State-owned telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched its indigenous 4G network at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) in Andhra Pradesh Circle. This deployment marks a milestone in BSNL's 4G rollout, delivering high-speed mobile connectivity to a critical industrial area in Andhra Pradesh (AP), India.
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BSNL's 4G Rollout at Vizag Steel Plant
The rollout of the BSNL 4G network at the steel plant is expected to substantially improve communication and operational efficiency within one of the country's largest steel production facilities. The new network infrastructure will also facilitate seamless data transfer, enhance real-time communication, and support advanced industrial applications, thereby bolstering productivity and safety at the plant.
"BSNL AP inaugurated Swadeshi 4G services at the steel plant site in Visakhapatnam, AP Circle," BSNL Andhra Pradesh said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
The equipment stack was manufactured under a consortium that developed the technology indigenously, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the state-run telecom research organisation C-DoT, and Tejas Networks.
Expansion of BSNL 4G Services Across Andhra Pradesh
Earlier in August, TelecomTalk reported that BSNL would be launching 4G services in major cities of Andhra Pradesh starting August 15. Reportedly, BSNL 4G services will be activated across the state by the end of September, as antennas, base transceiver stations (BTS), and core network works are currently at various stages of completion.
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According to reports, Visakhapatnam, including Anakapalli and Alluri Sitarama Raju districts, will have around 1,000 4G mobile towers by the end of the year. Currently, 420 BSNL mobile towers exist in Visakhapatnam district, and another 680 mobile towers will be set up to provide 4G services as soon as possible. These 420 existing mobile towers will also be upgraded to 4G.
BSNL users can upgrade their 2G/3G SIM cards to 4G SIM cards to experience BSNL 4G services, provided they are in a 4G network coverage zone.
