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Since the huge increase in mobile tariffs by private telecom companies in the country, the general public and budget users are looking for cheap recharge options. Meanwhile, government telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has created a big blast in the Indian telecom market. On the auspicious occasion of Independence Day, the company has surprised its customers by introducing a promotional First Recharge (FRC) plan of just ₹ 1 in all telecom circles across the country. While the 28-day plans of private companies have crossed ₹200 to ₹300, BSNL is offering internet and calling facilities like free internet and calling for 24 days at the cost of just one coin. After this announcement, queues of people have started forming from social media to markets to get the new SIM of BSNL. However, before taking advantage of this very cheap and attractive offer, it is very important for the customers to know some of its important terms and conditions.
What are the benefits of the new Rs 1 BSNL plan?
The benefits available in this Re 1 plan launched by BSNL under the ‘Freedom 2.0’ campaign prove to be a ‘value for money’ deal for any user:
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24 days service validity: On payment of just ₹ 1, the user’s new SIM card will remain fully active for 24 days.
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Unlimited Free Voice Calling: During the entire period of 24 days, users will be able to make unlimited free local and STD calling on any network in the country (Jio, Airtel, Vodafone-Idea or BSNL). There will be no daily cap or fair usage policy (FUP) restriction for this.
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1GB high-speed data daily: 1GB high-speed data is being provided daily in this plan for internet browsing, YouTube video streaming and playing social media. That means the user will get the benefit of total 24GB data in 24 days.
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Daily 100 Free SMS: Free facility to send 100 local and national SMS daily is also part of this pack.
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Free National Roaming: You will get the benefit of free incoming and outgoing calls while traveling anywhere in the country.
What are the biggest ‘conditions’ and rules of this ₹1 offer?
After hearing the name of this plan, if you are thinking that you will get 24 days validity by recharging only Rs 1 on your old BSNL number, then it is not so at all. The company has set some clear conditions with this plan:
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Valid for new customers only (New Connections Only): This offer has been specially brought in the form of ‘First Recharge Coupon’ (FRC). This means that this plan will be available only to those new customers who are purchasing a new BSNL SIM card. Existing active BSNL users cannot do their monthly recharge with this pack.
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Those who get number port (MNP) also benefited: If you are troubled by the expensive tariffs of any other private company (like Jio, Airtel, Vi) and are porting your number to BSNL (Mobile Number Portability), you will still get this FRC offer of ₹ 1 in the first time after porting.
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Limited time promotional offer: The company has launched this offer for a limited time on the occasion of Independence Day and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
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Normal tariff applicable after 24 days: After completion of 24 days validity, the user will have to recharge from BSNL’s regular plans (like ₹107, ₹199, ₹239 etc.) to continue the services.
BSNL’s big bet amid tariff hike by private companies
In recent months, when private telecom operators drastically increased the rates of their prepaid and postpaid plans by 15 to 25 percent, it had a direct impact on common consumers. At such a time, BSNL has adopted an aggressive strategy to attract new customers to its fold.
The biggest strategic advantage of this Rs 1 plan is that people who were hesitant about BSNL’s 4G speed and network coverage can live test BSNL’s network quality, calling clarity and data speed for 24 days in their area by spending only ₹ 1 without any financial risk. If the user likes the service, he will remain a BSNL customer permanently.
How and where to get the new ₹1 BSNL SIM?
If you also want to get a new SIM card of BSNL under this amazing offer, then its process is very easy and transparent:
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near you BSNL Customer Service Center (BSNL CSC)Visit an authorized retail store or mobile shop.
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With you as proof of your identity and address Original Aadhaar Card Take it with you.
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Complete the SIM registration process through live biometric or facial authentication (e-KYC) at the store.
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Select FRC recharge of ₹1 at the time of activation when the SIM is issued.
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Once tele-verification is completed (by dialing 1507), your new SIM will be activated immediately and all benefits will be activated for 24 days.
Rapid expansion of 4G network and preparation for 5G
BSNL is not limited to just cheap plans, but is also making historic changes in its infrastructure. Under the Central Government’s Self-reliant India vision, completely indigenous 4G mobile towers are being installed across the country in collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and C-DOT. The company has completed 4G rollout work in thousands of rural and urban areas of the country and preparations are also underway to directly upgrade the existing towers to 5G through software updates.
In this era of rising inflation in the telecom sector, this ₹1 Independence Day offer of BSNL has come as a big relief for the common citizens, students and people of low income group. If you also want to have a secondary SIM or want to enjoy the most economical calling and internet experience, then it may prove to be a wise decision to visit the nearest BSNL center and avail this limited time offer.