Bad news for Mukesh Ambani as BSNL launches budget plan to counter Jio, offers unlimited data, calls at just Rs….

However, Mukesh Ambani-led Jio does offer better connectivity and faster internet services, thanks to its 5G technology. Additionally, BSNL is not yet available in every city and the operator is still testing its 5G technology.

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), which is trying to make a comeback in the market, has recently made some big moves in order to counter private telecom providers such as Airtel, Vi, and Reliance Jio, which is owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani– the richest person in Asia.

Apart from launching its 4G services in several cities across the country and its plans to introduce 5G connectivity in the near-future, BSNL has also introduced some very attractive mobile tariff plans which could give private players like Jio a run for their money.

Recently, BSNL, which is known for its budget-friendly plans, announced its 395-day plan which offers unlimited calling and 4G data (64kbps post 2GB high-speed data/day) at just Rs 2,399 for around 1 year and 3 months (395 days). BSNL’s latest offering is significant as it directly challenges market leader Jio’s 365-day plan which is priced at Rs 3,599.

Besides unlimited calling and high-speed data, BSNL’s 395-day plan also offers various other benefits to users, including 100 free SMS daily and subscriptions to value-added services like Hardy Games, Arena Games, Zing Music, Wow Entertainment, and BSNL Tunes.

BSNL’s offering translates to a daily cost of just Rs 6, compared to Reliance Jio’s yearly plan which amounts to around Rs 10 per day.

Jio’s Rs 3,599 plan offers 2.5GB of daily high-speed 4G data, unlimited 5G data, and 100 free SMS per day to users, but is a lot more expensive than BSNL’s 395-day plan,

However, on the flip side,  Jio does offer better connectivity and faster internet services, thanks to its 5G technology. Additionally, BSNL is not yet available in every city and the operator is still testing its 5G technology.

Recently, private providers have raised their mobile tariffs, due to which many users have opted to switch to BSNL which offers more pocket-friendly plans.