Tharun G

About the author: An IT professional who has got great passion for telecom. Has been closely watching Indian telecom space since 2009.

February 29th, 2016 2:44 PM 21 COMMENTS

BSNL to partner with Local Cable TV operators to provide Broadband services in Tier 2 locations

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the largest broadband service provider in India with countrywide presence is now looking for a partnership with Local Cable TV Operators (LCOs) and Multi System Operators (MSOs) for providing Broadband services on Cable TV Network on Pan India basis. BSNL has invited Expression of interest (EOI) offers from MSO/LCO who intend to provide broadband services, to their customers using Hybrid Set Top Box or any... Read More

February 28th, 2016 9:55 AM 10 COMMENTS

Airtel withdraws dedicated WhatsApp data plans to comply with new TRAI guidelines

In the latest development, Airtel removed its dedicated WhatsApp data plans for 2G and 3G users. The reason is to comply with the recent regulation by the Indian telecom regulator on differential pricing and net neutrality rules. Recently, Telenor also withdrew its WhatsApp data packs on similar grounds. Airtel launched dedicated WhatsApp data plans two years ago. It offered 200MB of WhatsApp usage for one month starting at Rs 36, with... Read More

February 25th, 2016 2:43 PM 6 COMMENTS

BSNL revises prepaid voice STV tariffs, introduces STVs offering 1p/2sec to any network

BSNL has announced a revision to voice STVs offered under its prepaid mobile service. BSNL has also introduced two new voice STVs – 69 and 209 – offering reduced calling rates. Revision of existing Voice STVs BSNL has revised STV88 and STV42 applicable for per minute plan as well as per second plan subscribers. STV88 has been revised to offer 10p/min for on-net calls and 30p/min for off-net calls for a period of... Read More

February 23rd, 2016 2:19 PM 11 COMMENTS

BSNL announces 100 percent waiver on installation charges for landline and broadband connections

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), the state-run telecom service provider, has announced a 100 percent waiver on the installation charges for CLSNP & new landline, broadband, combo, and FTTH customers. The promotional offer is available on across India till March 31, 2016. Under the promotional offer, new as well as disconnected customers of CLSNP, landline, broadband, combo, and FTTH will not be charged any installation fee. At present, BSNL charges Rs. 600 for installation of landline connections and Rs. 250 for... Read More

February 22nd, 2016 10:39 AM 3 COMMENTS

BSNL introduces Kalinga plan for Odisha circle, offers 1p/2sec for local/STD calls

BSNL has introduced a new GSM prepaid plan 'Kalinga' for its subscribers in Odisha circle. The plan comes bundled with Talktime and free data along with promotional tariff of 1p/2sec for all calls. The new Kalinga plan can be activated by new subscribers using FRC Rs 46. The plan comes with an initial talk value of Rs 30 and 200MB of free data for 30 days. The plan also offers... Read More

February 20th, 2016 7:10 PM 23 COMMENTS

BSNL announces promotional offers to reclaim disconnected connections

In order to reclaim its lost user base in the Broadband arena, BSNL has come up with a series of promotional offers. These offers are applicable for all Broadband customers who has disconnected there BSNL BroadBand connections on or before 31st November 2015 and are willing to restore it. The package includes waiving off on BroadBand installations charges for the standalone or combo BB plans along with one month FMC... Read More

February 18th, 2016 8:05 PM 9 COMMENTS

BSNL to shutdown its WiMax broadband services in few circles due to low usage, will offer alternative solution to customers

BSNL will be closing down WiMax service in those areas where there is poor loading and will offer alternative solution like 3G or ADSL broadband. BSNL started offering WiMax as its wireless broadband solution using BWA spectrum assigned by the Government of India. However, BSNL received very poor response from customers as it was offering same broadband plans on WiMax and coverage was very limited. In the meantime, private operators who won... Read More

February 18th, 2016 11:25 AM 1 COMMENTS

DoT issues new MSC codes to Aircel, Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea

The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) licensing wing has allocated a new set of MSC codes to Aircel, Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea. As per DoT, new MSC codes are assigned to operators who have managed to garner a subscriber base of over a million subscribers in a licensed service area. Aircel has been granted new MSC series in the North-East circle and Airtel was assigned new MSC series in the Rajasthan circle. Vodafone was... Read More

February 14th, 2016 10:15 AM 17 COMMENTS

BSNL introduces five new broadband plans for Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) with higher FUP limits

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), the state-run telecom service provider, has introduced five new broadband plans that are exclusive to Nellore SSA in the Andhra Pradesh telecom circle. The promotional broadband plans are available for a period of 90 days (3 months) starting from 10 February, 2016. The new broadband plans comes with a higher FUP (Fair Usage Policy) limit as well as increased post FUP download speeds compared to existing broadband plans. Since all... Read More

February 13th, 2016 7:36 PM 4 COMMENTS

BSNL introduces new broadband plans with higher FUP limits for Ahemdabad and Vadodara

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) has announced new broadband plans exclusive for Ahemdabad and Vadodara SSAs in the Gujarat telecom circle. These promotional broadband plans are available for a period of 90 days (3 months) starting from 15 February, 2016. The new broadband plans comes with a higher FUP (Fair Usage Policy) limit as well as increased post FUP download speeds compared to existing broadband plans. BSNL has also introduced a true unlimited broadband plan,... Read More

February 12th, 2016 4:42 PM 16 COMMENTS

BSNL introduces three new broadband plans, offers 100 percent cashback on modem charge

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) has introduced new standalone broadband plans – BBG ULD 1891, BBG ULD 2641, and BBG ULD 2645 – in all the circle on a regular basis. These new plans will come into effect starting February 15, 2016. Apart form these new plans, BSNL is also offering 100 percent cashback on modem charges as a promotional offer. These new standalone broadband plans – BBG ULD 1891, BBG ULD 2641,... Read More

February 11th, 2016 8:36 AM 72 COMMENTS

BSNL revises prepaid 3G data packs, reduces data and validity

BSNL has announced a revision of its popular 3G data packs by reducing validity and data for some reason. New tariffs will come into effect from 13 February 2016 on across India. At the same time, BSNL is giving 10 percent extra data on all prepaid 3G data STVs above Rs. 70 as promotional offer from 13 February 2016 to 20 February 2016. BSNL has revised the validity of its popular 3G data STV Rs.68, which used to offer 1GB of data for 3... Read More

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