BSNL Combo Plans are now available from ₹198, giving prepaid customers more affordable options for voice calling and high-speed internet.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced three new calling and data combo recharges under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) mandated plans section.
The new prepaid options are priced at ₹198, ₹247 and ₹299. All three plans come with 30 days of validity and include unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS per day, while their data benefits differ.
These recharges are designed for customers who mainly use their phones for calling but also need mobile internet occasionally. The options include fixed data allowances as well as a daily high-speed data benefit.
BSNL Combo Plans Offer Three Affordable Options
The ₹198 recharge is the entry-level option among the three new plans. It provides unlimited voice calling, 100 SMS per day and 40GB of high-speed data for 30 days.
Once the 40GB data allowance is exhausted, internet access continues at a reduced speed of 40 Kbps. This makes the recharge suitable for customers who prefer a fixed data allowance instead of a daily limit.
The ₹247 plan offers another bulk-data option. It comes with unlimited voice calling, 100 SMS per day and 50GB of high-speed data, with a validity of 30 days.
An additional benefit of this recharge is ₹10 talktime credited to the customer’s main account. This gives users a slightly different combination of benefits compared with the ₹198 option.
BSNL ₹299 Plan Provides 90GB Data
The third option is the ₹299 prepaid recharge, which is designed for customers who need mobile internet regularly throughout the month.
Unlike the other two plans, it provides 3GB of high-speed data every day for 30 days. This adds up to a total of 90GB of high-speed data during the validity period.
The recharge also includes unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS per day. Customers who regularly browse the internet, watch online videos and use social media may find the daily data allowance more convenient.
All three BSNL Combo Plans provide the same 30-day validity, but customers can choose between 40GB of total data, 50GB of total data or 3GB of daily data depending on their usage requirements.
TRAI Rules Bring More Affordable Recharge Choices
The introduction of these plans comes amid TRAI’s efforts to expand affordable prepaid recharge choices in India.
The telecom regulator introduced changes to the Telecom Consumer Protection Regulations to ensure that customers have access to more suitable recharge options, including plans that separate voice and SMS benefits from bundled data services.
The objective is to give consumers greater flexibility when choosing mobile recharges. People who do not need large amounts of internet data should not have to pay for expensive bundled services simply to maintain calling facilities.
TRAI’s directions also cover the availability of voice-and-SMS-only vouchers with shorter validity periods. Telecom operators have been asked to provide more options for customers with different usage patterns and budgets.
Which BSNL Recharge Should Customers Choose?
The choice depends largely on how much internet data a customer uses every month.
The ₹198 plan provides 40GB of high-speed data, making it an option for users with moderate internet requirements.
Those who need a larger one-time data allowance can consider the ₹247 recharge, which offers 50GB along with ₹10 talktime.
Customers who prefer receiving fresh high-speed data every day may find the ₹299 plan more suitable. Its 3GB daily allowance provides a total of 90GB over the 30-day validity period.
Before recharging, customers should check the availability and applicable benefits in their telecom circle through BSNL’s official recharge channels.
