BSNL's Rs 599 plan is the most affordable
BSNL's Rs 599 plan comes with a validity of 70 days. This plan offers 3GB data per day, unlimited calls to all networks, and 100 SMS per day. After the daily data limit is reached, the speed is reduced to 40Kbps.
If you look at the validity of this plan for 70 days, then the daily cost comes around just ₹8.5. This is by far the cheapest option among the plans offering 3GB data. If you have a low budget and need a long validity, then this plan is best for you. BSNL's network coverage is good in most areas, although in some urban and rural areas BSNL's network may be slower than Airtel and Jio.
Airtel's Rs 838 plan with premium benefits
Airtel's Rs 838 plan comes with a validity of 56 days. The plan offers 3GB data per day, unlimited calls and 100 SMS per day. After the daily data limit is reached, the speed is reduced to 64Kbps. Subscribers get unlimited 5G data with this plan.
If we divide ₹838 by 56 days, then the daily expenditure comes to about ₹15. It is slightly more expensive than BSNL, but includes benefits such as Amazon Prime, 18 + OTTs, Adobe Express Premium, and HelloTunes. If you like to watch OTT content and use 5G, then this plan can be a good option for you.
Airtel's Rs 1798 plan with long validity
Airtel's Rs 1798 plan is also a good option if you need a longer validity. It comes with 84-day validity and offers unlimited calls, 3GB data per day, and 100 SMS per day. Once the daily data limit is reached, the speed will drop to 64Kbps. Unlimited 5G data is also included in this plan.
Dividing ₹1798 by 84 days, the daily expenditure comes to around ₹21.4. This plan also offers Netflix, Adobe Express Premium, and Hello Tunes benefits. This plan is for those who want 5G, OTT, and long validity, even if the day-to-day expenses are a bit high.
Jio Rs 449 plan The best option for 28 days
Jio's Rs 449 plan comes with a validity of 28 days. This plan offers 3GB data per day, unlimited calls and 100 SMS per day. Once the daily data limit is reached, the speed will drop to 64Kbps. Unlimited 5G data is also included in this plan.
Dividing ₹449 by 28 days, the daily expenditure comes to ₹16. The plan offers benefits such as JioTV, JioNews, JioNews, JioNews, JioNews, and JioNews. If you recharge month-wise and like to watch OTT, then this plan of Jio will be good for you.
Jio Rs 1,199 plan The most affordable Jio plan (84 days)
Jio's Rs 1,199 plan with long validity is also good. It comes with 84-day validity and offers unlimited calls, 3GB data per day, and 100 SMS per day. Once the daily data limit is reached, the speed will drop to 64Kbps. The plan also includes unlimited 5G data.
Dividing ₹1,199 by 84 days, the daily cost comes to around ₹14.3, which is much lower than Airtel's ₹1,798 plan. It also includes JioTV, JioNews, JioNews, JioNews, and JioNews. If you want long validity, 5G, and OTT, then this plan of Jio is more affordable than Airtel.
What's the best plan for you?
BSNL's ₹599 70-day plan is the cheapest and longest option if you want longer validity in the lowest budget. If you want a cheaper 84-day plan with 5G and OTT, Jio's ₹1,199 plan is much cheaper than Airtel and the benefits are also great.
If you want a monthly recharge and 5G, Jio's 28-day plan at ₹449 is the most affordable of the 3GB monthly plans. If you want OTT (Amazon Prime / Netflix), you can consider Airtel's ₹838 (56 days) or ₹1798 (84 days) plan, but they are expensive compared to Jio.
Keep in mind: BSNL's plans don't get 5G, while all Jio and Airtel plans include 5G (where 5G is available).
Additional suggestions: How to choose the right plan?
The budget is the most important... If you want to spend less than ₹10 per day, BSNL's ₹599 plan is the only option. If using 5G, skip BSNL and choose any 3GB data plan from Jio or Airtel.
Jio's Rs 1,199 (84 days) plan is cheaper than Airtel and offers benefits like JioHotstar, Google Gemini Pro, JioTV, JioCloud, and more. Also check which network has the best coverage in your area. If the coverage of Jio or Airtel is not good, then the cheap plan of BSNL will be right.
Conclusion
Among the plans with 3GB data per day, BSNL's ₹599 (70 days) plan is the cheapest, with the daily cost coming close to ₹8.5. If you want 5G and OTT, then Jio's ₹1,199 (84 days) plan is the best, as it is much cheaper than Airtel's ₹1,798 (84 days) plan and offers the same benefits.
Airtel's ₹838 (56 days) plan is the middle option, but is costlier than BSNL and offers fewer benefits in 5G and OTT compared to Jio.
If you want a longer validity and your budget is limited, don't miss out on BSNL's ₹599 plan. If you want to watch 5G and OTT, Jio's ₹1,199 plan is the most balanced option. Also keep in mind the network coverage of your area and then recharge.
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