MTNL Rs 196 Plan Details: Validity, Data and Benefits
Published: 29 June 2026|Updated: 9 August 2026
The Short Answer
The MTNL Rs 196 prepaid plan gives 1.5gb/day, na, 100 /day and 28 days validity for one single recharge. It suits popular users who want a clear plan with no extra add-on packs needed.
MTNL Rs 196 Plan At a Glance
Recharge price
₹196
Validity | 28 days |
Data | 1.5GB/day |
Calls | NA |
SMS | 100 /day |
5G Benefits | 4G only — operator has not commercially launched 5G yet |
Extras | None |
Daily cost | ₹7 |
Talktime | ₹0.02 |
Full Benefit Description
Unlimited Free from Home & MTNL Delhi Network + 1.5 GB per day + 100 SMS/day (Local + National) from Home & MTNL Delhi Network. (All other special numbers (e.g. 139) will be charged as per tariff)
What You Get With the MTNL Rs 196 Plan
The MTNL Rs 196 plan delivers 1.5gb/day, na, 100 /day, and 28 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 popular recharge inside the MTNL prepaid lineup.
How to Recharge With the MTNL Rs 196 Plan
- 1
Open the MTNL Selfcare app
Install or open the MTNL Selfcare app on your phone and sign in with your MTNL mobile number.
- 2
Enter your mobile number
Tap on Recharge and enter the 10-digit MTNL mobile number you want to recharge.
- 3
Pick the Rs 196 pack
Scroll the plan list and select the Rs 196 plan with 1.5GB/day and 28 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 196 plan are active on your number.
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