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Airtel Raises Postpaid Prices and Offers Free International Roaming
- •Airtel has increased monthly rentals by Rs 50 across its postpaid plans, with new plans starting at Rs 499 effective October 8, 2026.
- •Each SIM now includes one free international roaming pack every year, valued at about Rs 2,000, valid for five days.
- •The free roaming pack offers 5GB of data, 60 minutes of voice calls, 25 outgoing SMS, and free incoming SMS.
- •On family plans, every individual member receives their own free annual roaming pack.
- •Six new postpaid plans ranging from Rs 499 to Rs 1,799 provide unlimited data, calling, spam protection, and various OTT and subscription benefits.
Key Questions Answered
Airtel's updated postpaid plans start at Rs 499 per month and take effect on October 8, 2026, with monthly rentals raised by Rs 50. All six new plans offer unlimited data and calling, spam and fraud protection, Fast Lane on 5G, and access to the Postpaid Advantage Club, with higher-tier plans including popular OTT subscriptions.
Every Airtel postpaid SIM now includes a free overseas roaming pack once a year, valued at about Rs 2,000. The pack is valid for five days and offers 5GB of data, 60 minutes of voice calls, 25 outgoing SMS, and free incoming SMS.
Airtel offers one free international roaming trip per SIM once a year on all new postpaid plans starting at Rs 499. In comparison, Vodafone Idea provides up to three free trips a year depending on the plan, starting at Rs 501, covering 170 plus countries with a claimed yearly savings of up to Rs 9,000.
