Jio vs BSNL

A side-by-side comparison of two popular Indian carriers — pricing, features, network, and plans.

Quick Comparison

JioBSNL
TypeMNOGovernment
Network4G/5G4G
Number of Plans3110
Cheapest Plan₹149₹147
eSIMYesNo
5GYesNo
OTT BenefitsYesNo

Jio Plans

India's largest mobile network by Reliance. Known for affordable plans and extensive 5G coverage.

PlanPriceValidityDataFeatures
Jio ₹149 ₹149 20 days 1GB/day (20GB total) 5G eSIM View
Jio ₹199 ₹199 18 days 1.5GB/day (27GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹209 ₹209 22 days 1GB/day (22GB total) 5G eSIM View
Jio ₹249 ₹249 28 days 1GB/day (28GB total) 5G eSIM View
Jio ₹269 Budget Pick ₹269 28 days 2GB/day (56GB total) 5G eSIM View
Jio ₹299 ₹299 28 days 1.5GB/day (42GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹331 + JioHotstar ₹331 28 days 1.5GB/day (42GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹349 ₹349 28 days 2GB/day (56GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio Postpaid ₹349 ₹349 - 30GB 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹398 OTT Bundle ₹398 28 days 2GB/day (56GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹399 ₹399 28 days 2.5GB/day (70GB total) 5G eSIM View
Jio ₹449 Most Popular ₹449 28 days 3GB/day (84GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio Postpaid ₹449 Family Best for Families ₹449 - 75GB 5G eSIM OTT Family View
Jio ₹579 (56 Days) ₹579 56 days 1.5GB/day (84GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹629 (56 Days) ₹629 56 days 2GB/day (112GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio Postpaid ₹649 Unlimited ₹649 - Unlimited 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹666 (70 Days) ₹666 70 days 1.5GB/day (105GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹749 (72 Days) ₹749 72 days 2GB/day (164GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio Postpaid ₹749 Family Premium ₹749 - 100GB 5G eSIM OTT Family View
Jio ₹799 (84 Days) ₹799 84 days 1.5GB/day (126GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹857 + Amazon + JioHotstar ₹857 84 days 2GB/day (168GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹949 + JioHotstar ₹949 84 days 2GB/day (168GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹999 (98 Days) ₹999 98 days 2GB/day (196GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹1099 + Netflix ₹1099 84 days 2GB/day (168GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹1199 (84 Days) ₹1199 84 days 3GB/day (252GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹1299 + Netflix ₹1299 84 days 2GB/day (168GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio Postpaid ₹1549 Premium ₹1549 - 300GB 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹1799 + Netflix + JioHotstar Best Value ₹1799 84 days 3GB/day (252GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹2025 (200 Days) ₹2025 200 days 2.5GB/day (500GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹3599 Annual ₹3599 365 days (1 yr) 2.5GB/day (912GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹3999 Annual + FanCode Best for Annual ₹3999 365 days (1 yr) 2.5GB/day (912GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View

BSNL Plans

Government telecom operator with the widest rural coverage across India. Affordable plans.

PlanPriceValidityDataFeatures
BSNL ₹147 ₹147 24 days 5GB View
BSNL ₹187 Budget Pick ₹187 28 days 2GB/day (56GB total) View
BSNL ₹239 Most Popular ₹239 30 days 2GB/day (60GB total) View
BSNL ₹299 ₹299 30 days 3GB/day (90GB total) View
BSNL ₹319 (65 Days) ₹319 65 days 10GB View
BSNL ₹499 (90 Days) Best Value ₹499 90 days 2GB/day (180GB total) View
BSNL ₹997 (150 Days) ₹997 150 days 2GB/day (300GB total) View
BSNL ₹1999 Annual ₹1999 365 days (1 yr) 1.5GB/day (547GB total) View
BSNL ₹2399 Annual ₹2399 365 days (1 yr) 2.5GB/day (912GB total) View
BSNL ₹2799 Annual Best for Annual ₹2799 365 days (1 yr) 3GB/day (1095GB total) View

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The Verdict

Jio offers 31 plans with its cheapest option at ₹149. As a private network operator, it offers its own infrastructure.

BSNL wins on price starting at ₹147. It runs on the 4G network.

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