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State-run telecom operator BSNL has launched two special plans for customers while on roaming within the country. BSNL users can now enjoy unlimited free roaming service on incoming calls at just ₹5.

The two special tariff for free roaming wherein BSNL pre-paid customers will get unlimited free incoming calls are available for ₹5 a day and ₹69 for 30 days. Furthermore, outgoing local and national calls will be charged at 1.5 paise per second when on roaming.

For post-paid customers BSNL launched two RTPs for ₹145 and ₹625, which include reduced roaming charges for voice and video calls along with free incoming calls.

For those who want free incoming for an entire month on their post-paid numbers can also consider tariffs that are charged ₹149 or ₹825. Earlier, BSNL offered free roaming at ₹199 for a validity of six months.

BSNL along with other telecom operators announced the free roaming schemes after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India mandated them to give mobile users the option of discounted roaming last month.

BSNL's free roaming incoming plans are now available for the carrier's subscribers.

For Pre-paid customers

For Post-paid customers

₹ 5 -  free incoming calls for 1 day  ₹145Incoming call rates reduced to 1.2 paise,

free incoming video calls,

100 min free outgoing local and STD calls,

100 free outgoing SMS to local and STD numbers

₹ 69 - free incoming calls for 30 days  ₹625Free incoming,

free incoming video calls,

100 min free outgoing local and STD calls,

100 free outgoing SMS to local and STD numbers