Andrew Bonwick
Vice President of Product Development at Relm Insurance
Madhav Sheth
CEO of Ai+ Smartphone
Stephen Rose
CEO Render Networks

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has started providing additional 20 days validity with its Marutham prepaid plan of Rs 1,188. The Rs 1,188 prepaid plan, which is available in Chennai and Tamil Nadu telecom circles, now offers 365 days validity, up from the earlier validity of 345 days. That said, it’s a promotional offer from the government-owned PSU similar to the one it’s running on the Rs 1,699 yearly plan. BSNL’s Rs 1,188 Marutham plan is available for First Recharge, Migration and Validity Extension prepaid users of BSNL. The additional validity offer on BSNL Marutham plan will be valid till January 16, 2020. In every front, the BSNL Marutham plan does not stand a chance against the Rs 1,699 prepaid plan that’s available for all the BSNL users.

BSNL Rs 1,188 Marutham Plan: Benefits and Validity
BSNL introduced the Rs 1,188 Marutham plan a few months back in Chennai and Tamil Nadu circles. The plan was initially launched on a promotional basis, but last month, BSNL extended the availability of the plan by another 90 days. After that extension, the Rs 1,188 Marutham plan will be available for recharge in the two circles till January 21, 2020.
As for the benefits, it’s a long-validity prepaid plan from the company and the customers recharging this plan will get unlimited voice calling, 5GB data and 1200 SMSes which will valid for 345 days. As part of the new offer, these benefits will be valid for 365 days from the date of recharge. The offer is also available for the BSNL subscribers in the said circles and it will end on January 16, 2020.