Traveling Abroad? BSNL's Rs 5,399 International Plan Offers 30-Day Roaming in 18 Nations: Examine Costs, Advantages, and More Details
BSNL Introduces Affordable International Roaming Plan
BSNL, India's leading telecom service provider, has announced a new long-term prepaid international roaming pack, named the "Gold International Roaming Plan." Priced at Rs 5,399, this plan offers 30 days of connectivity in 18 countries across the globe.
Key Details
- Price: Rs 5,399
- Validity: 30 days from activation
- Data: 3 GB total data allowance for the period
- Voice: 30 minutes of outgoing calls on any number
- SMS: 15 SMS allowed on any number
- Countries Covered: 18 countries including Bhutan, Germany, Malaysia, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Nepal, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka, among others
This plan is designed to cater to the needs of Indian travelers, students, business travelers, and those studying abroad, aiming to compete with similar offerings from other telecom providers like Airtel and Vodafone.
Usage Notes
- The plan activates international roaming services for the originating BSNL SIM.
- It is prepaid and must be purchased prior to departure or use abroad.
- Calls, data, and SMS allocations are bundled for the entire validity period and should be managed accordingly to avoid additional charges.
Activation Process
To activate the plan, a BSNL user must:
- Ensure that international roaming is enabled on their BSNL number.
- Recharge with the Rs 5,399 international roaming pack.
- Travel to one of the 18 listed countries.
- Use the provided 3GB data, 30 minutes outgoing calls, and 15 SMS within 30 days of activation.
If the network doesn't connect automatically upon arrival in the destination country, additional steps are required to enable international roaming. This involves going to the phone's settings under Network options and selecting "International" under the BSNL mobile tab.
BSNL customer service centre is the point of contact for activating international roaming. Users can also activate the plan through the MyBSNL app.
The effective cost of the plan per day is just Rs 180, making it an affordable option for those seeking international connectivity. The process to enable international roaming does not involve visiting a physical retailer. Users can recharge via the BSNL website, app, or local retailer.
This plan offers 3 GB of high-speed data, 30 minutes of outgoing voice calls, and 15 SMS messages, providing a comprehensive international calling, data pack, and SMS benefits package.
[1] Source: BSNL Official Website [2] Source: The Indian Express
- With BSNL's announcement of the "Gold International Roaming Plan," Indian travelers and students abroad can now enjoy affordable technology like smartphones, as they offer 3 GB data during their 30-day stay in 18 countries, including Germany, Japan, and Thailand.
- Although the primary objective of the "Gold International Roaming Plan" is to provide affordable connectivity for Indian expats, business travelers, and students abroad, it simultaneously allows them to utilize the latest smartphone technology, as they stay in touch with loved ones back home while taking advantage of 30 minutes outgoing voice calls and 15 SMS messages.
