Bharti Airtel has stepped up to take on the competition with lucrative deals at a time when Reliance Jio is acting aggressively to gain market share. Airtel has not only dropped the base prices for its postpaid family plans but also unveiled a new Rs 599 postpaid family plan as well as two additional Xstream plans for Rs 799 and Rs 998.
The world of mobile plans can be overwhelming, especially when you’re looking for a family plan that caters to the needs of multiple users. With so many options to choose from, it’s important to compare the various postpaid mobile family plans now available in India to find the best fit for your family’s needs. So let us compare the postpaid mobile family plans offered by Airtel, Jio, Vi, and BSNL.
Airtel Postpaid Family Plans :
With the launch of a new family postpaid plan for Rs 599, Airtel now has three family postpaid plans. The family plan starts now at Rs 599 per month for two connections, with 105 GB monthly data (75 GB for the Primary connection + plus 30GB for each addon that customers add) with rollover up to 200 GB. Beyond the consumption of the allocated data quota, value-based charging will be applicable @ 2p/MB. The plan of Rs 599 also offers unlimited calling, Amazon Prime membership for 6 months and Disney+ Hotstar mobile for 1 year at no extra cost, Handset protection, Xstream Mobile Pack, and Wynk premium. Additional connections can be added to the plan at Rs. 299 per connection.
Airtel’s other postpaid family plans come for Rs 999 and Rs 1199 for four connections while the family plan for Rs 1499 comes with five connections.
Jio Postpaid Plus Postpaid Family Plans:
Jio Postpaid Plus offers a family plan that starts at Rs. 599 per month for two connections. The plan offers unlimited calling and 100 GB of data per month with a rollover of up to 200GB of data, with additional data available at Rs. 10 per GB. The plan also offers a one-year subscription to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video and JioTV Plus. Other family plans are priced at Rs 799 per month for three connections with a total of 150GB of data and 200GB data rollover facility and Rs 999 per month for four connections with a total of 200GB of data and 500GB data rollover facility.
Vi Postpaid Family Plans:
Vi offers three Postpaid Family Plans and its basic family plan starts at Rs. 699 per month for two connections. The plan offers unlimited calling and 80 GB of data per month to both primary and secondary connections with a rollover of up to 200GB of data. The plan also offers Vi Movies & TV VIP access-Full access to premium movies, originals, live TV, news & more on the app and ZEE5 Premium Movies, and Shows on Vi Movies & TV App. The plan also includes 6-month ad-free Hungama music in Vi App.
Other family plans are priced at Rs 999 per month for four connections and Rs 1149 per month for five connections. These two family plans include additional features of 6 month Amazon Prime subscription at no extra cost, Disney+ Hotstar Mobile free Subscription for 1 year, worth Rs 499, Vi Movies & TV VIP access-Full access to premium movies, originals, live TV, news & more on the app and ZEE5 Premium Movies, and Shows on Vi Movies & TV App.
BSNL Postpaid Family Plans:
BSNL Postpaid Family Plans start at Rs. 525 per month for two connections. The plan offers unlimited calling and 85 GB (with data rollover up to 255 GB allowed) of data per month to the primary connection and 10GB data & 20SMS/day to the second added connection. Family plans don’t offer any free subscription to OTT Apps as other operators do. Other postpaid family plans cost Rs 798 per month for three connections, Rs 999 per month for four family connections, and Rs 1525 per month for two connections.
Comparison of Postpaid Mobile Family Plans:
When comparing the family postpaid plans offered by Airtel, Jio, Vi, and BSNL, it’s important to consider factors such as cost, data limits, and additional benefits.
In terms of cost, BSNL offers the most affordable plan for two connections, starting at Rs. 525 per month. However, Vi’s family plan offers the most connections (up to 5) at a relatively affordable rate.
When it comes to data limits, Airtel offers the most data per month at 105 GB for two connections, followed closely by Jio at 100 GB. Vi family plan offers the least amount of data at 80 GB for two connections for Rs 699. In terms of additional benefits, except BSNL, all three TSPs offer free subscriptions to the most popular OTT Apps, select as per your choice.
Final Thoughts:
When it comes to choosing a postpaid mobile family plan, it’s important to evaluate your family’s needs and compare plans from different providers. Consider factors such as data limits, cost, and additional benefits before making a decision. Ultimately, the best plan for your family will depend on your usage patterns and budget.
