Airtel ₹1699 Annual Pack Or ₹169 Monthly Recharge – Which is Better?

[Rewati Baruah]

If one has to thank the current telecom tariff, then it could be none other than Reliance Jio. The entry of Mr Mukesh Ambani in the telecom space changed its dimensions.

With the new directions from TRAI, the telecom companies have started offering annual recharge packs to lure the subscribers. One among them is the new offering of Airtel ₹1699 annual pack.

Interestingly, Bharti Airtel has another unlimited recharge Airtel ₹169 in its kitty. The validity of this monthly recharge is 28 days. With more or less similar benefits, both the Airtel ₹1699 and Airtel ₹169 has attracted the new and old customers alike.

This article will highlight the benefits of prepaid recharge and helps you to make a better decision.

Airtel ₹1699 Annual Pack:

First, let me go with the Airtel ₹1699 annual pack. Here, you’ll get a 365-day validity period. Unlimited voice calls, 1GB data per day and 100 SMS benefits per day form the core of the annual pack. For a period of 1 complete year, just go tension-free. And enjoy the benefits to the core.

In addition to the long-term validity, the Airtel ₹1699 annual pack also offers a bunch of freebies. It includes a complimentary subscription to Airtel TV Premium, Zee5, HOOQ, Norton Mobile Security (1 yr), Airtel Cloud backup and Wynk Music subscription for free.

Airtel ₹169 Monthly Recharge:

While the monthly recharge Airtel ₹169 comes with a 28-day validity period. It offers unlimited voice calls, 1GB data and 100 SMSes per day. Undoubtedly, this is the most economical unlimited pack in Airtel product line.

However, if you forget to recharge after its due date, you will lose the unlimited calling benefits. In such a scenario, the main balance would be deducted. Leaving it aside, you end up paying more than ₹329 to enjoy the same unlimited calling benefits for a complete year.

If you happen to consider this extra ₹329, then the Airtel ₹1699 annual pack would be an affordable solution. Moreover, you get a lot of freebies including a subscription to Airtel TV Premium, Zee5, HOOQ, Norton Mobile Security, Airtel Cloud backup, and Wynk music subscription.

What’s Your Opinion?

The choice seems to be simple. However, the subscriber needs to understand the future dynamics of telecom space. If you are happy with the coverage and service of Bharti Airtel then go with the annual pack or else monthly recharge would better suit the bill.

Airtel ₹1699 Annual Pack Vs Airtel ₹169 Monthly Recharge

Bharti Airtel	₹1699 Annual Pack	₹169 Monthly Recharge
Cost	₹1699	₹169
Validity Period (in days)	365	28
Voice Benefits	Unlimited Calling	Unlimited Calling
Local, STD & Roaming	Free	Free
High Speed Data	1GB/day	1GB/day
Total Data	365GB	28GB
Cost per GB data	₹4.7 per GB	₹6 per GB
SMS	100/day	100/day
FUP	No Limit	Yes
Next Recharge	Every 365 days	Every 28 days
Airtel TV Premium	Yes	No
Zee5	Yes	No
HOOQ	Yes	No
Norton Mobile Security (1 yr)	Yes	No
Airtel Cloud backup	Yes	No
Wynk Music subscription	Yes	No