Airtel Vs Jio Vs VI: Check Best Prepaid Plans Under Rs 500 In 2026

Plans priced under Rs 500 are always the sweet spot for most users, they sit right between basic packs and premium bundles, offering a mix of daily data, longer validity and, increasingly, OTT and cloud perks. Airtel, Jio and Vi are all pushing hard in this bracket, each taking a slightly different approach. Some focus on data-heavy usage, others lean on bundled subscriptions. Here’s a closer look at how the best prepaid plans under Rs 500 from Airtel, Jio and Vi stack up in 2026.Airtel Plans Under Rs 500Airtel’s Rs 409 plan offers 2.5GB data per day for 28 days, unlimited calls and 100 SMS daily. What sets it apart is the bundled access to Google One storage, Apple Music and OTT content via Airtel Xstream Play, giving it a balanced mix of data and entertainment.The

Rs 429 plan keeps the same 2.5GB daily data for a month but adds Adobe Express Premium access alongside Airtel Xstream Play. This one feels tailored for users who occasionally dabble in content creation.At the top end, Airtel’s Rs 449 plan pushes data limits further with 4GB per day for 28 days. It includes unlimited calls, daily SMS benefits, OTT access, Apple Music, cloud storage and Adobe Premium. Among Airtel’s offerings, this is the most data-heavy option in the sub-Rs 500 range.Jio Plans Under Rs 500Jio’s Rs 500 plan stands out for its focus on bundled subscriptions rather than just raw data. Along with the core telecom benefits, it includes YouTube Premium, Prime Video Mobile Edition and JioHotstar, plus access to multiple OTT apps through JioTV. This plan is clearly designed for users who want everything in one recharge.The Rs 450 Jio plan includes a three-month JioHotstar subscription, 50GB of JioAICloud storage and an 18-month Google Gemini Pro plan for eligible users. While the data benefits are not the main highlight here, the long list of digital extras makes it appealing for users already invested in Jio’s ecosystem.

Telecom	Plan Price	Validity	Daily Data	Calls & SMS	OTT / Extra Benefits
Vi	Rs 479	48 days	1GB/day	Unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day	No OTT mentioned
Vi	Rs 469	28 days	2.5GB/day	Unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day	JioHotstar Mobile, weekend data rollover
Vi	Rs 449	28 days	Unlimited data/day	Unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day	Vi Movies & TV
Jio	Rs 500	As per plan	Not specified	Unlimited calls	YouTube Premium, Prime Video Mobile, JioHotstar, JioTV apps
Jio	Rs 450	As per plan	Not specified	Unlimited calls	3-month JioHotstar, 50GB JioAICloud, 18-month Google Gemini Pro
Airtel	Rs 409	28 days	2.5GB/day	Unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day	Google One, Apple Music, Airtel Xstream Play
Airtel	Rs 429	30 days	2.5GB/day	Unlimited calls	Airtel Xstream Play, Adobe Express Premium
Airtel	Rs 449	28 days	4GB/day	Unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day	OTT access, Apple Music, cloud storage, Adobe Premium

Vi Plans Under Rs 500Vi’s Rs 479 plan offers 1GB data per day with a generous 48-day validity, along with unlimited calls and 100 SMS daily. For people who do not want frequent recharges, this one keeps things simple.The Rs 469 plan, on the other hand, targets heavier daily usage. It packs 2.5GB data per day for 28 days, unlimited calls, 100 SMS daily and weekend data rollover. Vi has also bundled a JioHotstar Mobile subscription, making it more attractive for streaming fans.Then there is the Rs 449 option, which leans fully into data consumption. It offers unlimited daily data for 28 days, unlimited calls and 100 SMS per day. Vi also throws in access to Vi Movies & TV, keeping entertainment covered without extra cost.