Mobile data consumption increased multifold in India ever since 4G data became accessible. According to the latest  Nokia MBiT Index Report, the average person used 24.1 GB of data each month in 2023.

A lot of people run out of data since most telcos offer data plans with a daily limit. In case you cannot get an add-on data pack via recharge. Both Airtel and  Jio, leading Indian telecom operators, offer options to help you stay connected in such situations. Here’s a breakdown of Jio’s free data vouchers and Airtel’s data loan to help you decide which one suits you best.

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How to get free data from Jio

Jio used to offer an emergency data voucher facility for prepaid users, but this has been discontinued. However, using the MyJio app, one can still get free data using the trick below.

• Open the MyJio app
• Click on Play&Win
• Select any of the offer banners and answer simple questions to win data vouchers of up to 6 GB for free.
• Do note that to play these games, you have to enter details like your name, phone number, email ID, and more, which will be shared with the partners. Several games on MyJio that currently offer free 4G data vouchers.

How to get a data loan from Airtel

Unlike  Jio, Airtel continues to offer data loans for 2G and 4G users who need a temporary data boost. This service allows you to borrow 1GB of data for a validity period of two days. Here’s how to avail the Airtel data loan:

• Dial the USSD code 141567# and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Alternatively, call 52141 from your Airtel number and follow the voice prompts.
• When you recharge your number with a new data pack, Airtel will deduct 1 GB from that. You won’t be able to take an additional data loan before clearing the outstanding loan.

Important Points to Remember:

• You must be an Airtel prepaid customer for at least three months to be eligible for the data loan.
• There’s a service charge associated with availing the data loan. The exact charge might vary depending on your plan.
• The borrowed 1GB data cannot be carried forward. Any unused data will expire after two days.
• You cannot avail another data loan until you recharge your account and clear the outstanding dues from the previous loan.

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