Under ₹500, BSNL’s latest plan offers something you didn’t expect – Check details inside

BSNL has launched a prepaid plan worth ₹ 485 which has validity of 72 days.

What will you get?

1. Customers will be able to make calls without any limit.

2. 2 GB high-speed data daily.

3. 100 SMS daily.

4. Post 2 GB, 40 Kbps speed will be available.

Relevance

Plans with validity of 72 days are usually priced above ₹ 700 by private telecom operators. BSNL’s ₹ 485 offer is thus very competitive in the sub ₹500 range.
BSNL is also working to improve its network: as of now, the public sector telco has commissioned around 98,000 4G sites in the country, and it is gearing up to launch its 5G network later this year with indigenously developed technology and using C-DoT (Centre for Development of Telematics) as well as India(BHARAT)n vendors.

Things to consider

BSNL’s ₹ 485 plan is more skewed towards voice and data benefits than its competitors. The 40 Kbps speed after exhausting 2 GB may not be great for streaming or for browsing the internet after the daily quota has been used. Users will also be subject to the quality of network in their region in terms of 4G coverage and related infrastructure.

Users can recharge their BSNL SIMs through the BSNL Self-Care app, BSNL website as well as on third-party platforms such as PhonePe, Google Pay and CRED.

Verdict

BSNL’s ₹ 485 prepaid plan for 72 days validity is a very good value option for users who are price-sensitive and do not want to keep recharging frequently, as well as for those in areas where BSNL’s network is reliable. It could be a very attractive alternative to costlier plans of private telecom operators.