The New Year 2026 is just around the corner, offering Indian telcos a chance to rejoice as they strive to expand market share, increase revenue, and widen the monetisation scope of 4G and 5G services. That said, as of this writing, Airtel offers over 60 prepaid plan/pack options, Jio offers more than 115, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) offers over 170 prepaid pack/plan options—the highest among the three—across all their telecom circles. However, let us take a closer look at only the yearly prepaid plans offered by these operators as we step into Y26.
Bharti Airtel Prepaid Plans with 365 Days Validity
1. Airtel Rs 1849 Yearly Voice-Only Plan
Airtel offers a voice-only yearly plan bundled with unlimited voice calls and 3600 SMS. Airtel Rewards include HelloTunes, the option to set any one tune every 30 days for free, and a Perplexity Pro AI subscription worth Rs 17,000 for 12 months.
Effective Price per Day: Rs 5
2. Airtel Rs 2249 Yearly Voice-Centric Plan
Airtel’s Rs 2249 voice-centric plan comes bundled with unlimited voice calls, 30GB of 4G/5G data, and 3600 SMS. Airtel Rewards include HelloTunes, the option to set any one tune every 30 days for free, and a Perplexity Pro AI subscription worth Rs 17,000 for 12 months.
Effective Price per Day: Rs 6.16
3. Airtel Rs 3599 Yearly Unlimited 5G Plan
This one-year plan offers unlimited 5G data (FUP of 300GB per 30 days) with a validity of 365 days. It includes unlimited voice calls, 2GB data per day, and 100 SMS per day. After daily data usage, speeds are reduced to up to 64 Kbps. Airtel Rewards include HelloTunes, the option to set any one tune every 30 days for free, and a Perplexity Pro AI subscription worth Rs 17,000 for 12 months.
Effective Price per Day: Rs 9.86
4. Airtel Rs 3999 Yearly Unlimited 5G and OTT Plan
Airtel’s Rs 3999 yearly plan offers unlimited 5G data (FUP of 300GB per 30 days) with 365 days validity. It includes unlimited voice calls, 2.5GB data per day, and 100 SMS per day. Post daily data usage, speeds are reduced to up to 64 Kbps. Airtel Rewards include a JioHotstar Mobile subscription for one year, HelloTunes, the option to set any one tune every 30 days for free, and a Perplexity Pro AI subscription worth Rs 17,000 for 12 months.
Effective Price per Day: Rs 10.95
5. Airtel Rs 4000 India and Global Plan
This is a one-of-its-kind plan from Airtel that can be used both in India and abroad across over 180 countries, with a validity of 365 days.
In India, users get unlimited voice calls, 1.5GB data per day, and 100 SMS per day. While roaming internationally, customers receive 5GB data, 100 minutes (incoming and outgoing—local and India), and 100 SMS. The international roaming pack auto-activates upon recharge.
Effective Price per Day: Rs 10.95
Overall, Airtel offers five prepaid plans with 365 days validity, catering to various usage needs in the yearly segment.
Reliance Jio Prepaid Plans with Yearly Validity
Unlike Vodafone Idea and Airtel, Jio offers limited options in the yearly plan segment. Jio currently provides three plans, including a voice-only option and unlimited 5G plans with OTT benefits.
1. Jio Rs 1748 Voice-Only Plan with Long-Term Validity
Jio’s Rs 1748 voice-only plan is designed for users seeking basic voice and SMS benefits. The plan offers a validity of 336 days and includes unlimited voice calls and 3600 SMS. Jio subscriptions include JioTV and JioAICloud.
Effective Price per Day: Rs 5.20
2. Jio Rs 3599 Yearly Unlimited 5G and JioHotstar Plan
This 365-day plan is priced at Rs 3599 and includes unlimited voice calls, 2.5GB data per day (totaling 912.5GB of high-speed data), and 100 SMS per day. After high-speed data usage, unlimited data is available at 64 Kbps. Eligible users also get unlimited 5G data. Jio subscriptions include JioTV and JioAICloud.
