BSNL reduces post-paid broadband tariffs by up to 75%
merisarkar news service New Delhi February 21, 2011
Entry fee reduced by 60%: Gopal Das
Initiating a price war in the broadband segment, state-run BSNL has announced a reduction in post-paid broadband tariffs by up to 75 per cent. BSNL offers tariff in two categories - home users and general users. Under both categories, tariffs are available in limited and unlimited downloads.
Official sources said, with the implementation of new tariffs the entry threshold will come down from 2,150 to 850 rupees only, translating into a reduction of over 60 per cent.
It has reduced download charges from 50-60 paise per megabyte [MB] to 20 paise per MB for up to 5 gigabyte and 10 paise per MB thereafter. This nearly 75 per cent cut in tariff will be applicable for customers having plans of 250-700 rupees.
Additional download charges in limited broadband tariff plans has also been reduced to 10 paise per MB for all customers paying more than 999 rupees fixed monthly charges.
