PAN India, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, the government-owned telecom giant, is set to withdraw six Special Tariff Vouchers (STVs) from its GSM mobile segment under 4G /5G BSNL prepaid plans starting September 21, 2024. This strategic move aims to streamline BSNL’s offerings and promote more comprehensive plans to its customers
BSNL STVs Withdrawn
The withdrawal of these STVs is part of BSNL’s ongoing efforts to optimize its service portfolio and enhance customer experience. Here’s a breakdown of the plans being withdrawn and their recommended replacements:
- STV 88: This 30-day plan offering discounted call rates will be replaced by PV-107.
- STV 183: An 84-day plan with competitive call rates, to be replaced by STV-187.
- STV 251: A 28-day plan offering 70GB data and Zing service, to be replaced by STV-288.
- STV 269: A 28-day unlimited plan with various bundled services, to be replaced by STV-299.
- STV 398: A 30-day unlimited plan with 120GB data, to be replaced by STV-599.
- STV 769: An 84-day unlimited plan with multiple value-added services, also to be replaced by STV-5991
Comparison of BSNL Withdrawn STVs and Promoted Plans
| Withdrawn STV | Validity (Days) | Key Features | Promoted Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 30 | Discounted call rates | PV-107 |
| 183 | 84 | Competitive call rates | STV-187 |
| 251 | 28 | 70GB data + Zing | STV-288 |
| 269 | 28 | Unlimited calls, 2GB/day data, SMS, VAS | STV-299 |
| 398 | 30 | Unlimited calls, 120GB data, SMS | STV-599 |
| 769 | 84 | Unlimited calls, 2GB/day data, SMS, VAS | STV-599 |
BSNL is taking proactive steps to ensure a smooth transition for its customers. The company will send daily SMS notifications to existing users of these vouchers until October 31, 2024, encouraging them to switch to the promoted plans
FAQs
- When will these changes take effect?
The new tariff structure will be implemented from September 21, 2024. - What should I do if I’m currently using one of the withdrawn STVs?
BSNL recommends recharging with the promoted plan mentioned against your current STV. - Will there be any changes to the base plan charges?
The circular doesn’t mention any changes to base plan charges. Other charges will apply as per the base plan for the new STVs. - How can I get more information about the new plans?
BSNL will update its website with the new plan details. You can also expect SMS notifications and advertisements about the changes. - Are there any changes to BSNL’s roaming services?
The promoted plans continue to offer national roaming benefits, including in MTNL areas of Delhi and Mumbai.
As BSNL continues to evolve its services, these changes reflect the company’s commitment to providing competitive and value-packed offerings to its customers. Users are advised to stay informed about these updates and choose the plan that best suits their needs in this dynamic telecom landscape.
