BSNL, state owned telecom provider has introduced a simple SMS based 3G data recharge facility for its prepaid customer base in Kerala circle. Customer can use 3G Data Vouchers of all denomination from Rs 14 to Rs 3000 by sending a simple SMS . Earlier these vouchers were available only through C Top-Up.To make this process easy and more convenient BSNL has implemented this new SMS based activation service.
To activate any of the 3G Data Voucher, prepaid customer has to send SMS STV DATA<Keyword> to 123. For example in order to activate 3G data voucher of denomination Rs 14, customer has to send SMS STV DATA14 to 123. The plan will be activated instantly and the amount will be deducted after that. Users can choose from the following 3G data plans –
| MRP of 3G DATA STV in Rs. | Bundled 3G/2G free data usage in MB/GB | Validity (Days) | SMS keyword to be sent to 123 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 110 MB 3G / 2G Data | 1 | STV DATA14 |
| 29 | 150 MB 3G / 2G Data | 3 | STV DATA29 |
| 40 | 200 MB 3G / 2G Data | 5 | STV DATA40 |
| 57 | 250 MB 3G / 2G Data | 27 | STV DATA57 |
| 68 | 1 GB 3G / 2G Data | 3 | STV DATA68 |
| 78 | 1 GB 3G / 2G Data | 5 | STV DATA78 |
| 98 | 650 MB 3G / 2G Data | 14 | STV DATA98 |
| 155 | 1 GB 3G / 2G Data | 20 | STV DATA155 |
| 198 | 1.1 GB 3G / 2G Data | 28 | STV DATA198 |
| 252 | 2.2 GB 3G / 2G Data | 28 | STV DATA252 |
| 239 | 1 GB 3G / 2G Data + Rs 100 Talk Time | 14 | C-Top Up Only |
| 444 | 3 GB 3G / 2G Data | 60 | STV DATA444 |
| 451 | 2 GB 3G / 2G Data + Rs 100 Talk Time | 60 | STV DATA451 |
| 561 | 5 GB 3G / 2G Data | 30 | STV DATA561 |
| 821 | 6 GB 3G / 2G Data | 60 | STV DATA821 |
| 1099 | 9 GB 3G / 2G Data | 60 | STV DATA1099 |
| 1949 | 21 GB 3G / 2G Data | 90 | STV DATA1949 |
| Annual Data Plan Voucher | |||
| Rs 96 | 0.5 GB Free 3G / 2G Data for the first 30 Days | 12 Months | Flexy Recharge Only |
| Rs 1499 | 0.75 GB Free 3G / 2G Data per month | 12 Months | PLAN DATA1499 |
| Rs 2799 | 1.5 GB Free 3G / 2G Data per month for 12 Months | 13 Months | PLAN DATA2799 |
| Rs 3999 | 2.5 GB Free 3G / 2G Data per month for 12 Months + FREE 3.6 Mbps Datacard | 14 Months | PLAN DATA3999 |
| Rs 4499 | 30 GB Free 3G / 2G Data for 12 Months | 15 Months | PLAN DATA4499 |
| Combo Plans | |||
| Combo STV 125 (Rs 125) | 200MB free 3G/2G data + 177 Minutes + 100 SMS | 30 Days | STV COMBO125 |
| Combo STV 3099 (Rs 3099) | 15 GB 3G / 2G Data + Unlimited onset Local/STD/Roaming+ 500 minutes free Local/STD/Roaming off-net | 31 Days | STV COMBO3099 |
This new facility has been live in the state and customers can avail this offer.