Airtel offers some prepaid users a free second recharge on Rs 349 and Rs 399 plans

Rising mobile recharge costs are weighing on customers, and telecom companies are bringing out different offers to draw them in. After Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel has now introduced a "Buy 1 Get 1 Free", or 1+1 free, recharge offer for select prepaid customers, according to information that has surfaced.

The offer is mainly visible on two prepaid plans, priced at Rs 349 and Rs 399. According to customers' reports, the actual validity of both plans is 28 days. Eligible customers may get a second recharge of the same value free. This can take the total service period to 56 days, that is, 56 days instead of 28 for the price of one recharge.

The Rs 349 plan offers 2GB of high-speed data a day, unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS a day. Eligible customers also get unlimited 5G data. The plan also comes with a 12-month Adobe Express Premium subscription, HelloTunes and Airtel Safe.

The Rs 399 plan offers unlimited calling, 100 SMS a day and unlimited 4G and 5G data. It too carries a 12-month Adobe Express Premium subscription and some select digital benefits.

If the second recharge is free on the Rs 349 plan, the total cost for 56 days will remain Rs 349. Similarly, on the Rs 399 plan, a customer who gets the offer will pay Rs 399 for 56 days. For those who recharge regularly, the offer could be a good deal.

To find out whether the offer is available on a number, open the Airtel Thanks app on the phone and log in with the Airtel number. Then go to the recharge or Prepaid Plans section and look at the Rs 349 and Rs 399 plans. If a "1+1 Recharge Free" or "Buy 1 Get 1 Free" tag appears on the plan, the offer is likely available on that number. If no tag appears, the offer may not be available for that number at present. Before recharging, check the offer's terms and how the free recharge is given in the app.

The offer is reportedly being given only to select customers for now. Some customers have shared screenshots of the offer on social media. However, Airtel has not released the full official terms and conditions. It therefore cannot be said with certainty that the offer is only for customers who have stopped recharging or whose numbers are inactive.