Published: 1 Jan 2025 | Last Updated: 8 Jun 2026 | By: Telecom Plans Team
Best Prepaid Plans in India, June 2026 Rankings
The best prepaid plan in India for June 2026 depends on usage. For monthly budgets, Airtel Rs 379 (2 GB per day with 5G and OTT) and Jio Rs 299 (2 GB per day with JioHotstar) lead by value. BSNL Rs 197 is the best budget pick at Rs 6.57 per day.
Verdict
For most users, Airtel Rs 379 and Jio Rs 299 are the top monthly picks. Jio Rs 799 is the best 84 day plan. Airtel Rs 3,999 and Jio Rs 3,999 lead on annual plans. BSNL Rs 197 and BSNL Rs 2,399 lead on budget.
Top Picks by Category
Best 28-Day Plan
Airtel Rs 379 leads on OTT value with JioHotstar Mobile, Google One 30 GB, and Apple Music. Jio Rs 299 is the cheaper alternative with the same 2 GB per day and JioHotstar Mobile.
- 2 GB/day + Unlimited 5G
- Unlimited Calls
- 100 SMS/day
Google One 30 GB Cloud Storage | Apple Music | Free Hellotune | Airtel Xstream Play Premium
Updated: June 2026
- 2 GB/day + Unlimited 5G
- Unlimited Calls
- 100 SMS/day
JioCloud
Updated: January 2026
Best 84-Day Plan
Jio Rs 799 wins on cost per day at Rs 9.51 with JioHotstar Mobile. Airtel Rs 979 is the runner up with a richer OTT bundle that includes SonyLIV and JioHotstar.
- 1.5 GB/day + Unlimited 5G
- Unlimited Calls
- 100 SMS/day
JioCloud
Updated: January 2026
- 2 GB/day + Unlimited 5G
- Unlimited Calls
- 100 SMS/day
Adobe Express Premium (12 months) | Airtel Xstream Play Premium
Updated: June 2026
Best Annual Plan
Airtel Rs 3,999 and Jio Rs 3,999 are tied for top spot with 2.5 GB per day and JioHotstar for 1 year. BSNL Rs 2,399 is the budget annual pick at Rs 1,600 less without OTT or 5G.
- 2.5 GB/day + Unlimited 5G
- Unlimited Calls
- 100 SMS/day
Wynk Music (1 year) | Airtel Xstream Play | Free Hellotune | Apollo 24/7 Circle (3 months)
Updated: June 2026
- 2.5 GB/day + Unlimited 5G
- Unlimited Calls
- 100 SMS/day
Gemini Pro AI (18 months) | JioCloud 100 GB | International roaming on select packs
Updated: January 2026
- 2 GB/day
- Unlimited Calls
- 100 SMS/day
Speed reduced to 40 kbps after daily data limit
Updated: June 2026
Best Budget Plan Under Rs 300
BSNL Rs 197 wins on 2 GB per day for 30 days at Rs 6.57 per day. Jio Rs 189 is a 28 day plan with 2 GB total data for very light users.
- 2 GB/day
- Unlimited Calls
- 100 SMS/day
BSNL Caller Tune
Updated: June 2026
- 2 GB total data
- Unlimited Calls
- 50 SMS/day
JioCloud
Updated: January 2026
Side By Side Comparisons
Top Picks Side By Side, Best 28-Day Plans
| 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.
