Which is the single best prepaid plan in India right now?

There is no single best plan. Airtel Rs 379 is best for monthly 5G users. Jio Rs 799 is best for 84-day recharges. BSNL Rs 2,399 is the cheapest annual plan.

Is Airtel Rs 379 better than Jio Rs 299?

Airtel Rs 379 costs Rs 80 more but adds Google One 30 GB cloud storage and Apple Music on top of the JioHotstar that both plans include. Pick Airtel if you use Google Drive or Apple Music; otherwise Jio Rs 299 is better value.

Which prepaid plan has the lowest cost per day?

BSNL Rs 2,399 (365 days, 2 GB per day) works out to Rs 6.57 per day, the lowest among any prepaid plan from Airtel, Jio, Vi, or BSNL in 2026.

Are 5G plans more expensive than 4G plans?

No. Both Airtel and Jio include unlimited 5G in their standard prepaid plans from Rs 239 (Jio) and Rs 349 (Airtel). 5G is not charged separately.

Which operator gives the best OTT value?

Airtel leads on OTT bundling. Airtel Rs 449 includes Netflix Basic. Airtel Rs 838 includes Amazon Prime Lite, SonyLIV, and JioHotstar together.

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Best Prepaid Plans in India for June 2026

Published: 10 Jan 2025 | Last Updated: 8 Jun 2026 | By: Telecom Plans Team, Independent Telecom Analyst | 8 min read

Summary

The best prepaid plan in India for June 2026 depends on how much data you use and how often you want to recharge. Airtel Rs 379 is best for monthly 5G users. Jio Rs 799 gives best value for 84-day recharges. BSNL Rs 2,399 is the cheapest annual plan in India.

Which Is the Best Prepaid Plan in India for June 2026?

The best prepaid plan in India for June 2026 is Airtel Rs 379 for monthly 5G users who want OTT value. Jio Rs 799 is best for 84-day recharges at the lowest cost per day. BSNL Rs 2,399 is the cheapest annual plan at Rs 6.57 per day.

Choosing the right prepaid plan depends on three things: how much data you use per day, how often you want to recharge, and whether you care about OTT subscriptions like Netflix or JioHotstar.

For most monthly users, Airtel Rs 379 is the best all-round pick because it includes 2 GB per day, unlimited 5G, JioHotstar Mobile, Google One 30 GB cloud storage, and Apple Music. Jio Rs 299 is a strong cheaper alternative if you only need JioHotstar and 5G.

AAirtel

Best Value

₹37928 Days

2 GB/day + Unlimited 5G
Unlimited Calls
100 SMS/day

JioHotstar Mobile (28 days)

5G Ready

Google One 30 GB Cloud Storage | Apple Music | Free Hellotune | Airtel Xstream Play Premium

Updated: June 2026

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JJio

Best Value

₹29928 Days

2 GB/day + Unlimited 5G
Unlimited Calls
100 SMS/day

JioHotstar Mobile (28 days)

5G Ready

JioCloud

Updated: January 2026

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Best Prepaid Plans Under Rs 300

BSNL Rs 197 (30 days, 2 GB per day) is the cheapest plan under Rs 300 in India at Rs 6.57 per day. Jio Rs 189 gives 2 GB total data for 28 days at Rs 6.75 per day. Both include unlimited calls.

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

View full BSNL Rs 197 details View full Jio Rs 189 details

Best Prepaid Plans Between Rs 300 and Rs 500

Airtel Rs 379 (2 GB per day, 5G, JioHotstar, Google One) and Jio Rs 299 (2 GB per day, 5G, JioHotstar) lead this price range. Airtel costs Rs 80 more but adds Google One 30 GB and Apple Music.

