IPL 2018: BSNL announces a special IPL plan offering 153 GB data with 51 days validity at Rs 258

Joining the race to cash in on popular IPL tournament, state-run telecom firm BSNL today announced a 153 GB mobile data pack for Rs 258 with 51 days validity. [caption id=“attachment_4022641” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Representational image. Reuters.[/caption] “BSNL presents IPL pack Unlimited data STV-248 for prepaid mobile customers which give unlimited data (3 GB data per day) with a validity of 51 days during the period of IPL cricket match. This will be useful for our subscriber to stream live IPL matches at a very economical rate,” the state-run firm said. **Reliance Jio** on Wednesday announced a 102 GB data pack for Rs 251 during the upcoming cricket season. Bharti Airtel yesterday said it will provide free live streaming of IPL matches through Hotstar on its TV app. At Rs 258 for 153 GB, BSNL is offering cheapest data in the market. The state-run firm BSNL, however, has only 3G network across India while Jio’s offer is for 4G service. “This limited period offer is available in the market from 7 April, 2018 to 30 April 2018 on pan India basis,” BSNL statement said. Disclaimer: Reliance Industries Ltd. is the sole beneficiary of Independent Media Trust which controls Network18 Media & Investments Ltd which publishes Firstpost