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Annual Prepaid Plans India 2026, Which Gives Best Value?

Published: 1 Mar 2025 | Last Updated: 8 Jun 2026 | By: Telecom Plans Team | 6 min read

Summary

In 2026, Airtel and Jio both offer annual prepaid plans at Rs 3,999 with 2.5 GB data per day and OTT perks. BSNL offers the cheapest annual plan at Rs 2,399 with 2 GB per day and no OTT. Vi's annual plan costs Rs 3,799 with entertainment bundles but no 5G.

What Are Annual Prepaid Plans and Who Should Use Them?

Annual prepaid plans (365-day validity) are best for users who want to recharge once a year without remembering monthly renewal dates. In 2026, annual plans from Airtel and Jio cost Rs 3,999. BSNL annual plan costs Rs 2,399. Vi annual plan costs Rs 3,799.

Annual plans simplify your life: one payment a year and you never worry about a deactivated SIM. They also avoid small monthly price hikes mid-year.

The downside is the upfront cost. If you change operators often or want flexibility, monthly recharges may suit you better.

All Annual Prepaid Plans in India for 2026

There are four 365-day prepaid plans in India in 2026: Airtel Rs 3,999, Jio Rs 3,999, Vi Rs 3,799, and BSNL Rs 2,399. Airtel and Jio include 2.5 GB per day and OTT; BSNL gives 2 GB per day with no OTT.
Feature
AAirtel
Rs 3999
JJio
Rs 3999
VVi
Rs 3799
BBSNL
Rs 2399
PriceRs 3999Rs 3999Rs 3799Rs 2399
Plan TypePrepaidPrepaidPrepaidPrepaid
Validity365 Days365 Days365 Days365 Days
Daily Data2.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G2.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G1.5 GB per day2 GB per day
5G AccessYes, Unlimited 5GYes, Unlimited 5GNoNo
Unlimited CallsYesYesYesYes
RoamingIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
SMS per Day100100100100
OTT SubscriptionsJioHotstar Mobile (1 year)JioHotstar (1 year)Vi Movies and TV Super (1 year), Amazon Prime Lite (1 year)None
Additional BenefitsWynk 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 packsNight Unlimited Data from 12 AM to 6 AM, Weekend 2X Data with Vi Heroes UnlimitedSpeed reduced to 40 kbps after daily data limit
Cost Per DayRs 10.96Rs 10.96Rs 10.41Rs 6.57
Cost Per GBRs 4.38Rs 4.38Rs 6.94Rs 3.29
Circle AvailabilityAll 22 circlesAll 22 circlesAll 22 circlesAll 22 circles
Last Updated1 Jun 20261 Jan 20261 Jan 20261 Jun 2026
View full Airtel Rs 3999 detailsView full Jio Rs 3999 detailsView full Vi Rs 3799 detailsView full BSNL Rs 2399 details

Airtel Rs 3,999 vs Jio Rs 3,999 — Which Annual Plan Is Better?

Both plans cost Rs 3,999 for 365 days. Airtel gives 2.5 GB per day, JioHotstar for 1 year, and Wynk Music. Jio gives 2.5 GB per day, JioHotstar for 1 year, and Gemini Pro AI for 18 months. Jio wins on AI value. Airtel wins if you already use Wynk Music.
Feature
AAirtel
Rs 3999
JJio
Rs 3999
PriceRs 3999Rs 3999
Plan TypePrepaidPrepaid
Validity365 Days365 Days
Daily Data2.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G2.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G
5G AccessYes, Unlimited 5GYes, Unlimited 5G
Unlimited CallsYesYes
RoamingIncludedIncluded
SMS per Day100100
OTT SubscriptionsJioHotstar Mobile (1 year)JioHotstar (1 year)
Additional BenefitsWynk 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 DayRs 10.96Rs 10.96
Cost Per GBRs 4.38Rs 4.38
Circle AvailabilityAll 22 circlesAll 22 circles
Last Updated1 Jun 20261 Jan 2026
View full Airtel Rs 3999 detailsView full Jio Rs 3999 details

Is BSNL Rs 2,399 Annual Plan Worth It?

