Find the Best Postpaid Plans (2022)
Telecom operating companies provide both prepaid and postpaid services. In postpaid services, you have to pay for the usage of mobile services at the end of the month. Postpaid plans include special offers, perks, OTT subscriptions and discounts, along with usual mobile services. Which ones are the best postpaid plans, you may ask? We have got you covered, by compiling the best postpaid plans in India for you.
Generally, postpaid plans have a high cap which is around 30–50 GB of data. And convenient Auto-Renewal makes your experience smoother and uninterrupted. Postpaid services are often expensive compared to prepaid services. However, it depends on your usage of data. Currently, the top operators in India providing postpaid options include Airtel, Reliance Jio, BSNL, and Vodafone Idea.
Last updated in: November 2022
What are the best postpaid plans?
The best postpaid plans are ones that offer good value for money. The best ones offer unlimited calls and SMS and come with good data plans as well. It’s important to choose one that has the most value for your particular needs. If you only make calls and send text messages, a plan that doesn’t offer data is fine. If you want to use the internet, you will want to choose a plan with data. Find the best postpaid plans below.
| Plan | Data Rollover | Talktime | SMS/day | Validity | Additional features (as a free subscription) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹399 (1 SIM) | 75 GB thereafter ₹10/GB (up to 200GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+Hostar VIP (Complimentary subscription to Jio Apps, including JioTV, JioCinema, Saavn, and unlimited caller tunes.) |
| ₹499 (1 SIM + 1 family add-on) | 100 GB, thereafter ₹10/GB (up to 200 GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+Hostar VIP (Complimentary subscription to Jio Apps, including JioTV, JioCinema, Saavn, and unlimited caller tunes.) |
| ₹999 (1 SIM + 3 family add-on) | 200 GB, thereafter ₹10/GB (up to 500 GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+Hostar VIP (Complimentary subscription to Jio App, including JioTV, JioCinema, Saavn, and unlimited caller tunes.) |
| Plan | Data with Rollover | Talktime | SMS/day | Validity | Additional features (as free subscription) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹499 (1 SIM) | 75 GB | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Airtel Xstream, Amazon prime and Disney+ Hotstar |
| Plan | Data Rollover | Talktime | SMS/day | Validity | Additional features (as free subscription) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹399 (1 connection) | 40 GB (rollover up to 200GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Vi Movies & TV Subscription with 6 months of free Hungama music |
| ₹499 (2 connections) | 80 GB (rollover up to 200GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Vi Movies & TV Subscription with 6 months of free Hungama music, Amazon Prime and Disney+ Hotstar (for 1 year) |
NOTE*: Mentioned Reliance Jio plans are in the Plus category. Plus plans are filled with a host of different benefits. While in another category (i.e. regular plan), the additional benefits are not available)
What are some popular postpaid plans?
The popular postpaid plan for Jio users is the ₹399 plan, for Airtel users, the ₹499 plan, whereas for Vi, the ₹399 plan. The details of these plans are elaborated on below.
| Service Provider | Plan | Data Rollover | Talktime | SMS/day | Validity | Additional features (as a free subscription) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
₹399 (1 SIM) | 75 GB thereafter ₹10/GB (up to 200GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+Hostar VIP (Complimentary subscription to Jio Apps, including JioTV, JioCinema, Saavn, and unlimited caller tunes.) |
|
₹499 (1 SIM) | 75 GB | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Airtel Xstream, Amazon prime and Disney+ Hotstar |
|
₹399 (1 connection) | 40 GB (rollover up to 200GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Vi Movies & TV Subscription with 6 months of free Hungama music |
Which company has the cheapest postpaid plan?
BSNL and Jio reportedly have the cheapest postpaid plan priced at just ₹199. The features of these plans are given in the table below.
| Operator | Plan | Data | Calls | SMS/day | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSNL | ₹199 | 25 GB (rollover up to 75 GB) | Unlimited national calls | 100 | 1 month |
| Jio | ₹199 | 25 GB (post that ₹20/GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month |
What are the advantages of a postpaid plan?
- Convenient Auto-Renewal
- Additional free OTT subscriptions
- Uninterrupted
- Usage can be tracked (Real-time)
- Much more affordable compared to a few years ago
Best postpaid plans for 1 month
What are the best plans for one month if you are on a tight budget? We’ve compiled a list of the best plans on the market from comparison websites to help you make an informed decision.
