Broadband plans: Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will often advertise their top speed plans with large bandwidth, often catering to power users, gamers and others with high-speed needs. However, these plans, which often come with high prices as well can often be overwhelming for new users who maybe just want a basic, entry level plan. Here are some budget plans by popular ISPs in India, most of which cost below Rs. 500 per month. Note that the prices mentioned below are exclusive of GST or any other taxes.
JioFiber
JioFiber has a Rs 399 broadband plan that gives 30Mbps speed with unlimited data and calling. With this plan, customers don’t get any OTT app subscription and for this, one will have to consider higher-priced plans.
BSNL
BSNL has a Rs 329 plan, which is currently available in select circles only. It offers 1TB of internet data; however, the telecom operator is only giving 20 Mbps speed with this plan. The plan also includes free fixed-line voice calling and 100 SMS daily. The validity of this broadband plan is 30 days.
One can also consider the Rs 449 BSNL broadband plan, which comes with 30Mbps speed with 3,300GB of FUP limit. Once the limit is exhausted, the browsing speed drops to 2Mbps. It also includes unlimited local and STD calls to any network. The company is giving a 90 per cent discount on the first month’s tariff of this plan.
ACT Fibernet
ACT Fibernet offers a Rs 500 broadband plan, but it isn’t available across all circles. You get this in Hyderabad. This plan offers 1TB of data for a month, post which one will get the FUP speed of 512Kbps. It also offers a one-month free trial of ZEE5 subscription and cult.fit.
Airtel
Airtel xStream Fiber’s has several broadband plans and the price starts from Rs 499. It includes unlimited data (up to 3.3TB) with 40Mbps speed, as well as unlimited local and ISD calling. The benefit of Airtel Thanks benefit is also included in the plan. Users also get a free subscription to Wynk Music. The plan will remain valid for 30 days once you purchase it.
