BSNL Independence Day Offer: ₹1 SIM Card and New Recharge Benefits Announced

BSNL has announced special offers for customers as part of its Independence Day celebrations, including a ₹1 SIM card offer and an extended validity option for a selected recharge plan.

According to the announcement, customers can obtain a BSNL Freedom SIM card for just ₹1 as part of the Independence Day offer.

BSNL ₹1 SIM Card Offer

Under the special offer, the BSNL Freedom SIM card priced at ₹1 can be used for up to 24 days. Customers will also be eligible to use up to 1GB of data per day during the offer period, according to the announcement.

The ₹1 BSNL SIM offer is available from August 14 to September 12, 2026, at BSNL offices, as stated in the announcement.

BSNL ₹2,339 Recharge Validity Extended

BSNL has also announced an extended validity benefit for its ₹2,339 recharge plan.

The plan, which previously offered 365 days of validity, has reportedly been extended by 47 additional days, allowing customers to use the plan for up to 412 days.

The extended validity could benefit customers looking for a long-term BSNL recharge plan with extended service validity.

BSNL 4G Service Expansion in Chennai

BSNL is also expanding its 4G network in Chennai. According to the announcement, the company has a significant customer base in the city, with 4G services being rolled out to more users.

The BSNL Chennai team has indicated that the 4G service rollout across Chennai is expected to be expanded further within the coming months.

BSNL 5G Service Plans

The company has also indicated that 5G services could follow the completion of the 4G rollout in Chennai.

The expansion of BSNL 4G and the planned transition towards 5G are expected to improve mobile connectivity and provide customers with faster network services.

BSNL Independence Day Offer: Key Details

BSNL Freedom SIM: ₹1

Offer period: August 14 to September 12, 2026

SIM validity mentioned: Up to 24 days

Daily data: Up to 1GB

₹2,339 recharge validity: Extended from 365 days to 412 days

Additional validity: 47 days

Chennai: BSNL 4G network expansion underway

Future plan: 5G rollout after 4G expansion

Customers interested in the BSNL ₹1 SIM offer or the extended-validity recharge plan should check the latest terms and availability with their nearest BSNL office before making a purchase.