Effective Price per Day: Rs 9.86
3. Jio Rs 3999 Yearly Unlimited 5G and FanCode Plan
The Rs 3999 plan offers unlimited voice calls, 2.5GB data per day (totaling 912.5GB), and 100 SMS per day with 365 days validity. After high-speed data usage, unlimited data is available at 64 Kbps. Eligible users also receive unlimited 5G data. Jio subscriptions include FanCode via the JioTV Mobile app and JioAICloud.
Both the Rs 3599 and Rs 3999 plans include Jio Special Offer benefits such as:
- Jio Finance: 1 percent extra on Jio Gold
- JioHome: 2-month free trial on new connections
- JioHotstar: Mobile/TV subscription for 3 months
- JioAICloud: Free 50GB storage
- Google Gemini Pro: 18-month Pro plan worth Rs 35,100 for users aged 18 and above
Effective Price per Day: Rs 10.96
Vodafone Idea Prepaid Plans with 365 Days Validity
1. Vi Rs 1770 Yearly Voice-Only Prepaid Plan
Vi’s Rs 1770 voice-only plan includes unlimited voice calls and 3600 SMS with a validity of 365 days.
Circles: Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, North East, Odisha
Effective Price per Day: Rs 4.85
2. Vi Rs 1849 Yearly Voice-Only Prepaid Plan
This plan offers unlimited voice calls and 3600 SMS with a validity of 365 days.
Circles: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Bihar, Chennai, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Kolkata, Maharashtra and Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, UP East, UP West, West Bengal
Effective Price per Day: Rs 5.07
3. Vi Rs 2249 Yearly Voice-Centric Prepaid Plan
Vi also offers a voice-centric prepaid plan priced at Rs 2249. This plan provides limited bulk data—30GB or 40GB depending on the circle—for basic services and activations, along with unlimited voice calls and 3600 SMS. Post data quota exhaustion, data is charged at 50 paise per MB. After the SMS quota is exhausted, charges apply at Rs 1 for local SMS and Rs 1.5 for STD SMS.
Circles with 30GB data: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Bihar, Chennai, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Kolkata, Maharashtra and Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, UP East, UP West, and West Bengal
Circles with 40GB data: Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, North East, and Odisha
Effective Price per Day: Rs 6.16
4. Vi Rs 3499 Yearly Prepaid Plan
Hero Unlimited offering: Unlimited voice calls, 1.5GB data per day, unlimited 5G data (FUP of 300GB per 30 days), and 100 SMS per day with 365 days validity, along with an extra 50GB for 90 days.
Available in Circles: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Bihar, Chennai, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Kolkata, Maharashtra and Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, UP East, UP West, and West Bengal
NonStop Hero offering: Unlimited voice calls, unlimited data (FUP of 300GB per 30 days), and 100 SMS per day with 365 days validity.
Available in Circles: Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, North East, and Odisha
Effective Price per Day: Rs 9.59
5. Vi Rs 3599 Yearly Prepaid Plan
Hero Unlimited offering: Unlimited voice calls, 2GB data per day, unlimited 5G data, and 100 SMS per day with 365 days validity.
Available in Circles: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Bihar, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan
Super Hero offering: Unlimited voice calls, 2GB data per day, unlimited 5G data, and 100 SMS per day with 365 days validity.
Available in Circles: Chennai, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Kerala, Kolkata, Maharashtra and Goa, Mumbai, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, UP East, UP West, and West Bengal
Effective Price per Day: Rs 9.86
6. Vi Rs 3699 Yearly Prepaid Plan
Hero Unlimited offering: Unlimited voice calls, 2GB data per day, unlimited 5G data, 100 SMS per day, and an extra 50GB for 90 days with 365 days validity. OTT benefits include a one-year JioHotstar Mobile subscription.
Available in Circles: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Bihar, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan
Super Hero offering: Unlimited voice calls, 2GB data per day, unlimited 5G data, 100 SMS per day, and an extra 50GB for 90 days with 365 days validity. OTT benefits include a one-year JioHotstar Mobile subscription.
