BSNL Reduces the Validity of 197 Prepaid Plan and Offers Benefits in New Ways: Check what has changed
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has made another important revision to its existing 197 prepaid plan where it has cut down its validity period although introduced some new features to the plan. The upgrade is going to impact lakhs of customers around India who prefer BSNL due to its cost-effective mobile recharge offers. The transformation has already come into effect and the users must be cognizant of the new conditions prior to a recharge.
What has changed in BSNL 197 plan?
Previously, the validity of 70 days was there in BSNL in a 197 plan which is one of the largest causes of its popularity. Nevertheless, the new amended plan has a validity of only 40 days. This significant shift happens in a situation where majority of telecom operators are considering and charging their tariffs either by hiking the prices or cutting the benefits.
Minor Benefits Added
Along with the decrease in validity, some new benefits have been added to the same pack ( 197):
Unlimited Vocals: The user will get unlimited local and STD vocals across any network at the same time.
2GB Data 15 Days: A new change is the regulation of the high speed data which rises to 2GB daily with a time frame of 15 days only and no limit as in the previous days.
100 SMS A Day: The subscribers will receive 100 SMS a day in the first 15 days.
Once the 15-days are over, the users will still enjoy the unlimited calling and SMS services but they do not get any data after that unless they recharge with a different data pack. The cumulative validity of the plan is however 40 days as compared to the previously calculated 70 days.
Why such a Change is Important?
This changes may be major to the everyday BSNL users. Users will be forced to recharge more often because its validity will be cut short by 30 days which may in turn result in increased yearly expenditure. This is considered as an attempt by BSNL to help it in adjusting its price strategy to the new reality in the telecom industry where Jio and Airtel have already increased their prices.
Competitor Comparison
Compared to the similar plans provided by the competitors, the 197 plan of BSNL remains fairly priced, particularly by the customers whose main destination is the calling and SMS services. Nevertheless, it is not an equally attractive offer anymore to the user who uses a great deal of mobile data, as the plan does not include a very high amount of mobile data to be used within 15 days.
At What Point will This Plan Be Applicable?
According to official reports of the BSNL, the updated version of the 197 plan is up and running in all circles currently. The currently recharging users will obtain the new benefits and the decreased validity. The individuals that have been recharged previously will still receive benefits according to old structure until their plan ends.
FAQs
Q1: What is the new validity of BSNL prepaid plan of 197 Green?
The fresh validity has been reduced to 40 days as opposed to the previous 70 days.
Q2: What amount of data do we get (in this plan)?
The plan has the daily data of 2gb, which is only valid within the first 15 days.
Q 3: Does the new 197 plan still offer unlimited voice calls?
Yes, an unlimited voice calling is on board even within the 40-day validity.
Q4: Will I be able to have additional data following 15 days?
After 15 days, there is no high speed data. You will have to purchase additional data pack.
Q5: Did the price of the plan change?
Nopes, it is still 197. The structure of validity and the benefit has only changed.
This upgrade is also an endeavor that BSNL is undertaking in order to keep coping up with the emerging telecommunication industry in India. The users are encouraged to check latest details of the plan before recharging.
