When I first heard about Airtel’s partnership with Perplexity offering a free one-year Pro subscription worth ₹17,000, I was skeptical. Like many users, I assumed this offer was only for Airtel mobile subscribers. I use a Jio number on my smartphone but have an Airtel AirFiber Wi-Fi connection at home. My initial thought was, “This probably won’t work for me since I don’t have an Airtel SIM card.”
But curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to check anyway. To my pleasant surprise, I discovered that Airtel’s generosity extends far beyond just mobile users. Let me share my experience and guide you through the entire process of claiming this incredible offer.
Partnership Between Airtel and Perplexity
On July 17, 2025, Bharti Airtel announced a partnership with Perplexity, an AI-powered search and answer engine. This collaboration marks Perplexity’s first partnership with an Indian telecom company and represents a significant step toward democratizing AI access in India.
Perplexity isn’t just another search engine—it’s a conversational AI assistant that provides real-time, accurate, and deeply researched responses in natural language. Unlike traditional search engines that return a list of links, Perplexity delivers direct, well-structured answers that you can iterate upon for more precise information.
This collaboration will bring the powerful and real-time knowledge tool for millions of users at their fingertips, at no extra cost. This first-of-its-kind Gen-AI partnership in India is focused on helping our customers navigate the emerging trends in the digital world with confidence and ease. Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Bharti Airtel
The free Perplexity Pro subscription is available to all Airtel customers, including:
- Prepaid mobile users
- Postpaid mobile users
- Airtel AirFiber (Wi-Fi/broadband) customers
- Airtel Digital TV (DTH) subscribers
This means that even if you’re like me—using a different mobile network but relying on Airtel’s internet services—you’re still eligible! The offer extends to all 360 million Airtel customers across mobile, Wi-Fi, and DTH services.
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Steps to Claim Preplexity Pro Subscription
When I opened the Airtel Thanks app with my AirFiber connection details, I was genuinely excited to see the offer available. Here’s exactly how I claimed it, and how you can do the same:
- First, ensure you have the Airtel Thanks app installed on your smartphone. It’s available for both Android and iOS devices.
- Log in using your Airtel account credentials. For AirFiber users like me, this would be the phone number associated with your broadband connection.
- Once logged in, tap the Hamburger icon in the top left corner and tap Rewards & OTTs > Rewards.
- Tap the Claim Now option for Perplexity Pro in the Collect Rewards section.
- Install the perplexity app from the Google Play Store or App Store based on your phone’s OS.
- When the app is installed, sign up using your Google ID or Apple ID. Once verified, your Perplexity Pro subscription will be activated instantly.
That’s it! The subscription can be claimed between July 17, 2025, and January 17, 2026. Once activated, it remains valid for 12 months from the activation date. The subscription will automatically expire after one year without requiring credit card information or auto-renewal setup. This means you won’t be charged unless you choose to continue with a paid subscription.
What You Get with Perplexity Pro
The difference between Perplexity’s free version and Pro is substantial. Here’s what you unlock with the Pro subscription:
Perplexity Pro gives you access to cutting-edge AI models, including GPT-4.1, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Grok 4. This means you can choose the best AI model for your specific needs and get more accurate, context-aware responses.
While the free version limits you to 3 Pro searches per day, Pro users enjoy unlimited daily Pro searches. This is particularly valuable for researchers, students, and professionals who need extensive information gathering.
Pro users can upload unlimited files for analysis and summarization, compared to just 3 per day for free users. You also get 100 file uploads per Space versus just 5 for free users. The Pro subscription includes:
- Deep research capabilities with comprehensive source analysis
- Image generation using DALL-E and Stable Diffusion XL
- Access to Perplexity Labs for creating spreadsheets, web apps, and dashboards
- $5 monthly API credits for custom integrations
- Priority support with faster response times
After using Perplexity Pro for research and daily information needs, I can confidently say that the AI’s sourced responses have significantly improved my productivity. For anyone with an Airtel connection of any kind, I strongly recommend claiming this offer.
Quick Tip: If you’re having trouble finding the offer in the Airtel Thanks app, try updating the app to the latest version or contact Airtel customer support for assistance.
