What is the validity of the BSNL 498 plan?

The BSNL 498 plan is valid for 82 days from the date of recharge. After 82 days, outgoing services stop until the user does the next recharge on the same number using any active BSNL prepaid plan.

How much data does the BSNL 498 plan offer?

The BSNL 498 plan provides 1.5GB/day. The daily quota resets every 24 hours, so unused data does not carry over to the next day, and speed reduces after the daily limit is exhausted for that day.

How do I recharge with the BSNL 498 plan?

Open the BSNL Selfcare app or your preferred UPI app, enter your BSNL mobile number, choose the Rs 498 pack from the plan list, complete payment, and benefits activate within a few minutes on the same number.

Can I check my BSNL 498 plan balance?

Yes. Users can check remaining data and validity through the BSNL Selfcare app or by dialing the operator's standard balance check USSD code. The app shows a detailed breakdown of data, calls, SMS, and validity in one screen.

Is the BSNL 498 plan available in all telecom circles?

Mostly. The BSNL 498 plan is available across most circles, but validity or data can differ slightly by region. Check the circle list on the BSNL hub before recharging.

Does the BSNL 498 plan include any OTT or subscription benefits?

No. The BSNL 498 plan is a standard data and voice pack and does not bundle any OTT or app subscription in the same recharge.

BSNL Rs 498 Plan Details: Validity, Data and Benefits

Name: BSNL Rs 498 Recharge Plan
Brand: BSNL
Price: 498 INR
Availability: InStock

Published: 12 September 2022|Updated: 18 June 2026

The Short Answer

The BSNL Rs 498 prepaid plan gives 1.5gb/day, unlimited, 100 /day and 82 days validity for one single recharge. It suits unlimited users who want a clear plan with no extra add-on packs needed.

BSNL Rs 498 Plan At a Glance

Recharge price

₹498

Prepaid Unlimited

Validity	82 days
Data	1.5GB/day
Calls	Unlimited
SMS	100 /day
5G Benefits	4G only — operator has not commercially launched 5G yet
Extras	unlimited voice calls + Unlimited Data with speed reduced to 80 Kbps after 1.5GB/day + 100 SMS/day.
Daily cost	₹6.07

Full Benefit Description

unlimited voice calls + Unlimited Data with speed reduced to 80 Kbps after 1.5GB/day + 100 SMS/day.

What You Get With the BSNL Rs 498 Plan

The BSNL Rs 498 plan delivers 1.5gb/day, unlimited, 100 /day, and 82 days of validity in a single recharge.

The plan is structured as a daily data pack. Daily mode resets the data quota every 24 hours, so unused data does not carry to the next day, and speed reduces after the daily cap. It is listed as a unlimited recharge inside the BSNL prepaid lineup.

How to Recharge With the BSNL Rs 498 Plan

1
Open the BSNL Selfcare app
Install or open the BSNL Selfcare app on your phone and sign in with your BSNL mobile number.
2
Enter your mobile number
Tap on Recharge and enter the 10-digit BSNL mobile number you want to recharge.
3
Pick the Rs 498 pack
Scroll the plan list and select the Rs 498 plan with 1.5GB/day and 82 days validity.
4
Pay using UPI, card or netbanking
Complete payment using UPI, debit card, credit card, or netbanking. A confirmation SMS arrives within a few minutes.
5
Verify activation
Open the app again to verify validity, data balance and benefits for the new Rs 498 plan are active on your number.

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