Mumbai: Consumers looking for a lower-cost mobile recharge with longer validity can consider BSNL’s Rs 485 prepaid plan. The plan offers 72 days of validity along with 2GB of high-speed data per day.
The BSNL recharge costs considerably less than comparable daily-data plans from Jio and Airtel, although the private telecom operators offer longer validity and additional benefits with their plans.
What does BSNL’s Rs 485 plan offer?
The Rs 485 prepaid plan comes with 72 days of validity, meaning users do not need another recharge for more than two months.
Subscribers get 2GB of high-speed data every day, unlimited voice calls across networks and 100 SMS per day.
After the daily 2GB data allowance is exhausted, internet access continues at a reduced speed of 40 Kbps. The plan does not include an OTT subscription.
Over its entire validity period, users can get up to 144GB of high-speed data.
BSNL vs Jio vs Airtel: Price comparison
| Operator | Plan price | Daily data | Validity | Total data | Key benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSNL | Rs 485 | 2GB | 72 days | 144GB | Unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day |
| Airtel | Rs 979 | 2GB | 84 days | 168GB | Unlimited calls, additional benefits |
| Jio | Rs 1,029 | 2GB | 84 days | 168GB | Unlimited calls, additional digital benefits |
BSNL’s plan is Rs 494 cheaper than Airtel and Rs 544 cheaper than Jio based on these plan prices. However, Airtel and Jio provide 12 additional days of validity and 24GB more high-speed data.
Should you choose BSNL?
For users primarily interested in daily data and calling at a lower upfront price, BSNL’s Rs 485 recharge could be an attractive option.
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It may also work well for people using BSNL as a secondary SIM, particularly in areas where the operator provides reliable coverage.
However, consumers considering switching from Jio or Airtel should not decide based on recharge prices alone. Network availability and internet speeds can vary significantly by location, so users should check BSNL coverage in their area before porting their number.