BSNL Rs 2,399 is Rs 1,600 cheaper than Jio and Airtel annual plans. It gives 2 GB per day for 365 days with unlimited calls. It does not include 5G or OTT subscriptions. It is worth choosing if you need a budget annual plan and do not use 5G or OTT streaming.
Feature
BBSNL
Rs 2399
JJio
Rs 3999
PriceRs 2399Rs 3999
Plan TypePrepaidPrepaid
Validity365 Days365 Days
Daily Data2 GB per day2.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G
5G AccessNoYes, Unlimited 5G
Unlimited CallsYesYes
RoamingIncludedIncluded
SMS per Day100100
OTT SubscriptionsNoneJioHotstar (1 year)
Additional BenefitsSpeed reduced to 40 kbps after daily data limitGemini Pro AI (18 months), JioCloud 100 GB, International roaming on select packs
Cost Per DayRs 6.57Rs 10.96
Cost Per GBRs 3.29Rs 4.38
Circle AvailabilityAll 22 circlesAll 22 circles
Last Updated1 Jun 20261 Jan 2026
View full BSNL Rs 2399 detailsView full Jio Rs 3999 details

Cost Per Day Comparison — All Four Annual Plans

Airtel Rs 3,999 and Jio Rs 3,999 work out to Rs 10.96 per day. Vi Rs 3,799 is Rs 10.41 per day. BSNL Rs 2,399 is Rs 6.57 per day, the cheapest cost per day on any annual plan.
Feature
AAirtel
Rs 3999
JJio
Rs 3999
VVi
Rs 3799
BBSNL
Rs 2399
PriceRs 3999Rs 3999Rs 3799Rs 2399
Plan TypePrepaidPrepaidPrepaidPrepaid
Validity365 Days365 Days365 Days365 Days
Daily Data2.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G2.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G1.5 GB per day2 GB per day
5G AccessYes, Unlimited 5GYes, Unlimited 5GNoNo
Unlimited CallsYesYesYesYes
RoamingIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
SMS per Day100100100100
OTT SubscriptionsJioHotstar Mobile (1 year)JioHotstar (1 year)Vi Movies and TV Super (1 year), Amazon Prime Lite (1 year)None
Additional BenefitsWynk 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 packsNight Unlimited Data from 12 AM to 6 AM, Weekend 2X Data with Vi Heroes UnlimitedSpeed reduced to 40 kbps after daily data limit
Cost Per DayRs 10.96Rs 10.96Rs 10.41Rs 6.57
Cost Per GBRs 4.38Rs 4.38Rs 6.94Rs 3.29
Circle AvailabilityAll 22 circlesAll 22 circlesAll 22 circlesAll 22 circles
Last Updated1 Jun 20261 Jan 20261 Jan 20261 Jun 2026
View full Airtel Rs 3999 detailsView full Jio Rs 3999 detailsView full Vi Rs 3799 detailsView full BSNL Rs 2399 details

Telecom Plans Team — Editorial Team

Independent telecom analyst covering Indian mobile recharge plans at plandetails.in since 2025. All data verified against official Airtel, Jio, Vi, and BSNL sources.

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Related Plans

AAirtel
Best Value
₹3999365 Days
  • 2.5 GB/day + Unlimited 5G
  • Unlimited Calls
  • 100 SMS/day
JioHotstar Mobile (1 year)
5G ReadyAnnual Plan

Wynk Music (1 year) | Airtel Xstream Play | Free Hellotune | Apollo 24/7 Circle (3 months)

Updated: June 2026

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JJio
Best Value
₹3999365 Days
  • 2.5 GB/day + Unlimited 5G
  • Unlimited Calls
  • 100 SMS/day
JioHotstar (1 year)
5G ReadyAnnual Plan

Gemini Pro AI (18 months) | JioCloud 100 GB | International roaming on select packs

Updated: January 2026

View DetailsRecharge
VVi
Best Value
₹3799365 Days
  • 1.5 GB/day
  • Unlimited Calls
  • 100 SMS/day
Vi Movies and TV Super (1 year)Amazon Prime Lite (1 year)
Annual PlanOTT Bundle

Night Unlimited Data from 12 AM to 6 AM | Weekend 2X Data with Vi Heroes Unlimited

Updated: January 2026

View DetailsRecharge
BBSNL
Best Value
₹2399365 Days
  • 2 GB/day
  • Unlimited Calls
  • 100 SMS/day
Annual Plan

Speed reduced to 40 kbps after daily data limit

Updated: June 2026

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