- Airtel has reintroduced its Rs 299 prepaid plan, three months after withdrawing it in August.
- The revised pack gives 1GB daily data, unlimited calls, 100 SMS and 28-day validity.
- Unlimited 5G is removed, while Adobe Express Premium and Airtel Safe remain included.
The Airtel 299 plan is back in India, with Bharti Airtel listing the Rs 299 prepaid recharge again around three months after withdrawing the entry-level pack in August. The plan now offers 1GB of data per day for 28 days, along with unlimited local, STD and roaming voice calls and 100 SMS per day.
The price remains Rs 299, but the benefits are different from the earlier version. Daily data has been reduced from 1.5GB to 1GB, and unlimited 5G is no longer included. The recharge also bundles Adobe Express Premium for 12 months, Airtel Safe and Hello Tunes.
Airtel 299 Plan Benefits and Validity
The revised Airtel 299 plan is positioned as an entry-level prepaid option. Its main recharge details are listed below.
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Plan:
- Rs 299 prepaid recharge.
Benefits:
- 1GB high-speed data per day, or 28GB during the full validity period.
- Unlimited local, STD and roaming voice calls.
- 100 SMS per day.
Validity: 28 days.
Other Benefits:
- Adobe Express Premium free for 12 months, advertised at a value of around Rs 4,000.
- Airtel Safe, which provides real-time spam call alerts, fraudulent link blocking and protection against OTP-led bank frauds.
- Hello Tunes, with one free tune every 30 days.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| MRP | Rs 299 |
| Data | 1GB per day; 28GB total |
| Calls | Unlimited local, STD and roaming voice calls |
| SMS | 100 SMS per day |
| Benefits | Adobe Express Premium for 12 months, Airtel Safe and Hello Tunes |
| Validity | 28 days |
| Cost per day | About Rs 10.68 |
| Additional notes | Unlimited 5G is not included; post-quota data speed is up to 16Kbps |
Airtel 299 Plan Drops Unlimited 5G and Daily Data
The earlier Airtel Rs 299 plan offered 1.5GB of daily data, adding up to 42GB over 28 days. The revised pack cuts this allowance to 1GB per day, or 28GB in total. That is 14GB less data across the validity period.
Airtel has also removed the unlimited 5G benefit from this recharge. Customers now get the stated 1GB daily data allowance, so the plan is not an unlimited 5G option. Those who need more daily data or unlimited 5G access should compare Airtel’s other unlimited data prepaid plans before recharging.
Once the daily high-speed data quota is used, the speed drops to up to 16Kbps. SMS usage beyond the included 100 messages per day is charged at Rs 1 per local SMS and Rs 1.50 per STD SMS.
Adobe Express Premium, Airtel Safe and Hello Tunes
The Airtel 299 plan also includes three additional benefits. Adobe Express Premium is available free for 12 months, with an advertised value of around Rs 4,000. It gives eligible users access to the premium design and content creation service during the offer period.
Airtel Safe adds real-time spam call alerts and blocks fraudulent links. The service also includes protection against OTP-led bank frauds. Hello Tunes allows customers to set one free tune every 30 days.
Airtel has been offering digital and security-related benefits with selected recharges. Customers can also check our overview of Airtel, Jio and Vi recharge benefits for a wider comparison.
Airtel Brings Back the Entry-Level Plan After Subscriber Slowdown
Airtel withdrew the Airtel 299 plan in August. Its return comes after the operator’s net subscriber additions slowed sharply in the September quarter. Airtel added around 7.16 lakh subscribers during the quarter, compared with 32.65 lakh in the previous quarter. Its churn rate also rose to 2.9%.
Analysts had partly linked the higher churn and slower additions to the withdrawal of the entry-level pack. The return restores a lower-priced recharge choice for customers, although its daily data allowance is now lower and unlimited 5G is excluded.
The plan is listed again on the official Airtel website. Customers should check the recharge section for availability and the benefits shown for their number before making payment.
Conclusion
The Airtel 299 plan is back with 28 days of validity, 1GB daily data, unlimited calls and 100 SMS per day. It also bundles Adobe Express Premium, Airtel Safe and Hello Tunes. However, the reduced data allowance and removal of unlimited 5G make it a smaller package than the earlier version. Customers should compare the revised benefits with their daily usage before choosing the recharge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of the Airtel 299 plan?
It offers 1GB daily data, unlimited local, STD and roaming calls, 100 SMS per day and 28 days of validity. It also includes Adobe Express Premium for 12 months, Airtel Safe and Hello Tunes.
Does the Airtel Rs 299 plan offer unlimited 5G data?
No. Unlimited 5G is not included in the reintroduced Rs 299 prepaid plan.
How much data does the Airtel 299 plan provide in total?
The plan provides 1GB per day for 28 days, which adds up to 28GB of data.
What happens after the daily data limit is exhausted?
After the daily high-speed data quota is used, the speed drops to up to 16Kbps.
What extra benefits are included with the Airtel Rs 299 recharge?
The recharge includes Adobe Express Premium free for 12 months, Airtel Safe security features and one free Hello Tune every 30 days.
What is the validity and daily cost of the Airtel Rs 299 plan?
It has 28 days of validity. At Rs 299 for 28 days, the average daily cost is about Rs 10.68.
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