BSNL to Provide 4G in Tribal Areas of Himachal Pradesh, Plans 5G Rollout in 2024: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-run telecom service provider, is set to enhance digital connectivity in tribal areas by providing 4G services to approximately 120 villages in the Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh. This initiative involves laying 450 km of optical fibre cable to ensure high-speed connectivity, according to an ET Report. The project, valued at Rs 50 crore, has been allocated under the Special Assistance to States for CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) Scheme for the fiscal year 2022-23.

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Network Upgradation and 4G Rollout Plans

BSNL’s move to expand its network infrastructure is aimed at bridging the gap with telecom operators such as Airtel and Jio. As part of its network upgradation plan, BSNL is making remarkable progress in rolling out 4G services nationwide by 2023. Furthermore, the company is actively working on upgrading its network to be 5G-compatible and plans to launch 5G services in 2024.

The network upgradation work is progressing “very fast” for rolling out 4G in the entire country by 2023. The network is upgradeable to 5G, and the same would be launched in 2024, the report quoted CMD of BSNL in the saying.

During a media interaction, Pravin Kumar Purwar, Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL, expressed the organization’s goal of increasing its market share from the current 9.9 per cent to 15-20 per cent across the country. Purwar further highlighted BSNL’s commitment to Himachal Pradesh, aiming for a substantial 150 per cent increase in its market share in Himachal Pradesh, according to the report.