Mumbai, July 11: BNSL recently announced its new affordable 4G plan that offered customers 45 days of validity and 2GB of data per day. The new BNSL Recharge Plan of INR 249 was announced in light of the tariff hikes by Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. Last month, the Reliance Jio Tariff hike was announced, leading to up to a 25% increase in the previous 5G unlimited data plans. Following this, Airtel and Vi also introduced new tariff rates for its 5G unlimited data plans, which increased by up to 21%. 

A new BSNL Recharge Plan was launched after July 3 amid the telecom tariff hike announcement. It offered customers more days of validity and more internet data. BSNL made this strategic move to attract customers looking for an alternative to the existing plans in the telecommunication industry in India. BSNL Recharge Plan: Amid Tariff Hike by Airtel and Jio, BSNL Launches New INR 249 Plan for Customers, Check Validity and Internet Data Details Here.

How to Port to BSNL given Recent Tariff Hikes by Jio, Airtel and Vi

To port to the Indian government-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), you must follow a step-by-step process that lets you port using a UPC. To request to port your current number from your existing telecom service provider like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel or Vodafone Idea, you need to send a text message and get a UPC (Unique Porting Code). Check the step-by-step process. Airtel New Plan: Bharti Airtel Follows Jio, Hikes Mobile Tariffs by Up to 21%; New Plans to Be Effective From July 3.

  • Go to the messages on your mobile phone

  • Send 'Port' and give a space, then write your 10 digits mobile number like this - 'Port 98XXXXXXXX.'

  • Then, send this message to '1900' and wait for UPC.

  • Soon, you will receive a Unique Porting Code (UPC) via SMS on your device.

  • It will be valid for 15 days from receiving or the time the number gets ported out

  • Porting to BSNL is free 

  • Now, Visit to the BSNL's outlet or website

  • Fill a porting form and submit your documents 

  • Select a plan and wait for the confirmation 

  • After getting a new SIM card, please insert it into your device

  • Activate the new SIM card 

BSNL's 249 Plan is a cost-effective alternative to the plans offered by other telecom service providers in India. For a similar price range, BSNL's plan offers up to 28 days of validity and 1GB of internet data, offering an affordable option.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 11, 2024 10:37 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).