State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) has launched new night tariff packs for festive season.

Under the newly launched night packs, users can make local calls at 20 paise per minute and STD calls at 50 paise per minute between 11pm to 7 am. BSNL has also introduced a GPRS pack, which includes unlimited data services at the cost of Rs 230 and valid for 30 days.

In a bid to increase broadband interest in rural areas of Himachal Pradesh, BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd) has introduced low-cost broadband connections in the state. An official of BSNL told reporters that affordable broadband connections will be provided in rural and remote areas of the state for faster penetration of information technology.

Moreover, the state government will offer subsidy up to Rs 850 for the first 31 connection for both individual and government organizations. They will also be eligible for Rs 4500 computer subsidy.