August 15th, 2025 8:02 PM 22 COMMENTS

BSNL Soft Launches 4G Services in Delhi via Partner Network: Report

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday announced the soft launch of its 4G services in the national capital, leveraging a partner network for last-mile connectivity. The 4G services will be available to users through a partner's network access arrangement, BSNL said in a statement, according to a PTI report dated August 15, 2025. Also Read: BSNL Activates Nationwide Network-Level Anti-Spam Protection for Mobile Users BSNL 4G... Read More

August 12th, 2025 1:02 PM 15 COMMENTS

India Pushes Private Operators to Use Local Telecom Gear: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked private telecom operators to increase the share of locally manufactured equipment in their networks, warning that a mandate could follow if they fail to comply. The move is aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers amid rising geopolitical uncertainties. Telcos Seek Price and Quality Parity According to people familiar with the matter, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea... 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 5th, 2025 2:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia Bell Labs Eyes Partnerships with Indian Space Sector to Power Moon Missions with 4G, 5G: Report

Nokia's Bell Labs is open to collaborating with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), government agencies, and private players in India's space sector to support future lunar missions with 4G and advanced networking technologies. Thierry Klein, President of Bell Labs Solutions Research, visited India in late June to explore potential partnerships and deepen engagement with the country's growing space ecosystem. In an interview with Moneycontrol, Klein said India's space ambitions... Read More

July 3rd, 2025 7:19 AM 7 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

June 20th, 2025 11:07 AM 12 COMMENTS

BSNL Eyes Subscriber Growth with Competitive Tariffs and Free 5G Services: Report

The government is preparing to seek Cabinet approval for an additional 1 lakh 4G sites for state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), once the ongoing deployment of the first phase stabilizes. According to Minister of State for Communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, the plan hinges on the performance of the current rollout and its ability to match global standards while attracting subscribers. Also Read: BSNL Names Its 5G Service as Q... Read More

June 16th, 2025 11:25 AM 12 COMMENTS

Around 70,000 BSNL 4G Towers Out of 1 Lakh Are Now Active and Performing Better: Report

India's telecom sector is in the midst of a structural transformation, driven by the rollout of 5G technology, the advent of satellite communication, and increasing competition, according to Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, who gave an overview of the sector in an interaction with The New Indian Express. Also Read: BSNL to Deploy Additional 1 Lakh 4G Towers; Public Invited to Suggest BSNL 5G Service Name BSNL's Turnaround and... Read More

June 14th, 2025 9:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL Upgrades 67 Towers to 4G for Amarnath Yatra, Expands Network in Remote Kashmir: Report

State-owned telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reportedly upgraded 67 mobile towers to 4G technology along the Baltal and Pahalgam routes leading to the holy Amarnath cave shrine. The enhancement aims to ensure uninterrupted mobile connectivity and high-speed internet for Amarnath pilgrims undertaking the Yatra and for remote areas of the Kashmir Valley. Also Read: BSNL to Deploy Additional 1 Lakh 4G Towers; Public Invited to Suggest... Read More

June 13th, 2025 9:21 AM 68 COMMENTS

BSNL to Deploy Additional 1 Lakh 4G Towers; Public Invited to Suggest BSNL 5G Service Name: Report

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to install an additional one lakh (100,000) 4G towers across the country following the successful deployment of its first one lakh towers this month, Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar told The New Indian Express. Also Read: DoT Urges States to Prefer BSNL, MTNL for Telecom Services, Citing Data Security Cabinet Approval to Be Sought The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will... Read More

June 8th, 2025 11:01 PM 24 COMMENTS

India Achieves 95 Percent Population Coverage With 4G, and Over 80 Percent With 5G: MoS Telecom

India's progress in telecom infrastructure was highlighted by Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. During the 11th BRICS Communications Ministers' Meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil, India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready digital development, according to the Ministry of Communications. Also Read: New Telecom Policy Targets One Million Jobs by 2030 From Digital Divide to Global Digital Leadership Chandra Sekhar highlighted India's digital... Read More

May 5th, 2025 11:50 AM 9 COMMENTS

Tejas Networks Completes Equipment Supply for BSNL 4G/5G Rollout, Eyes New Contracts

Tata Group's telecom equipment manufacturer, Tejas Networks, has successfully completed the supply of telecom gear for over 1 lakh sites as part of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited's (BSNL) nationwide 4G and 5G rollout. The project, part of a Rs 7,492-crore deal awarded in August 2023, marks one of the largest single-vendor Radio Access Network (RAN) deployments globally. Also Read: Tejas Networks Partners with Intel to Bring Direct-to-Mobile Technology to Laptops... Read More

April 30th, 2025 2:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

GSMA and Samsung Partner to Enable VoLTE by Default on Android 15+ Devices

The GSMA has announced a new collaboration with Samsung Electronics, the global mobile industry association, to improve voice call quality and connectivity on 4G and 5G networks. The initiative will see Voice over LTE (VoLTE) enabled by default on all Samsung devices running Android 15 or later, including the recently launched Galaxy S25 series. Also Read: Bharti Airtel’s Gopal Vittal Elected Chairman of GSMA Board Until 2026 VoLTE Enabled by... Read More

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