BSNL, the Govt owned telecom service provider in India brings back the 3G unlimited data plan, that was stopped after the initial launch of 3G by other operators, with a fair usage policy (FUP) cap. BSNL has introduced a new 3G unlimited data plan at an affordable price of Rs 992 for prepaid customers as a promotional offer for 9odays with effect from 04-01-2012 to 02-04-2012.
BSNL new unlimited 3G data RCV plan offers 5GB of 3G data usage at a speed of 3.6Mbps and beyond 5GB data usage the speed is capped to 100Kbps. This plan cost around Rs 992 (including tax), have a validity of 30days and can data RCV through CTOPUP. The base voice, SMS and video call rates remains as the 3G special plan you have. This offer is applicable to 3G customers only(existing and new customers in 3G Special and FRC 51 plan).
Monthly Charges | Tariff | Prepaid |
| Speed upto 5GB Data usage | 3.6 Mbps | Applicable |
| Speed beyond 5GB Data usage | 100 Kbps | Applicable |
| Validity | 30 days | Unlimited |
| Amount (in Rupees per month) | Data RCV through CTOPUP for Rs.992/- (Incl. of Tax) | |
| Base Voice & SMS & Video call Tariff | As per 3G Special plan |
BSNL have 3G circles in pan India and covers more than 2000 cities, so you can access 3G anywhere without a problem. No additional roaming charges incurred for using 3G data plans with this offer.
It seems a right step taken by BSNL, by lowering the 3G data plans and making it more affordable, hope other operators will also follow this steps and introduce affordable unlimited data 3G plans for its customers. Do comment what you feel about this new 3G unlimited plan from BSNL?