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July 28th, 2025 11:08 AM 2 COMMENTS

BSNL to Install 4000 More 4G Towers in Chhattisgarh

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, will deploy 4,000 4G towers in Naxalite affected areas of Chhattisgarh. BSNL has already covered many LWE (Left Wing Extremism) sites in Chhattisgarh. The idea is to bring digital connectivity in backward areas so that digital literacy and access to new opportunity grows equally for citizens. The development was confirmed by Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Telecom, at... Read More

July 22nd, 2025 8:09 AM 6 COMMENTS

BSNL Rs 197 Plan Validity Reduced

BSNL's Rs 197 plan benefits have been revised. The state-run telecom operator has decided to reduce the validity of the Rs 197 plan. This plan is used for validity purposes. It is not a very popular plan, regardless, it will suit some who want just their SIM to be active without spending much on the benefits. The Rs 197 plan's revised benefits are now visible on the website. Let's take... Read More

July 16th, 2025 5:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL’s Late PO of 4G Equipment Hurts Tejas Networks Q1 FY26 Results

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has been purchasing 4G equipment from Tejas Networks. Tejas Networks is a Tata Group owned company which recently declared its Q1 FY26 results. The company's financials took a hit because of the delayed purchase order (PO) from BSNL for 4G sites. The PO came after the April - June quarter ended. This dragged the telco's revenue down by 89%, widening... Read More

July 16th, 2025 12:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL Upgrades 75 Percent of Hyderabad Towers to 4G, Eyes Full Coverage Soon: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has claimed that over 75 percent of its mobile towers across Hyderabad have been upgraded to 4G, with work underway to complete the remaining installations. The telecom operator is also planning the addition of 2,430 new sites to further strengthen its mobile network in the city, according to M. Chandra Sekhar, Principal General Manager, The Hindu report dated July 14, 2025, said. Also Read: BSNL Adopting Multi-Fold... Read More

July 15th, 2025 1:48 PM 4 COMMENTS

BSNL, MTNL Assets Monetisation Sped Up by Govt: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) have been asked by the government to sell their assets for raising money. The assets which are not getting used much including land parcels, buildings, and more are to be sold. However, the speed at which this should have happened is extremely slow. To expedite the process, the government has come up with a new framework. Under this framework,... Read More

July 9th, 2025 6:56 AM 22 COMMENTS

BSNL has Installed 94500 4G Towers Across India

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has installed over 94,500 4G towers across India. The state-run telecom operator's goal is to install 1 lakh towers in the near term. The milestone should have been achieved by June 2025. Unfortunately, it hasn't turned out that way. All the eyes will be on BSNL's announcement/confirmation for the deployment of 1 lakh towers. Out of the 94,500 towers, over 80-85% of the towers are... Read More

July 4th, 2025 5:24 PM 11 COMMENTS

BSNL Launches Yatra SIM for Rs 196

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has launched a new Yatra SIM for Rs 196. For those of you wondering what is the Yatra SIM, let us explain. This is a SIM that BSNL is offering to people who want t0 go for the Amarnath Yatra 2025. BSNL is promising strong mobile signals to the customers. BSNL is also upgrading its networks to 4G, using homegrown technology.... Read More

July 3rd, 2025 2:36 PM 6 COMMENTS

Airtel, Jio, Vi, BSNL Enable Intra-Circle Roaming in Flood-Hit Himachal Pradesh

Telecom operators including Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and BSNL have activated Intra-Circle Roaming (ICR) in Thunag Tehsil of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, following massive disruption caused by flash floods and cloudbursts earlier this week. The move comes after the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued an emergency directive on July 2, asking all operators to enable ICR to keep services running in flood-affected zones. Also Read: DoT Advises ISPs to Adopt... Read More

July 3rd, 2025 7:19 AM 6 COMMENTS

Telecom Minister Hails BSNL Turnaround, Says Telecom PSU Is Thriving Again: Report

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday credited the Narendra Modi-led government's strategic revival initiatives for bringing state-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) back from the brink of collapse. Once deemed to be on "ventilator support" under the previous UPA regime, BSNL has now reported back-to-back quarterly profits after nearly two decades. Also Read: BSNL Adopting Multi-Fold Strategy to Close 5G Gap with Private Telcos Government's Revival Push... Read More

July 2nd, 2025 1:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL Expands International Footprint with Cost-Effective Roaming Pack Across Key Asia and Europe Corridors

BSNL, India’s state-run telecom giant, has introduced a new international roaming plan aimed at Indian traveler's looking for affordable connectivity abroad. Priced at Rs 1799, the plan offers a balance of basic essentials 1GB of data, 10 minutes of talk time, and 5 SMS valid for seven days. The offering might seem modest. But in a sector dominated by premium roaming tariffs and fragmented international coverage, BSNL’s move is a... Read More

July 2nd, 2025 10:32 AM 4 COMMENTS

BSNL Adopting Multi-Fold Strategy to Close 5G Gap with Private Telcos: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has placed an order for an additional 19,000 4G sites, with seamless software upgrade capability to 5G, as part of its "multi-fold strategy" to simultaneously expand 4G coverage and launch commercial 5G services. This follows the successful commissioning of approximately 90,000 4G sites nationwide, according to the Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL. Also Read: BSNL Targets September Rollout for 5G in Delhi, Key Cities... Read More

July 2nd, 2025 6:56 AM 16 COMMENTS

BSNL Revises Benefits of Rs 107 Prepaid Plan

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has revised the benefits of the Rs 107 prepaid plan. The Rs 107 plan comes with a lesser validity than before now. While the data and the voice calling benefits are the same now, the validity has been reduced. This indirectly makes the plan more expensive for the users. Let's take a look at the benefits. Read More - BSNL Announces Flash... Read More

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Arjun :

So, finally after sending upc porting req, problem has been resolved.

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Idea88 :

They should launch 4g with unlimited plan around 200/300 gb per month for less than 450 rs. Many takers will…

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I saw 1-2 days back this plan.

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Idea88 :

So effectively plan without unlimited data not useful.

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Grs :

Correct.

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