Airtel introduces new postpaid plans with free annual international roaming


Bharti Airtel has announced an update to its postpaid portfolio, introducing bundled international roaming benefits alongside existing network services, digital security tools, and entertainment subscriptions. The revised plans take effect on October 8, 2026.

Key Features and International Roaming Inclusions

Under the revised lineup, subscribers receive one complimentary international roaming pack per year. The pack provides:

  • Data: 5GB
  • Voice Calls: 60 minutes
  • Outgoing SMS: 25 messages
  • Incoming SMS: Free
  • Validity: 5 days

Customers can choose when to activate the five-day validity window during international travel. On shared family plans, the annual roaming allowance is allocated to each active SIM individually.

Beyond international roaming, the plans include standard domestic calling, data allowances supported by Airtel’s Fast Lane network infrastructure, and automated network-level filtering designed to block spam and malicious links. Subscribers also receive access to promotional event ticketing via the Airtel Postpaid Advantage Club.

Plan Breakdown

The revised lineup spans individual and multi-user configurations, varying primarily by user capacity and bundled OTT and cloud subscriptions.

Monthly Rental Users / SIMs Voice & Data Security Features Bundled Subscriptions International Roaming
₹499 1 (Individual) Unlimited Data & Calling Spam & Fraud Prevention Airtel Xstream Play Premium, Google One 1 trip/year per SIM (5 days)
₹749 2 (Family) Unlimited Data & Calling Spam & Fraud Prevention Amazon Prime, JioHotstar, Airtel Xstream Play Premium, Google One 1 trip/year per SIM (5 days)
₹1,049 3 (Family) Unlimited Data & Calling Spam & Fraud Prevention Apple iCloud+, Apple Music, Amazon Prime, JioHotstar, Airtel Xstream Play Premium, Google One 1 trip/year per SIM (5 days)
₹1,249 4 (Family) Unlimited Data & Calling Spam & Fraud Prevention Apple iCloud+, Apple Music, Amazon Prime, JioHotstar, Airtel Xstream Play Premium, Google One 1 trip/year per SIM (5 days)
₹1,449 4 (Family) Unlimited Data & Calling Spam & Fraud Prevention Netflix Basic, Apple iCloud+, Apple Music, Amazon Prime, JioHotstar, Airtel Xstream Play Premium, Google One 1 trip/year per SIM (5 days)
₹1,799 5 (Family) Unlimited Data & Calling Spam & Fraud Prevention Netflix Standard, Apple iCloud+, Apple Music, Amazon Prime, JioHotstar, Airtel Xstream Play Premium, Google One 1 trip/year per SIM (5 days)
Availability and Migration Process

Starting October 8, 2026, the updated plans will be open to both new and existing subscribers:

  • Existing Airtel Users: Customers on legacy postpaid plans or prepaid connections can upgrade directly via the Airtel Thanks app or at retail Airtel Stores.
  • New and Porting Users: Non-Airtel users can request a switch or Mobile Number Portability (MNP) to the new postpaid plans through the Airtel app or by visiting a physical store location.

Commenting on the launch, Amit Tripathi, Director – Market Operations, Bharti Airtel, said:

Postpaid for us is about delivering the best-in class experience in the Indian market. We have the best network experience in the country, on which we offer our postpaid customers Fast Lane technology on 5G, and constant Spam and frauds protection. What is more, we offer the customers the best value –through access to entertainment and services that enrich their everyday lives; and now Free International Roaming for them. We are determined to constantly raising the game for customers and give them more and more reasons to choose Airtel Postpaid.


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