“On pan India basis BSNL offers 1 GB free data for the smartphone users who are not using BSNL GSM data services. The intention of this offer is to promote number of internet users in BSNL network,” it added.

State-owned telecom corporation Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd today in a statement here, said it has “decided to give a special free offer for smartphone users to promote Digital India drive and to increase internet users in prepaid mobile services”. The offer would be available on a pan India basis, it added. Free offers have been flying thick and fast from various telecom companies in an effort to beat the schemes and plans that Reliance Jio is offering and which have helped it poach millions of subscribers from its rivals.

“On pan India basis BSNL offers 1 GB free data for the smartphone users who are not using BSNL GSM data services. The intention of this offer is to promote number of internet users in BSNL network,” it added.

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Earlier in March to counter threat from Reliance Jio, state-run telecom firm BSNL launched a new plan that offers 2 GB of 3G data per day and unlimited calling within its network for Rs 339. “The benefits customer will get under the Combo STV (special tariff voucher) of Rs 339 are unlimited calls in BSNL network and unlimited data with fair use policy of 2 GB per day with validity of 28 days,” BSNL said in a statement. Reliance was offering 1GB of 4G data and unlimited calling to all network for free till March 31.

“We are committed to providing affordable and efficient services to all segment of our loyal mobile customers. We offer best prices to our customers considering present trend of Indian telecom industry,” BSNL Director for Consumer Mobility RK Mittal said, PTI reported.