Mobile Recharge Calculator

Compare mobile recharge plans and get value analysis

Recharge Amount (₹)

Validity (Days)

Data (GB)

Popular Mobile Recharge Plans (2025)

JioPopular Plans

₹239

Popular

Validity: 28 Days

Data: 1.5GB/day (42GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹8.54/day • ₹5.69/GB

₹299

Best Value

Validity: 28 Days

Data: 2GB/day (56GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹10.68/day • ₹5.34/GB

₹666

84 Days

Validity: 84 Days

Data: 1.5GB/day (126GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹7.93/day • ₹5.29/GB

₹839

OTT

Validity: 84 Days

Data: 2GB/day (168GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

OTT: Disney+ Hotstar

₹9.99/day • ₹4.99/GB

₹1,029

Long Term

Validity: 84 Days

Data: 2.5GB/day (210GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹12.25/day • ₹4.90/GB

₹3,227

Annual

Validity: 365 Days

Data: 2.5GB/day (912GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹8.84/day • ₹3.54/GB

AirtelPopular Plans

₹265

Budget

Validity: 28 Days

Data: 1GB/day (28GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹9.46/day • ₹9.46/GB

₹299

Popular

Validity: 28 Days

Data: 1.5GB/day (42GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹10.68/day • ₹7.12/GB

₹359

More Data

Validity: 28 Days

Data: 2GB/day (56GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹12.82/day • ₹6.41/GB

₹839

Premium

Validity: 84 Days

Data: 2GB/day (168GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

OTT: Prime Video, Disney+

₹9.99/day • ₹4.99/GB

₹719

84 Days

Validity: 84 Days

Data: 1.5GB/day (126GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹8.56/day • ₹5.71/GB

₹3,359

Annual

Validity: 365 Days

Data: 2GB/day (730GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹9.20/day • ₹4.60/GB

Vi (Vodafone Idea)Popular Plans

₹269

Budget

Validity: 28 Days

Data: 1.5GB/day (42GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹9.61/day • ₹6.40/GB

₹299

Rollover

Validity: 28 Days

Data: 1.5GB/day (42GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

Special: Weekend data rollover

₹10.68/day • ₹7.12/GB

₹359

Popular

Validity: 28 Days

Data: 2GB/day (56GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹12.82/day • ₹6.41/GB

₹719

84 Days

Validity: 84 Days

Data: 1.5GB/day (126GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹8.56/day • ₹5.71/GB

₹901

OTT

Validity: 84 Days

Data: 2GB/day (168GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

OTT: SonyLIV, Zee5

₹10.73/day • ₹5.36/GB

₹3,099

Annual

Validity: 365 Days

Data: 1.5GB/day (547GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹8.49/day • ₹5.66/GB

BSNLPopular Plans

₹107

Cheapest

Validity: 18 Days

Data: 2GB total

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹5.94/day • ₹53.50/GB

₹197

Budget

Validity: 30 Days

Data: 2GB/day (60GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹6.57/day • ₹3.28/GB

₹247

Value

Validity: 45 Days

Data: 2GB/day (90GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹5.49/day • ₹2.74/GB

₹397

Popular

Validity: 70 Days

Data: 2GB/day (140GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹5.67/day • ₹2.84/GB

₹797

Long Term

Validity: 160 Days

Data: 2GB/day (320GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹4.98/day • ₹2.49/GB

₹1,999

Annual

Validity: 365 Days

Data: 2GB/day (730GB total)

Calls: Unlimited

SMS: 100/day

₹5.48/day • ₹2.74/GB

How to Choose the Best Mobile Recharge Plan

1. Assess Your Data Usage

• Light User (0.5-1GB/day): Choose 1-1.5GB/day plans, save ₹500-1,000 annually
• Moderate User (1.5-2GB/day): Standard plans with 1.5-2GB/day are ideal
• Heavy User (2GB+/day): Go for 2-2.5GB/day plans or unlimited plans
• Check Usage: Dial *121# (Airtel), *333# (Jio), *199# (Vi), *124# (BSNL)

2. Calculate Cost Per GB

Lower cost per GB = better value. Calculate: Recharge Amount ÷ Total Data (GB)

Value Benchmarks:

• Excellent: Below ₹5/GB (Jio ₹3.54/GB annual plan)
• Good: ₹5-10/GB (Most 28-84 day plans)
• Average: ₹10-15/GB (Short validity plans)
• Expensive: Above ₹15/GB (Emergency/small packs)

3. Consider Validity Period

Short Validity (28 days)

✓ Flexibility to switch operators

✓ Try new plans easily

✗ Higher per-day cost

Long Validity (84-365 days)

✓ Lowest per-day cost (30-40% cheaper)

✓ No recharge tension

✗ High upfront payment

4. OTT Benefits Worth?

Calculate OTT value separately. Premium plans cost ₹200-400 extra for bundled subscriptions.

OTT Platform	Standalone Cost	Available In
Disney+ Hotstar	₹149/month	Jio, Airtel premium plans
Amazon Prime Video	₹299/month	Airtel, Vi select plans
SonyLIV	₹99/month	Vi plans
Zee5	₹99/month	Vi, Airtel plans

5. Network Quality Matters

5G Availability (2025):

• Jio & Airtel: 5G in 500+ cities, fastest speeds (100-300 Mbps)
• Vi: 5G rollout in 15 cities, expanding gradually
• BSNL: 4G upgrade ongoing, 5G planned for 2026

Coverage Check: Test signal strength at home, office, commute route before long-term plans

💰 Money-Saving Tips for Mobile Recharges

🎯 Annual Plans Save Most

365-day plans cost 30-40% less per day than monthly plans. Example: Jio annual ₹3,227 vs monthly ₹299×12 = ₹3,588. Save ₹361!

🔄 Use Cashback Apps

Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay offer 2-10% cashback on recharges. Use credit cards with rewards points for additional 1-2% savings.

📅 Recharge Before Expiry

Prepaid numbers deactivate after 90 days of non-recharge. Keep alive with ₹10-20 top-up if not actively using.

🌐 Monitor Offers

Operators launch festive offers (Diwali, New Year) with 10-20% extra validity or data. Wait for promotions if not urgent.

📞 Reduce Unused Calls

If you rarely call, consider data-only + WhatsApp calling. Some operators offer data-only packs at lower prices.

👥 Family Plans

Some operators offer multi-SIM family plans with shared data pool at discounted rates. Check if 3+ connections needed.

Operator Comparison: Jio vs Airtel vs Vi vs BSNL

Factor	Jio	Airtel	Vi	BSNL
Price Range	₹239-₹3,227	₹265-₹3,359	₹269-₹3,099	₹107-₹1,999
Best Value (Cost/GB)	₹3.54/GB (Annual)	₹4.60/GB (Annual)	₹5.36/GB (84 days)	₹2.49/GB (160 days)
Network Speed (4G)	15-20 Mbps avg	18-25 Mbps avg	10-15 Mbps avg	8-12 Mbps avg
5G Availability	500+ cities	500+ cities	15 cities	Coming 2026
Customer Service	Good (App support)	Excellent (24/7)	Average	Slow response
OTT Benefits	Disney+ Hotstar	Prime, Disney+, Netflix	SonyLIV, Zee5	None
Coverage	Pan-India (22 circles)	Pan-India (22 circles)	Urban + Tier-2	Best in rural areas
Best For	Heavy data users, 5G	Premium users, business	Budget + OTT combo	Rural areas, cheapest