs 379 if you prefer more validity.
84-Day 5G Plans
| Feature | AAirtel Rs 899 | JJio Rs 799 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs 899 | Rs 799 |
| Plan Type | Prepaid | Prepaid |
| Validity | 84 Days | 84 Days |
| Daily Data | Truly Unlimited with 300 GB FUP | 1.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G |
| 5G Access | Yes, Unlimited 5G | Yes, Unlimited 5G |
| Unlimited Calls | Yes | Yes |
| Roaming | Included | Included |
| SMS per Day | 100 | 100 |
| OTT Subscriptions | JioHotstar Mobile (3 months) | JioHotstar Mobile (3 months) |
| Additional Benefits | Adobe Express Premium (12 months), Airtel Spam Alerts, Free Hellotune | JioCloud |
| Cost Per Day | Rs 10.7 | Rs 9.51 |
| Cost Per GB | N/A | Rs 6.34 |
| Circle Availability | All 22 circles | All 22 circles |
| Last Updated | 1 May 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 |
Best Price
Jio Rs 799
Best Data Value
Jio Rs 799
Best OTT Bundle
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Jio Rs 799 costs Rs 100 less than Airtel Rs 899 for the same 84 day validity. Both plans include JioHotstar Mobile. Choose Jio Rs 799 to save Rs 100. Choose Airtel Rs 899 if you prefer more validity.
Annual 5G Plans, 365 Days
| Feature | AAirtel Rs 3999 | JJio Rs 3999 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs 3999 | Rs 3999 |
| Plan Type | Prepaid | Prepaid |
| Validity | 365 Days | 365 Days |
| Daily Data | 2.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G | 2.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G |
| 5G Access | Yes, Unlimited 5G | Yes, Unlimited 5G |
| Unlimited Calls | Yes | Yes |
| Roaming | Included | Included |
| SMS per Day | 100 | 100 |
| OTT Subscriptions | JioHotstar Mobile (1 year) | JioHotstar (1 year) |
| Additional Benefits | Wynk Music (1 year), Airtel Xstream Play, Free Hellotune, Apollo 24/7 Circle (3 months) | Gemini Pro AI (18 months), JioCloud 100 GB, International roaming on select packs |
| Cost Per Day | Rs 10.96 | Rs 10.96 |
| Cost Per GB | Rs 4.38 | Rs 4.38 |
| Circle Availability | All 22 circles | All 22 circles |
| Last Updated | 1 Jun 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 |
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Airtel Rs 3999 and Jio Rs 3999 are priced the same. Pick by network preference and OTT mix. Cost per day for Airtel is Rs 10.96 and for Jio is Rs 10.96.
Category Winners
Cheapest 5G Plan
Jio Rs 239
Best 5G OTT Bundle
Airtel Rs 379
Best Truly Unlimited 5G
Airtel Rs 899
Best Annual 5G Plan
Airtel Rs 3999
Choose Airtel 5G if
You live in one of the 500 plus cities Airtel 5G covers and you want OTT bundles like JioHotstar, Google One, Netflix, or SonyLIV with your 5G plan. Airtel also has Truly Unlimited 5G plans at Rs 399 and Rs 899 with no daily cap.
Choose Jio 5G if
You want the cheapest 5G plan in India or you live in a town that Jio 5G covers but Airtel 5G does not. Jio 5G is available in 6,000 plus towns using True 5G Standalone architecture, which often performs better in dense areas.
What is the 300 GB 5G FUP?
Both Airtel and Jio apply a 300 GB commercial usage policy on unlimited 5G data per billing cycle. This means once you cross 300 GB of 5G data in one cycle, your 5G speeds may be reduced. The vast majority of users will not hit this limit during normal mobile usage.
Airtel 5G vs Jio 5G architecture
Jio 5G uses True Standalone (SA) architecture, which runs on a dedicated 5G core. Airtel 5G uses Non Standalone (NSA), which runs on the 4G core. Both deliver fast speeds, but Jio SA is technically more future ready for advanced features like network slicing.
Coverage comparison
Jio 5G covers 6,000 plus towns including all major cities and many tier 2 and tier 3 towns. Airtel 5G covers 500 plus cities focused on metros and tier 1 urban areas. Check operator coverage maps for your specific PIN code before recharging.
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