Available in Circles: Chennai, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Kerala, Kolkata, Maharashtra and Goa, Mumbai, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, UP East, UP West, and West Bengal
NonStop Hero offering: Unlimited voice calls, unlimited data, and 100 SMS per day with 365 days validity. OTT benefits include a one-year JioHotstar Mobile subscription.
Available in Circles: Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, North East, and Odisha
Effective Price per Day: Rs 10.13
7. Vi Rs 3799 Yearly Prepaid Plan
Hero Unlimited offering: Unlimited voice calls, 2GB data per day, unlimited 5G data, 100 SMS per day, and an extra 50GB for 90 days with 365 days validity. OTT benefits include a one-year Prime Lite subscription with Prime Video content on TV or mobile in HD (720p) and free one-day delivery.
Available in Circles: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Bihar, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan
Super Hero offering: Unlimited voice calls, 2GB data per day, unlimited 5G data, 100 SMS per day, and an extra 50GB for 90 days with 365 days validity. OTT benefits include a one-year Prime Lite subscription with Prime Video content on TV or mobile in HD (720p) and free one-day delivery.
Available in Circles: Chennai, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Kerala, Kolkata, Maharashtra and Goa, Mumbai, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, UP East, UP West, and West Bengal
NonStop Hero offering: Unlimited voice calls, unlimited data, and 100 SMS per day with 365 days validity. OTT benefits include a one-year Prime Lite subscription with Prime Video content on TV or mobile in HD (720p) and free one-day delivery.
Available in Circles: Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, North East, and Odisha
Effective Price per Day: Rs 10.41
8. Vi Rs 3999 Yearly Prepaid Plan
Hero Unlimited offering: Unlimited voice calls, 2GB data per day, unlimited 5G data, and 100 SMS per day with 365 days validity. OTT subscriptions include JioHotstar Mobile and Amazon Prime Lite for 365 days.
Available in Circles: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Bihar, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and UP East
Super Hero offering: Unlimited voice calls, 2GB data per day, unlimited 5G data, and 100 SMS per day with 365 days validity. OTT subscriptions include JioHotstar Mobile and Amazon Prime Lite for 365 days.
Available in Circles: Chennai, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Kerala, Kolkata, Maharashtra and Goa, Mumbai, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, UP East, UP West, and West Bengal
NonStop Hero offering: Unlimited voice calls, unlimited data, and 100 SMS per day with 365 days validity. OTT subscriptions include JioHotstar Mobile and Amazon Prime Lite for 365 days.
Available in Circles: Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, North East, and Odisha
Effective Price per Day: Rs 10.96
9. Vi Rs 4999 Yearly Prepaid Plan
Hero Unlimited offering: Unlimited voice calls, 2GB data per day, unlimited 5G data, and 100 SMS per day with 365 days validity. OTT subscriptions include a one-year Vi Movies and TV Super subscription and Amazon Prime Lite.
Available in Circles: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Bihar, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan
Super Hero offering: Unlimited voice calls, 2GB data per day, unlimited 5G data, and 100 SMS per day with 365 days validity. OTT subscriptions include a one-year Vi Movies and TV Super subscription and Amazon Prime Lite.
Available in Circles: Chennai, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Kerala, Kolkata, Maharashtra and Goa, Mumbai, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, UP East, UP West, and West Bengal
NonStop Hero offering: Unlimited voice calls, unlimited data, and 100 SMS per day with 365 days validity. OTT subscriptions include a one-year Vi Movies and TV Super subscription and Amazon Prime Lite.
Available in Circles: Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, North East, and Odisha
Effective Price per Day: Rs 13.70
Conclusion
As expected, Vodafone Idea leads in terms of the number of plans, offering eight versions of 365-day prepaid plans. Airtel provides five distinct yearly plans catering to different usage needs, while Jio offers only two comprehensive yearly options. If your current plan expires in December 2025 or January 2026 and you prefer long-term validity, you can choose a yearly plan based on your usage and trust in your operator. Additionally, Vi offers app-based discounts of up to Rs 150 on its yearly plans. Let us know via tweets which plan you are picking for Y26.
