Jio's annual plan is the cheapest, surpassing Airtel and Vi. It offers unlimited 5G data and calling for a year for Rs 3,599. Learn about the full comparison and best offers of the three companies' 365-day plans.
How much does Jio recharge cost for 1 year?
To avoid the hassle of recharging every month, some people are now preferring plans with a yearly validity. This not only eliminates the stress of forgetting to recharge repeatedly, but also provides some protection against annual tariff hikes. However, there are significant differences in the prices and benefits of Jio, Airtel, and VI's annual plans, so it's important to compare the offers from all three companies before choosing the right plan. Let's find out which company is proving to be the most affordable and beneficial when it comes to one-year recharges.
Which is cheaper in the calling-only plan?
If you have Wi-Fi at home or you are just looking for a year-long recharge to keep your SIM active and get unlimited calling, then there are very budget-friendly options available for you.
Airtel's 1,849 plan - This is Airtel's cheapest annual plan. It offers a full 365-day validity, along with unlimited voice calling and a total of 3,600 SMS. However, it doesn't include daily internet data, making it best for those who prefer calling only.
Vi's 1,849 plan - Vodafone-Idea's plan is similar to Airtel's. It also offers unlimited calling to any network across the country and a total of 3,600 SMS for 365 days for 1,849.
Jio's 3,599 plan - It's worth noting that Jio currently doesn't have a separate affordable 365-day plan solely for calling. Jio's starting annual plan starts at 3,599, which comes with daily data.
Data plan comparison
If you use a lot of mobile data every day for work or entertainment, all three companies have a list of robust plans with 2GB to 2.5GB daily data.
Jio's 3,599 plan - This Jio plan offers users 2.5GB of high-speed data per day for 365 days. It also offers unlimited calling, 100 SMS messages per day, and free access to apps like JioTV and JioAICloud. Most importantly, if Jio's 5G network is available in your area, you can enjoy unlimited 5G data.
Airtel's 3,599 plan - Airtel also offers a plan at a similar price. For 3,599, you get 2GB of data per day, unlimited local and STD calling, and 100 SMS messages per day for 365 days. This plan also supports unlimited 5G data.
VI's 3,499 and 3,599 plans - Vodafone Idea's 3,499 plan gives you 1.5GB of data per day. Meanwhile, its ₹3,599 plan offers 2GB of data per day. The biggest highlight of VI's plan is its Hero Unlimited feature, which offers completely free and unlimited night data from 12 AM to 6 AM, which doesn't deduct from your daily quota.
Which plan to choose?
If you compare prices directly, Airtel and Vi's ₹1,849 plan is the cheapest among calling plans without daily data. However, if you're a heavy daily data user and looking for 5G, Jio's ₹3,599 plan offers more value as it offers 0.5GB more data per day than Airtel's, for a total of 2.5GB daily. For those who download or stream movies at night, Vi's unlimited night data plan could be the best option.
