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

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has introduced a new prepaid STV of Rs 98 to take on Jio’s Rs 98 prepaid plan. The government-owned telco is offering similar benefits as the Mukesh Ambani-owned Jio. Notably, Bharti Airtel is also offering a Rs 99 prepaid plan for select users, which also comes with benefits same as the Rs 98 plan from MTNL. MTNL is operating in two telecom circles- Mumbai and Delhi, while the other 20 circles are being handled by BSNL. The all-new MTNL STV 98 offers unlimited voice calls, 2GB of data and 100 SMS for the entire validity period. The plan provides benefits for 28 days from the date of recharge. And it’s already effective in Mumbai and Delhi circles from September 5, 2018.

MTNL Prepaid STV 98: Benefits and Validity Period
In recent times, MTNL has revised its entire prepaid tariff portfolio, but the company didn’t have a single plan under Rs 100. The all-new STV 98 fills up this gap though. Aforesaid, the plan offers unlimited voice calls without any FUP limit, 2GB of data and 100 SMS for the validity period of 28 days. Talking more about the benefits, the free calling, SMS will be available in the home network and MTNL Mumbai network. During roaming other than MTNL Mumbai, standard roaming rates will be applicable. This STV will also be available via online/e-recharge & SMS recharge. Do make a note that the data benefit is either 2G or 3G as MTNL is yet to launch 4G services in the country.