Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) announced a price increase in their mobile tariffs in India on their prepaid recharge plans and postpaid recharge plans from July 3, 2024. All three companies want to make more money per customer while increasing their profits and recovering the costs they spent on building their 5G networks in recent years.
Jio’s new offerings focus on affordability without compromising on data speeds, making it ideal for budget-conscious users. Airtel emphasizes extensive network coverage and additional benefits like streaming services bundled into their packages, appealing to those seeking comprehensive plans. Meanwhile, Vodafone Idea (Vi) introduces competitive pricing with flexible data options, aiming to attract a wide range of consumers. Each provider aims to enhance user experience through innovative features and network infrastructure tailored to the demands of modern connectivity.
Jio’s Recharge Plan Details
Starting from July 3, Jio will be introducing new prices. For example, the Rs 155 plan will go up to Rs 189, and the popular Rs 239 monthly plan, which provides 1.5 GB of data per day, will now cost Rs 299, marking a 25% increase. The annual package will also see a significant rise, going from Rs 2,999 to Rs 3,599. The smallest increase is Rs 34 for the Rs 155 plan with 28 days of use. These adjustments mean users will pay more for their mobile services starting next month.
| Current Price | New Price | Validity | Data benefits |
| 155 | 189 | 28 | 2GB |
| 209 | 249 | 28 | 1GB/ day |
| 239 | 299 | 24 | 1.5GB/ day |
| 299 | 349 | 28 | 2GB/ day, |
| 349 | 399 | 28 | 2.5GB/ day |
| 399 | 449 | 28 | 3GB/ day |
| 479 | 579 | 56 | 1.5GB/ day |
| 533 | 629 | 56 | 2GB/ day |
| 666 | 799 | 84 | 1.5GB/ day |
| 719 | 859 | 84 | 2GB/ day |
| 999 | 1,199 | 84 | 3GB/ day |
| 1,559 | 1,899 | 336 | 24GB |
| 2,999 | 3,599 | 365 | 2.5GB/ day |
| Postpaid 299 | 349 | Bill cycle | 30GB |
| 399 | 449 | Bill cycle | 75GB |
One Best offer for Jio Users with low data usage 395 rs recharge with benefits of 84 days with 6gb data in total, but this plan is not available on many recharge portals.
How to book 395 Jio Recharge Plan
[ TRICK ] Activate Jio ₹395 plan for ALL USERS
Steps –
Login to jio.com (desktop)
Go to My Account
Setup Jio AutoPay
Go to Affordable Pack/Traffic Protection Plan and you will see ₹395 Plan
Setup mandate via UPI, CC, NB etc.
Success, you will see Jio AutoPay set for 395 Rs. in MyJio app
Try Multiple Times.
Note : When Your Plan Will Deactivate it will be activated Automatically ₹395 Plan
Airtel price hike for prepaid plans
After the new tariffs start, Airtel’s prepaid customers will need to pay higher prices for using the company’s data and calling plans. The telecom company wants to raise the ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) to more than Rs. 300. This is to make sure they can keep making money while they spend on improving their network and getting more spectrum.
You can check the table below to see how much each plan now costs. The yearly Rs. 1,799 plan will cost Rs. 200 more, and the Rs. 2,999 plan will increase by Rs. 600. All prepaid plans offer unlimited voice calls and allow up to 100 SMS per day, except for the last three plans listed in the table, which are designed specifically for adding more data to your existing plan.
| Current Price | New Price | Data benefits | Validity |
| 179 | 199 | 2GB | 28 |
| 455 | 509 | 6GB | 84 |
| 1799 | 1999 | 24GB | 365 |
| 265 | 299 | 1GB per day | 28 |
| 299 | 349 | 1.5GB per day | 28 |
| 359 | 409 | 2.5GB per day | 28 |
| 399 | 449 | 3GB per day | 28 |
| 479 | 579 | 1.5GB per day | 56 |
| 549 | 649 | 2GB per day | 56 |
| 719 | 859 | 1.5GB per day | 84 |
| 839 | 979 | 2GB per day | 84 |
| 2999 | 3599 | 2GB per day | 365 |
| 19 (Data add-on) | 22 | 1GB | 1 |
| 29 (Data add-on) | 33 | 2GB | 1 |
| 65 (Data add-on) | 77 | 4GB | Plan Validity |
Vi price Increase for prepaid plans
Similar to Airtel and Reliance Jio, customers choosing Vi‘s prepaid recharge plans will soon face increased prices for accessing the same data and calling benefits as before. It’s important to know that Vi’s priciest yearly recharge plan provides less daily data than Airtel and Jio, but it’s Rs. 100 cheaper.
Except for the Rs. 299 plan, all plans that give you data every day offer unlimited data from midnight to 6 in the morning. They also allow you to roll over unused data from weekends, as per the company.
| Current Price | New Price | Data benefits | Validity |
| 179 | 199 | 2GB | 28 |
| 459 | 509 | 6GB | 84 |
| 1799 | 1999 | 24GB | 365 |
| 269 | 299 | 1GB per day | 28 |
| 299 | 349 | 1.5GB per day | 28 |
| 319 | 379 | 2GB per day | 30 |
| 479 | 579 | 1.5GB per day | 56 |
| 539 | 649 | 2GB per day | 56 |
| 719 | 859 | 1.5GB per day | 84 |
| 839 | 979 | 2GB per day | 84 |
| 2899 | 3499 | 1.5GB per day | 365 |
| 19 (Data add-on) | 22 | 1GB | 1 |
| 39 (Data add-on) | 48 | 6GB | 1 |
Vi postpaid plan price increase
Customers who use Vi’s postpaid plans will see their monthly bills increase when the new tariffs take effect. For instance, The 401 plan, which gives you 50GB of data, will soon be priced at Rs. 451. Meanwhile, the Rs. 501 plan, providing 90GB of data monthly, will rise to Rs. 551. These plans include unlimited data usage at night and access to certain over-the-top (OTT) services.
Additionally, Family plans with two and four lines will also become more expensive. The two-line plan, offering 70GB for the main number and 40GB for the second, will cost Rs. 701 instead of Rs. 601. Similarly, the four-line plan, currently priced at Rs. 1,001 with 140GB for the primary line and 40GB each for the secondary lines, will increase to Rs. 1,201 under the new tariffs.
These changes mean customers will need to budget more for their mobile services each month, reflecting Jio’s adjustments to improve service quality and support future advancements.
FAQ:
Q-If I recharge today will my previous plan expire?
Ans- No, Your new plan will be activated only once your previous plan will expire after its validity day. The New plan will be activated automatically.
Q-When your Data pack renews with a new day data load?
Ans- The daily data quota is renewed at midnight (between 00:00 hrs and 03:00 hrs)
