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BSNL to introduce Special Tariff Voucher and Optional Packs for ISD calling and SMS

Are you looking for cheaper ISD rates ? Well look no further as, BSNL is to launch new Special Tariff Vouchers (STVs) for Pre-paid customers and Optional Packs for Post-paid customers, which will be offering lower ISD call rates and SMS. It will be applicable for both 2G and 3G network customers.The reduced rates of ISD calling and SMS will also be allowed when roaming in BSNL network.

Here are the details of the Voucher and the Pack:




The above tariff will be applicable for a promotional period of 90 days with effect from 23.04.2011.

[Thanks Bandhan Preet Singh]

BSNL launches three new Value Added Services - Video SMS, Live Share and Dial a Video

BSNL has added 3 new Value Added Services for its mobile customers in the 2G and 3G spectrums. Mr. Sachin Pilot, Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology inaugurated the three new Value Added Services in Chandigarh, which are “Video SMS”, “Live Share” and “Dial-a-Video”. It’s the first of its kind services in entertainment and the company is targeting the youth for a good response.

S.S. Sirohi, Chief General Manager Telecom, Punjab Circle explained the details of the services and also added that “With appropriate pricing, marketing and business development strategy BSNL may be able to generate revenues to the tune of Rs.200-300 crores from these premium services in next 2-3 years.”

The three services are:

Video SMS: This service will be for 3G customers only and enables the user to send video messages to anyone. It is easy to send and doesn’t require any special software or application. 

To use this service, a subscriber needs to have a handset which supports video calls. He can enable video calling by turning on 3G network on the handset. To use the service the user has to make a video call to 58877, follow the instructions, type in phone number to which he wants to send the video SMS, and record the video message. The receiver will receive a web link of the video from which he can download and view the message.

Live Share: This is a live video streaming service and both 2G and 3G subscribers can use this service. This service helps users to record and share videos through their mobile phones using 3G or a GPRS internet connection. Videos can be directly shared though a free SMS or through any of the popular social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

A user can record a video on his handset and can instantly send an SMS or can post it on any social networking site or directly upload it to YouTube. This can be done through the Live! Share application. The application is free and can be downloaded by texting LIVE to 58877.

Dial a Video:  The IVVR or the Interactive Voice & Video Response service can be accessed by 3G enabled users with a 3G handset. Simply make a video call to 51010 and choose the content and application of your choice. It is easy to use and users can access entertainment or video based services on their mobile anytime anywhere just by dialling a video call. The choices include Comedy, Devotional, Kids, Bollywood Gossip, Music Videos, Astrology etc.

Further for access of above services there is no need of a data plan, GPRS settings or an application.

[Thanks Bandhan Preet Singh.]

BSNL slashes 3G Tariff for 3G Data Cards Users, offers 22GB at Rs. 2000

Here comes a good news for BSNL 3G users, the state owned telecom operator has decided to slash 3G tariff and introduce news one for its 3G Data Cards users. The new plans will surely give private telecos tough fight as BSNL will be offering 22 GB for Rs. 2000. Here are all the details of new and revised plans for Postpaid and Prepaid users.



The above tariff will be implemented with effect from 11th April 2011.

Fibre to the Home service being launched by BSNL in Bihar

• Limited plan: a customer can avail the broadband service of bandwidth up to 2 mbps with 8 GB upload and download limit at Rs 1,500 per month while bandwidth up to 4 mbps with 30 GB download and upload limit and bandwidth up to 16 mbps with 100 GB upload and download limit are available at Rs 2,999 and Rs 6,999 respectively.

• Unlimited plan: The costs for bandwidth up to 1 mbps is Rs 2,999, for 2 mbps at Rs 3,999, 8 mbps at Rs 11,999, 10 mbps at Rs 13,999, 20 mbps at Rs 25,999, 50 mbps at Rs 49,999 mbps and 100 mbps at Rs 83,999.

BSNL Kerala introduces SMS based recharge for STVs. (Details of All STVs Included)

Now you can activate STVs by just sending a SMS if you are on BSNL Kerala's Network. Most of the Indian Telecom Operators already provide this facility but BSNL recently introduced this facility in its Kerala Circle. (Earlier STV’s were available as paper coupons & or through C-Top up only.) We have been hearing that BSNL will roll out this feature in other circles soon.

