The validity of STV 155 and STV 198 has been reduced to 15 and 24 days respectively. While data benefit available under STV 291 has been reduced to 2GB from earlier 2.2GB. However, STV 291 now comes with slightly increased validity of 30 days. BSNL has also reduced talktime in combo data STVs 239 and 451 to Rs 80 from earlier Rs 100. A new data STV 239 offering 1.2GB data with 30 days validity is available exclusive for south zone customers
| EXISTING | REVISED | ||||
| STV | Free Usage | Validity(Days) | STV | Free Usage | Validity(Days) |
| 57 | 250 MB | 27 | 57 | 250 MB | 21 |
| 68 | 1 GB | 2 | 68 | 1 GB | 1 |
| 155 | 1 GB | 18 | 155 | 1 GB | 15 |
| 239 | 1 GB + Rs 100 Talk Time | 14 | 239 | 1 GB + Rs 80 Talk Time | 14 |
| 451 | 2 GB + Rs 100 Talk Time | 60 | 451 | 2 GB + Rs 80 Talk Time | 60 |
| 198 | 1 GB | 28 | 198 | 1 GB | 24 |
| 239 | 1.2 GB | 30 | |||
| 291 | 2.2 GB | 28 | 291 | 2 GB | 30 |
BSNL is also changing how it calculate validity for data STVs from days to calendar days. With effect from 1st May 2016 onwards, the validity of STV will be up to 23:59 hours of last day of validity irrespective of validity on first day.
BSNL, which once used to offer lowest 3G data tariff in the country has been hiking its data packs by reducing validity of existing data packs and introducing new data pack at higher denomination. With the introduction of Rs 239 1.2GB monthly data pack, BSNL is trying to match its 3G offering with incumbent operators, who offer 1GB 3G/4G for Rs 250.
Note : Do cross check with BSNL before opting the plan.