New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Jio has quietly discontinued its plan that offered 1GB of daily data, unlimited calls, and additional benefits at RS 249. In a similar kind of move, Bharti Airtel is also set to discontinue its popular and affordable Rs.249 prepaid plan from midnight, according to information published on the company's official website.

The plan, which has been regarded as Airtel's entry-level prepaid offering, provided 1GB of daily data along with unlimited local, STD and roaming calls. It also included 100 SMS per day and carried a validity of 24 days.

A notice on the website confirms that the product will no longer be available from 00:00 hours on 20 August 2025. "Effective 00:00 Hours, 20th Aug 2025, recharge 249 will be discon...