BSNL to revise existing Prepaid 3G/2G Data STVs from 20th April 2016 on wards by reducing validity

PAN India 3G service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the revision of its existing Prepaid 3G/2G Data STVs from 20th April 2016 on wards on PAN India basis.

As per the latest information, BSNL will be reducing the validity of its most popular data STVs like - Data STV 57, Data STV 68, Data STV 155 and Data STV 451. In addition, the PSU has also decided to launch one new Data STV 239* which offers 1.2 GB data for 30 days, exclusive for its South Zone customers.

The validity of existing prepaid Data STV 198 will be reduced from 28 days to 24 days and Data STV 291 will be extended from 28 days to 30 days for BSNL South Zone customers.

The validity of all Corporate Data STVs will be changed from "Days" to "Calendar Days" i.e. the validity of STV will be up to 23:59 Hours of last day of validity irrespective of validity on first day. This is to be implemented with effect from 1st May 2016 on PAN India basis.

a) Rationalization of BSNL 3G/2G Data STVs on PAN India Basis (to be implemented with effect from 20-04-2016):-
EXISTING			REVISED
MRP of Data STV in Rs (Inclusive of Service Tax)	Total Bundled Free Usage	Validity of Freebies (in Days)	MRP of Data STV in Rs (Inclusive of Service Tax)	Total Bundled Free Usage	Validity of Freebies (in Days)
57	250 MB	27	57	250 MB	21
68	1 GB	2	68	1 GB	1
155	1 GB	18	155	1 GB	15
239	1 GB + Rs 100 Talk Time	14	239	1 GB + Rs 80 Talk Time	14
451	2 GB + Rs 100 Talk Time	60	451	2 GB + Rs 80 Talk Time	60
b) Rationalization of BSNL 3G/2G Data STV for South Zone (to be implemented with effect from 20-04-2016):-
EXISTING			REVISED
MRP of Data STV in Rs (Inclusive of Service Tax)	Total Bundled Free Usage	Validity of Freebies (in Days)	MRP of Data STV in Rs (Inclusive of Service Tax)	Total Bundled Free Usage	Validity of Freebies (in Days)
198	1 GB	28	198	1 GB	24
NEW DATA STV			239#	1.2 GB	30
292	2.2 GB	28	292	2 GB	30

# MRP (+/-) Rs. 2 excluding multiple of Rs. 10, if denomination Rs. 239/- is not vacant in a particular South Zone Circle.

Click Here to See the existing 3G/2G Data STVs from BSNL

All the other terms and conditions will remain same. The implementation of the tariff is will be made in accordance with 43rd Amendment of Telecom Tariff Order and orders/guidelines/clarifications issued by TRAI from time to time.

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As we reported earlier, BSNL launched Data Sharing Facility for its Prepaid Mobile customers on PAN India basis. BSNL introduced special data STVs and combo vouchers exclusive for Data Sharing facility. See its details below:

• BSNL introduces New Data STVs and Combo Vouchers exclusive for Data Sharing facility for Prepaid Mobile Customers

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