Best way to recharge Jio sim (Prepaid)

[Kyle Crane]

As per rumours we are about to see another tariff hike in the telecom industry, and I've been thinking what would be the best to safeguard ourselves from it (atleast for 1 extra year)

The following are probably the most popular recharge plans imo since i couldn't get actual data on which plans are the most popular so I'm assuming the following.

Rank	Price	Data	Validity	Key Benefits
1	₹299	1.5GB/day	28 days	Unlimited calls/SMS, 4G Only plan
2	₹629	2GB/day	56 days	Unlimited 5G ,Unlimited Calls/ 300 SMS
3	₹349	2GB/day	28 days	Unlimited 5G ,Unlimited Calls/ 300 SMS
4	₹859	2GB/day	84 days	Unlimited 5G ,Unlimited Calls/ 300 SMS
5	₹189	2GB/month	28 days	Unlimited calls/300 SMS, budget monthly option

So now, let's calculate how much does the most popular plan costs you over a year.

Also, i would calculating them for 13 months instead of 12 months because recharge plans with 28 days are designed to make you pay for 13 months instead of 12 in a year ,and we need to know the monthly cost of this.

1. Rs 299 1.5GB/day 28 day plan 4G only
would actually cost you as 299x13=3,887
3,887 which means you are paying more than the actual yearly plan, while not getting the benefits of Unlimited 5G and 2.5Gb per day data


2. Rs 629 2GB/day 56 days unlimited 5G plan

you would need to recharge 7 times in a year, meaning you're paying
629X7=4,403 a year and if you divide 4403/13 then its 338rs a month is spent on it

3. Rs 349 2GB/day 28 days Unlimited 5G plan

This is probably the most popular 28 days 5G plan and if you do the same maths here
349x13=4,537 a year

4. Rs 859 2GB/day 84 days unlimited 5G plan

For Jio's ₹859 84-day 5G prepaid plan, you'll recharge 5 times annually to cover 365 days seamlessly, as 4 recharges leave a 29-day gap.
859x5=4,295 a year (330rs a month)

5. Rs 189 2GB/Month plan

189x13=2,457 a year

Now The Only plan which makes sense is actually the yearly plan of 3599Rs as you get 365 days 2.5gb per day with unlimited 5G

3599/13 = 277rs a month

Now this is done deliberately so RJio ,Airtel and Vi either get a customer locked in for 1 year or get more money out of them if they are buying only the monthly or 84 day plan.

Also, to note that this plan is only good for those who are confident about Jio's experience in their home or office. And they are happy with Jio's network.

Some people do queue recharges in the jio app but im not sure how well it works and i dont want to queue up yearly recharges for like 5 years from now


Written by Kyle Crane / Koji

 

[pothi]

It's simpler to calculate cost-per-day and then convert into cost-per-year if needed.

As you said 3599 plan is the best plan for long-term usage.

For those who just want to keep the number active, Rs.195 plan is recommended, costing just Rs.2.17 per day. I use this Rs.195 plan for CCTV monitoring. This plan doesn't have any voice option. So, not recommended for anything other than having the number active or just need some data. I just hope that Jio continues to provides this data plan without requiring a dedicated voice plan.

 

[MrGordon]

Yes, I use the Rs 195 plan for my backup internet SIM. Works great, and if my primary is down for extended periods, I can do a data topup as needed.

Rs 195 plan is the best outcome which came as part of unbundling voice and data plans. You still get incoming SMS and incoming voice, which is a plus point as well.

 

[Kaiju404]

@MrGordon the 195 plan doesn't require a base pack? Like its working standalone nowadays?, didn't knew

 

[MrGordon]

@Kaiju404 Yes, been using it since several months now.

 

[Kaiju404]

Now no more, Jio axed this plan quietly

 

[pothi]

Rs.195 plan exists, but validity is reduced from 90 days to 30 days.

 

[Kaiju404]

who will recharge this plan now?