Indian state-owned telecommunications company BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) has once again revised the validity of its most popular prepaid plans. While operators are not openly stating or commenting on tariff hikes, the increases are happening, reflecting the current state of the industry. BSNL has now reduced the validity of its most popular prepaid plan, priced at Rs 107, without changing the MRP, along with revising other prepaid plans. Let’s take a look at the updated plan benefits.
BSNL’s Rs 107 prepaid plan previously offered 200 minutes of voice calls and unlimited data (with speeds reduced to 40 Kbps after 3GB), with a validity of 28 days. Now, the validity of the Rs 107 plan has been revised from 28 days to 22 days. Initially, this plan offered 35 days of validity, which was later reduced to 30 days, then 28 days, and now just 22 days.
Most BSNL users prefer the Rs 107 plan to keep BSNL as a secondary number due to the validity, minutes, and data it provides. With this change, we believe customers may start considering BSNL as their primary number, supported by other plans offering PAN India high-speed 4G on indigenous technology.
The Rs 147 STV now offers a reduced validity of 24 days (previously 25 days) with unlimited voice calling (Local/STD/Roaming) and unlimited data, with speeds reduced to 40 Kbps after 5GB. Earlier this month, TelecomTalk reported that the data benefit had been reduced from 10GB to 5GB.
BSNL users can enjoy unlimited voice calls (Local/STD) to any network, including MTNL coverage in Mumbai and Delhi. The plan also offers unlimited data with speeds reduced to 40 Kbps after 1GB per day, along with 100 SMS per day to any network, with a validity of 24 days (previously 25 days). Earlier, the plan offered a validity of 26 days.
BSNL Rs 197 Prepaid Plan Voucher
BSNL’s Rs 197 prepaid plan now offers a revised validity of 42 days (previously 48 days), along with 300 minutes of voice calls, unlimited data (with speeds reduced to 40 Kbps after 4GB), and 100 SMS. Originally offering 54 days of validity, the plan has now been reduced to 42 days, according to the website.
BSNL has also reduced the validity of its cheapest STV priced at Rs 99. The plan now comes with a validity of 14 days instead of the previous 15 days, and offers unlimited voice calls (Local/STD) in the Home LSA and national roaming, including Mumbai and Delhi. It also provides unlimited data, with speeds reduced to 40 Kbps after 50MB.
Conclusion
Tariff hikes are real and happening. We expect similar revisions from private operators as well. Plans and benefits may vary by circle. Please check the BSNL Selfcare app or the official BSNL website for applicable details.
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