BSNL has surprised everyone once again by bringing back its ₹1 Freedom Plan, and it is easily one of the boldest telecom offers India has seen in years. The company announced the comeback on X, and honestly, a full-month mobile plan for just one rupee is something nobody expected in 2025. The catch? It’s only for new customers. But even with that condition, it is a shockingly good deal for anyone looking for a secondary SIM or a super-affordable option.
But here is the thing, it’s only for new customers. So if you are already using BSNL, you are out of luck. For everyone else, though, this is a pretty solid deal that’s worth checking out.
BSNL ₹1 Freedom Plan Benefits
Back by public demand – BSNL’s ₹1 Freedom Plan!
Get, a Free SIM with 2GB data/day, unlimited calls and 100 SMS/day for 30 days of validity.
Applicable for new users only! #BSNL #AffordablePlans #BSNLPlans #BSNLFreedomPlan pic.twitter.com/pgGuNeU8c2
— BSNL India (@BSNLCorporate) December 1, 2025Well, let’s be real, you are getting a lot for just one rupee.
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- 2GB daily data, which is 60GB over 30 days. You can scroll Instagram, watch YouTube, and do pretty much everything you normally do online. Once you hit 2GB in a day, speed drops, but that is standard for any plan.
- Unlimited calling: Call anyone, anywhere in India. Landline, mobile, it doesn’t matter. No time limit, no hidden charges.
- National roaming: Travel to another state? Your plan works there, too. No extra cost.
- 100 SMS per day: Nobody really texts anymore, but you still get 100 free SMS monthly. Good for OTPs and bank messages.
New Customers Only
BSNL made it clear; it is exclusively for new BSNL customers. You need to buy a brand new BSNL SIM card. That’s it. The SIM costs ₹1, and the plan is activated automatically. If you’re already a BSNL user, this offer is not for you. They want new people, not existing customers.
The offer runs from December 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, and works in every telecom circle across India.
Why Did BSNL Bring It Back?
They actually ran the same plan earlier: from August 1 to August 31. People liked it so much that BSNL extended it till September 15, 2025. Now they are running it again for the whole month of December.
The overwhelming response pushed the company to extend the offer until September 15, 2025. With demand continuing, BSNL has once again brought back the plan.
Clearly, people wanted cheap plans, and BSNL is delivering.
The ₹251 Student Plan
Smart Students Choose Smart Plan!
BSNL’s ₹251 Learner Plan brings you 100GB data, unlimited Calls & 100 SMS/day for 28 days. So that you can attend classes, submit assignments and watch educational content without interruption.
Recharge via #BReXhttps://t.co/41wNbHpQ5c… pic.twitter.com/zCaG0HYtaC
— BSNL India (@BSNLCorporate) December 2, 2025If you are not a new customer, BSNL has another option for you. For ₹251, you will get:
- 100GB data
- Unlimited calls
- 100 SMS per day
- 28-day validity
This plan is live until December 13, 2025. It is aimed at students, but anyone can buy it. At roughly ₹9 per day, it is still cheaper than most private operator plans.
New BSNL 4G Towers
BSNL is not just launching cheap plans. They are actually investing in infrastructure. The telecom giant has invited a tender for 10,000 new 4G towers in the Delhi telecom circle.
That’s a big deal. Delhi NCR will get 10,000 new towers, which should improve coverage and speed. These towers will help both BSNL and MTNL networks.
If you have avoided BSNL because of network issues, things might actually get better soon.
BSNL Current Market Position
Some quick stats to give you context:
- BSNL has about 86 million subscribers
- That’s roughly 8–9% market share
- India has over 1.17 billion mobile users
- Private operators control 90%+ of the market
- BSNL plans to install 100,000 4G towers by 2026
BSNL used to dominate the market. Now they are fighting to stay relevant. These aggressive offers are part of their comeback plan.
How To Get The BSNL ₹1 Freedom Plan?
Simple process:
- Go to any BSNL store or retailer
- Buy a new SIM for ₹1
- Show your Aadhaar and address proof for KYC
- Activate the SIM
- Done
Works anywhere in India between December 1 to December 31.
What Happens After 30 Days?
Your plan expires. You will need to recharge with a regular BSNL plan to keep using the BSNL number. BSNL’s regular plans range from ₹108 to ₹2999, depending on what you need.
If you don’t recharge within the grace period, you will lose the number.
Conclusion
BSNL’s ₹1 plan is the kind of offer that turns heads instantly. For 30 days of service, 2GB/day, unlimited calls, and roaming at just ₹1, it’s impossible to complain. The network may not be perfect everywhere, but at this price, it doesn’t need to be. For students, for backup SIM users, or for anyone wanting ultra-affordable mobile service, this plan is absolutely worth trying. Just remember—it’s only for December, so grab it while you can.
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