BSNL has budget plans under Rs 1,000 with unlimited calls.
Rs 997 plan offers long validity with 2GB per day data.
Rs 347 and Rs 147 plans suit short-term, low-cost needs.
BSNL continues to stay relevant for users who want simple and budget-friendly prepaid plans without spending too much every month. With rising telecom costs, people are now focusing on longer validity and decent daily benefits rather than additional features. BSNL’s plans, which are available for less than 1,000, provide a good balance of data, call, and SMS benefits, especially for people in semi-urban and rural areas, where costs are a bigger concern than high-speed benefits. From long validity to short-term plans with decent daily data benefits, there are a few plans that are worth considering. Here are some of the best value-for-money BSNL recharge plans for long validity under Rs 1,000 that you can consider.
BSNL Rs 997 plan
If you’re looking towards a long-validity prepaid recharge plan, then the BSNL Rs 997 plan is one of the most value-focused options available currently. The users can avail unlimited local and STD calls with the plan clubbed with 100 SMS per day.
Aside from the telecom benefits, the plan also offers 2 GB per day. Do note that once the daily limit is exhausted, the internet speed will drop down to 40kbps. The validity of the plan is 150 days, and the state-run telecom operator has increased the limit of the plan by 14 days, increasing it to 164 days if recharged before March 31. The plan just costs Rs 6.07 per day for the users.
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BSNL Rs 347 plan
For users who want a mid-range plan with daily benefits, the Rs 347 plan is a practical option. It provides 2GB data per day, unlimited local and STD calls, and 100 SMS per day. Users can enjoy these benefits for a span of 50 days, and the cost incurred per day is around Rs 6.94. After the daily data limit is reached, the speed is reduced to 40 kbps.
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BSNL Rs 147 plan
If your requirements are limited and you are looking for a low-cost plan, then the Rs 147 plan is just for you. The plan just has a daily running cost of Rs 6.12, which is the cheapest when compared to any other plan in this list. Moreover, with this recharge plan, you receive a total data limit of 5 GB for the entire validity period.
In addition to this, you receive unlimited local and STD calls. Once recharged, the plan remains active for a span of 24 days. However, the data speed reduces to 40 kbps once the data limit is consumed.
