BSNL Broadband
BSNL is the market leader in broadband services with 60+ percentage share in India. Most of these connections are provided using ADSL2+(Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line Plus) technology on it's existing land-line infrastructure.
ADSL2+ technology provides download speed upto 24Mbit/s and upload speed upto 1.4Mbit/s.
BSNL broadband can be availed in two ways:
ADSL2+ technology provides download speed upto 24Mbit/s and upload speed upto 1.4Mbit/s.
BSNL broadband can be availed in two ways:
- If you already have a landline connection, you can get broadband as addon to landline. You need to pay monthly charges for landline plan plus broandband plan.
- Combo plan: Provides both broadband and landline in a single plan. Prefer this if your primary requirement is broadband.
How much does it cost initially for a new connection?
You need to buy a ADSL modem either from BSNL or from outside. Basic modem is available for around Rs.1000/-. If you want Wireless connectivity(Wi-Fi), you need to spend more. BSNL also provides modem on monthly rental basis. Installation charges for landline Rs.500/-, installation charges for broadband Rs.250/, deposit for Local/STD facility Rs.500/- and one month plan rental in advance.
Ex: If you opt for BB Home Combo ULD 675 plan, approximate initial cost will be:
Rs.1500(wireless modem) + Rs.750(installation charges LL/BB) + Rs.500 (Local/STD deposit) + Rs.675 (one month plan rent advance), which totals to Rs.3425/-.
Second month onwards:
You need to pay your monthly plan rental + voice call usage charges (if any) + service tax(14.00% w.e.f 01-June-2015).
Get discount of 1/3/6 months FMC by paying for 11/21/30 months in advance and use for 1/2/3 years.
Get discount of 1/3/6 months FMC by paying for 11/21/30 months in advance and use for 1/2/3 years.
If you are a Central Govt/State Govt/PSU employee, you are eligible for 10% discount on plan rental and usage charges. (AP BSNL revised discount on Landline Broadband services from 20% to 10% with effective from 01-10-2013. )
Unlimited Broadband Plans as add-on to existing landline:
- BBG ULD 545
Combo Unlimited Broadband Plans:
- BBG Combo ULD 611 (only in Hyderabad)
- BBG Combo ULD 675
- BBG Combo ULD 845
- BBG Combo ULD 945
- BBG Combo ULD 999
How to book BSNL broadband connection in Andhra Pradesh?
You can book either by:- SMS: send BB to 54141/9400054141 (or)
- Online: see bsnl broadband online booking (or)
- Go to nearest customer service center