Any customer on the BSNL mobile network can learn about the broadband usage for any landline by texting “bbu<space>044xxxxxxxx” to 52295. Within seconds of the message being sent, the usage details is intimated by a return SMS. The usage is calculated with reference to the month beginning till date. For those who want to send SMS from other mobile (non-BSNL) numbers can type “bbu<space>044xxxxxxxx” and send it to 9448077777.

There is one more system where a customer can register his telephone number to receive SMS alerts whenever the broadband usage exceeds the free limit. Information on new broadband plans would also be sent by SMS alerts.

The short code for this is “reg<space>044xxxxxxxx” and it should be sent to 52295 or 9448077777 as the case may be. This service is available free of charge to the customer with only SMS charges as per their respective plans.

Source - The Hindu