Technology Desk: There is important news for postpaid users of telecom company Bharti Airtel. The company has increased its postpaid tariff by up to Rs 50. However, along with this, the benefit of free international roaming is also being given in some plans. At the same time, Airtel's family postpaid plans can be useful for those who manage the mobile bills of several family members simultaneously. These plans provide the facility to add an additional SIM along with the primary number under a single bill.
Airtel's family postpaid plans start from ₹749 and go up to ₹1799. In these, benefits of data, unlimited calling, SMS and different OTT subscriptions are available. Let us know how many SIMs can be added in which plan and what facilities are available.
Airtel postpaid plan of ₹749: Two SIM facility
If you want a single postpaid bill for you and your partner, Airtel's ₹749 plan is an option. In this, you get the benefit of an additional SIM along with the primary SIM.
This plan includes subscriptions like Amazon Prime, JioHotstar, Xstream Play Premium and Google One. Apart from this, the facility of unlimited calling, 100 SMS daily and unlimited 4G/5G data is provided. Data use terms may apply.
₹1049 plan: 3 SIMs for family
Apart from the primary number, two additional SIMs can be added in Airtel's ₹1049 postpaid plan. That means a total of three SIMs can be used under one plan.
Subscriptions like Apple iCloud+, Apple Music, Amazon Prime, JioHotstar, Xstream Play Premium and Google One are available in it. Also, calling, data and SMS facilities are also included.
₹1249 plan: 4 SIMs in one bill
For families where three to four members use mobiles, the ₹ 1249 plan is an option. In this, there is a facility to add three additional SIMs along with the primary SIM.
In this plan, subscription and other benefits like pack of ₹ 1049 are given. With this, mobile connection bills of family members can be managed simultaneously.
₹1449 plan: Netflix Basic also has benefits
If you are fond of watching web series and movies on mobile, then Airtel's ₹ 1449 postpaid plan is also included in the available options. It comes with Netflix Basic along with other subscriptions and features.
Please check with Airtel for the current terms and conditions regarding number of SIMs and other benefits in this plan.
₹1799 plan: Total 5 SIMs and Netflix Standard
Airtel's ₹1799 plan is included in the company's premium family postpaid options. It covers the primary SIM along with four additional SIMs i.e. a total of five SIMs.
This includes subscriptions like Apple iCloud+, Apple Music, Amazon Prime, JioHotstar, Xstream Play Premium and Google One along with Netflix Standard. Apart from this, calling, data and SMS facilities are also available.
Note: Bill will increase after addition of GST
The quoted prices of these postpaid plans do not include 18% GST. Therefore the actual bill may be higher. Plan benefits, data limits, additional SIM eligibility and OTT subscription terms may change over time. Before recharging or upgrading, please check the information on Airtel's official website or Airtel Thanks App.
How to activate Airtel postpaid plan?
Existing Airtel users: Can upgrade by viewing available postpaid plans in Airtel Thanks App.
Airtel Store: You can visit the nearest store to get information about family postpaid connection and additional SIM.
Jio or Vi users: To port the number to Airtel, you can submit a porting request through the official channel of Airtel or contact the store.
Before buying a family postpaid plan, check how many SIMs are required in your family and which OTT subscriptions will really be useful to you. With this you will be able to choose the plan according to your need and budget.