Lockdown 4.0: Are we internet ready when the extension happens?

When PM Modi met the State CMs on Monday, he put the ball in the State's court over lockdown extension. In that meeting, he has asked the states to submit reports on what they are going to next. Lockdown 3.0 already had many relaxations, so it may be possible that we work from offices now. What will be the next course of action regarding the COVID-19 situation, now? This meeting has provided room for the Centre to relax its control over India after the third Lockdown, and into Lockdown 4.0.

PM in the meeting said that COVID-19 cases increased in those areas where there has been laxity in enforcing lockdown challenges. He mentioned that night curfew has proved to be an effective tool in containing the spread of the virus. Certain activities will be limited, even if 33% workforce is enabled.

And in case the Lockdown extends, and we are still on able to move inter-states, we will still be working from home, entertaining family and office together. In that case, are we internet ready?

Internet Plans that will help us work from home

Major telecom companies have launched their annual plans, work-from-home plans and increased the limit on the existing ones. Here is a list of the plans that will help you through the Lockdown 4.0.

Reliance Jio

There are two annual plans from the company. The Rs 2399 plan offers 2GB data, 100 SMSes and unlimited calls per day for one year. While the Rs 2121 plan is concerned, it offers 1.5GB data, 100 SMSes and unlimited calls per day for one year, too. There is a work-from-home plan too. This plan, that costs Rs 251, provides users 2GB per day high-speed data for 51 days. It does not have any voice-call minutes or messages.

Read More: Top Work from Home Internet Plan: Jio vs Vodafone vs Airtel

Airtel

The annual pack of Airtel costs Rs 2398. It offers unlimited Local, STD and roaming calls on any network, daily 1.5GB data and 100 SMS for one year. Users also get complimentary access to Airtel Xtream that has over 10,000 movies in different languages. On the other hand, the Rs 558 plan gives 3GB of high-speed daily data, 100 free SMS per day and unlimited voice call made to any network for 56 days.

Vodafone Idea

The Vodafone Idea annual plan costs Rs 2399 and offers unlimited local and national calls to all networks, 1.5GB data, and 100 local and national SMS per day for one year. This pack also offers a free subscription to Zee5. Other than that, Vodafone gives double data on their packs costing Rs 249, Rs 399 and Rs 599.

BSNL

BSNL offers three plans under the prepaid annual plans. These plans according to its official website are:

- One, Rs 3299 plan that offers 2.5GB data

- Second, Rs 2299 plan that offers 1.5GB data

- Lastly, Rs 1251 plan that offers 0.75GB data