Budget Friendly Broadband Plans: Broadband internet has become significantly more affordable in recent years, with service providers offering plans tailored to various audiences across the country. While regional pricing may vary, there are some really lucrative broadband plans that offer good speeds without burdening your pocket. If you are looking for a broadband plan under Rs 600, here are some of the best options from Airtel, Jio, and others. Reliance Jio Reliance Jio’s Rs 399 broadband plan offers 30 Mbps of upload and download speed with a monthly data limit of 3,300 GB. Despite the usage limit, it is highly unlikely that you will surpass the CUP, making it one of the most affordable plans from the network operator. Hathaway Hathaway is another broadband provider that offers affordable high-speed internet. The company’s Rs 425 plan offers 40 Mbps and a free Wi-Fi router. While you will incur zero installation charges and won’t have to give a security deposit for 12 months, you will have to pay for 3, 6, or 12 months upfront. If you are looking for a plan that offers higher speed and don’t mind increasing your budget by a bit, we recommend checking out the Rs 525 plan, which lets you surf the internet at 100 Mbps and gives you one month of internet for free if you pay for 12 months. BSNL If you live in an area where local and national internet service providers do not operate, check out BSNL’s Home WiFi/Ghar ka WiFi Rural plan that costs Rs 399 per month. With a monthly data cap of 1,400GB, the plan offers speeds up to 30 Mbps and unlimited local and STD calls to any network. This is hands down one of the best broadband plans for those living in rural areas and don’t use much data. ACT ACT’s cheapest plan does cross the Rs 500 threshold, but it's not that expensive compared to some plans on the list. For Rs 549 per month, you get a free WiFi router and unlimited data. If available, we recommend going with the Rs 550 plan that offers similar benefits but with an increased speed of 75 Mbps. Airtel Airtel’s Rs 499 plan offers unlimited data at speeds of up to 40 Mbps. While this isn’t the fastest on the list, you also get unlimited voice and Apollo 24/7 membership, making it viable for those looking to spend not more than Rs 500 per month. A quick summary for easy reference: Provider Plan Price (Rs) Speed (Mbps) Data Limit Additional Benefits Reliance Jio 399 30 3,300 GB - Hathway 425 40 Unlimited Free Wi-Fi router, zero installation charges (3/6/12-month upfront payment required) Hathway 525 100 Unlimited One month free if paying for 12 months BSNL 399 30 1,400 GB Unlimited local & STD calls to any network ACT 549 50 Unlimited Free Wi-Fi router ACT 550 75 Unlimited Free Wi-Fi router Airtel 499 40 Unlimited Unlimited voice calls, Apollo 24/7 membership Note: Prices (except BSNL) are based on Delhi and may vary by region.
