• Free local and national calls with a maximum of 250 minutes daily.
• If subscribers recharge their number before 30th November 2019, they will get this extra validity period of two months.
• It has also extended the validity of its Marutham plan of Rs. 1188/-.

BSNL is now offering two months extra validity on its yearly prepaid plan of Rs.1699/-. Before this plan offered benefits for 365 days but now the benefits extended to 425 days. However, subscribers can enjoy this extra facility only if they recharge their number before November 30, 2019.

The Benefits Given By BSNL:

• Free local and national calls daily for 250 minutes.
• 100 SMS
• 2 GB data daily.

The good news is that subscribers will get an extra 1 GB in November and December as an additional benefit.

The Marutham plan was previously valid up to October 23rd. now, this is extended by 90 days, which means, it is now available till January 21, 2020. There is also an additional benefit of 5 GB which can be availed in this entire 345 days of validity.

The most unique step of BSNL is that it has announced credit of 6 paise for every five minutes of voice call by its subscribers.

Also: Reactivate Your Deactivated BSNL Number 

This Cashback Benefit Applies To

• Broadband
• BSNL’s (Prepaid)
• FTTH customers

This benefit of BSNL’s is just the opposite of Jio’s. They are charging their user 6 paise per minute for an outgoing call from Jio to any other network.

For the people of Mumbai and Delhi, BSNL has announced free calls to its MTNL users. MTNL is the telco operating in Delhi and Mumbai circles, owned by the respective states. The three plans of MTNL are Rs.429/-, Rs. 485/- and Rs. 665/-.

• Rs. 429/- plan – it offers free call voice calling benefits on all networks with a benefit of 1GB data per day for a validity period of 81 days.
• Rs. 485/- plan – it offers free calls and 1.5 GB data per day for a validity period of 90 days.
• Rs. 665/- plan – it offers the same plan as that of Rs. 485/- but the validity period is 122 days.

Also Read: Check BSNL 2G/3G/4G Data Balance And Validity

Meanwhile to meet the customer’s expectation BSNL will enable 4G services since as a telecom carrier it had not provided any high-speed data service. Although 70,000 employees have opted for a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS), yet as a revival strategy BSNL is expected to launch 4G services within 6 months by spending almost Rs. 12,000 crore on a next-generation network. The BSNL will be upgrading the existing equipment and locations will be selected for the service available as soon as possible. The telco has to undergo a tendering process.

BSNL revival strategies will help it to overcome the cash crunch and meet the expenses within the next 2 to 3 months. The government is giving BSNL a helping hand to overcome the existing challenges. Up to now, 14 high-value land parcels have been identified, worth Rs.8,000 crore which will be monetized by phased approach.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is an Indian state-owned telecommunications company. It’s headquartered is in New Delhi. From October 2000 it started its journey of providing telecom services and network management. It took over the services from the Central Government Department of Telecom Services (DTS). It is the largest provider of fixed telephony with as much as 49% share. It is also the 4th largest mobile telephony provider in India, it is also the oldest. Its history can be traced back o the British period when the first telegraph line was put up between Diamond Harbour and Calcutta. Though after the installation of the telegraph lines across India, the first telegraph was sent from Mumbai to Pune.

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The Services Rendered By BSNL Are:

• Fixed-line phone
• Mobile phone
• Broadband
• Internet television
• IPTV

The Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) is a state-owned telecommunications service provider in the cities of Mumbai and New Delhi. India. It is also a service provider in Mauritius of Africa. It had a monopoly in Mumbai and New Delhi until 1992 in India, the areas of service are Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane. As of January 2019, MTNL has 6.71million subscribers.

3 Different Methods To Activate BSNL SIM Card

You can activate your recently purchased BSNL SIM Card by reaching out to the BSNL Customer Care executive over-call, in-store, or by dialling the USSD number. Below we have described all the steps in a detailed manner.

