BSNL Launches Mobile Data RCV 498 Offering Unlimited Data with No Speed Cap

[Rewati Baruah]

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The state-owned telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced a new unlimited data plan RCV 498. This mobile data recharge voucher offers unlimited data without any speed restriction for 14 days. Both the existing and new subscribers of BSNL 3G Network is eligible for this offer.

Truly Unlimited Mobile Data:

With this RCV 498, the BSNL mobile subscribers can download their favorite movies or watch live TV without the worry of exhausting data balance. As there is no speed limit, the users can enjoy unlimited mobile data on BSNL 3G network across the country. This is truly an unlimited data pack and is considered a good initiative from the public sector undertaking Telecom Company to counter Reliance Jio’s free services.

Good Initiative:

That said, this new mobile data RCV 498 offers unlimited 3G mobile data for 14 days. For 28 days validity period, one has to spend ₹996 to enjoy truly unlimited data without any restrictions. Though this is not the first of its kind, BSNL offered unlimited 3G data for just ₹700 in 2010. When every telecom operator is trying to provide 4G services, BSNL is rolling out special plans to serve PAN India customers.

It is worth noticing that BSNL posted a six-fold jump with an operating profit at ₹3,855 crore during the 2015-16 year and is ready to take on tariff war being offered by the competitors.