5 Best Airtel Prepaid Plans Under ₹500 That Come With Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5, and More

OTT subscriptions don’t always come cheap, especially if you’re juggling more than one. But if you’re on Airtel, there’s a way to cut through that monthly chaos. The telecom provider is now offering prepaid plans under ₹500 that bundle in access to popular streaming platforms — including Netflix Basic, JioHotstar, ZEE5, and SonyLiv — right along with your data and calls.

If you’re already paying for these services separately, these plans might actually save you money, depending on how much data and watch time you need.

Here’s a look at some of the best Airtel prepaid plans with OTT benefits under ₹500.

Airtel ₹181 Plan: Basic Streaming + Data, No Calls

This one’s a content-only plan. For ₹181, you get access to 22+ OTT platforms through Airtel Xstream Play Premium, bundled with 15GB of data. The catch? No calling or SMS benefits. So it’s good for secondary data usage or just keeping a SIM alive for streaming.

Validity: 30 days

Best for: Light data users who just want streaming access

Airtel ₹195 Plan: JioHotstar-Only, But With 90-Day Validity

Another lightweight plan, but this one’s more specific. It comes with 15GB of data and a bundled JioHotstar subscription. The long validity of 90 days is what makes this one stand out. No voice or SMS support here either.

Validity: 90 days

Best for: Occasional JioHotstar users looking for long validity

Airtel ₹279 Plan: Netflix, ZEE5, SonyLiv in One Pack

This ₹279 pack is a sleeper hit. You get 1GB of data and a one-month subscription to Netflix Basic, JioHotstar Super, ZEE5, and SonyLiv. Everything is streamed via the Airtel Xstream Play app. Again, this is a data-only plan, so you’ll need another plan if calling matters.

Validity: 30 days

Best for: Users who want a test run across multiple OTTs

Airtel ₹398 Plan: Calls, 2GB/Day Data + JioHotstar

This is where things shift into full-service territory. The ₹398 pack gives you unlimited calling, 2GB of daily data, and a JioHotstar subscription for 30 days. There’s also a version for ₹399 that bumps the data to 2.5GB/day.

Validity: 30 days

Best for: Regular mobile users who also want OTT on the side

Airtel ₹449 Plan: 3GB/Day and Full OTT Access

The most feature-rich of the bunch. The ₹449 plan bundles in unlimited calls, 3GB of daily data, and access to 22+ OTT platforms via Xstream Play Premium. It’s the closest thing to an all-rounder under ₹500 if you’re a heavy streamer and mobile data user.

Validity: 28 days

Best for: Power users who want daily high-speed data and broad OTT access

Who Has the Better Plans Under ₹300?

If you're not looking for OTT benefits and just want basic prepaid plans under ₹300, we’ve compared what Jio and Airtel are offering in that price range — from daily data and unlimited calls to AI perks like Perplexity Pro. Check it out!