Summary:
BSNL Tariff Hike 2025: BSNL has quietly reduced the validity period of several cheap prepaid plans, signaling a silent but significant Tariff hike for customers. The validity of Rs 1499 reduces to 300 to 336 days, bu the data has been increased. With this, the validity of the ₹997, ₹897, ₹599, ₹439, ₹319, and ₹197 plans has also been reduced, which required users to recharge immediately. Lets dive into guide and deeply about the BSNL Plan Validity reduction.
BSNL Reduces Plan Validity: As a part of the tariff hike, State-owned telecom operator BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) has revised the service validity of its several prepaid plans that signalling a significant tariff hike. BSNL has quietly reduced the validity of its cheap prepaid plans without changing its plan prices.
With the changes in the validity period, users are now required to recharge more frequently than before. It means that while plan prices may seem lower but the overall cost increases due to shorter validity. Let’s have a look at the plans whose validity has been revised.
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List of Plans That Are Affected by These Changes
Here is the list of revised prepaid plans whose validity period has been reduced by BSNL. Look below and find out the related details in the table.
| Plan (₹) | Previous Validity | New Validity | Data Benefits | Voice Calling | SMS Benefits | Changes Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1499 | 336 days | 300 days | Increased from 24GB to 32GB | – | – | Validity reduced, data increased |
| 997 | 160 days | 150 days | 2GB/day | Unlimited | 100/day | Validity reduced by 10 days |
| 897 | 180 days | 165 days | Reduced from 90GB to 24GB | – | – | Validity and data reduced |
| 599 | 84 days | 70 days | 3GB/day | Unlimited | 100/day | Validity reduced by 14 days |
| 439 | 90 days | 80 days | – | Unlimited | 300 total | Validity reduced by 10 days |
| 319 | 65 days | 60 days | 10GB total | Unlimited | 300 total | Validity reduced by 5 days |
| 197 | 54 days | 48 days | 4GB total | 300 minutes | 100 total | Validity reduced by 6 days |
BSNL Rs 1499 Plan Voucher Details
BSNL revised its Rs 1499 plan voucher; previously, the plan provided service validity of 336 days, but it has now been reduced to 300 days. This means the plan subscribers will get 36 days less validity compared to the previous plan at the same price.
However, if we talk about its benefits, the calling still remains unlimited. But one of the good things about the plan is that it now offers 32GB of data, whereas it previously provided 24GB of data. So the validity has decreased, but offering more data.
BSNL Rs 997 Plan
The BSNL Rs 997 plan voucher includes unlimited voice calls (Local/STD/roaming, including Mumbai & Delhi), unlimited data with speed reduced to 40 Kbps after 2GB per day, and 100 SMS per day for 150 days. Previously, the plan offered the same benefits with 160 days of validity, meaning a reduction of 10 days at the same price.
BSNL Rs 897 Prepaid Plan
BSNL has not only reduced the validity of this plan, but also made some changes in its benefits. Previously, the plan offered a validity of 180 days, but after the revision, it offers 165 days of validity, which means you will get 15 days less validity with the same MRP.
Furthermore, the plan previously offered a total of 90GB of data, but now offers 24GB data only. This means both data benefits and service validity have been cut. The plan also includes unlimited voice calling, 100SMS per day in Home LSA, and national roaming.
BSNL 599 Prepaid Plan Details
BSNL Rs 599 STV plan offers unlimited voice calls across India (including MTNL networks in Delhi and Mumbai), 3GB of daily data, with speed reduced to 40 kbps, and 100 SMS per day, along with 84 days service validity, but now it has been reduced to 70 days while keeping the same price.
Though the benefits remain unchanged, the shorter validity effectively makes the plan slightly more expensive for users.
BSNL Rs 439 Prepaid Plan
BSNL made a slight change to its popular plan by reducing its validity from 90 days to 80 days. Despite the shorter validity reduction, it continues to offer unlimited voice calls across India, and 300 SMS, ensuring seamless connectivity for users who love to stay in touch.
While its validity has been reduced, the plan blends affordability and all-around benefits, this plan remains a great choice for those seeking reliable communication at a budget-friendly price.
BSNL Rs 319 Recharge Plan
BSNL’s Rs 319 plan offers unlimited voice calls (Local/STD) to any network across India, including the MTNL network in Mumbai and Delhi, along with 10GB of high-speed data (speed reduced to 40 kbps thereafter) and 300 SMS.
However, its validity has been reduced from 65 days to 60 days, making it slightly less valuable for money than before, even though all other benefits remain the same.
BSNL Rs 197 Prepaid Plan Voucher
The BSNL Rs 197 prepaid plan voucher offers 300 minutes of voice calls, unlimited data with speed reduced to 40 kbps after 4GB, along with 100 SMS per day and 54 days of validity. But now it offers a service validity of 48 days after BSNL revised it.
BSNL 147 Plan Details
BSNL’s Rs 147 plan offers its customers unlimited voice calling, 10GB of data for 30 days of validity, but now it has been reduced to 25 days 30 days of validity. The plan also provides unlimited voice calling to any network in the Home (LSA) Licensed Service Area. After the plan reduction, it costs Rs 5.88 per day.
Reason Behind BSNL Plan Validity Reduction
BSNL has reduced the validity of several prepaid plans aimed at increasing its Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) and staying competitive, following a trend set by private telecom operators.
This strategy aims to make the plans more expensive by shortening the service period without changing the price, requiring more frequent recharges for users to maintain their service.
Conclusion
These are all the BSNL plans whose validity has been reduced recently by the BSNL. Remeber, plans and benefits may vary by circle. Please check the BSNL Selfcare app or the official BSNL website for applicable details.
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