PSU Telco BSNL has launched five new GPRS plans - not for its new 3G users but existing 2G GSM users - the packs effectively lower the rates of Mobile Internet in India to far affordable levels. BSNL had 62.8 million wireless connections as of December 2009. The exact number of active GPRS users in the country is not known, but it is pegged at around just 8-10 million of India's total 525.15 million mobile users: as dismal as the country's broadband userbase, which was at 7.83 million in December. The New GPRS plans are effective from January 25, 2010 and, except the unlimited plan, applicable to users of BSNL's 2G data card. Comparison Of GPRS Packs By Other Operators Per KB Plans: BSNL has sharply dropped pay per download rates - its Plan 1 allows surfing on your mobile for 3 Paise per 10 KB. Compare this with Aircel's Normal Plan which offers 10 Paise per KB as does Vodafone Essar's Pay as You Go plan and Tata Indicom's flat rate for all GPRS usage. (Updated) BSNL's rate is a whopping ten times lower than leading operator Airtel's Zero Rental Plan which is priced at 30 Paise per 50 KB. As Tracy Chapman once said, we're talking 'bout a revolution! Daily Plans: Airtel recently launched 2 more daily plans that charge Rs. 20 per day for 8MB and Rs. 10 per day for 3MB but these are restricted to users in Maharashtra & Goa. Vodafone Essar also has another…
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