Published: 9 Jun 2026 | Last Updated: 9 Jun 2026 | By: Telecom Plans Team
Annual Prepaid Plans India 2026: Complete Comparison
There are four 365-day prepaid plans in India in 2026. Airtel and Jio both cost Rs 3,999. Vi costs Rs 3,799. BSNL costs Rs 2,399. All four include unlimited calls and 2 to 2.5 GB of data per day.
Verdict
Airtel and Jio are tied for the best annual plan at Rs 3,999 with 2.5 GB per day and OTT. Vi is a strong entertainment pick at Rs 3,799. BSNL Rs 2,399 is the cheapest annual plan in India.
Side By Side Comparisons
All 365-Day Annual Plans Compared
| Feature | AAirtel Rs 3999 | JJio Rs 3999 | VVi Rs 3799 | BBSNL Rs 2399 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs 3999 | Rs 3999 | Rs 3799 | Rs 2399 |
| Plan Type | Prepaid | Prepaid | Prepaid | Prepaid |
| Validity | 365 Days | 365 Days | 365 Days | 365 Days |
| Daily Data | 2.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G | 2.5 GB per day + Unlimited 5G | 1.5 GB per day | 2 GB per day |
| 5G Access | Yes, Unlimited 5G | Yes, Unlimited 5G | No | No |
| Unlimited Calls | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Roaming | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| SMS per Day | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| OTT Subscriptions | JioHotstar Mobile (1 year) | JioHotstar (1 year) | Vi Movies and TV Super (1 year), Amazon Prime Lite (1 year) | None |
| Additional Benefits | Wynk Music (1 year), Airtel Xstream Play, Free Hellotune, Apollo 24/7 Circle (3 months) | Gemini Pro AI (18 months), JioCloud 100 GB, International roaming on select packs | Night Unlimited Data from 12 AM to 6 AM, Weekend 2X Data with Vi Heroes Unlimited | Speed reduced to 40 kbps after daily data limit |
| Cost Per Day | Rs 10.96 | Rs 10.96 | Rs 10.41 | Rs 6.57 |
| Cost Per GB | Rs 4.38 | Rs 4.38 | Rs 6.94 | Rs 3.29 |
| Circle Availability | All 22 circles | All 22 circles | All 22 circles | All 22 circles |
| Last Updated | 1 Jun 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 | 1 Jun 2026 |
Best Price
BSNL Rs 2399
Best Data Value
BSNL Rs 2399
Best OTT Bundle
Vi Rs 3799
Airtel Rs 3999 and Jio Rs 3999 are priced the same. Pick by network preference and OTT mix. Cost per day for Airtel is Rs 10.96 and for Jio is Rs 10.96.
Category Winners
Best Overall Annual Plan
Airtel Rs 3999
Best AI Bundle
Jio Rs 3999
Best Entertainment Bundle
Vi Rs 3799
Cheapest Annual Plan
BSNL Rs 2399
Choose Airtel Rs 3,999
Airtel Rs 3,999 is the best annual plan for OTT and 5G users. It includes 2.5 GB per day, unlimited 5G, JioHotstar for 1 year, and Apollo 24/7 Circle. Best for users who want the widest OTT bundle on a 5G phone.
Choose Jio Rs 3,999
Jio Rs 3,999 matches Airtel on price and data but adds Gemini Pro AI for 18 months and JioCloud 100 GB. Best for AI power users and people in Jio 5G coverage areas (6,000+ towns).
Choose Vi Rs 3,799
Vi Rs 3,799 saves Rs 200 over Airtel/Jio annual plans and adds Night Unlimited data (12 AM to 6 AM), Amazon Prime Lite, and Vi Movies and TV Super. Best for late-night heavy users and entertainment-focused buyers in good Vi 4G areas.
Choose BSNL Rs 2,399
BSNL Rs 2,399 is the cheapest 365-day plan in India, Rs 1,600 less than Airtel and Jio. It includes 2 GB per day with unlimited calls but no 5G and no OTT. Best for budget-conscious users and strong rural coverage.
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