BSNL Places Bets on Rs 299 Unlimited Postpaid Plan to Rack Up New Subscribers

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, the state-owned telecom operator has launched a new Rs 299 plan to counter the competition being raised by the private carriers. The government led operator, however, has made this plan available only to the new users of BSNL. This means that only the subscribers who decide to get on the BSNL network will be eligible for this offer. As part of this offer, BSNL is shipping 31GB FUP data, unlimited calling and unlimited texts to its subscribers. Although the data will be unlimited as well, the post FUP speed will be 80 Kbps. With this plan BSNL plans to expand its postpaid subscriber base, as such, the telco hasn’t made this offer open for all and has limited it only to new subscribers.

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BSNL Rs 299 Postpaid Plan: Benefits and Validity

Digging into the details of this new postpaid plan from BSNL, it offers a total of 31GB data every month. Like other BSNL postpaid plans, the data benefit is unlimited as BSNL provides after FUP speed of 80 Kbps with this plan as well. Users will also be able to make unlimited voice calls to any network in BSNL service areas, which means that the telco is not providing free voice calls to Mumbai and Delhi circles. For the unknown, BSNL has its operations in 20 telecom circles, while other government-owned PSU, MTNL operates in Mumbai and Delhi circles.

Lastly, users will also be able to enjoy 100 SMS per day during the rental period. While the price of the plan has been set at Rs 299, additional GST charges will be added to the final bill at the end of every rental month.