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Kripa B March 11th, 2026 11:57 AM 1 COMMENTS

BSNL Launches Kavach Number to Enhance Mobile Privacy for Women

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced a new feature called Kavach Number aimed at strengthening digital safety and privacy for women mobile users. The initiative was announced on the occasion of International Women’s Day as part of the telecom operator’s efforts to address growing concerns around the misuse of personal contact details. BSNL Launches Kavach Number on International Women’s Day “Your number is personal. Your safety is powerful. With... Read More

Kripa B March 11th, 2026 10:57 AM 17 COMMENTS

Government Weighs Tax on Data Usage; DoT Asked to Submit Model by September 2026: Report

The Government of India is examining the possibility of taxing mobile data usage as part of efforts to diversify revenue streams from the telecom sector and address concerns around rising digital consumption. The proposal was discussed during a telecom sector review meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 7, according to minutes of the meeting reviewed by Mint and reported by Jatin Grover on 10 March 2026. Also... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 10th, 2026 7:19 AM 1 COMMENTS

BSNL has Done Something Which People Across India will Love

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has done something pretty cool for the women of the country. However, this particular move from BSNL we are talking about will also benefit the consumers in general if it has been rolled out for everyone. BSNL has announced BSNL Kavach. This is a well thought tech which will allow women to recharge their phone numbers at retail outlets without needing... Read More

Kripa B March 5th, 2026 11:37 PM 31 COMMENTS

BSNL Indigenous 4G Built With TCS and Tejas Faces Call Drops, Connectivity Issues: Report

Subscribers of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) have reported a rise in call drops and connectivity disruptions as the state-run telecom operator tests its indigenously developed 4G technology across the country, according to a Mathrubhumi report dated March 3, 2026. Kerala, BSNL’s Stronghold, Also Sees Subscriber Concerns The complaints are being reported from several regions, including Kerala, widely regarded as BSNL’s strongest telecom circle. Users have increasingly been shifting to... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 27th, 2026 7:02 AM 12 COMMENTS

BSNL is Improving its Financials in FY26

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, is improving its financials and performance in FY26. The telecom service provider is expanding 4G in the country. The EBITDA (core operating profit) of the telco was Rs 4,858 crores cumulatively in the nine months of ending December 31, 2025. This has grown by 105% compared to the corresponding period a year ago. Read More - Airtel to Not Get Any AGR... Read More

Tanuja K February 18th, 2026 4:02 PM 13 COMMENTS

BSNL is Betting on AI to Reduce Customer Churn: CMD

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, is betting on artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce customer churn in the near future. The telecom operator is mainly looking to do three things with AI - 1) network management, 2) customer satisfaction and experience, and 3) mixing both to analyse churn trends and reduce it. This was confirmed by the telecom operator's CMD (chairman and managing director), Robert J... Read More

Tanuja K February 12th, 2026 2:45 PM 19 COMMENTS

BSNL is Targeting 99% Uptime for Networks Across India

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has an ambitious target of 99% network uptime. The telco wants that its networks should stay up 98-99% of the times. This will significantly enhance the network experience for the users. It will go a long way in lowering the customer churn rate and might just also be beneficial in adding new customers. The ambitious target has been announced by... Read More

Kripa B February 11th, 2026 4:20 AM 11 COMMENTS

Airtel Crosses 463 Million Wireless Subscribers; Gap With Jio Shrinks: TRAI December 2025 Data

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in December 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telcos Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and MTNL lost subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of December 31, 2025, released on February 10, 2026. The data show that the total number of wireless (mobile and Fixed Wireless Access) subscribers increased from 1,250.56 million at... Read More

Tanuja K February 2nd, 2026 12:45 PM 1 COMMENTS

BSNL Proposed to Get Rs 28,473 Crore in New Budget

The state-run telecom operator, BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) is proposed to get Rs 28,473 crore via the new budget announced on February 1, 2026. Apart from this, the telecom sector has been allocated Rs 73,000 crore in the budget for FY27. In FY26 budget, the state-run telecom company received Rs 6,885 crore, which means in FY27, the government has allocated more budget for the telco. Read More - Airtel Cheapest... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 29th, 2026 1:39 PM 3 COMMENTS

BSNL Launches Bharat Connect Plan with One Year Validity

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator in India, has launched a new Bharat Connect plan. This Bharat Connect plan is a promotional offer meant for a limited time. We will share all the details about the offer below. For now, let's talk about the 4G networks for a few seconds. The telco's 4G networks are getting a boost with the government planning to deploy 22,000 more sites... Read More

Kripa B January 29th, 2026 12:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

Feel the Pride After Recharging With BSNL’s New Bharat Connect 26 Plan, Priced at Rs 2626

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the launch of its new long-term prepaid offering, the Bharat Connect 26 Plan, aimed at customers seeking year-long connectivity bundled with high data benefits. Priced at Rs 2,626, the plan aligns with BSNL’s “Proud to Connect with India” positioning. Plan Details: Data, Voice and SMS Benefits Under the newly introduced plan, subscribers will receive 2.6 GB of high-speed data per... Read More

Tanuja K January 26th, 2026 1:03 PM 3 COMMENTS

BSNL Satellite Phones Have Become an Issue for Fishermen

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom company, are now facing plenty of issues with the satellite phone services. These devices were distributed about six years ago by the government so that fishermen can use them in emergencies during fishing activities. However, now, the costs of recharge have skyrocketed as per the fishermen, and then there are SIM replacement issues as well. Read More - BSNL New 22,000 4G Sites... Read More