The next Indian telecom war may officially be underway. While Reliance Jio has been whipping up frenzy by providing its users with free unlimited data and calling over the last few months, industry incumbents Airtel , Vodafone and Idea today formally launched their own unlimited data plans.
Reliance Jio had announced recently that it would be starting its commercial operations from April. As a token of appreciation, the company announced Jio Prime subscription offer for its first 100 million customers for helping the company test its network.
Under the Jio Prime offer, Reliance Jio is continuing its unlimited data andcalling schemes with a range of plans. These plans start from as low as Rs. 303 per month, with high speed 4G data up to 28GB and 128 Kbps data thereafter. Under this plan, you can use 1GB 4G data per day after which your speeds will be reduced to 128 Kbps. This plan includes unlimited calls – both voice and video.
Read: Reliance Jio confirms ‘Buy One Get One Free’ recharge offer for Prime members
The telco is also offering unlimited local and STD calls under this plan. Many users may not like this plan as not many users will be able to utilize the remaining data during the night.
Apart from the Rs. 345 plan, the company has also launched a Rs. 145 plan. In this plan, users will get free Airtel to Airtel calls – both local as well as STD. Users will get 2GB 4G data allowance. This is similar to what Reliance Jio is offering at Rs. 149 – however, you still get unlimited calls to any number in India on Jio Prime.
Note: Airtel’s offers are valid only till March 31st.
A simple fair usage policy applies to this plan - users will only be able to use 1GB 4G data and 300 calls per day.
Note: Vodafone has issued a clarification that the Rs. 346 plan is a “segmented offering” that is only valid up to March 15th.
Also Read: Reliance Jio Prime: Three easy ways to subscribe
Unlike Airtel and Vodafone, Idea will only be providing its users with 500MB of high speed 4G data daily. After the first 500MB, the fair usage policy will kick in and speeds will be reduced.
Note that these plans may or may not be available in your telecom circle. At the moment, they are available only to select customers, so it may be prudent to check with your service provider before recharging.
Reliance Jio had announced recently that it would be starting its commercial operations from April. As a token of appreciation, the company announced Jio Prime subscription offer for its first 100 million customers for helping the company test its network.
Under the Jio Prime offer, Reliance Jio is continuing its unlimited data and
Read: Reliance Jio confirms ‘Buy One Get One Free’ recharge offer for Prime members
Airtel
Airtel today announced its own plan to take on Jio Prime subscription offers. Airtel unveiled a new Rs. 345 plan which offers 1GB 4G data per day but users will be able to use only 500MB during the day and the remaining 500MB can be used from 3 AM to 5 AM. Given that most users use their phones (and therefore, mobile data) in the day time, Airtel is essentially offering only 500MB 4G data per day.The telco is also offering unlimited local and STD calls under this plan. Many users may not like this plan as not many users will be able to utilize the remaining data during the night.
Apart from the Rs. 345 plan, the company has also launched a Rs. 145 plan. In this plan, users will get free Airtel to Airtel calls – both local as well as STD. Users will get 2GB 4G data allowance. This is similar to what Reliance Jio is offering at Rs. 149 – however, you still get unlimited calls to any number in India on Jio Prime.
Note: Airtel’s offers are valid only till March 31st.
Vodafone
Vodafone has also launched a plan to take on Jio Prime. The company has unveiled a Rs. 346 plan under which its customers will get 56GB of 4G data with a validity of 56 days. The company will also offer free calls under this plan.A simple fair usage policy applies to this plan - users will only be able to use 1GB 4G data and 300 calls per day.
Note: Vodafone has issued a clarification that the Rs. 346 plan is a “segmented offering” that is only valid up to March 15th.
Also Read: Reliance Jio Prime: Three easy ways to subscribe
Idea
Lastly, Idea has also launched an offer to counter Jio Prime. Idea is offering a plan of Rs. 345 under which you get 14GB of 4G data and unlimited calls to any number in India.Unlike Airtel and Vodafone, Idea will only be providing its users with 500MB of high speed 4G data daily. After the first 500MB, the fair usage policy will kick in and speeds will be reduced.
Note that these plans may or may not be available in your telecom circle. At the moment, they are available only to select customers, so it may be prudent to check with your service provider before recharging.
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