Airtel monthly postpaid plans
| Plan | Data Rollover | Talktime | SMS/day | Additional features (as a free subscription) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹399 | 40 GB | Unlimited | 100 | Airtel Xstream app subscription |
| ₹499 | 75 GB | Unlimited | 100 | Airtel Xstream app, Amazon prime and Disney+ Hotstar |
| ₹999 | 100 GB | Unlimited | 100 | Airtel Xstream app, Amazon prime, Disney+ Hotstar and 1 free add-on connection |
Jio monthly postpaid plans
| Plan | Data Rollover | Talktime | SMS/day | Validity | Additional features (as a free subscription) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹399 (1 SIM) | 75 GB thereafter ₹10/GB (up to 200GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+Hostar VIP (Complimentary subscription to Jio Apps, including JioTV, JioCinema, Saavn, and unlimited caller tunes.) |
| ₹499 (1 SIM + 1 family add-on) | 100 GB, thereafter ₹10/GB (up to 200 GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+Hostar VIP (Complimentary subscription to Jio Apps, including JioTV, JioCinema, Saavn, and unlimited caller tunes.) |
| ₹999 (1 SIM + 3 family add-on) | 200 GB, thereafter ₹10/GB (up to 500 GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+Hostar VIP (Complimentary subscription to Jio App, including JioTV, JioCinema, Saavn, and unlimited caller tunes.) |
Vi monthly postpaid plans
| Plan | Data | Talktime | SMS/day | Validity | Additional benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹399 (1 connection) | 40 GB (rollover up to 200GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Vi Movies & TV Subscription with 6 months of free Hungama music |
| ₹499 (2 connection) | 80 GB (rollover upto 200GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Vi Movies & TV Subscription with 6 months of free Hungama Music, Amazon Prime and Disney+ Hotstar (for 1 year) |
| ₹1,099 (3 connection) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Vi Movies & TV Subscription with 6 months of free Hungama Music, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar (for 1 year) and Netflix |
BSNL monthly postpaid plans
| Plan | Data Rollover (3G/4G) | Talktime | SMS/day | Additional features (as a free subscription) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹199 (1 connection) | 25 GB (up to 75 GB) | Unlimited | 100 | N/A |
| ₹399 (1 connection) | 70 GB (up to 210 GB) | Unlimited | 100 | N/A |
| ₹999 (4 connection) | 75 GB (up to 225 GB) | Unlimited | 100 | N/A |
What are the best postpaid plans under Rs 500?
Check out all the best postpaid plans under Rs 500 by top companies in this section below.
Airtel postpaid plans under Rs 500
| Plan | Data Rollover | Talktime | SMS/day | Additional features (as a free subscription) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹399 | 40 GB | Unlimited | 100 | Airtel Xstream app subscription |
| ₹499 | 75 GB | Unlimited | 100 | Airtel Xstream app, Amazon prime and Disney+ Hotstar |
Jio postpaid plans under Rs 500
| Plan | Data Rollover | Talktime | SMS/day | Validity | Additional features (as a free subscription) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹399 | 75 GB thereafter ₹10/GB (up to 200GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Amazon Prime and Disney+Hostar VIP, Subscription to Jio Apps |
| ₹499 | 100 GB, thereafter ₹10/GB (up to 200 GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Amazon Prime, Disney+Hostar VIP, Subscription to Jio Apps |
Vi postpaid plans under Rs 500
| Plan | Data | Talktime | SMS/day | Validity | Additional benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹399 | 40 GB (rollover up to 200GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Vi Movies & TV Subscription with 6 months of free Hungama music |
| ₹499 | 80 GB (rollover upto 200GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Vi Movies & TV Subscription with 6 months of free Hungama Music, Amazon Prime and Disney+ Hotstar Mobile |
BSNL postpaid plans under Rs 500
| Plan | Data Rollover (3G/4G) | Talktime | SMS/day | Additional features (as a free subscription) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹199 (1 connection) | 25 GB (up to 75 GB) | Unlimited | 100 | – |
| ₹399 (1 connection) | 70 GB (up to 210 GB) | Unlimited | 100 | – |
What are the best postpaid plans under Rs 1,000?
Check out all the best postpaid plans that are slightly on a higher-end in terms of price. These plans are above 500 and under Rs 1,000 offered by top companies.
