January 25th, 2017 11:55 AM 25 COMMENTS

BSNL may get 700 MHz spectrum via equity route to launch 4G services this year

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) may reportedly get the coveted 700 MHz band spectrum from government through equity route, allowing the state-run telecom operators to offer 4G services in a market where high-speed services are already being offered at nationwide level. BSNL is planning to launch its 4G services by April. According to an ET report, BSNL has approached the telecom department seeking 5 MHz block in the 700 MHz... Read More

September 25th, 2016 11:03 PM 76 COMMENTS

BSNL seeks to buy pan-India 700 MHz spectrum for 4G services

Government-run telecom operator state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) is planning to acquire 5 MHz spectrum in the super premium yet costly 700-MHz band across the country, in a bid to take on private telecom operators that are offering high-speed 4G services. BSNL has reached out to the government, seeking financial support to buy spectrum in the 700-MHz band, according to a Business Standard report. “We have 20 MHz spectrum in 2,500-MHz... Read More

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