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The state-run operator BSNL has added special benefits to its Student Special prepaid plans. The students now get Friends and Family (F&F) calling facility with special rate cutters, which would reduce the calling rates as low as Rs. 10p/min.

Under the plan, the students can register two numbers. Local calls to the registered BSNL numbers will get Rs. 10p/min and local calls to other operators will be charged at Rs. 20p/min. In case, if the subscriber changes the numbers registered, Rs. 5 will be charged for every change of number/registration. While roaming, the base tariff would be applicable for calling to F&F number.
There are special tariff vouchers (STV) available, at Rs. 42 and Rs.88. The offer for the STVs are as follows – BSNL will offer the subscribers all local and STD calls to BSNL network at Rs.10 p/min and all local and STD calls to other networks at Rs. 30p/min. The difference is in their validity, where Rs. 42 pack comes with 21 days, whereas the Rs. 88 pack comes with 48 days. Both the STV’s will be charged in the minute-based billing pattern.
To get a glance of BSNL Students Special plan, you can check the below chart for more details:
Details of BSNL’s New ‘Student Special’ prepaid mobile plan
| Special Voice STVs 42 / 88 for Students Special Prepaid Mobile Plan | |||
| Benefits | Price | Validity | New STV code to activate the pack. |
| All Local & STD Calls to BSNL Network 10 paise / Min , All Local & STD Calls to Other Network 30 paise / Min | Rs 42 | 21 Days | STV VOICE42 |
| Rs 88 | 48 Days | STV VOICE88 | |
All BSNL subscribers enrolled in the ‘Student Special’ plan can enjoy the F&F benefits and these rate cutters from Wednesday, 20th July across all BSNL circles.