Feature	AAirtel Rs 379	JJio Rs 299	VVi Rs 359
Price	Rs 379	Rs 299	Rs 359
Plan Type	Prepaid	Prepaid	Prepaid
Validity	28 Days	28 Days	28 Days
Daily Data	2 GB per day + Unlimited 5G	2 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 (28 days)	JioHotstar Mobile (28 days)	SonyLIV (28 days)
Additional Benefits	Google One 30 GB Cloud Storage, Apple Music, Free Hellotune, Airtel Xstream Play Premium	JioCloud	Vi Movies and TV
Cost Per Day	Rs 13.54	Rs 10.68	Rs 12.82
Cost Per GB	Rs 6.77	Rs 5.34	Rs 6.41
Circle Availability	All 22 circles	All 22 circles	All 22 circles
Last Updated	1 Jun 2026	1 Jan 2026	1 Jan 2026

View full Airtel Rs 379 details View full Jio Rs 299 details View full Vi Rs 359 details

Best Prepaid Plans for 84 Days

Jio Rs 799 (1.5 GB per day, 5G, JioHotstar 3 months) is the best 84-day plan at Rs 9.51 per day. Airtel Rs 979 (2 GB per day, 5G, SonyLIV and JioHotstar 3 months) costs more but gives higher data and OTT.

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

View full Jio Rs 799 details View full Airtel Rs 979 details

Best Annual Prepaid Plans for 365 Days

Airtel Rs 3,999 and Jio Rs 3,999 both give 365 days at the same price. Jio adds Gemini Pro AI for 18 months. BSNL Rs 2,399 is Rs 1,600 cheaper but has no OTT and no 5G.

Feature	AAirtel Rs 3999	JJio Rs 3999	BBSNL Rs 2399	VVi Rs 3799
Price	Rs 3999	Rs 3999	Rs 2399	Rs 3799
Plan Type	Prepaid	Prepaid	Prepaid	Prepaid
Validity	365 Days	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	1.5 GB per day
5G Access	Yes, Unlimited 5G	Yes, Unlimited 5G	No	No
Unlimited Calls	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Roaming	Included	Included	Included	Included
SMS per Day	100	100	100	100
OTT Subscriptions	JioHotstar Mobile (1 year)	JioHotstar (1 year)	None	Vi Movies and TV Super (1 year), Amazon Prime Lite (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	Speed reduced to 40 kbps after daily data limit	Night Unlimited Data from 12 AM to 6 AM, Weekend 2X Data with Vi Heroes Unlimited
Cost Per Day	Rs 10.96	Rs 10.96	Rs 6.57	Rs 10.41
Cost Per GB	Rs 4.38	Rs 4.38	Rs 3.29	Rs 6.94
Circle Availability	All 22 circles	All 22 circles	All 22 circles	All 22 circles
Last Updated	1 Jun 2026	1 Jan 2026	1 Jun 2026	1 Jan 2026

View full Airtel Rs 3999 details View full Jio Rs 3999 details View full BSNL Rs 2399 details View full Vi Rs 3799 details

Best Prepaid Plans with OTT Subscriptions

Airtel Rs 449 includes Netflix Basic and JioHotstar for 28 days. Airtel Rs 838 adds Amazon Prime Lite and SonyLIV for 56 days. Jio Rs 3,999 annual plan includes JioHotstar for 1 year and Gemini Pro AI for 18 months.

AAirtel

₹44928 Days

Truly Unlimited Data
Unlimited Calls
100 SMS/day

Netflix Basic (28 days)JioHotstar Mobile (28 days)

5G ReadyTruly UnlimitedOTT Bundle

Airtel Xstream Play Premium | Airtel Spam Alerts

Updated: June 2026

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AAirtel

Best Value

₹83856 Days

3 GB/day + Unlimited 5G
Unlimited Calls
100 SMS/day

Amazon Prime Lite (3 months)SonyLIV (3 months)JioHotstar Mobile (3 months)

5G ReadyOTT Bundle

Adobe Express Premium (12 months) | Airtel Xstream Play Premium

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

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Telecom Plans Team — Independent Telecom Analyst

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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Unlimited Calls
100 SMS/day

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2.5 GB/day + Unlimited 5G
Unlimited Calls
100 SMS/day

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