Airtel’s prepaid portfolio has gone through several real changes in 2026, its cheapest unlimited plan moved up twice, a popular long-validity pack was discontinued, and two of its mid-range plans quietly dropped their daily data caps in favour of genuine unlimited data. Here’s a corrected, current breakdown of what’s actually still on offer.
Note: Airtel runs dozens of plans across 22 telecom circles, and pricing or bundled benefits can vary by region. Airtel also revises plans frequently enough that older listings circulating online, including some talktime and insurance-bundle packs, are no longer active. Always cross-check current pricing on the Airtel Thanks app or Airtel.in before recharging.
Entry-Level Plans
Plan
Data
Validity
Key Benefits
Rs 10-100 (talktime vouchers)
Not applicable
Varies
Face-value talktime top-up, redeemable via Airtel Thanks app or USSD
Rs 349
2GB/day
28 days
Unlimited voice, 100 SMS/day, 6 months free Apple Music, free Airtel Hello Tunes, 12 months Adobe Express Premium. Currently Airtel’s cheapest genuine unlimited plan.
Worth knowing: Airtel’s cheapest unlimited plan has moved twice within roughly a year, from Rs 249 to Rs 299 in mid-2025, and again to the current Rs 349 in early August 2026, a pattern that closely mirrored a similar move by Jio around the same period.
Mid-Range Unlimited Plans
Plan
Data
Validity
Key Benefits
Rs 399
Unlimited 4G/5G data
28 days
Unlimited voice, 100 SMS/day. Upgraded from a fixed daily data cap to genuinely unlimited data earlier in 2026.
Rs 449
Unlimited 4G/5G data
28 days
Unlimited voice, 100 SMS/day, Airtel Xstream Play (15+ OTT apps including SonyLIV and JioHotstar), Google One 30GB, Apple Music, Adobe Express Premium. Also upgraded to unlimited data in the same update as the Rs 399 plan.
Rs 899 (“Truly Unlimited”)
Standard daily data
84 days
Recently raised from Rs 859 while core benefits stayed the same
Rs 979
2GB/day plus unlimited 5G
84 days
SonyLIV subscription included
Worth noting: Airtel discontinued its Rs 799 plan (77-day validity, 1.5GB/day) between April and May 2026, removing what had been one of its more popular mid-tier options. A previously circulated Rs 838 plan (56-day validity with Amazon Prime bundled) appeared in only one source during verification and could not be independently confirmed as currently active, it’s worth checking directly on the Airtel app rather than assuming it’s still on sale.
Long-Validity and Annual Plans
Plan
Data
Validity
Key Benefits
Rs 3,999
2.5GB/day
365 days
Unlimited voice, 100 SMS/day, Disney+ Hotstar subscription included. Airtel’s flagship annual plan.
International Roaming and NRI Plans
Plan
Coverage
Details
Rs 196 / 295 / 595
In-flight connectivity
Data bundles for select airlines offering in-air Wi-Fi
Rs 648-2,998
180+ countries
Short-trip international roaming, covering data, calls and SMS for up to a month
Rs 4,000
Year-round, NRI-focused
365-day plan combining overseas data with daily home-network data, talktime and SMS
Airtel Xstream Fiber (Home Broadband)
Separate from mobile recharges, Airtel also sells home broadband plans under its Xstream Fiber brand, bundled with a free router and OTT benefits:
Tier
Price Range
Speed
Best For
Entry-level
Rs 499-699
40 Mbps
Smooth browsing and video calls
Mid-range
Rs 799-999
100 Mbps
Multi-device homes and OTT streaming
High-speed
Rs 1,599 / Rs 3,999
300 Mbps / 1 Gbps
4K streaming, gaming, and smart home setups
What’s Common Across Most Plans
Most Airtel unlimited prepaid plans include unlimited voice calling to any network and a fixed daily SMS allowance, typically 100 per day. On plans still carrying a daily data cap, “unlimited” 5G access generally comes with a commercial usage limit, most commonly around 300GB per 28-day cycle, after which speeds are significantly throttled.
A Note on Plan Volatility
Airtel has revised its prepaid lineup several times in 2026 alone, upgrading the Rs 399 and Rs 449 plans to unlimited data, discontinuing the Rs 799 plan, and raising its base unlimited plan price twice. Some plans that circulate in older articles and comparison sites, including certain insurance-bundled and new-customer-only offers, are no longer active. Given this pace of change, treat any Airtel plan list, including this one, as a snapshot rather than a permanent reference, and confirm live pricing on the Airtel Thanks app before recharging.
FAQs
Question
Answer
What is Airtel’s cheapest unlimited prepaid plan?
The Rs 349 plan is currently Airtel’s cheapest plan offering unlimited voice calling, 2GB of daily data, and 100 SMS a day, for 28 days.
Do the Rs 399 and Rs 449 plans still have a daily data limit?
No, both plans were upgraded earlier in 2026 to offer genuinely unlimited 4G/5G data rather than a fixed daily cap.
Which Airtel plan includes Disney+ Hotstar?
The Rs 3,999 annual plan (365 days, 2.5GB/day) includes a Disney+ Hotstar subscription.
What happened to Airtel’s Rs 799 plan?
It was discontinued between April and May 2026. It previously offered 77 days of validity with 1.5GB of daily data.
Does “unlimited” 5G data on Airtel really mean unlimited?
Not entirely on capped plans. Most unlimited 5G access on daily-cap plans carries a commercial usage limit, typically around 300GB per 28-day cycle, after which speeds are significantly throttled.
Are Airtel’s home broadband plans part of its regular prepaid mobile plans?
No, Airtel Xstream Fiber broadband, TV, and bundled OTT plans are a separate portfolio from mobile prepaid recharges.