The telecom service providers are officially hiking their price of tariffs, by about 26 per cent, which will be applicable from July 4 onwards. In the time of concerning price hikes, BSNL has come up with an economical plan to cater for its loyal customer base across the country- launching a new Rs 249 plan which will offer significant savings and extensive benefits.
Rising costs from private telecoms
Private telecom companies have recently announced a substantial price hike for their recharge plans:
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- Jio and Airtel: Price hikes will take effect from July 3, 2024.
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- Vodafone Idea: New prices will be effective from July 4, 2024.
These changes will result in customers who are paying around Rs 600 more for their recharge plans, which has been putting a heavier burden on their pockets.
BSNL’s Rs 249 Plan: Details
In response to these price hikes, BSNL has launched a new Rs 249 plan, which will provide substantial relief to its customers. Here are the details about the plan’s offering:
The new plan will last for 45 days, which is comparatively longer than the usual plans.
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- Unlimited free calling to any network within India.
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- A total of 90GB of data, equating to 2GB per day.
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- 100 free SMS per day.
BSNL’s move to offer such a comprehensive plan at a lower price tag aims at easing the financial burden on the users while providing excellent value.