Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), three Indian private telecom operators, have all unveiled their revised Voice and SMS-only prepaid plans in compliance with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) Tariff mandate. Before we delve into these plans, let's first review the timeline of these plan changes. The tariff plans were initially unveiled by Airtel, followed by Jio, with Vi launching theirs last. However, Vi initially introduced only a single plan. Later, Airtel revised the pricing of two of its plans. The next day, Jio also reduced the pricing of two of its plans. This was followed by Vi removing its previously launched 270-day validity plan and launching two new voice and SMS-only plans, as of this writing. Now that we know how things turned out, let's have a look at all the plans.
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Airtel Voice and SMS-Only Plans
Airtel Rs 469 Plan - 84 Days
Airtel's entry-level voice and SMS-only plan starts at Rs 469 and offers unlimited voice calls, 900 SMS, with 84 days validity. Additional benefits include a 3-month Apollo 24/7 Circle Membership at no cost and free Hello tunes. The plan comes at an effective price of around Rs 5.50 per day.
Airtel Rs 1849 Plan - 365 Days
Airtel's Rs 1849 plan offers unlimited voice calls and 3,600 SMS with 365 days validity. Additional benefits include a 3-month Apollo 24/7 Circle Membership at no cost and free Hello tunes. This yearly plan comes at an effective price of around Rs 5 per day.
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Reliance Jio Voice and SMS-Only Plans
Jio Rs 448 Plan - 84 Days
Jio's entry-level voice and SMS-only plan starts at Rs 448. This plan includes unlimited voice calls and 1,000 SMS, all with a validity of 84 days. Additional subscription benefits include access to Jio Apps, such as JioTV, JioCinema (non-premium), and JioCloud. This plan comes at an effective price of around Rs 5.30 per day.
Jio Rs 1748 Plan - 336 Days
Jio's near-yearly voice and SMS-only plan now costs Rs 1,748. The plan offers unlimited voice calls and 3,600 SMS with 336 days validity. Additional benefits include access to Jio Apps, such as JioTV, JioCinema (non-premium), and JioCloud. Jio's long-term plan comes at an effective price of around Rs 5.20 per day.
Both of the above plans are labeled as 'Value' plans by Jio.
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Vodafone Idea Voice and SMS-Only Plans
Vi Rs 470 Plan - 84 Days
Vodafone Idea's entry-level voice and SMS-only prepaid plan is priced at Rs 470. This is a new launch and offers unlimited voice calls, 900 SMS with 84 days validity. This plan comes at an effective price of around Rs 5.60 per day.
Vi Rs 1849 Plan - 365 Days
Vi's Rs 1849 plan is a long-term option for those seeking a plan in the voice and SMS-only segment. The plan offers unlimited voice calls and 3,600 SMS with 365 days validity. This plan comes at an effective price of around Rs 5 per day.
Conclusion
These plans can be ideal for those who need a secondary or alternative number on their basic or dual-SIM phones. If you are someone seeking voice services or wanting to retain a secondary number, these plans could be your recharge options going forward. The launch of these plans sends a strong message to consumers that tariffs are unlikely to decrease, given the massive telecom infrastructure investments required to deploy high-speed networks.
