The competition in the Indian telecom market continues to intensify, especially after private telecom operators, such as Jio and Airtel, increased the prices of their recharge plans in July. As a result, long validity recharge plans have become more expensive, with Jio and Airtel’s annual plans costing up to ₹4000. In contrast, BSNL continues to offer highly affordable long-term recharge plans.
Among BSNL’s offerings, one of the most affordable plans provides a 395-day validity period, which is significantly more than the typical 365-day validity seen in other telecom operators’ annual plans. While Jio and Airtel provide a set total data amount, BSNL’s plan gives 2GB of data per day for an entire year.
BSNL’s 395-Day Validity Plan
- Price: ₹2,399
- Validity: 395 days
- Daily Data: 2GB
- Voice Calls: Unlimited calls to any network
- SMS: 100 SMS per day
- Post Data Limit: Speed reduces to 40 Kbps once daily data is used up.
This plan offers 2GB of daily data along with unlimited voice calling across all networks. It also provides 100 SMS per day. Once the daily data is exhausted, the speed is throttled to 40 Kbps. Additionally, subscribers will have access to BSNL Tunes, Zing Music Subscription, and various games such as Hardy Games, Challenger Arena Games, Gameon Astrotel, and Gamium.
Alternative 3GB Daily Data Plan
If you require more data, BSNL also offers a plan for ₹2,999 with 365 days validity, offering 3GB of daily data, unlimited voice calls, and 100 SMS per day. However, it is important to note that BSNL’s 4G services may not be available in all regions, which could limit your ability to consume the daily data.
Conclusion
BSNL provides one of the most cost-effective long-term recharge options in the market, particularly for those looking for extended validity and substantial daily data. Whether you need 2GB or 3GB of daily data, BSNL’s annual plans cater to a variety of usage needs at much lower rates compared to other major telecom players.
