**Summary:**
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-owned telecom company, launched the "Freedom Plan" on August 1, 2025, to celebrate India's Independence Day. This limited-time offer provides users with one month of free access to BSNL's 4G mobile services. The plan includes unlimited local/STD voice calls, 2 GB of high-speed data per day, 100 SMS per day, and a free BSNL SIM card. BSNL's Chairman and Managing Director, Shri A. Robert J. Ravi, stated that the initiative aims to allow citizens to experience India's indigenously developed 4G technology, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission. BSNL is deploying 100,000 4G sites across the country using "Make in India" technology. The "Freedom Plan" can be availed by visiting a BSNL Customer Service Centre, retailer, or by calling the toll-free number 18001801503.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL): India's state-owned telecommunications company launching the Freedom Plan.
Freedom Plan: A limited-time offer by BSNL providing one month of free 4G services.
4G: Fourth generation of mobile telecommunications technology being offered by BSNL.
Independence Day: The national holiday in India that BSNL's Freedom Plan celebrates.
Shri A. Robert J. Ravi: Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of BSNL.
Atmanirbhar Bharat: A mission of the Government of India focused on making India self-reliant.
Make in India: An initiative to encourage companies to manufacture their products in India.
Digital India: An initiative to ensure that Government services are available to citizens electronically.
Ministry of Communications
BSNL Unveils ‘Freedom Plan’ One Month of Free
4G Services to Celebrate Independence Day
Posted On: 01 AUG 2025 6:12PM by PIB Delhi
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s trusted state-owned telecom giant, today launched its much-
anticipated ‘Freedom Plan’—a limited-period ₹1 offer that gives users to test BSNL’s 4G mobile services for
one full month. This initiative marks BSNL’s celebration of India’s Independence Day and offers citizens a
chance to experience India’s own indigenously developed 4G technology at no cost.
The plan includes:
Unlimited voice calls (Local/STD),
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2 GB high-speed data per day,
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100 SMS/day, and
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A BSNL SIM—absolutely free.
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Announcing the offer, Shri A. Robert J. Ravi, CMD, BSNL, said:
“With BSNL’s 4G—designed, developed, and deployed under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ mission—we are
proud to be putting India among a select group of nations that have built their own telecom stack. Our
‘Freedom Plan’ gives every Indian a chance to test and experience this indigenous network for 30 days—free
of cost—and we are confident they will see the BSNL difference.”
He added that BSNL is rolling out 100,000 4G sites across the country using Make-in-India technology, and
this initative is a major milestone toward empowering digital India with secure, high-quality and affordable
mobile connectivity.
Citizens can avail the freedom plan by visiting the nearest BSNL Customer Service Centre, retailer, or calling
the toll-free number 1800-180-1503.
“Celebrate Independence with BSNL’s Made-in-India 4G”
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