To recharge via SMS all you need to send a SMS to 53733. For eg : You need to recharge with STV 45 then type STV45 in your message box and send it to 53733

The available STVs have been classified into four categories namely Category I- General,Category II- Unlimited voice calls, Category III- Free SMS and Category IV-GPRS pack. The customer can use maximum of 4 STVs simultaneously, ie one STV from each category at the same time.

Here the list of STVs available in Kerala






General Guidelines for the use of multiple STVs:
1. One customer can use maximum of one STV from each category at a time.
2. Customer is not barred from using a second STV from the same category. However, if he uses a second STV from the second category, the new STV activated will override the existing STV in operation.
3. The STV validity is extended from the date of recharge/SMS of new STV.
4. For Category II, Unlimited voice calls STV, if a customer uses a second STV from the same category and if the validity of the earlier STV is higher, then the higher validity of the earlier STV will be retained.
5. For Category III, free SMS STVs after the expiry of STV validity, balance SMS if any will be nullified. If customer uses any other SMS STV in the same group within the existing validity period of the existing SMS STV, balance SMS will be carried forward.
6. For Category IV, after the expiry of GPRS package validity, balance GPRS usage, if any, will be nullified. However, balance GPRS usage if any will be carried forward if the customer uses any other GPRS pack in the same group within the existing validity period of the GPRS STV.

BSNL Holi Offer : Get more talk value on Top-ups

Its festival time and as always, state owned operator BSNL has come up with new offers for its Prepaid 3G and 2G subscribers. The operator has decided to offer more talk value, than MRP,  on 3 of its Top-ups.

Here is what BSNL will be offering :



The above offer is applicable for a limited period with effect from 19.03.2011 up to 31.03.2011

PS : Before recharging please contact your local customer care center to confirm the availability of this offer in your circle.

BSNL launches Rakshak for Central Paramilitary Groups

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has launched a New 2G Postpaid plan with Unlimited Free Incoming Roaming facility at a rent of Rs. 299 specially for Central Paramilitary Groups like CRPF, ITBP, BSF, BRO etc & named it as “Rakshak”. In this plan the activation charge will be free and subscribers can enjoy on net local and STD calls for 75 mins along with 100 Local and National SMS per month on both SIM Card. Further the call charges are flat for all calls whether local std or raoming calls. Calls between primary & secondary number upto 30mis/day would be charged at 20p only, after which regular apply. Also all sms will be charged at 49p flat.

Note:
Both main SIM & Home SIM will be issued/activated from the BSNL CSC of the respective circle and bill payments can be made in the Home circle.

There would be a Fixed Monthly Charge of Rs. 299 which is the total fixed monthly charges for two postpaid connections. All tariffs applicable for main number, except Incoming call while roaming, will be the same for home number.

New heads at MTNL and BSNL by March-end

MTNL and BSNL have had empty chairs for the posts of chairman and managing directors respectively. They soon may be occupied said Telecom Secretary R Chandrashekar. He also added “After March 18, the last date for the receipt of applications by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), it will take two-three weeks to get the name from the selection committee formed under the leadership of Sam Pitroda.”

The posts have a term of three years and are on a contract basis. The period may be increased based on the performance evaluation of the appointed CMDs by a group of external experts.

The Department of Telecom set up a new search-cum selection panel for the selection of CMDs after the list of successful candidates picked by the old selection panel was scrapped. The new panel includes UIDAI Chairman Nandan Nilekani, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister T K A Nair, Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrashekhar and is headed by Sam Pitroda.

Source

BSNL Holi Offer : Get Full talk value on Top-ups

Holi is round the corner and to make it special BSNL has come with promotional offers for its 2G and 3G prepaid mobile services customers. BSNL will be offer full talk value equal to MRP on all Top-up vouchers/C-top-up/Flexi top-up to be offered to all GSM 2G & 3G Mobile prepaid customers for Top-up denomination of Rs.100 or more. In case if the existing talktime recharge voucher is offering more talk time than the MRP then customers will get higher talk value. This offer is valid from today i.e. 10th March 2011 till 31st March 2011.