Airtel postpaid plans under Rs 1,000
| Plan | Data | Talktime | SMS/day | Additional features (as a free subscription) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹999 | 100 GB | Unlimited | 100 | Airtel Xstream app, Amazon prime, Disney+ Hotstar and 1 free add-on connection |
Jio postpaid plans under Rs 1,000
| Plan | Data | Talktime | SMS/day | Validity | Additional features (as free subscription) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹799 (1 SIM + 2 family add-on) | 150 GB, thereafter ₹10/GB (up to 200 GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+Hostar VIP, Complimentary subscription to Jio Apps |
| ₹999 (1 SIM + 3 family add-on) | 200 GB, thereafter ₹10/GB (up to 500 GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+Hostar, Complimentary subscription to Jio Apps |
Vi postpaid plans under Rs 1,000
| Plan | Data Rollover | Calls | SMS/day | Validity | Additional features (as free subscription) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹699 (2 connections) | 80 GB (rollover up to 200 GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Vi Movies & TV Subscription with 6 months free Hungama Music |
| ₹999 (3 connections) | 220GB (rollover up to 200 GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | Vi Movies & TV Subscription with 6 months free Hungama Music, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar (for 1 year) and Netflix |
BSNL postpaid plans under Rs 1,000
| Plan | Data Rollover (3G/4G) | Talktime | SMS/day | Validity | Additional features (as free subscription) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹399 (1 connection) | 70 GB (up to 210 GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | N/A |
| ₹999 (4 connection) | 75 GB (up to 225 GB) | Unlimited | 100 | 1 month | N/A |
Best postpaid plans with additional benefits
Postpaid plans with additional benefits like OTT and data rollovers are gaining traction in the market. This is a great way for customers to have the convenience of paying for all of their subscriptions at once at the end of the month. The customers will be able to enjoy all of their favourite content without having to worry about a bill at the end of the month.
Airtel postpaid plans with additional benefits
| Plan | Data Rollover | Validity | Additional features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹499 | 75 GB | 1 month | Airtel Xstream, Amazon prime and Disney+ Hotstar |
| ₹999 | 100 GB | 1 month | Airtel Xstream, Amazon prime and Disney+ Hotstar and 1 Family Add-on |
| ₹1,199 | 150 GB | 1 month | Airtel Xstream, Netflix, Amazon prime, Disney+ Hotstar and 1 Family Add-on |
Jio postpaid plans with additional benefits
| Plan | Data Rollover | Validity | Additional features (as free subscriptions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Jio Postpaid Plus Plans* | Depending upon your plan | 1 month | Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+Hostar VIP, Complimentary subscription to Jio Apps |
Vi postpaid plans with additional benefits
| Plan | Data Rollover | Validity | Additional benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| All plans (except for ₹ 399 and ₹ 699)* | Depending upon your plan | 1 month | Vi Movies & TV Subscription with 6 months of free Hungama Music, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ Hotstar (for 1 year |
➡️ Note: *All the Vi postpaid plans include Vi Movies & TV Subscription with 6 months of free Hungama Music; except for the ₹399 and ₹699 plan, all other plans even have free OTT subscriptions.)
BSNL postpaid plans with additional benefits
BSNL doesn’t provide any additional benefits or any free streaming subscription.
FAQ
How does a postpaid plan work?
A postpaid plan is a mobile service plan in which if the data or talk time is exhausted, it automatically renews to give you an uninterrupted service. You have to pay for your service usage at the end of every month. While in a prepaid plan, you have to pay earlier for your service.
Do postpaid plans have validity?
Yes, postpaid plans do have a validity of 1 month. But you will get a few days even after the due bill date so you can easily use the services without any interruption.
How to make a bill payment for a postpaid number?
You can easily pay the bill for a postpaid number either on the official websites of your mobile operator or via any payment app such as Phonepe, Paytm, or GPay.
For instance, here's how you can pay your postpaid bill via the official website of your service provider.
- Go to the official website of your mobile operator (Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL).
- Enter your mobile number and amount (you can also check for your amount)
- Pay securely either with UPI, net banking, debit card, or credit card.
Hover on the postpaid tile and then click on pay the bill.
Is postpaid costlier than prepaid?
Yes, Postpaid is costlier than prepaid, but it provides other benefits such as free OTT subscriptions and higher data limits.
Updated on 13 Apr, 2022
Fateem Ahmed
Energy Specialist & Copywriter
Born in India, raised in Dubai and now working with us in Barcelona, Fateem is the latest addition to our team at Papernest. He has been a part of the Switcheroo project from day one and ensures to provide you with all the latest information on the mobile and broadband internet updates in India.
Born in India, raised in Dubai and now working with us in Barcelona, Fateem is the latest addition to our team at Papernest. He has been a part of the Switcheroo project from day one and ensures to provide you with all the latest information on the mobile and broadband internet updates in India.
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