MTNL Prepaid STVs from Rs 171 to Rs 421 Explained: Are They Better Than Jio’s Offerings?

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has a wide range of prepaid combo plans offering data, voice and SMS benefits, like private telcos. Right now, MTNL is offering combo prepaid plans starting at Rs 171 and going all the up to Rs 421. MTNL is offering a total of five prepaid plans under Rs 500- Rs 171, Rs 197, Rs 231, Rs 365 and Rs 421. Under these plans, MTNL is providing up to 3GB data per day along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. On the other hand, Reliance Jio also has combo prepaid tariff plans starting at Rs 149. How does MTNL’s offering fare when compared to Jio’s prepaid plans? Let’s find out.

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MTNL STV 171 vs Jio Rs 149

This the entry-level combo prepaid plan offered by MTNL at the moment. After the latest revision on August 19, the STV 171 offers 1.5GB data per day, unlimited voice calling without any FUP limit and 100 SMS per day. These benefits are valid for 28 days.

The MTNL STV 171 goes against Jio’s Rs 149 prepaid plan which also offers 1.5GB daily data, unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day for the same 28 days. MTNL’s plan is slightly priced above Jio’s prepaid plan.

MTNL STV 197 vs Jio Rs 198

Next on the list, MTNL is offering STV 197 which goes against Jio’s Rs 198 plan. Both the operators are offering 2GB data per day, unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. While Jio’s tariff plan is valid for 28 days, MTNL’s plan offers benefits for 35 days, so it gains the upper hand with the validity

MTNL STV 231 Plan Benefits

MTNL has an STV 231 which doesn’t compete with any Jio’s prepaid plan. MTNL is offering 2.5GB data per day, unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day for a period of 42 days.