Government-owned telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) celebrated its Foundation Day on October 1. On its 25th Foundation Day, BSNL reaffirmed its commitment to keeping India connected. The telecom PSU made key announcements and initiatives, including signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with homegrown handset maker Karbonn to launch a SIM-handset bundling offer.
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BSNL and Karbonn 4G Handset Partnership
"With the signing of a landmark MoU, BSNL and Karbonn Mobiles will introduce an exclusive SIM-handset bundling offer under the Bharat 4G Companion policy. Together, we aim to bring affordable 4G connectivity to every corner of the nation," BSNL tweeted on its official X (formerly Twitter) profile on October 1.
BSNL is currently rolling out its homegrown 4G network nationwide in partnership with the TCS consortium. All private telecom operators—Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea—already offer 4G services across India, except for BSNL, which is now accelerating its 4G deployment.
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Bring 4G to Lakshadweep Islands
Additionally, BSNL signed an MoU with the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) to bring 4G connectivity to the Lakshadweep Islands. Airtel already offers high-speed 5G services in Lakshadweep, as previously reported by TelecomTalk. Now, BSNL will be deploying its 4G network for its users.
"Today, BSNL signs a historic MoU with USOF to bring 4G connectivity to the far reaches of Lakshadweep, marking a new chapter in bridging the digital divide," BSNL tweeted on its Foundation Day.
Annual Capacity Building Plan for 2024-25
Furthermore, BSNL announced the launch of the Annual Capacity Building Plan (ACBP) for 2024-25 during a conference at its headquarters. BSNL employees across India celebrated Foundation Day with a variety of activities.
