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03 Jun 2019
How does Vodafone's Rs. 229 plan compare with its competitors?
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Taking on Airtel and Reliance Jio, Vodafone has introduced a new prepaid plan of Rs. 229.
Under this unlimited plan, which is currently available in select regions, the telco is offering 2GB of high-speed daily data and unlimited calling benefits across India.
But how does this Vodafone plan compare with its competitors under Rs. 250 price point?
Let's find out.
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New entrant
Firstly, here's a look at Vodafone's Rs. 229 plan
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With the new Rs. 229 prepaid pack, Vodafone is giving 2GB of high-speed daily data and unlimited calling (local, STD and roaming), and 100 daily SMSes for a validity of 28 days.
Additionally, the plan also offers complimentary access to several movies, live TV and shows via the Vodafone Play App.
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Information
The new Rs. 229 recharge is available in select regions
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This new prepaid plan is currently available in select regions like Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Rajasthan. Meanwhile, in Assam, this unlimited plan is being offered to new subscribers as a first recharge option.
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Competitor #1
Airtel's Rs. 249 plan
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Talking of competition, Airtel's Rs. 249 prepaid plan offers 2GB of 4G data per day, unlimited calling across India, and 100 daily SMSes for a total of 28 days.
Additionally, the plan offers complimentary access to content available on Airtel TV premium, new 4G device cashback of upto Rs. 2,000, free 1-year Norton Mobile Security and Cloud backup, and free Wynk Music subscription.
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Competitor #2
Idea's Rs. 227 plan
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Likewise, Idea offers a bunch of unlimited plans ranging from Rs. 9 to Rs. 1,699. However, under Rs. 250, the most balanced option is the Rs. 209 pack.
This prepaid plan offers unlimited calls, 1.5GB of 3G/2G data per day, and 100 daily SMSes for a validity 28 days.
Notably, beyond the daily quota, data will be charged at Rs. 0.04/10kb.
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Competitor #3
Reliance Jio's Rs. 198 plan
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Under the Rs. 250 price point, Reliance Jio offers a Rs. 198 monthly pack.
This unlimited prepaid pack provides 2GB of 4G data per day along with unlimited calling and 100 daily SMSes for a total of 28 days.
Moreover, the telco provides free access to Jio suite of apps which include popular services such as JioTV, JioSaavn, and JioCinema.
