In an attempt to revive its brand image in the midst of stiff competition from private operators BSNL has announced a possible ‘game-changer’ plan.
BSNL is offering its users 20GB of 3G data at Rs. 50. In addition, this data can be shared with four other BSNL users residing in India.
The scheme is being subsidized by the Government of India and is a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Digital India Scheme. In order to avail the benefits, BSNL users will have to log into the BSNL Mobile’s Selfcare portal and fill in their personal details. The online form will also ask the user which four numbers they would like to share their data with.
The plan offered by BSNL might trigger other telecom providers to lower the cost of their plans. By comparison, a Vodafone, Airtel, and Idea charge Rs. 251 for 1GB of 3G data that is valid for about a month.