Jio, Airtel 5G data prices compared: Old vs new plans- Old vs new plans compared

Airtel vs Jio data plan prices compared: Airtel has followed Jio in increasing the prices for its 5G plans in India. Here are all the new prices, and how they compare to Jio.

Airtel 5G price increase in India: Airtel has announced an increase in the prices for its various plans, starting from July 3, 2024. (Bloomberg)

Jio vs Airtel 5G mobile data plans compared: Airtel 5G plan prices increased in India: Airtel, in response to Jio increasing the prices of its 5G plans, has also announced updated prices for its various plans for customers in India. The hikes on various plans, like those of rival Jio, will take effect starting July 3rd next month. These price adjustments reflect an industry-wide increase that will impact millions of users who rely on these plans for their communication needs.

Airtel 5G Vs Jio 5G- Which costs more?

When comparing Airtel and Jio, Airtel's prepaid plans now range from ₹199 to ₹3599, whereas Jio's range from ₹189 to ₹3599. When it comes to postpaid plans, Airtel's prices range from ₹449 to ₹1199, while Jio's range from ₹349 to ₹449. Additionally, for data add-ons, Airtel's prices now range from ₹22 to ₹77, whereas Jio's range from ₹19 to ₹69.

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Airtel vs Jio New Data Prices	Airtel New Price	Jio New Price
Unlimited voice with 2GB data	199	189
Unlimited voice, 1GB data/day	299	249
Annual unlimited plan	3599	3599
2-month plan with 2GB 5G data/day	649	629
1GB data Add-On	22	19

Airtel 5G New vs Old Prices

Airtel has revised its 5G plan prices affecting both prepaid and postpaid plans. For prepaid unlimited voice plans, the price of the ₹179 plan has increased to ₹199, the ₹455 plan to ₹509, and the ₹1799 plan to ₹1999.

Daily data plans have also been adjusted: the ₹265 plan is now ₹299, the ₹299 plan is ₹349, the ₹359 plan is ₹409, the ₹399 plan is ₹449, the ₹479 plan is ₹579, the ₹549 plan is ₹649, the ₹719 plan is ₹859, the ₹839 plan is ₹979, and the ₹2999 plan is now ₹3599.

Additionally, data add-ons have been revised, with the ₹19 plan now costing ₹22, the ₹29 plan costing ₹33, and the ₹65 plan costing ₹77. In the postpaid segment, monthly tariff plans have seen adjustments too: the ₹399 plan is now ₹449, the ₹499 plan is ₹549, the ₹599 plan is ₹699, and the ₹999 plan has increased to ₹1199.

Jio 5G New Prices:

For context, Jio has also increased prices by approximately 20%. The cost of Jio's unlimited voice and SMS plan with 2GB data has risen from ₹155 to ₹189. The plan offering unlimited voice, SMS, and 1GB of 5G data per day, previously priced at ₹209 for 28 days, now costs ₹249. The annual Jio unlimited plan, previously ₹2999, now costs ₹3599. The plan with unlimited voice, SMS, and 2GB of 5G data per day, previously ₹299, is now ₹349 for 28 days. Two-month plans, like the ₹533 plan with 2GB per day for 56 days, now cost ₹629. Postpaid plans have also seen increases, with the 30GB data plan now starting at ₹349 instead of ₹299. Additionally, the base plan with 1GB data has increased from ₹15 to ₹19.