Airtel has announced a partnership with Perplexity to provide its 360 million users with a free 12-month subscription to Perplexity Pro, allowing them to enjoy free access to several AI models, including GPT-4.1, 300 Pro Searches, and exclusive Labs features.
Airtel: A new revolution has begun in India's telecom industry. Bharti Airtel, one of the country's leading telecom companies, has taken a significant step towards AI technology. Airtel has announced a partnership with Perplexity, under which all its customers will receive a free one-year subscription to Perplexity Pro. This offer is a crucial step not only in the telecom sector but also in making the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) accessible to the general public.
What is Perplexity and why is it special?
Perplexity is an advanced AI-powered answer engine platform that allows users to find accurate, fast, and reliable information. Its Pro version, Perplexity Pro, provides users with access to advanced AI models such as GPT-4.1, Claude 3 Sonnet, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Grok 4. In addition, it includes 300 Pro Searches per day, AI Labs features, the ability to create reports and spreadsheets, and access to a Discord Pro channel.
Airtel's Big Offer: 12 Months Free Pro Access
Bharti Airtel has confirmed that its over 360 million mobile (prepaid and postpaid), broadband (Wi-Fi), and DTH customers can now enjoy Perplexity Pro for free for one year. This service currently costs ₹19,600 per year, but Airtel users will get it completely free.
How to Get This Free Subscription?
Users just need to follow a few easy steps to get this service:
- Open the Airtel Thanks App on your smartphone.
- A new banner for Perplexity Pro will appear in the app; tap on it.
- Tapping on the banner will open a new page that details the plan's duration and benefits.
- Tap 'Proceed' and log in to your Perplexity account or create a new account.
- If the app is not installed, download it, log in, and the Pro subscription will be activated automatically.
It is important to note that once activated, users do not need to stay connected to the Airtel network – they can use the platform via the app or desktop.
What Benefits Will You Get?
Perplexity Pro subscribers will get the following features:
- Access to 300 Pro Searches every day
- Use of powerful AI models like GPT-4.1, Claude 3 Sonnet, Gemini 2.5 Pro
- Perplexity Labs access, allowing you to create reports, spreadsheets, and web apps
- Option to join the Discord Pro channel
- Ability to switch between models
Airtel's New Thinking in Technology
This partnership is not just a free offer, but a major step towards Digital India. Access to technology like Perplexity for ordinary citizens will inspire them to use AI. This will not only accelerate education, business, and research, but will also provide opportunities for young people to learn new skills.
AI Access in India to Get a Boost
While most AI tools today are either expensive or limited to foreign languages, a year of free Perplexity Pro will connect Indians to world-class technology. This will also strengthen digital awareness and technological self-reliance in India.
