State-run telcos, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) have been under pressure for not generating enough profits. But there’s a reason behind that; Both the telcos did not receive 4G spectrum from the government to launch 4G services in the country. Talks regarding the allocation … Read More
It is no secret that after the data tariff war triggered by Reliance Jio, the telecom operators have experienced immense financial troubles. The ones especially bogged down by this data tariff war are the government led telecom operators, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL). Although … Read More
Crisis-ridden MTNL, whose revival package is in the works, has exuded confidence that it would not face any challenge in payment of April salaries to its 22,000 employees, as it plans to tap internal accruals and available cash. The comment assumes significance as distressed telecom PSUs Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd … Read More
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has shed off any responsibility related to allocation of the fourth generation, or 4G airwaves to the government led telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), ET Telecom reported. The regulator has said to the department of … Read More
The proceeds of monetisation of assets of the state-run telecom majors BSNL and MTNL will be used to service the debt of these public sector undertakings, (PSUs) and fund the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS), as per a decision of the government. This was decided at last week’s meeting of the … Read More
The telecom ministry will seek approval from the Election Commission to move its Cabinet proposal to offer voluntary retirement scheme for MTNL and BSNL employees, a government official said Wednesday. The Department of Telecom (DoT) is preparing a Cabinet note recommending the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for BSNL and MTNL … Read More
Benoy CS, Director at Frost & Sullivan, Digital Transformation Practice has remarked that the merger of MTNL and BSNL, the two telecom companies of government, will be a good deal for all the stakeholders of the entities. He also highlighted that the merger of these two companies is something inevitable … Read More
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) which is responsible for allocating spectrum to telecom companies is finally seeking recommendations from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), the sector regulator, regarding allocation of 4G spectrum to the two state-led telecom operators – Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam … Read More
MTNL, the state-led telecom operator will lose its spot to Hathway Cable and Datacom as the private broadband service provider materialises its expansion plan. After surpassing MTNL, Hathway will gain the fourth spot in top broadband providers of India. Going by the telecom subscription data report for December compiled by … Read More
The Digital Communications Commission (DCC) on Thursday asked loss-making telecom PSUs BSNL and MTNL to explain their turnaround strategy and give an assurance to achieve higher revenue for getting financial support, an official said. Public sector firms BSNL and MTNL have sought financial support, 4G spectrum and approvals for asset … Read More
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) which has operations in Delhi and Mumbai telecom circles has rolled out a new offer as part of Christmas and New Year. Under the offer, new prepaid customers of MTNL will get unlimited data at free of cost for a period of 60 days from … Read More
The government on Wednesday said legacy staff cost, cutthroat tariff war, and absence of 4G services are some of the major reasons for losses at state-owned telecom firm MTNL. Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha informed the Lok Sabha that the Department of Telecom had received revival plan of MTNL, which has … Read More
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