Cheapest way to keep BSNL mobile active?

colors6

colors6

Disciple
I have a BSNL prepaid number which I use as secondary connection.

I need it for incoming and WhatsApp/telegram.

I don't need outgoing calls, data.

Just want to keep it active so that incoming is active.

I found a Rs. 24 plan which offers 30 days validity.

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Will this provide validity or does it need some other plan to work. i.e. is it a validity extension plan or not.

I have a feeling BSNL won't provide such a cheap option for 30 days validity even without any calls/data.

if that is the case I found Rs. 197 plan extension plan for 150 days. Is this the best if the Rs. 24 plan won't extend validity?

my current monthly Rs. 153 prepaid plan expires in 2 weeks.
 
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solo_wing

Disciple
This is going to be helpful for me too.

I also just was to keep my Bsnl active .

Btw sometime back I paid Rs 94 something to recharge guy and my mobile was active for about 50 days iirc.

I tried to look for that package but could not find it again.
 
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kuduku

Skilled
I did it recently
PV_197
Validity : 150 Calendar Day(s)
  • GEN_Plan_Voucher ( MRP In Rs.) : 197
  • GEN_Plan_Validity (in Days) : 150
  • Circle Applicable : PB
  • GEN_Voucher_Information : Unlimited Voice Calls + Unlimited Data (speed restricted to 40 Kbps after 2GB/day) + 100 SMS/day for 18 days + ZING.Freebies valid for 150 days only.

Nothing cheaper........
 
kartikoli

kartikoli

Skilled
I use 365 days validity plan for 365rs, you get unlimited calls+data for first 2 months along with 12 month validity so just recharge for 10rs in case of emergency and use the number for an year.

I am using it in Lucknow so can confirm for UP East customers
 
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vishal_k

Disciple
kartikoli said:
I use 365 days validity plan for 365rs, you get unlimited calls+data for first 2 months along with 12 month validity so just recharge for 10rs in case of emergency and use the number for an year.

I am using it in Lucknow so can confirm for UP East customers
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Rs365 plan is now changed to Rs397 with same plan details as 365. I'm also using 365 plan expiring this nov.
 
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TinTinSnowy

Disciple
I am using MTNL Sim for official documents (Aadhar, Bank, etc). It cost me 149 rs for 1 year validity. I have paid for 5 years in advance as they allow stacking like BSNL. Validity is shown as 2026. I am not sure what will happen when MTNL will be completely absorbed by BSNL. Does any body know what is the stacking limit for MTNL/BSNL?
 
colors6

colors6

Disciple
Ok thanks.

will recharge with 397 for 1 year validity.

ive heard unofficially that Jio provides 1 year incoming free if one recharges for 1 month prepaid plan with jio prime. That sounds sweet if true.
 
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vishal_k

Disciple
colors6 said:
Ok thanks.

will recharge with 397 for 1 year validity.

ive heard unofficially that Jio provides 1 year incoming free if one recharges for 1 month prepaid plan with jio prime. That sounds sweet if true.
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No that's not true. Jio stopped this service way long back. You'll receive free incoming till next 30 days after plan expiry.
 
PradUp

PradUp

Disciple
I have a 2-3 year old jio sim, I still get incoming on it. Maybe its because it has always been online, as in always in my phone, or maybe I'm just lucky.
Edit: recharged once in last 2 years.
 
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