BSNL Prepaid Recharge Plans for Validity Extension (Updated 2020)

[Mario D'souza]

Though BSNL is not the front runner in the Indian telecom industry, it’s presence even in the remote areas can’t be written off. This is an exclusive article on the BSNL prepaid recharge plans for validity extension.

Earlier, the state-run telecom company BSNL used to have affordable tariff plans. However, with the entry of Jio, the state-owned telecom network is also at par with other networks in terms of recharge plans.

The good thing about BSNL is its introduction of new tariff plans at regular intervals. Recently, it has introduced a ₹49 prepaid recharge plan for its subscribers in Chennai and Tamil Nadu circles. It offers 100 minutes free calling, 2GB data and 100 SMS with a validity period of 28 days.

One can expect the same plan to be launched in other telecom circles too.

BSNL Prepaid Plans across PAN India:

Leaving it aside, let’s have a closer look at the other prepaid recharge plans by BSNL for validity extension:

Per Second Plan ₹74:

The smallest recharge offered by BSNL is ₹74. It packs 2GB data and 100 min free voice calls with a validity of 60 days. You get a free PRBT default tune for 60 days.

This is a minimum compulsory recharge in order to stay away from the BSNL SIM getting suspended. With this, one has to spend a minimum of ₹37 to get incoming calls on the BSNL prepaid.

Adv Per Min ₹94:

The next cheapest BSNL prepaid recharge is ₹94. With 90 days validity period, one can enjoy 3GB data and 100 min free voice calls in home and national roaming including Mumbai and Delhi telecom circles. There’s an inter circle roaming pact with Vodafone as VLMN in Delhi.

The subscribers can enjoy complimentary PRBT default tune for 60 days. The plans seem to be the most affordable BSNL prepaid recharge as one has to spend only ₹32 per month.

Adv Per Sec ₹95:

The only difference you find here is a per-second billing. With 90 days validity period, one can enjoy 3GB data and 100 min free voice calls in home and national roaming including Mumbai and Delhi telecom circles.

Here also, the subscribers can enjoy complimentary PRBT default tune for 60 days.

Ananth ₹105:

Ananth ₹105 used to be the most popular recharge in the rural regions. However, it lost the charm. Coming to the freebies, it offers unlimited local and STD calls and 100 SMS for 24 days. The validity of the pack is just 60 days.

PV ₹153:

The PV ₹153 recharge offers unlimited voice calls in home and national roaming including MTNL network in Mumbai and Delhi telecom circles. Apart from unlimited calling, it offers daily 1GB data and 100 SMS for a period of 28 days. Post the allotted 1GB data, the speed is throttled to 40kbps.

PV ₹186:

The PV ₹186 recharge offers unlimited voice calls in Home LSA and national roaming including MTNL network in Mumbai and Delhi telecom circles. There’s a FUP of 250 minutes per day.

Apart from voice calling, it offers unlimited 2GB daily data and 100 SMS for a period of 28 days in roaming as well. Post the FUP 2GB data, the speed is reduced to 80kbps. Free PRBT default tune can be availed.

Also Read: BSNL Minimum Recharge for Incoming Calls 2020 (Updated)

[Dipika Menon]

@Mario-D-souza

Let me update this much-needed article on “BSNL Prepaid Recharge Plans for Validity Extension”

BSNL Validity Extension Prepaid Mobile Recharge Plans (Updated 2020)

PV ₹186:

The PV ₹186 recharge offers unlimited voice calls in Home LSA and national roaming including MTNL network in Mumbai and Delhi telecom circles. There’s a FUP of 250 minutes per day.

Apart from voice calling, it offers unlimited 2GB daily data and 100 SMS for a period of 28 days in roaming as well. Post the FUP 2GB data, the speed is reduced to 80kbps. Free PRBT default tune can be availed.

ANANTH PLUS ₹328:

The Ananth Plus ₹328 recharge is a 3 months pack, to be more specific 84 days. It offers unlimited local and STD voice calls with a FUP of 250 min/day. The other freebies include 300 SMS and 6GB data within this period.

Make a note that these freebies and validity period is the same. That is, these can be availed as long as you have the validity.

PV_₹365:

The other popular plan is PV ₹365 that comes with a 365 days validity period. The benefits include unlimited voice calls in home, local, STD and national roaming including MTNL network in Mumbai and Delhi telecom circles.

There’s a FUP of 250 min/day on voice calls.

Apart from voice calls, the subscriber gets daily 2GB data. Post the FUP usage, the speed comes down to 80 kbps. The pack also includes 100 SMS/day that can be used while in roaming as well. As a complimentary offer, it also includes free PRBT default tune for 60 days.

The sad thing about this pack is that these freebies are limited to 60 days. You need to remember that the validity is 365 days but the freebies benefit is for 60 days.

Those who like to have a long-term validity pack for just incoming purpose can definitely go for this PV ₹365 recharge.

FRC_1499 (Bindas Bol):

The BSNL has recently launched Bindas Bol FRC that’s gaining a good appreciation among the masses. Under this FRC_1499 recharge plan, the new BSNL user gets 395 days validity.

As usual, this long-term validity pack offers unlimited voice calls both on-net and off-net. It means you can have unlimited calls in home, local, STD, national roaming including Mumbai and Delhi MTNL network. However, there is a capping of 250 min/day on calls.

The pack also offers 24GB data and 100 SMS/day. You will also get a free PRBT default tune with unlimited song change option.

Unfortunately, these freebies are just limited to 90 days. Post the 90 days, you’ll only have the incoming facility. For the outgoing and data benefits, you need to recharge separately.

PV_1999:

The PV_₹1999 is yet another long-term pack with 439 days validity period. The subscriber gets unlimited voice calls across India including MTNL network in Delhi and Mumbai telecom circles.

Do make a note of 250 min/day FUP capping.

Here, the user gets 3GB daily data. Post the 3GB limit, the speed comes down to 80Kbps. Other benefits include 100 SMS/day and free PRBT default tune offers. However, one should keep a note that all these benefits are limited for only 60 days.

To attract more subscribers, the BSNl has also added EROS Now entertainment service for 2 months.

PV_2399:

The PV_₹2399 is the most expensive prepaid recharge available in BSNL kitty. It comes with a validity period of 600 days.

As usual, the freebies are limited for 60 days. And the freebies include unlimited voice calls (local, STD, and roaming). Daily 250 min capping seems to be a new norm.

Unlimited 3GB/day data, 100 SMS/day messages, free PRBT default tune and EROS Now entertainment subscription are the other benefits.

Though the BSNL has got a huge following both in prepaid and postpaid segments, the state-run telecom network is neglecting the much needed 4G deployment.

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