Comparison of 3G Prepaid Data Plans in Andhra Pradesh

In Andhra Pradesh telecom circle Aircel, Airtel and Idea are offering 3G services in addition to state-owned BSNL. BSNL is the first mobile operator started offering 3G services followed by Aircel, Airtel and Idea. Vodafone is also offering 3G services(using Idea 3G network, as Vodafone didn't get license for 3G services in Andhra Pradesh).  Here is the list of available data plans for prepaid mobile customers. This post may help users in finding the best 3G data plans.

3G Data plans from BSNL:

Recharge(Rs)	Free Data	Validity
10	20MB	1 day
25	50MB	3 days
50	100MB	7 days
203	500MB	30 days
403	1GB	30 days
606	6GB (1GB day + 5GB night)	30 days
716	2GB	30 days
1102	10GB	30 days
1500	15GB	30 days
3000	35GB	30 days
2500	12GB	180 days
5000	30GB	180 days

3G Data Plans offered by Aircel:

Recharge(Rs)	Free Data	Validity
7	8MB	1 day
22	25MB	3 days
92	100MB	30 days
202	250MB	30 days
602	1GB	30 days
975	2.5GB	30 days

3G Data Plans offered by Airtel:

Recharge(Rs)	Free Data	Validity
9	10MB	1 day
60	65MB	3 days
99	100MB	30 days
198	250MB	30 days
450	600MB	30 days
750	2GB	30 days

3G Data Plans offered by Idea:

Recharge(Rs)	Free Data	Validity
8	20MB*	1 day
48	100MB*	3 days
103	200MB*	30 days
200	500MB*	30 days
450	1200MB*	30 days
599	2GB*	30 days
650	2.5GB*	30 days
750	4GB*	30 days
850	6GB*	30 days
1250	10GB*	30 days
2501	12GB	90 days
5000	30GB	125 days

 
        *with double data offer, till 31st December 2011.

3G Data Plans offered by Vodafone:

Recharge(Rs)	Free Data	Validity
25	25MB	1 day
102	102MB	30 days
375	500MB	30 days
850	3GB	30 days
1250	5GB	30 days

Which one to choose?

^There are no unlimited data plans from any operator.

^BSNL & Idea have more number of plans compared Aircel and Airtel.

^BSNL & Idea are offering plans with more than 30 days validity.

^BSNL's cost per MB is varying from 50paise/MB (10Rs/20MB) to 8paise/MB(3000Rs/35GB)

^Idea is currently offering double data till 31st December-2011, current cost per MB is, highest- 40paise/MB and lowest-12paise/MB

^Without double data offer, Idea's cost per MB is, highest- 80paise/MB and lowest-24paise/MB

^Vodafone's cost per MB is , highest 1Rs/MB and lowest 24paise/MB

^Aircel's cost per MB is, highest 87.5paise/MB and lowest 38paise/MB

^Airtel's cost per MB is, highest 90paise/MB and lowest 36paise/MB

Conclusion:

BSNL and Idea are offering more number of data plans to choose from, and also at less cost per MB compared Aircel, Airtel and Vodafone. With Idea's double data usage offer it is second best provider to choose. BSNL is the best among all, with the lowest data rates.

But while choosing the best 3G operator we have to consider other parameters like speed, availability, voice plans etc..,  in addition to the data plans, those are not discussed here.

***Information regarding data plans is retrieved from corresponding providers website on 17th July, 2011.