Airtel now offers 5GB data with its Rs 98 plan, more data than Jio

Telecom giant, Airtel in order to give competition to Jio made changes to its plans. The company has updated their Rs 98 plan to increase data offered to its customers. Earlier it used to offer 1GB of data. Now the plan offers customers with 5GB of data. The validity of this plans still remains for a period of 28 days. However, the company's new recharge pack is only available in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana only. Also, if you want to opt for the same plan outside these circles, you will get only 1GB.

Airtel’s Rs 98 pack

The company's new Rs 98 recharge plan now offers 5GB 3G/4G data. Earlier, it used to offer only 1GB 3G/4G data. However, the plan has been updated only in Andra Pradesh & Telangana circles. If you are looking to purchase this pack outside, it offers 3GB in Kerala and 1GB in most of the other circles.

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However, this Plan is only for data-centric people. It doesn't offer any bundled voice calls and Sms. It is aimed at people needed data and very low amount of calls.

Airtel's Rs 93 Pack

However, if you are a call-centric person, the company also has a Rs 93 plan. This Rs 93 plan is voice call-centric. The Rs 93 pack offers it's customers unlimited voice calls coupled with 100 SMS per day and 1GB data for a period of 28 days. This plan is definitely aimed at users seeking more voice calls. The validity has been increased to 28 days from 10 days. However, if you are in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana, you will still get 10 days of validity.

Plans from its competitor companies

When it comes to biggest competition in the telecom industry, the name is Reliance Jio. Jio continues to offer 4G data at interestingly low-cost to retain most of its users. Following the suit, Airtel doesn’t seem to be far behind.

If we talk about Jio, the telecom operator keeps on providing its users with low-cost data plans. Coupled with that users also get freebies such as cash back with its plans. At Rs 98, Jio provides its users 2GB of bundled data and unlimited calls, 100 SMS messages per day. This plan also gives them access to Jio apps. The validity of the plan is for a period of 28 days.