India has launched its first fully indigenous 4G (5G-ready) network alongside the commissioning of nearly 98,000 Swadeshi 4G towers, all powered by homegrown technology. The core network, developed by C-DOT, combined with Tejas Networks’ Radio Access Network and integrated by TCS, marks a major technological breakthrough and the realisation of … Read More
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-run telecom operator, turned a new chapter in its journey on Saturday with the launch of its long-awaited 4G network. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the “swadeshi” 4G service while commissioning more than 97,500 mobile towers nationwide, built at a cost of nearly Rs … Read More
It appears that state-owned BSNL is preparing to launch its ‘Swadeshi’ 4G network by introducing new plans and revising existing ones. We recently observed changes to certain BSNL plans, and now the operator has introduced a new Rs 225 plan alongside the existing Rs 228 and Rs 199 recharge vouchers. … Read More
5G just might be killing your phone’s battery. Don’t believe us? Here’s what you should know. To be precise on the lanugage, 5G isn’t killing the battery literally, but it is draining it faster, requiring you to charge it more frequently in shorter intervals. This increases the charge cycles of … Read More
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 … Read More
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. … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 More
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 … Read More
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