Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), one of the leading brands in the telecom sector owned by the government has brought cheer to its users by launching BiTV, a direct-to-mobile TV service which offers access to over 450 live TV channels. In partnership with OTT Play, the government-run telecom giant now provides this feature for free to its mobile users across India.
Watch Live TV in budget plans
BSNL has confirmed via its official X handle that users of even the cheapest voice-only plan, priced at just Rs 99, can enjoy BiTV for free. Subscribers will not incur any additional charges to access live TV channels on their smartphones. This comes after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) directed telecom companies to roll out affordable voice-only plans.
BSNL voice-only plans
Rs 99 Plan:
- Validity: 17 days
- Benefits: Unlimited free voice calling to any number in India.
Rs 439 Plan:
- Validity: 90 days
- Benefits: Unlimited voice calls + 300 free SMS.
What is BiTV?
BiTV is a direct-to-mobile service from BSNL which enables customers to have access to more than 450 live TV channels, web series and movies. During its trial phase, the company offered more than 300 free TV channels, and now this service is fully integrated with all BSNL SIM cards.
No extra charges for BiTV
BSNL users can access BiTV entirely free of charge with any BSNL mobile plan. This feature is available through the BiTV app, making it convenient for smartphone users to enjoy their favourite shows and movies on the go.
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