Starting July 3, mobile bills are set to get expensing for users of Airtel, Jio, or Vi networks. These private players are likely to hike their monthly, quarterly, and annual recharge plans by up to 25 per cent. However, the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) continues to offer the most affordable tariff plans across the country.
These plans from BSNL will apply to both existing users and those planning to port out from their existing network. Note that these plans will be applicable across India, except for the North East, Jammu and Kashmir, and Assam. Additionally, the BSNL network is limited to a 4G network, and coverage can be patchy compared to private players.
Some plans offer higher validity with data and calling benefits limited to a select period. Users must opt for additional top-up plans to get data and calling benefits.
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BSNL Plan 107
This affordable plan from BSNL comes with 35 days of validity and offers 3GB of 4G data, along with 200 minutes of voice calls. Similarly, there is also a plan for Rs 108, known as the First Recharge Coupon (FRC), applicable only to new users. It offers unlimited calls, 1GB of 4G data per day, and comes with 28 days of validity.
BSNL Plan 197
This plan offers 70 days of validity with 2GB of 4G data, unlimited calls, and 100 SMS per day for the first 18 days. Users can opt for the Rs 199 plan to get unlimited calls for the entire 70 days.
BSNL Plan 397
BSNL’s Rs 397 plan, with a total validity of 150 days, offers truly unlimited calls and 2GB of 4G data for the first 30 days.
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BSNL Plan 797
With 300 days of validity, this plan offers unlimited calls and 2GB of 4G data for the first 60 days.
BSNL Plan 1999
BSNL’s Rs 1999 recharge plan offers 365 days of validity with unlimited calling benefits and 600GB of 4G data for the entire period. With this plan, users can also enjoy BSNL tunes and subscriptions to various third-party services.
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| Plan Name | Price (Rs) | Validity | Data | Calls | Additional Benefits |
| BSNL Plan 107 | 107 | 35 days | 3GB | 200 minutes | |
| BSNL Plan 108 (FRC) | 108 | 28 days | 1GB/day | Unlimited | |
| BSNL Plan 197 | 197 | 70 days | 2GB (first 18 days) | Unlimited (first 18 days) | 100 SMS/day (first 18 days) |
| BSNL Plan 199 | 199 | 70 days | 2GB | Unlimited | 100 SMS/day |
| BSNL Plan 397 | 397 | 150 days | 2GB (first 30 days) | Unlimited | |
| BSNL Plan 797 | 797 | 300 days | 2GB (first 60 days) | Unlimited | |
| BSNL Plan 1999 | 1999 | 365 days | 600GB | Unlimited | BSNL Tunes, Third-party subscriptions |
Overall, these plans from BSNL are much more affordable than those offered by Airtel, Jio, or Vi, especially after the recent price hike, and can be valuable for those who need a network with a low cost of running.
