Will there be a separate tariff plan for keypad phone users? The government replied

Tariff Plans For Keypad Phone Users: Is the government or telecom companies discussing about issuing any special plan to provide relief to the people who do not use smartphones i.e. non-smartphone users? In response to this question, the Union Telecom Ministry has clearly stated that at present no such scheme is being worked on, nor has any instruction been issued to the service provider.

The government replied

In the question asked in the Lok Sabha, it was asked that there are many consumers in our country who do not use smartphones nor do they need data or other facilities in any way, is there a special tariff plan for such consumers? Has there been any discussion regarding its release or not? In response to this question, the Union Telecommunication Ministry replied that at present no work is being done on any such scheme.

The meaning of the question and answer of the Union Telecom Ministry is clear that the mobile tariffs which are being used for all smartphone owners and non-smartphone owners will continue to be the same. This means that even if you are not using a smartphone and are using a normal (keypad) phone, at present there is no consideration of bringing a separate tariff plan for you.

Prices of plans had increased a few months ago

For your information, let us tell you that private telecom companies in the country had increased the prices of recharge plans some time ago. After this increase, people started shifting towards government telecom company BSNL. Let us tell you that BSNL is expanding its network very fast in the country. It is believed that the company can also launch 5G service in the country by the end of 2025.

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