The BSNL ₹172, ₹184 and ₹190 plans are new prepaid packs that give unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day, with no mobile data. TelecomTalk reported on 9 November 2026 that the plans are live. They follow a TRAI rule that asks operators to offer cheaper voice-and-SMS-only options. If you use your SIM mainly for calls, these are the plans to look at.
BSNL ₹172, ₹184 and ₹190 Plans – Quick Facts
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Operator | BSNL |
| Plans | ₹172, ₹184, ₹190 prepaid |
| Benefits | Unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS/day |
| Mobile data | Not included |
| Reported by | TelecomTalk, 9 November 2026 |
| Information checked on | 9 November 2026 |
Plan Details as of 9 November 2026
| Plan | Validity | Calls | SMS | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹172 | 28 days | Unlimited | 100/day | None |
| ₹184 | 30 days | Unlimited | 100/day | None |
| ₹190 | 1 calendar month | Unlimited | 100/day | None |
The unlimited calling, the SMS limit and the “no data” part for all three plans. It states the one-month validity only for the ₹190 plan. The 28-day and 30-day validity for the ₹172 and ₹184 plans comes from BSNL’s Tamil Nadu plan listing on PlansInfo, a third-party site, and from Hindi news reports. ⚠️ This validity is not yet confirmed from BSNL’s own plan page, so check it in the BSNL app before you recharge.
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Join NowWhat Is a Calendar-Month Plan?
The ₹190 plan runs for one calendar month instead of a fixed number of days. In simple terms, it renews on the same date each month. A 28-day plan drifts earlier by a couple of days every month, so you end up recharging 13 times a year instead of 12. That is the main reason to pick the ₹190 plan if you like to recharge on one fixed date.
How Much Do They Cost per Day?
TelecomTalk puts the ₹172 plan at ₹6.14 per day. The same arithmetic gives these figures (price divided by validity days):
- ₹172 ÷ 28 days = about ₹6.14 per day
- ₹184 ÷ 30 days = about ₹6.13 per day
- ₹190 per calendar month works out to roughly ₹6.13 to ₹6.79 per day, depending on whether the month has 31 or 28 days
So the ₹184 plan is slightly cheaper per day than the ₹172 plan, while the ₹190 plan is the one with a fixed monthly renewal date.
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Why Has BSNL Launched These Plans?
According to TelecomTalk, BSNL launched the plans after TRAI asked operators to offer cheaper packs without data. TRAI’s Telecom Consumers Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 require operators to offer a voice-and-SMS-only voucher for every validity of 30 days or less where they already sell a bundled plan with data. The voice-only voucher must also be priced lower than the matching bundled one. Operators must also offer at least one voice-and-SMS-only plan with validity above 30 days.
BSNL is not alone. TelecomTalk says Jio, Airtel and Vi have also introduced such plans.
How Do They Compare with Airtel’s Voice-Only Plans?
Airtel was the first operator to launch voice-only plans under the new TRAI framework, as of a TelecomTalk report published around 19 October 2026. Its plans cost ₹185, ₹203 and ₹206, with unlimited calls, 300 SMS and no data. Airtel’s ₹203 plan has 30-day validity.
| Operator | Plan | Validity | SMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSNL | ₹184 | 30 days | 100/day |
| Airtel | ₹203 | 30 days | 300 (as reported) |
On price, BSNL’s ₹184 plan is ₹19 cheaper than Airtel’s ₹203 plan for the same 30 days. Airtel’s SMS figure is reported as a single count, while BSNL’s 100 SMS applies per day, so the two are not directly comparable. If you send few SMS, the lower BSNL price is the main difference.
What This Means for Users
- Calls-only users: If you rarely use mobile data and keep a SIM mainly for calls and OTPs, these plans can save you money over a bundled data plan.
- Wi-Fi users: If you do most of your browsing on home Wi-Fi, a voice-only plan can be enough. Mobile data will not work on these plans.
- Data users: If you need data on the move, skip these plans. You would need to buy a separate data voucher, so check its price first.
- Choosing between them: Pick ₹190 for a fixed monthly date, and ₹184 for the lowest cost per day.
💡 Tip: Because these plans have no data, apps that need internet will not work away from Wi-Fi. Check that before you move your main SIM over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the BSNL ₹172, ₹184 and ₹190 plans include mobile data?
No. According to TelecomTalk, all three are voice-and-SMS-only plans. They give unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day, and no data is bundled.
What is the validity of the BSNL ₹172 plan?
The ₹172 plan is listed with 28 days of validity, which gives a daily cost of about ₹6.14. This validity comes from BSNL’s Tamil Nadu plan listing on a third-party site, so confirm it in the BSNL app before you recharge.
Which is better, the BSNL ₹184 plan or the ₹190 plan?
The ₹184 plan has 30 days of validity and a slightly lower daily cost. The ₹190 plan runs for one calendar month and renews on the same date every month. Choose ₹190 if you want a fixed renewal date, and ₹184 if you want the lowest daily cost.
Why did BSNL launch voice-only plans?
BSNL launched them after a TRAI rule asking operators to offer cheaper plans for users who do not need data. TRAI’s Thirteenth Amendment of 2026 requires a voice-and-SMS-only option for each bundled validity of 30 days or less.
Can I use data with these BSNL plans?
Not as part of the plan. If you need data, you would have to buy a separate data voucher. Check the voucher price in the BSNL app, because the total may be higher than a bundled plan.
Final Word on the BSNL ₹172, ₹184 and ₹190 Plans
The BSNL ₹172, ₹184 and ₹190 plans give calls-only users a cheaper option, at about ₹6 per day. Plans and validity can change, so confirm the details in the BSNL app or on BSNL’s official website before you recharge. For more plan news, see our telecom news section.
