Does Jio’s most affordable annual recharge plan make sense in 2025? | Technology News
Reliance Jio currently offers two recharge plans with 365 days of validity––one priced at Rs 3,599 and one at Rs 3,999. While both plans offer similar benefits, the more expensive plan includes a FanCode subscription.
Here is a comprehensive look at Jio’s most affordable annual prepaid recharge plan and how it stacks up in 2025:
How much does it cost per day, week, and month?
Jio’s cheapest annual recharge plan costs Rs 3,599. This comes to Rs 10 per day or Rs 300 per month, approximately. In comparison, the most affordable monthly recharge plan with similar benefits is priced at Rs 399, almost Rs 120 more per month. This will end up costing customers Rs 4,788 for the whole year, making it Rs 1,189 more expensive per year than the annual plan.
What benefits does it offer?
Jio’s most affordable annual prepaid recharge plan includes 365 days of validity, unlimited calling, and 100 SMS per day. The plan offers 2.5 GB of 4G data per day along with unlimited 5G data. Additionally, it includes JioTV and JioCloud subscriptions, granting access to hundreds of live TV channels and 100 GB of free cloud storage. In total, this plan provides 912.5 GB of 4G data with a daily cap of 2.5 GB, along with unlimited 5G data with no daily limit.
How does it stack up against the competition?
Airtel offers a similar plan at Rs 3,599 with 365 days of validity and unlimited 5G data. However, its daily 4G data limit is 2 GB, compared to Jio’s 2.5 GB. Similarly, Vi also charges Rs 3,599 for its annual plan, which includes 2 GB of 4G data per day and unlimited 4G data from 12 AM to 12 PM, though this varies by state. Vi also allows unused data from Monday to Friday to be carried forward.
Overall, Jio’s annual recharge plan has a slight edge over similar plans from competitors. It is ideal for those who dislike recharging their SIM card every month and want a plan with the best possible data benefits.
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Jio Rs 3,599 recharge plan overview |
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| Feature | Details | |
| Price | Rs 3,599 | |
| Validity | 365 days | |
| Cost per Day | Approx. Rs 10 |
Rs 3,599 / 365 days ≈ Rs 9.86/day |
| Cost per Month | Approx. Rs 300 |
Rs 3,599 / 12 months ≈ Rs 299.92/month |
| Monthly Recharge Cost Equivalent | Approx. Rs 399 |
Annual Cost if monthly = Rs 399*12 = Rs 4,788. Therefore, Rs 1189 more per year. |
| Voice Calls | Unlimited | |
| SMS | 100 SMS/day | |
| 4G Data |
2.5 GB/day (Total: 912.5 GB) |
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| 5G Data | Unlimited | No daily limit |
| Additional Benefits | ||
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Comparison to Competitors |
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| Airtel (Rs 3,599) | 2 GB 4G data/day, Unlimited 5G |
Jio offers 0.5 GB more 4G data/day |
| Vi (Rs 3,599) | 2 GB 4G data/day, Unlimited 4G (12 AM-6 AM), Weekend Data Rollover |
Varies by state; Data rollover is an added value. Jio provides more base 4G and 5G data daily. |
| Overall | “Slight edge” over competitors |
Best data benefits for the price in the Annual plan category. |
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