Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) today announced the extension of Annual Advance Payment Schemes for it’s Bharat Fiber (FTTH), DSL Broadband, Air Fiber, BBoWiFi and Landline services. Annual Advance Payment Schemes are available for BSNL customers in all telecom circles except Andaman & Nicobar circle.
BSNL allows two different variations of annual advance payment schemes based on customer tariff plan / package. Customers in new Bharat Fiber (FTTH) as well as Bharat Air Fiber (BAF) plans can avail 13 months service by paying for 12 months fixed monthly charges in advance. At the same time, BSNL customers in all other tariff plans which include – old Bharat Fiber (FTTH), old / new BSNL DSL Broadband, BBoWiFi (Broadband over WiFi) and Landline plans can select any one of the four advance payment options – 6 months / 12 months / 24 months / 36 months.
An Official statement from BSNL regarding the extension of Annual Advance Payment Schemes read as follows:-
Now, the competent authority has decided as below:-
a) To offer following ‘advance higher payment option and duration of service’ across all the ‘old/new DSL’, old ‘Bharat
Fibre’, BBoWiFi PAN India / Circle Specific Broadband / Landline plans (currently available on PAN India or circle
specific basis) in all the circles (except A&N circle):
Fibre’, BBoWiFi PAN India / Circle Specific Broadband / Landline plans (currently available on PAN India or circle
specific basis) in all the circles (except A&N circle):
BSNL Advance Payment Schemes for Bharat Fiber (FTTH), DSL Broadband, BBoWiFi & Landline Customers in all telecom circles (Applicable to All General & Circle Specific Bharat Fiber, Broadband, BBoWiFi and Landline Customers except Newly Launched Plans) | |
| FMC Payable in Advance | Duration of Service |
| 5.5 Months FMC | 6 Months |
| 10.5 Months FMC | 12 Months |
| 20.5 Months FMC | 24 Months |
| 30.5 Months FMC | 36 Months |
Note: The instructions for Andaman & Nicobar circle shall be as per present scenario.
b) To offer following ‘advance annual payment option and duration of service’ across ‘new Bharat Fibre’, ‘Bharat
AirFibre’ PAN India Broadband plans (currently available on PAN India or circle specific basis) in all the circles
(except A&N circle).
AirFibre’ PAN India Broadband plans (currently available on PAN India or circle specific basis) in all the circles
(except A&N circle).
BSNL Advance Payment Scheme for New Bharat Fiber (FTTH) & Bharat Air Fibre (BAF) Customers in all telecom circles (Applicable to All General Bharat Fiber & Broadband Customers except Newly Launched Plans) | ||
| Service | FMC Payable in Advance | Duration of Service |
| New Bharat Fibre* Plans & Air Fibre Plans | 12 Months FMC | 13 Months |
* ‘Fibre Basic’, ‘Fibre Basic plus’, ‘Fibre Value’, ‘Fibre Premium’ and ‘Fibre Ultra’ FTTH Broadband plans.
Above Charges are exclusive of GST. These extended annual advance payment schemes shall be implemented with effect from 16-07-2021 on promotional basis for 90 days in all the circles (except A&N
circle) i.e., up to 13th October 2021.
circle) i.e., up to 13th October 2021.
Annual charges including GST are tabulated in the table below for New Bharat Fiber (FTTH) & Bharat Air Fibre (BAF) plans.
| Plan | BSNL’s Annual Payment Scheme for New Bharat Fiber (FTTH) Plans | ||||
| FMC | Fixed Monthly Charges Payable In Advance | Amount in Rs (Including GST @ 18%) | Duration of Service | ||
| FIBER BASIC | Rs 449/- | 12 Months FMC | Rs 6,357.84/- | 13 Months | |
| FIBER BASIC PLUS | Rs 599/- | 12 Months FMC | Rs 8,481.84/- | 13 Months | |
| FIBER VALUE | Rs 799/- | 12 Months FMC | Rs 11,313.84/- | 13 Months | |
| FIBER PREMIUM | Rs 999/- | 12 Months FMC | Rs 14,145.84/- | 13 Months | |
| FIBER ULTRA | Rs 1499/- | 12 Months FMC | Rs 21,225.84/- | 13 Months | |
| Plan | BSNL’s Annual Payment Scheme for New Bharat Air Fiber (BAF) Plans | ||||
| FMC | Fixed Monthly Charges Payable In Advance | Amount in Rs (Including GST @ 18%) | Duration of Service | ||
| AIR FIBER BASIC | Rs 499/- | 12 Months FMC | Rs 7,065.84/- | 13 Months | |
| AIR FIBER BASIC PLUS | Rs 699/- | 12 Months FMC | Rs 9,897.84/- | 13 Months | |
| AIR FIBER VALUE | Rs 899/- | 12 Months FMC | Rs 12,729.84/- | 13 Months | |
| AIR FIBER PREMIUM | Rs 1199/- | 12 Months FMC | Rs 16,977.84/- | 13 Months | |
How can I avail Annual or Advance Payment Scheme for my BSNL FTTH / DSL Broadband / Landline connection?
To avail annual or advance payment scheme, a customer need to submit his request for advance payment option in nearest BSNL Customer Service Center (BSNL CSC).
How can I make payment for BSNL Annual Payment Scheme?
Annual charges will be raised in the next telephone bill by BSNL. Customers can make payment either online or through BSNL Cash Counter.
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