Top Picks Side By Side, Best 84-Day Plans
| Feature | JJio Rs 799 | AAirtel Rs 979 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs 799 | Rs 979 |
| Plan Type | Prepaid | Prepaid |
| Validity | 84 Days | 84 Days |
| Daily Data | 1.5 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 (3 months) | SonyLIV (3 months), JioHotstar Mobile (3 months) |
| Additional Benefits | JioCloud | Adobe Express Premium (12 months), Airtel Xstream Play Premium |
| Cost Per Day | Rs 9.51 | Rs 11.65 |
| Cost Per GB | Rs 6.34 | Rs 5.83 |
| Circle Availability | All 22 circles | All 22 circles |
| Last Updated | 1 Jan 2026 | 1 Jun 2026 |
Best Price
Jio Rs 799
Best Data Value
Airtel Rs 979
Best OTT Bundle
Airtel Rs 979
Jio Rs 799 costs Rs 180 less than Airtel Rs 979 for the same 84 day validity. Both plans include JioHotstar Mobile. The Airtel Rs 979 plan also includes SonyLIV and JioHotstar Mobile and Adobe Express Premium, which together cost about Rs 597 per month if bought separately. Choose Jio Rs 799 to save Rs 180. Choose Airtel Rs 979 if you also want the bundled OTT and extras.
Top Picks Side By Side, Best Annual Plans
| Feature | AAirtel Rs 3999 | JJio Rs 3999 | BBSNL Rs 2399 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs 3999 | Rs 3999 | Rs 2399 |
| Plan Type | Prepaid | Prepaid | Prepaid |
| Validity | 365 Days | 365 Days | 365 Days |
| Daily Data | 2.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G | 2.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G | 2 GB per day |
| 5G Access | Yes, Unlimited 5G | Yes, Unlimited 5G | No |
| Unlimited Calls | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Roaming | Included | Included | Included |
| SMS per Day | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| OTT Subscriptions | JioHotstar Mobile (1 year) | JioHotstar (1 year) | None |
| 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 | Speed reduced to 40 kbps after daily data limit |
| Cost Per Day | Rs 10.96 | Rs 10.96 | Rs 6.57 |
| Cost Per GB | Rs 4.38 | Rs 4.38 | Rs 3.29 |
| Circle Availability | All 22 circles | All 22 circles | All 22 circles |
| Last Updated | 1 Jun 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 | 1 Jun 2026 |
Best Price
BSNL Rs 2399
Best Data Value
BSNL Rs 2399
Best OTT Bundle
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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.
Top Picks Side By Side, Best Budget Plans Under Rs 300
| Feature | BBSNL Rs 197 | JJio Rs 189 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs 197 | Rs 189 |
| Plan Type | Prepaid | Prepaid |
| Validity | 30 Days | 28 Days |
| Daily Data | 2 GB per day | 2 GB total |
| 5G Access | No | No |
| Unlimited Calls | Yes | Yes |
| Roaming | Included | Included |
| SMS per Day | 100 | 50 |
| OTT Subscriptions | None | None |
| Additional Benefits | BSNL Caller Tune | JioCloud |
| Cost Per Day | Rs 6.57 | Rs 6.75 |
| Cost Per GB | Rs 3.28 | Rs 94.5 |
| Circle Availability | All 22 circles | All 22 circles |
| Last Updated | 1 Jun 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 |
Best Price
Jio Rs 189
Best Data Value
BSNL Rs 197
Best OTT Bundle
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Jio Rs 189 costs Rs 8 less than BSNL Rs 197. Choose Jio Rs 189 to save Rs 8. Choose BSNL Rs 197 if you prefer more validity.
Category Winners
Best 28-Day Plan
Airtel Rs 379
Best 84-Day Plan
Jio Rs 799
Best Annual Plan
Airtel Rs 3999
Best Budget Plan
BSNL Rs 197
Best Budget Annual Plan
BSNL Rs 2399
Choose Airtel if you want OTT bundles
Airtel is the best pick if you want Netflix, Google One cloud storage, or Apple Music with your plan. Airtel Rs 379 is the most popular monthly OTT pack. Airtel Rs 3,999 is the best annual pack for 5G users who want OTT.
Choose Jio if you want lowest cost per day
Jio is the best pick if you want the lowest possible price per day with 5G. Jio Rs 299 monthly and Jio Rs 799 for 84 days are top value picks. Jio Rs 3,999 annual adds Gemini Pro AI for 18 months.
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