BSNL plans at a glance
The table above lists 4 popular BSNL prepaid plans. All include unlimited calls. The cheapest is ₹169 (30 days, 2 GB/day); the lowest cost for 30 days of service is the ₹1,499 plan at about ₹150 for 30 days.
Why people pick BSNL
- Low cost for long validity: BSNL's 150–300 day plans cost noticeably less for 30 days of service than comparable plans elsewhere.
- A second SIM: a cheap way to keep a number active for a year.
Check coverage first
BSNL's own Indian-built 4G network went live nationwide in September 2025, and coverage has been growing, but it still varies a lot by area. Test a BSNL SIM where you live and work before porting your main number. BSNL plans and prices also vary more by circle than other operators'; confirm in the BSNL Selfcare app or at a BSNL outlet.
Before you recharge
- Recharge only through the operator's app or website, a UPI app or your bank — never through a link in an SMS or WhatsApp message promising a "free recharge" or a huge discount. Those links steal UPI PINs and card details.
- Check the plan in your own circle: some plans and prices differ by state.
- "Unlimited" data has a daily limit: after your daily quota, speed usually drops to about 64 kbps until midnight.
- Unlimited 5G comes only on plans the operator names, and only where its 5G network reaches you and your phone supports it.
How BSNL compares
| Plan type | Jio | Airtel | Vi | BSNL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest 28–30 day plan | ₹189 · 28 days | ₹199 · 28 days | ₹199 · 28 days | ₹169 · 30 days |
| 2 GB/day, 28–30 days | ₹349 · 28 days | ₹349 · 28 days | ₹365 · 28 days | ₹169 · 30 days |
| Daily data, 365 days | ₹3,599 · 365 days | ₹3,599 · 365 days | ₹3,599 · 365 days | — |
| Calling only, ~1 year | ₹1,748 · 336 days | ₹1,849 · 365 days | ₹1,849 · 365 days | — |
See the full comparison of all operators or cheapest recharge plans.
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