As Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have increased their recharge plan prices, BSNL 2024 remains a cost-effective choice. These three private telecom companies have updated both their prepaid and postpaid plans, significantly raising users’ mobile phone bills by up to Rs 600. In contrast, BSNL has kept its recharge portfolio unchanged, offering the cheapest telecom options available. lets know all about BSNL 2024 plans ..
BSNL’s Journey: From Dominance to a Competitive Comeback
The Rise and Decline
Approximately 20 years ago, BSNL was the largest telecom network in India, enjoying a vast customer base. However, as new private companies entered the market, customers gradually shifted away from BSNL. The advent of competitors like Airtel, Vodafone, and later Jio, introduced aggressive pricing strategies and innovative services, drawing many users away from the state-owned provider.
Recent Tariff Increases and Social Media Backlash
Recently, Jio increased its tariff plans, which sparked significant opposition on social media. Users expressed their dissatisfaction with the rising costs, leading to a public outcry. This reaction highlights the sensitivity of telecom consumers to price changes and the strong influence of social media in shaping public opinion.
Surprising Developments in Madhya Pradesh
In the midst of this controversy, surprising figures have emerged from Madhya Pradesh. These figures indicate a shift in consumer behavior, with more people reconsidering BSNL 2024 as a viable alternative due to its competitive pricing and stable service offerings. This resurgence suggests that BSNL’s strategy of maintaining affordable plans might be paying off, particularly as other providers raise their prices.
- In just two weeks, more than 1 lakh 15 thousand customers have ported their SIM to BSNL.
- In Bhopal alone, 30 thousand customers have ported their numbers to BSNL in two weeks.
- Crowds of dozens of customers are seen daily at BSNL offices.
- The main reason for this is the high cost of recharge plans of Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea.
BSNL Current Offerings
BSNL’s decision to keep its recharge plans affordable positions it as an attractive option for budget-conscious users. Notable plans include:
- Rs. 197 Plan: Offers 100-day validity, 2GB high-speed data, unlimited voice calls, and 100 SMS per day.
- Rs. 299 Plan: Includes 30-day validity, 3GB daily data, unlimited calls, and 100 SMS per day.
- Rs. 599 Plan: Provides 84-day validity, 3GB daily data, unlimited calls, free night data, and additional entertainment services.
List of cheap plans of BSNL 2024
Here are some of the most cost-effective BSNL 2024 prepaid plans available:
1. Rs. 18 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls, 1GB data per day
- Validity: 2 days
2. Rs. 87 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls, 1GB data per day, 100 SMS per day, Hardy Mobile Games
- Validity: 14 days
3. Rs. 99 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls, PRBT (Personalized Ring Back Tone)
- Validity: 18 days
4. Rs. 118 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls to any network, 0.5GB data per day, PRBT
- Validity: 20 days
5. Rs. 147 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls, 10GB data, access to BSNL Tunes
- Validity: 30 days
6. Rs. 184 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls, 1GB data per day, 100 SMS per day, Lystn Podcast
- Validity: 28 days
7. Rs. 197 Plan
- Benefits: 2GB data per day, unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day
- Validity: 100 days
8. Rs. 228 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls, 2GB data per day, 100 SMS per day
- Validity: 1 month
9. Rs. 239 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls, 2GB data per day, 100 SMS per day, Rs. 10 talk value, ad-free unlimited premium games
- Validity: 1 month
10. Rs. 247 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls, 50GB data, 100 SMS per day, BSNL Tunes, Eros Now services
- Validity: 36 days
11. Rs. 269 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls, 2GB data per day, 100 SMS per day, BSNL Tunes, Eros Now services
- Validity: 30 days
12. Rs. 299 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls, 3GB data per day, 100 SMS per day, BSNL Tunes, Eros Now services
- Validity: 30 days
List of BSNL 2024 Annual Plans
BSNL offers several annual plans that provide a combination of data, voice calls, and SMS benefits, catering to long-term users. Here are some of the popular annual plans:
- 1,198 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls (local/STD including roaming), 300 SMS per day, and 3GB of data per month
- Validity: 365 days
- 1,499 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls (local/STD including roaming), 24GB of data, and 100 SMS per day
- Validity: 365 days
- 1,999 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls (local/STD including roaming), 600GB of data, and 100 SMS per day, along with BSNL Tunes and Eros Now subscription
- Validity: 365 days
- 2,399 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls (local/STD including roaming), 2GB of data per day, and 100 SMS per day, along with free BSNL Tunes and Lokdhun content
- Validity: 365 days
- 2,999 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls (local/STD including roaming), 850GB of data (speed reduced to 40 kbps after limit), and 100 SMS per day
- Validity: 365 days
- 3,999 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls (local/STD including roaming), 3GB of data per day, 100 SMS per day, and free BSNL Tunes
- Validity: 365 days
- 4,399 Plan
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls (local/STD including roaming), 3GB of data per day, and 100 SMS per day, including free BSNL Tunes and Eros Now subscription
- Validity: 365 days
