Cheapest way to keep BSNL mobile active?

[colors6]

I have a BSNL prepaid number which I use as secondary connection.

I need it for incoming and WhatsApp/telegram.

**I don’t need outgoing calls, data. **

Just want to keep it active so that incoming is active.

I found a Rs. 24 plan which offers 30 days validity.

Tariffs | BSNL Portal

Will this provide validity or does it need some other plan to work. i.e. is it a validity extension plan or not.

I have a feeling BSNL won’t provide such a cheap option for 30 days validity even without any calls/data.

if that is the case I found Rs. 197 plan extension plan for 150 days. Is this the best if the Rs. 24 plan won’t extend validity?

my current monthly Rs. 153 prepaid plan expires in 2 weeks.

[solo_wing]

This is going to be helpful for me too.

I also just was to keep my Bsnl active .

Btw sometime back I paid Rs 94 something to recharge guy and my mobile was active for about 50 days iirc.

I tried to look for that package but could not find it again.

[kuduku]

I did it recently
PV_197
Validity : 150 Calendar Day(s)

• GEN_Plan_Voucher ( MRP In Rs.) : 197

• GEN_Plan_Validity (in Days) : 150

• Circle Applicable : PB

• GEN_Voucher_Information : Unlimited Voice Calls + Unlimited Data (speed restricted to 40 Kbps after 2GB/day) + 100 SMS/day for 18 days + ZING.Freebies valid for 150 days only.

Nothing cheaper…

[kartikoli]

I use 365 days validity plan for 365rs, you get unlimited calls+data for first 2 months along with 12 month validity so just recharge for 10rs in case of emergency and use the number for an year.

I am using it in Lucknow so can confirm for UP East customers

[vishal_k]

@kartikoli

I use 365 days validity plan for 365rs, you get unlimited calls+data for first 2 months along with 12 month validity so just recharge for 10rs in case of emergency and use the number for an year.

I am using it in Lucknow so can confirm for UP East customers

Rs365 plan is now changed to Rs397 with same plan details as 365. I’m also using 365 plan expiring this nov.

[kartikoli]

@vishal_k

Rs365 plan is now changed to Rs397 with same plan details as 365. I’m also using 365 plan expiring this nov.

Thanks for updated info

[colors6]

@vishal_k

Rs365 plan is now changed to Rs397 with same plan details as 365. I’m also using 365 plan expiring this nov.

Is this the 71 days plan? Calls/data for 71 days then only incoming?
it will give 1 year incoming?

[bey]

I am using MTNL Sim for official documents (Aadhar, Bank, etc). It cost me 149 rs for 1 year validity. I have paid for 5 years in advance as they allow stacking like BSNL. Validity is shown as 2026. I am not sure what will happen when MTNL will be completely absorbed by BSNL. Does any body know what is the stacking limit for MTNL/BSNL?

[vishal_k]

@colors6

Is this the 71 days plan? Calls/data for 71 days then only incoming?
it will give 1 year incoming?

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[colors6]

Ok thanks.

will recharge with 397 for 1 year validity.

ive heard unofficially that Jio provides 1 year incoming free if one recharges for 1 month prepaid plan with jio prime. That sounds sweet if true.

[vishal_k]

@colors6

Ok thanks.

will recharge with 397 for 1 year validity.

ive heard unofficially that Jio provides 1 year incoming free if one recharges for 1 month prepaid plan with jio prime. That sounds sweet if true.

No that’s not true. Jio stopped this service way long back. You’ll receive free incoming till next 30 days after plan expiry.

[PradUp]

I have a 2-3 year old jio sim, I still get incoming on it. Maybe its because it has always been online, as in always in my phone, or maybe I’m just lucky.
Edit: recharged once in last 2 years.

[dissel]

I am using 106 or 107 plan for two Bsnl Sim with 3 months validity. Used the grace period till the last day.

[kartikoli]

@PradUp

I have a 2-3 year old jio sim, I still get incoming on it. Maybe its because it has always been online, as in always in my phone, or maybe I’m just lucky.
Edit: recharged once in last 2 years.

same and I haven’t recharged it even once after first year of purchase.

[OnlyConsultant]

Any provider that provides free incoming (keeping sim active) without having to recharge, just for keeping second number?

[bey]

@OnlyConsultant

Any provider that provides free incoming (keeping sim active) without having to recharge, just for keeping second number?

None.

[dissel]

Sorry for the dug up the old thread, But my question as follows :

(1) Plan 197 offers 100 Days of validity with U/L Voice Calls for 18 Days or 100 Days - Please look into the attached rate chart picture. If anyone knows the answer or recharged recently - please reply.

(2) Plan 797 offers 365 Days of Validity but offers voice calls for 60 Days - Right?

[N-TEch.11]

@colors6

Ok thanks.

will recharge with 397 for 1 year validity.

ive heard unofficially that Jio provides 1 year incoming free if one recharges for 1 month prepaid plan with jio prime. That sounds sweet if true.

Jio is a daylight CHOR! They do not care for their customers and will stop services either in 1 month or 3.
And this jio prime time etc. crap all sails in same boat unless on postpaid. They all carry same validity.
In case I will opt for bangladesh network but not jio if even such situation persists..

[kuduku]

@dissel

Sorry for the dug up the old thread, But my question as follows :

(1) Plan 197 offers 100 Days of validity with U/L Voice Calls for 18 Days or 100 Days - Please look into the attached rate chart picture. If anyone knows the answer or recharged recently - please reply.

(2) Plan 797 offers 365 Days of Validity but offers voice calls for 60 Days - Right?

i recharged some time back
You are correct in both
1 18 days
2 60 days

[Futureized]

My 2nd number is on Vodafone and only use it for security-related OTP/AUTHENTICATIONS.

Only require access to Incoming/Outgoing Calls and the same for the SMS facility.
I am from Mumbai, what would be an ideal and trusted solution for cheap here? (if service is down, i am stuck)
I am ending up paying 200 approximately per month for Vodafone which includes data as well.