By Calling BSNL Customer Care

• Step 1: Place your new BSNL SIM Card on the SIM tray. Make sure that the tray is clean and doesn’t contain any dust particles as it could lead to the SIM card malfunctioning
• Step 2: Press Power Off for few seconds to restart your smartphone
• Step 3: Check for the Network Signal at the top
• Step 4: Open the keypad and dial 1507
• Step 5: Opt for your language preference
• Step 6: Dial the number stated by IVR to connect with customer care representative
• Step 7: Confirm your identity to customer care by sharing your Full name, Address, DOB, etc
• Step 8: Share the OTP received on your alternate number for facilitating the tele-verification process

If you don’t have access to an alternate number or don’t have one, you can provide your 12-digit Aadhaar number if you’re a BSNL Prepaid User. Postpaid Users can provide a valid Address Proof to finish the tele-verification and KYC procedure.

In the next 30 minutes hours, your BSNL SIM will be activated and you can make use of calling, text messages and internet services. Also, do remember to adjust the internet settings offered for your device as then only you can access the internet. If by chance you’re unable to use the internet still then implement the below-mentioned solutions.

• For Android: Go to Settings > Network and Internet > Mobile Networks > BSNL > Preferred Network > 3G/4G/ Automatic
• For iOS: Tap on Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Enable 4G > Both Voice and Data

Also Read: BSNL Message Center Number State Wise{USSD Code, Default Settings}

Go To BSNL Store

• Step 1: Locate the nearest BSNL store through BSNL Website or Google Maps
• Step 2: Tell the BSNL executive that you’re seeking help to activate BSNL SIM which you purchased recently
• Step 3: Fill out the given Customer Application Form (CAF) form with the necessary details
• Step 4: Share your identity proof and address for identity verification to them
• Step 5: Wait until the customer representative completes KYC verification to process your SIM Card activation. You’ll receive a confirmation message also on your number once it’s activated by the operator

Dial USSD Number ( Only For BSNL VOLTE SIM)

• Step 1: Call on 53734 from your number
• Step 2: Enter prompts correctly instructed by IVR to activate your BSNL SIM

Enable BSNL SIM Internet Services

As we mentioned above you need to save the correct internet settings after activating your BSNL SIM for smooth data connectivity. Once done, you need to send a text message in the given format, i.e., START to 1925 to activate data services on your number. BSNL will send you a confirmation text message as soon as mobile data is activated on your BSNL number.

Check Activity Of Your Old BSNL SIM

If you have an existing BSNL SIM Card which is recharged but haven’t used it for a long time then it’s better to start using it otherwise it’ll get inactive. After inserting the SIM card into your phone check the balance and validity by dialing *124# from that BSNL number. The balance details will be sent to you via SMS on the same number. If you receive an SMS that your balance is low then get in touch with BSNL Customer Care (1800-180-153) to know about popular BSNL recharge plans and recharge your number.

Now, if the BSNL Prepaid SIM hasn’t been used for 90 days or more and has less than Rs 20 then it might get expired temporarily. All services will be deactivated on this number. You need to re-activate the SIM again. The steps to do so are listed below:

• Step 1: Dial 1507 and submit a request online to activate your expired SIM Card
• Step 2: Upon request confirmation, reach the nearest BSNL Store
• Step 3: Fill out the CAF Form and share the mandatory documents for KYC verification
• Step 4: Answer the confirmation call you’ll receive regarding your SIM Card activation

Platforms To Recharge Your New BSNL SIM

There are multiple platforms to recharge BSNL SIM and we have mentioned some of them below. You can compare the plans from the BSNL Official Website and then recharge accordingly which fits under your budget. Although, it’s best to recharge from the BSNL App or website but for cashback or discounts you can recharge through third-party apps or visit nearby mobile outlet.

• BSNL App
• BSNL Official Website
• BSNL Store
• IVR
• PayTm
• Freecharge
• Bajaj Finserv
• MobiKwik
• PhonePe
• Google Pay
• payRup
• TalkCharge
• RechargeMojo

Also Read: Outgoing SMS Error On BSNL Sim- Check Reasons

Conclusion

We hope that by now you’re well aware of the methods to activate a BSNL SIM Card and can do it yourself very easily. If the problem persists, then contact 1500 or 1800-180-1503 (BSNL users) or 1800-345-1500 (non-BSNL users) and state your query for the solution. For a quick fix, you can walk to the BSNL Store and get it activated free of cost.