May 24th, 2024 7:06 AM 2 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea’s 5G and BSNL’s 4G in Focus in India

Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) make headlines every other day. Both struggling telecom operators are losing their customers to Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. To stop that, Vi has to increase capex levels and expand the presence of its 4G and also launch 5G as soon as possible. BSNL, on the other hand, is still figuring out its 4G launch. The government has mandated BSNL to... Read More

May 23rd, 2024 7:01 AM 5 COMMENTS

BSNL Upgrades Data and Speed Benefits with Rs 599 Broadband Plan

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has silently upgraded the data and speed benefits of its Rs 599 broadband plan. The Bharat Fibre service from BSNL has very competitive plans and the state-run telco would definitely want to regain its lost market share from the private telecom operators. The Rs 599 plan is a decent pack for budget-conscious customers, especially after the plan has received a benefits bump. What is the... Read More

May 21st, 2024 11:57 AM 2 COMMENTS

BSNL’s 5G Tech in the Works: Report

BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) will not just roll out indigenous 4G, but also indigenous 5G. Jio is the only telecom operator in the country that has an indigenous 5G stack. Now, BSNL is set to join the same ranks as C-DoT (Centre for Development of Telematics) is working on a 5G stack. It is worth noting that the 4G core developed by C-DoT has reportedly had some issues due... Read More

May 19th, 2024 7:20 AM 4 COMMENTS

BSNL Kolkata Achieves 60,000 FTTH Customers Milestone

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has achieved a milestone of 60,000 FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) customers in Kolkata. While the number isn't that big, note that BSNL also provides broadband services via copper cable. Thus, the total fixed broadband customers for the telco should be much higher. The announcement of the milestone was done on X by the state-run telco's (Kolkata arm) social media handle. BSNL started its Bharat Fibre service (FTTH)... Read More

May 16th, 2024 2:36 PM 3 COMMENTS

BSNL Launches Indigenous 4G Site in Kolkata: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched an indigenous 4G site in Ballygunge Telephone Exchange in Kolkata. The launch took place on Wednesday, said a report from thestatesman. In the coming weeks and months, the whole of Bengal is set to be covered with BSNL's indigenous 4G network. The state-run telecom operator has been conducting trials in Punjab to test the capability of the homegrown technology. The launch has been... Read More

May 12th, 2024 7:04 AM 1 COMMENTS

BSNL Launches New Rs 58 and Rs 59 Prepaid Plan

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has silently brought in two new prepaid plans for its prepaid customers. The telco has been struggling to launch 4G, but keeps bringing new offers and plans to entertain customers and prevent them from leaving its network. The two new plans cost Rs 58 and Rs 59. The Rs 58 plan is a data voucher while the Rs 59 plan... Read More

May 10th, 2024 4:12 PM 2 COMMENTS

BSNL’s 4G is Likely a Little Too Late Now

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator in the country, has been for years, attempting to roll out 4G. However due to issues, such as government intervention and demands to launch 4G only through homegrown gear, BSNL has not been able to deploy and commercially roll out 4G. Yes, in some areas, its 4G is operational, but in these sites, equipment and core from foreign vendors are running.... Read More

May 7th, 2024 7:13 AM 0 COMMENTS

Who Offers the Most Affordable Data Voucher in India

Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) all offer affordable data vouchers to customers. But which telco offers the most affordable voucher in the country? We are going to find out today. Data vouchers are useful for people looking to consume small amounts of data over their daily FUP (fair usage policy) limit. Telcos offer a variety of data vouchers, with short-term and long-term... Read More

April 30th, 2024 3:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL 4G Subscriber Base Reaches 8 Lakh: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), an Indian state-run telecom operator, has reached a 4G subscriber base of 8 lakh. It is very close to a million figure and would reach there as time passes. BSNL is currently rolling out 4G and is working with Indian companies to deploy it. The overall deployment is expected to take between 18 to 24 months. According to a BusinessStandard report, a senior Department of... Read More

April 30th, 2024 7:00 AM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL Waives Installation Charge for Broadband Until FY25

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-owned telecom operator, was once the king of fixed-broadband service in India. The state-run telco has lost its market share to Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio in the segment owing to faster network deployment and more attractive plans bundled with entertainment benefits for the customers. However, BSNL is still fighting its way to add new subscribers and regain its top position in the segment.... Read More

April 29th, 2024 2:01 PM 1 COMMENTS

Tejas Networks Wants to Do More Business Beyond BSNL: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, is sourcing telecom gear to roll out homegrown 4G from Tejas Networks. Tejas is a Tata Group-owned company that is providing Radio Access Network (RAN) products to BSNL. But this is not the limit that Tejas wants to put on itself. The company is looking beyond the BSNL opportunity and wants to sign more customers. Arnob Roy, Chief Operating Officer... Read More

April 29th, 2024 7:00 AM 0 COMMENTS

Is BSNL Bharat AirFiber a Good Alternative to Jio and Airtel’s 5G FWA

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has been offering AirFiber services long before Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. The only difference is, that Airtel and Jio offer it on top of their 5G networks, while BSNL doesn't. The AirFiber services are offered over the unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum bands - 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Today, we will not discuss the plans offered by BSNL Bharat AirFiber or... Read More

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rahul_yadav :

No at present only 4G Towers showing No 5G Towers Data.

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Shivraj Roy :

Second correctionVI which is a full fledged telecom operator

Vodafone Idea Could Likely Surrender Spectrum and Save Money: Report

Shivraj Roy :

Correction i meantBSNL couldnt absorb MTNL

Vodafone Idea Could Likely Surrender Spectrum and Save Money: Report

rahul_yadav :

off Topic: Tarang Sanchar Updated his website now we can see BSNL 4G Towers. But if any tower upgrade to…

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