BSNL launches unlimited data plans for post-paid users in North zone states

State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limted (BSNL) on Wednesday launched two unlimited data plans for its post-paid users of north zone, targeted towards the youth and students.   The unlimited plans will be offered across the country subsequently, the company said in a statement. Currently the packs will be available in Haryana, Punjab, UP (West), UP (East), Uttrakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and J&K GSM mobile post-paid customers.   “The new add-on data packs 240 and 340, allow unlimited data usage at monthly charges of Rs 240 and Rs 340 respectively,” BSNL said. However, customers will get reduced speed of 80 Kbps after using up 1GB and 2GB download on the packs.   “This offer is initially for North zone circles and subsequently it will be offered in all other circles as well. The offer is specifically useful for student community and youths,” BSNL Board Director (consumer mobility) Anupam Shrivastava said.   This latest offering comes are BSNL had announced a new service where customers would be able to access Facebook without any Internet or data connectivity. According to the scheme users will be will be charged Rs 4, Rs 10 and Rs 20 for 3 days, weekly and monthly plans, respectively for accessing Facebook without Internet.   BSNL tied up with U2opia Mobile to provide Facebook access through USSD. The service will begin in East and South zones, and will be launched in West and North zones later on.   With inputs from PTI