BSNL to Offer Free Voice Calls to Any Network at ₹149

[Nandan Jha]

After Reliance Jio and Reliance Communications, the state-run telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will soon offer unlimited free voice calls to any network and 300MB of data at ₹149 per month.

As per a report, BSNL will roll out its unlimited free voice calling on January 1, 2017. With the disruption caused by the new entrant Reliance Jio, all the telecom operators are looking out to offer free voice calls. It is to be noted that the major telecom companies are offering free voice calls facility but on higher valued plans.

Speaking to the ET, Mr. Anupam Shrivastava, Chairman, BSNL, said: “Reliance Jio has come up with disruptive strategy and we are ready to match whatever tariff is being offered by our competitors. We are working on a plan to allow unlimited voice calla to mobile subscribers at any network across India at ₹149 a month.”

Mr. Shrivastava added BSNL’s strategy is aimed at not only retaining existing customers but also enhancing subscriber base in the wake of Jio’s tactical pricing, and competitive tariffs by Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular.”

Reliance Jio Effect:

On September 5th, Reliance Jio disrupted Indian telcom sector by announcing unlimited free voice calling to any network in India at a lowest tariff of ₹149 per month. The offer also included 300MB data and 100 local and national SMS on the low-valued pack. Right now, Reliance Jio services (both voice calls and 4G data) can be availed for free until 31st March, 2017 under its Welcome Offer and Happy New Year Offer.