Sachin Pilot launches unique plan for BSNL customers
By ANIThursday, November 4, 2010
NEW DELHI - Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology (IT) Sachin Pilot on Thursday launched a unique plan “PYARI JODI” combining landline and mobile services of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.
Launching the promotional scheme, Sachin Pilot said, “The aim of this promotional plan “PYARI JODI” is not only to boost mobile business of BSNL, but also arrest steep decline in the landline business. This is consistent with the role of BSNL as the truly national telecom provider with the core philosophy of connecting all parts of the nation.”
The landline customers of BSNL can now take a free SIM card and can make unlimited free local calls to his/her landline/WLL number.
In addition, the customers can also call two BSNL local numbers at a reduced rate of 20 p/per minute and one BSNL number anywhere in India at a reduced rate of 30 p/per minute, without paying any additional monthly charges.
On activation, customer will also get Rs.15 talk value, 1000 Local SMS, 1000 National SMS and 1000 MB data free.
Sachin Pilot said that BSNL has achieved substantial growth in mobile services by adding 22.89 lakh customers in August 2010, 23.41-lakh customers in the month of September 2010 and 25 lakh customers in the month of October 2010.
He directed BSNL on the occasion to maintain and even better the growth trends in the coming months also by introducing such attractive offers. He added that the quality of services offered by BSNL would continue to be closely monitored
He also launched special festive offers for BSNL 3G customers wherein all new 3G activation will get one week unlimited data download free in addition to normal freebies. (ANI)
