BSNL offers: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) prepaid subscribers can now enjoy free extension of validity that expired on or after April 1. These free benefits are given to subscribers who were hit by the Covid-19 second wave and were not able to recharge further due to movement restriction or other hardships like cyclone Tauktae, said the telecom service provider. The affected prepaid subscribers will get 100 minutes of free talktime to make calls along with an extension of validity.

The validity now lasts till May 31 for affected BSNL subscribers to let them continue to receive incoming calls during this crisis situation. They can further utilize the 100 minutes talk time by May 31 for making emergency calls. Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL urged subscribers to get their recharge done online and not rely on retail stores when the states are announcing lockdowns.

Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL, Pravin Kumar Purwar, also urged subscribers to look for online options for recharging their numbers and not rely on retail stores.

“BSNL is committed to serve its subscribers during this difficult period and we request the subscribers to “Go Digital” for recharging their accounts. Several options available for recharge include MyBSNL mobile app, BSNL website and other popular wallet services. BSNL subscribers can also avail 4 percent upfront discount with MyBSNL app for recharging BSNL prepaid mobile of their friends and family,” he said in a statement.

Last month, BSNL announced the extension of its Rs. 398 special tariff voucher (STV) unlimited prepaid plan for its subscribers. This promotional offer was set to end on April 9, but now the plan is being made available till July 8. It offers unlimited high-speed data without any FUP cap, unlimited voice calls in Home, Licensed Service Area (LSA), and National networks including MTNL network in Delhi and Mumbai. It also offers 100 SMS messages per day and comes with a validity of 30 days.