BSNL Introduces New 299 Prepaid: 2GB/Day Data 84-day validity.
In a tactical measure to boost its prepaid portfolio before the entire country has its own indigenous 4G network going live, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a new [?]299 recharge plan with a 2GB of high-speed data daily quota and a jaw-dropping 84-day (almost three months) of validity. This will be targeting moderate users of the data who require long-term connectivity, but not recharging frequently.
Plan Highlights
The new BSNL 299 is full-bodied, and it offers the necessary features that meet the dynamism of the current mobile users:
Data: 2GB high speed 4G/3G data per day.
Speed after usage: Beyond daily 2GB quota, the speed is lowered to 40 Kbps (normal fair use policy).
Voice Calls: Infinite local and STD calls in India, even when roaming in the country.
SMS: 100 SMS per day
Validity: 84 calendar days one of the longest in the sub-300 segment.
It is a great idea that helps to fill the gap between the monthly packs that are offered on short term and the expensive annual subscriptions that can be offered to students, remote workers and other consumers that care about the cost.
Competitive Positioning
Although BSNL already has a number of long-term plans, including the 347 (2GB/day 50 days) and 599 (3GB/day 70 days), the 299/84-day plan is more attractive as it has a longer expiration date and a lower price per day.
Let’s break it down:
299 over 84 days = just 3.56 per day
Daily cost of 347/50-day plan = 6.94/day
The 299 option is much cost effective even in comparison to the 199/28-day plan( 7.10/day).
This renders it one of the most economical plans in the current selection of BSNL to the users who do not need to consume over 2GB of data a day but would prefer to have unlimited access to their services almost in a period of three months.
Ideal User Profile
The plan 299 is best adapted to:
Students who are balancing college costs and have to always have internet-accessible devices to complete online homework and assignments.
Users who have low top-up frequency and are rural and semi-urban.
The elderly who call frequently and consume less data to send text messages or video calls.
Backup SIMs are holders looking to have a dependable secondary, low-maintenance connection.
Moreover, the unlimited calling entailed in the roaming, even to the MTNL zone (Delhi and Mumbai), is a valuable addition to the traveler or the migrant employees.
Background: BSNL 4G Revamp Strategy
This plan goes hand in hand with BSNL furiously enlisting customers into its so-called Swadeshi 4G network, which officially opened on September 27, 2025 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorating its opening. This network is based on a native indigenous telecom stack (cloud-native) and is currently operational in almost 98,000 locations and is expected to be upgradable to 5G without interruption.
BSNL will challenge Airtel Money by launching low-cost, long-duration packages such as the 299 pack which seeks to:
Recruit new subscribers in new rural locations that have been connected through Digital Bharat Nidhi program.
Retain current customers against the aggressive competition by the private operators.
Promote the use of data on its revamped network.
Availability and Activation
Although in general BSNL STVs and recharge plans are accessible across pan-India, circle variations are possible. Before recharging, the user in other states such as West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, or Maharashtra should use the BSNL Selfcare app or the official BSNL site to verify the availability of plans.
The plan 299 can be activated by:
BSNL Selfcare mobile app
BSNL official portal (bsnl.co.in).
Third-party applications such as Paytm, PhonePe, and Google Pay.
Essential BSNL retail outlets.
Final Thoughts
The competitive market with its 84-day validity, 2GB/day data, unlimited calls, and SMS, the new BSNL [?]299 prepaid plan has a very high long-term value. It shows how BSNL has become customer-centric and transparent and low tariff systems to become a next-generation telecom provider.
To users who want an easy and affordable mobile plan that covers the duration of a quarter, the [?]299 pack is an attractive-and timely-option in 2025.
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