MTNL’s counter to Jio: 2GB data per day, call benefits for Rs 319

“This promotional offer is valid for 90 days. MTNL customers will also get 25 minutes of free call to other networks everyday and after that they will be charged 25 paise for a minute phone call,” the statement said.

All telecom operators in the country are trying to match low tariff that new entrant Reliance Jio will offer from April 1. The lowest value plan from Reliance Jio under its special scheme will offer 1GB of 4G data everyday and unlimited calling throughout the country for Rs 303 a month.

MTNL is not the only one trying to counter Reliance Jio’s schemes of 1GB internet per day under the Prime membership. The other govt-owned telecom player BSNL will offer 1GB of data free to users who have a smartphone, but were not using mobile internet.

BSNL earlier launched a plan that offers 2 GB of 3G data per day and unlimited calling within its network for Rs 339. The plan has a validity of 28 days. Along with 2GB 3G data per day, BSNL users will also get 25 minutes of free call to other network everyday.

With PTI inputs