Best Airtel prepaid plans in October 2026
Airtel’s plan list keeps growing, with many plans that differ only by an OTT bundle. Here are the main daily-data plans side by side with the cost per day.
Airtel plans by daily data
| Price | Data/day | Validity | Per day | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹299 | 1 GB | 28 days | ₹10.68 | Unlimited calls |
| ₹579 | 1.5 GB | 56 days | ₹10.34 | Unlimited calls |
| ₹899 | 1.5 GB | 84 days | ₹10.70 | Unlimited calls |
| ₹379 | 2 GB | 30 days | ₹12.63 | Unlimited 5G |
| ₹649 | 2 GB | 56 days | ₹11.59 | Unlimited 5G |
| ₹979 | 2 GB | 84 days | ₹11.65 | Unlimited 5G, Xstream Play |
| ₹1,029 | 2 GB | 84 days | ₹12.25 | Unlimited 5G, JioHotstar Mobile |
| ₹429 | 2.5 GB | 30 days | ₹14.30 | Unlimited 5G |
| ₹1,199 | 2.5 GB | 84 days | ₹14.27 | Unlimited 5G, Amazon Prime Lite |
| ₹838 | 3 GB | 56 days | ₹14.96 | Unlimited 5G, Amazon Prime Lite |
| ₹1,798 | 3 GB | 84 days | ₹21.40 | Unlimited 5G, Netflix Basic |
| ₹3,599 | 2 GB | 365 days | ₹9.86 | Unlimited 5G |
Our picks
Best for most people: ₹979 (2 GB/day, 84 days)
Unlimited 5G, 2 GB a day of 4G data and three months of validity for about ₹11.65 a day. For a 5G phone user this is the sensible middle choice.
Best monthly plan: ₹379 (2 GB/day, 30 days)
A true 30-day plan with unlimited 5G. Thirty days instead of 28 means fewer recharges across the year.
Best yearly plan: ₹3,599 (2 GB/day, 365 days)
The lowest cost per day in this list, under ₹10, if you can pay for a full year at once.
Skip unless you watch it: Netflix and Prime bundles
The ₹1,798 plan costs far more per day mainly because of Netflix Basic. If you already pay for Netflix elsewhere, a plain plan is cheaper.
Voice-only option
If you only need calls, Airtel has launched voice and SMS plans without data, such as ₹185 for 28 days, ₹203 for 30 days and ₹206 for a calendar month, under TRAI’s new rules for voice-only vouchers.
Frequently asked questions
Which Airtel plans include unlimited 5G?
Airtel plans with 2 GB/day or more, such as ₹379, ₹649, ₹979 and ₹3,599, include unlimited 5G for eligible users.
Does Airtel have a voice-only plan?
Yes. Airtel has launched calls-and-SMS plans such as ₹185 (28 days), ₹203 (30 days) and ₹206 (one calendar month).
Is the Airtel Netflix plan worth it?
Only if you already pay for Netflix. The ₹1,798 plan costs much more per day than a plain plan.
Prices are taken from public plan listings in October 2026. Operators change plans often, so always check the final price on the official app or website before you pay.