BSNL Broadband installation charges waives off for Re-connection

BSNL Bharat Fiber installation charges for broadband and landline customers waived off upon re-connection.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the waiver of installation charges for Bharat Fiber (over FTTH services), broadband and fixed line customers in Kerala Circle.

As per latest information from the bsnl official website of kerala telecom, the waiver of installation costs is only available at BSNL Kerala Telecom Circle for a period until March 31, 2021. 

BSNL Broadband installation charges waives off for Re-connection 

Particulars	Existing Charges (in Rs)	Charges During Offer Period
Installation Charges for Landline Connection (Voice Only Connection)	Rs 250/-	FREE
Installation Charges for Broadband Connection (on existing Landline)	Rs 250/-	FREE
Installation Charges for Combo Connection (Landline + ADSL Broadband)	Rs 250/-	FREE
Installation Charges for Bharat Fiber Voice Connection (Without Bharat Fiber Broadband)	Rs 500/-	FREE
Installation Charges for Bharat Fiber Broadband Connection (Without Bharat Fiber Voice)	Rs 500/-	FREE
Installation Charges for Bharat Fiber Combo Connection (Bharat Fiber Voice + Bharat Fiber Broadband)	Rs 500/-	FREE

The PSU introduced a special scheme in an effort to get its customers back to join bsnl family and avail the good services offered by activating the closed connection. BSNL fixed line customers (Bharat Fiber or ADSL Broadband or Landline) whose connections have been closed until September 2020 can take advantage of this exciting offer to activate their BSNL Broadband or Landline connection.

An official statement on the launch of this special plan for Kerala Telecom Circle reads as follows:
"The competent authority has allowed the waiver of installation fees in order to restore fixed line, broadband and inactive FTTH connections (disconnected until September 2020) for a period until 31/03/2021 in the Kerala circle with immediate effect ".

Customers can activate their disconnected BSNL fixed / broadband telephone connection only after paying any outstanding fees. The scheme above is applicable from December 14, 2020 on Kerala Telecom Circle only.

How can I take advantage of BSNL's free installation charges?

BSNL Bharat Fiber (FTTH) or ADSL broadband or fixed connections that are currently in an idle state can take advantage of this free paid scheme. Customers can visit the nearest BSNL Customer Service Center (BSNL CSC) and submit a reconnect request to take advantage of this scheme.

Can I pay additional fees to take advantage of BSNL's free installation charges program?

Customers must pay all outstanding fees before taking advantage of this benefit. To find out the pending rates and submit a re-connection request as part of the free installation scheme, customers can contact the nearest BSNL Customer Service Center (BSNL CSC). After paying the pending fees, BSNL will issue orders for the reconnection of the closed telephone connection under the Free Installation Plan.

Can I select the new Bharat Fiber Plan Fiber Basic 449 on reconnection?

Yes. Customers can choose the recently launched Bharat Fiber promotional plan: Fiber Basic 449 (30 Mbps, 3.3 TB usage) on reconnect. However, the plan will migrate to the Fiber Basic Plus 599 plan (60 Mbps, 3.3 TB usage) after six months.

What will my tariff plan be after reconnecting?

Customers can choose any plan (any existing fixed line or broadband plan or Bharat Fiber) based on their choice on reconnection.

Is the above scheme applicable to new connections?

No. The installation fee exemption applies only to disconnected customers whose connections have been disconnected for a period up to September 2020. For new connections, the installation fees according to the table above apply.

BSNL to upgrade download speed and usage of existing Bharat fiber connections

BSNL has improved the download speed and pre-FUP utilization of existing Bharat Fiber (FTTH) connections across India. Existing BSNL FTTH customers can enjoy faster download speeds and usage at no additional cost / cost. 

However, this increased speed and data usage will not apply to the recently launched plans: Fiber Basic, Fiber Basic Plus, Fiber Value, Fiber Premium, and Fiber Ultra.

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