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Dr. Neel Kalita
August 3, 2025 4 min read
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A Game-Changer for Indian Internet Users: Airtel’s Free Perplexity AI Deal

Finding good information online can feel like a chore. You type something into a search engine and get a long list of links, forcing you to spend time clicking, reading, and trying to figure out what’s real and what’s not. For a while, powerful AI tools that could do this work for you were expensive and hard to get.

But now, a major partnership in India is changing all that. Airtel and a company called Perplexity AI have teamed up to give millions of people a free, one-year subscription to a powerful AI search tool. This isn’t just another small offer; it’s a big deal that could change how we all find and use information.

By offering Perplexity AI Pro—a service that normally costs about ₹17,000—Airtel is doing more than just keeping its customers happy. It’s showing that big companies are starting to see AI as a must-have for everyone, not just for people in the tech world.

The Old Way vs. The New Way

Think about how you usually do research. You open Google, type a question, and get thousands of results. You have to open a bunch of tabs, read through different articles, and then piece together your own answer. It’s a slow and clunky process.

Perplexity AI works differently. You ask it a question, and it gives you a complete, well-written answer with links to the original sources right there. It saves you from digging through all those links yourself. It’s like having a smart assistant who does the heavy lifting for you and even shows you their work.

Perplexity AI needed a way to get its product in front of a huge number of people. Airtel, with its massive customer base in India, was the perfect partner. This deal helps both companies: Perplexity gets millions of new users, and Airtel gives its customers a valuable tool they can’t get anywhere else. It’s a classic win-win situation.

What You Get With Perplexity AI Pro

The regular version of Perplexity is great, but the Pro subscription is what really makes it stand out. This is what you get for free with the Airtel deal:

How to Get Your Free Subscription

Claiming this offer is easy, and you do it all through the Airtel Thanks app. If you prefer a video guide, you can watch the step-by-step tutorial here:

https://youtu.be/IiOpg_ncvi8

For those who prefer a simple checklist, here’s how to do it:

  1. Open the Airtel Thanks app. Make sure you have the newest version installed on your phone.
  2. Find the offer. Look for a banner or a special section in the app that talks about the Perplexity Pro offer.
  3. Tap “Claim Now.” The app will walk you through the process.
  4. Log in to Perplexity. You’ll be sent to the Perplexity website. Just sign in to your account or create a new one if you don’t have one already.
  5. Start using it! Your account will automatically show as “Pro,” and you can start using all the new features right away.

What This Means for the Future

This partnership is a sign of things to come. AI tools are no longer just for a small group of tech experts. They’re becoming a standard part of our digital lives, just like email or messaging apps.

For you, this means it’s a great time to learn how to use these tools to your advantage. Whether you’re a student writing a paper, a business owner doing market research, or just someone curious about the world, a tool like Perplexity AI can make you more efficient and help you get better results.

This deal shows that big companies are now thinking about how to make our digital tools smarter, not just faster.

Dr. Neel Kalita

PhD Chemist, NABL Assessor, and content creator with 14+ years of experience in FSSAI food testing laboratories. Writing about food science, technology, and exam preparation.

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