Which is cheaper, BSNL or Airalo?

BSNL is cheaper, starting at ₹147 compared to Airalo at ₹378.

Does BSNL or Airalo have better coverage in India?

Both BSNL and Airalo operate on the 4G network, so coverage is identical.

Government telecom operator with the widest rural coverage across India. Affordable plans.

Plan	Price	Validity	Data
BSNL ₹147	₹147	24 days	5GB	View
BSNL ₹187 Budget Pick	₹187	28 days	2GB/day (56GB total)	View
BSNL ₹239 Most Popular	₹239	30 days	2GB/day (60GB total)	View
BSNL ₹299	₹299	30 days	3GB/day (90GB total)	View
BSNL ₹319 (65 Days)	₹319	65 days	10GB	View
BSNL ₹499 (90 Days) Best Value	₹499	90 days	2GB/day (180GB total)	View
BSNL ₹997 (150 Days)	₹997	150 days	2GB/day (300GB total)	View
BSNL ₹1999 Annual	₹1999	365 days (1 yr)	1.5GB/day (547GB total)	View
BSNL ₹2399 Annual	₹2399	365 days (1 yr)	2.5GB/day (912GB total)	View
BSNL ₹2799 Annual Best for Annual	₹2799	365 days (1 yr)	3GB/day (1095GB total)	View

International eSIM marketplace with India data plans. No physical SIM needed.

Plan	Price	Validity	Data	Features
Airalo India 1GB — 7 Days	₹378	7 days	1GB	eSIM	View
Airalo India 2GB — 15 Days	₹630	15 days	2GB	eSIM	View
Airalo India 3GB — 30 Days Best for Tourists	₹798	30 days	3GB	eSIM	View
Airalo India 5GB — 30 Days	₹1176	30 days	5GB	eSIM	View
Airalo India 10GB — 30 Days	₹2016	30 days	10GB	eSIM	View
Airalo India 20GB — 30 Days	₹3192	30 days	20GB	eSIM	View

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BSNL wins on price with its cheapest option at ₹147. It operates on the 4G network.

Airalo brings 6 plans starting at ₹378. It runs on the 4G network.

Both carriers serve different needs — use our comparison tool to filter by your specific requirements.

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