BSNL ₹485 Plan Offers Unlimited Calling, Daily 2GB Data, and 100 SMS for 72 Days

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has a 72-day validity prepaid plan, which is actually available for less than ₹ 500. The plan offers its users voice calling, data, and SMS benefits. By industry standards, this is very affordable. Private telecom operators have not been seen offering such a 70+ day validity plan for less than ₹ 700. The said plan is available for less than Rs 500. The plan we are referring to costs Rs 485. Let's take a closer look at this prepaid plan and understand what the users get.

The Rs 485 prepaid plan of BSNL offers unlimited voice calling, 100SMS per day, and 2GB of daily data. Once the limit of 2GB is exhausted, the speed drops to 40 Kbps. The service validity of this prepaid plan is 72days. BSNL users who wish to recharge this plan can do so through the BSNL Self Care app or the telecom company's website. Customers can also recharge this plan through third-party apps/platforms such as PhonePe, CRED, GPay, and others.

The state-owned telecom company is focusing on expanding its high-speed network in India. According to government officials, the company has deployed approximately 98,000 4G sites across the country. This 4G expansion will continue beyond these sites, and the telecom company is also preparing to launch 5G in the next few months.

Both the company's 4G and 5G will be based on home-grown technology. The 4G already deployed is entirely developed by Indian companies, including Tejas Networks and the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT). Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the system integrator and is assisting with the deployment and maintenance of the mobile networks.