Airtel introduces new Rs 499 prepaid plan; offers 164GB data for 82 days

In an effort to compete with Reliance Jio and BSNL, Airtel has now launched a new prepaid plan for the price of Rs 499.

Under this plan, users will get 2GB of high-speed data along with unlimited local and national calls and 100 SMSes per day too. This plan comes with a validity of 82 days. This means, Airtel is offering a total of 164GB data for the entire period.

Airtel is also offering up to 1000GB of extra data for broadband users. The ‘Airtel Big Byte Offer’ was introduced in May last year with a validity period till March 2018. The offer is now extended till October 2018.

Customers will need to head to the official Airtel site and go to the Broadband section. After choosing the appropriate plan, you will need to enter your personal details such as mobile number, address and more. Once processed, customers will get the extra data following seven days from initiation.

Under this offer, Airtel will offer the additional data to customers who have opted for a monthly rental plan starting at Rs 699 and going up to Rs 1,799 in Mumbai. On the other hand, Airtel will offer the additional data to customers who have opted for a monthly rental plan starting at Rs 699 and going up to Rs 1,299 in Delhi.

The Rs 699 plan offers 40GB data at 40Mbps speed and 500GB bonus data while the Rs 849 plan will offer 55GB of bundled data and 750GB of bonus data respectively. The Rs 1,099 and Rs 1,799 plans will offer 100GB bundled data at 100Mbps speed and 1000GB bonus data as well. The company will also carry forward the unused data next month until October 31, 2018.