Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the launch of its indigenous 4G technology in the Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh. The state-owned telecom operator also said its 4G services will be extended shortly across the state, as per a social update on platform X (formerly Twitter).
Also Read: BSNL 4G Services Available in These Circles on Limited Scale
BSNL's 4G Launch in Andhra Pradesh
Additionally, in its creative accompanying the post, BSNL said, "As part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Initiative, BSNL has inaugurated indigenous 4G in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh recently."
Swadeshi Mobile Network Initiative
BSNL highlighted the importance of a Swadeshi Mobile Network by leveraging indigenous technologies to enhance connectivity and bridge the digital divide. With plans to expand the network infrastructure statewide across Andhra Pradesh, BSNL aims to provide seamless connectivity and cater to the growing demands of digital consumers.
Also Read: BSNL’s 4G to Arrive for 4300 Sites in Andhra Pradesh
Expansion Plans and Deployment
TelecomTalk reported in November last year that BSNL would soon launch its 'Swadeshi 4G' in Andhra Pradesh. At that time, the operator mentioned that 4G equipment would be commissioned at 4300 sites in Andhra Pradesh very soon, with BSNL's 4G set to be upgraded to 5G later.
Furthermore, BSNL stated it would deploy 1,536 towers in remote locations in the Andhra Pradesh circle. The state-run telecom operator will also deploy its 4G in 3,800 villages.
Subscriber Base Growth and Upgrade Urgency
According to the most recent report, BSNL's 4G subscriber base reached 8 Lakhs in the initial phase of the 4G launch across Northern states including Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and western Uttar Pradesh.
Also Read: BSNL 4G Subscriber Base Reaches 8 Lakh: Report
In a bid to encourage users to transition to the new technology, BSNL has urged existing subscribers with old 2G/3G SIM cards to upgrade to 4G immediately. To facilitate the upgrade process, customers are advised to visit their nearest BSNL Customer Service Center (CSC), franchisee, retailer, or Direct Selling Agent (DSA), according to BSNL Andhra Pradesh.
