BSNL launches new prepaid recharge plan for Rs. 118
What's the story
State-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a new pack for Rs. 118.
The prepaid recharge pack offers unlimited voice calls, 1GB of data, and free access to a PRBT tune for a validity of 28 days.
The recharge pack is available in several circles including Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Kolkata.
Here is more on it.
Details
Unlimited voice calling on roaming
The prepaid plan also offers unlimited voice calling benefits on roaming, except for Mumbai and Delhi circles.
It automatically activates BSNL's signature tune for free as part of the plan, but users will have to pay to set any other customized PRBT tune.
Once the data limit of 1GB is reached, standard rates of BSNL will apply on data usage.
Competition
BSNL's Rs. 118 plan takes on Jio's Rs. 98 plan
BSNL has introduced the Rs. 118 prepaid pack to take on Reliance Jio's Rs. 98 recharge plan that comes with similar benefits.
The prepaid pack offers unlimited voice calls, 2GB of data, 300 SMS, and a free subscription to Jio apps for a validity of 28 days.
This pack also offers unlimited voice calling benefits on roaming.
Comparison
Airtel and Idea offering similar plans in same price range
Airtel's upgraded Rs. 93 pack offers unlimited calls and 1GB of data for 28 days.
Idea's Rs. 109 pack offers unlimited local, STD, and roaming calls, 1GB of data, and daily 100 local and national SMS for 28 days in the Himachal Pradesh circle and 14 days in other circles.
Even Tata Docomo has a Rs. 82 plan with similar benefits.