BSNL now offering free calling to MTNL networks, post-merger

With MTNL w getting set to be merged into BSNL, state-led telco’s unlimited plans w offer free voice calling and benefits to MTNL numbers. se plans are Rs 666, Rs 485, and Rs 429 prepaid recharge schemes respectively. If you are a BSNL subscriber, do check out free calling.

BSNL-MTNL free calling in Mumbai and Delhi

w, with above initiative, subscribers can also make free calls to Mumbai and Delhi telecom circles where MTNL has its operations. As per a TelecomTalk report, customers of plans like Rs 666 scheme (even Rs 429 and Rs 489 scheme ones) would be able to make free unlimited voice calls to MTNL numbers to Delhi and Mumbai regions. “Unlimited voice facility including MTNL network in Mumbai and Delhi with FUP (Customer using more than 250 minutes outgoing minutes [(local+STD+outgoing Roaming) (On-net/off-net) as per Unlimited recharge benefits] in a day will be charged at base plan tariff, after consumption of 250 minutes for rest of day till midnight 0.00hrs.),” stated BSNL.

At this juncture, all eyes are w firmly on BSNL as telco has been given a special revival pack by government. 4G spectrum, full-fledged, would also be allotted on priority. As far as MTNL-BSNL merger is concerned, it is expected to take some more time to complete formalities. Post merger, all MTNL subscribers would be ported to BSNL network which is bound to get stronger once full-fledged 4G spectrum rolls out.

Also, Interconnect Us Charges (IUC) has become a hotly discussed topic, of late. This is because Jio has begun levying 6 paise per minute as IUC on subscribers making voice calls to or n-Jio networks. telco has come out with both all-in-one-plans as well as IUC-specific plans to let subscribers make free calls including IUC ones.

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