The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has written to all state governments and Union Territories, urging them to prioritise the services of state-run telecom operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) for internet, broadband, landline, and leased line requirements. The move, citing national data security considerations, … Read More
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has defaulted on payments in the past. The company has done it yet again. This highlights the financial troubles MTNL is going through. Much recently, MTNL said in a regulatory filing that it doesn’t have the money to pay interest … Read More
State-owned telecom operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has defaulted on loan repayments amounting to Rs 8,346.24 crore to several public sector banks, the company disclosed in a stock exchange filing on Saturday, April 19, 2025. According to the filing, MTNL defaulted on both principal and interest payments to the … Read More
In a move to enhance transparency and empower mobile subscribers, Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) have published mobile network coverage maps on their websites, in compliance with new regulations issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the Ministry of Communications said on Wednesday, April 9. Also Read: Airtel, Reliance … Read More
The central government is looking to raise around Rs 16,000 crore by selling land assets owned by BSNL and MTNL. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) are two state-run telecom companies struggling to compete with the private players. The proposal to do this has been … Read More
The Indian telecom sector is going to witness a growth in average revenue per user (ARPU) and an improvement in the ROCE (return on capital employed) due to the tariff hikes implemented recently by telcos. However, they are not enough for the telcos to achieve an ROCE of 15%. For … Read More
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) is not going to be closed right now, but it won’t even get any fresh funds from the government. The central government, which owns a majority stake in the publicly listed telecom operator wants the company to clear all the dues. There are dues pending … Read More
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), a state-run telecom company that operates in Mumbai and New Delhi is expected to see some downsizing in the employee force. The government is reportedly planning to send 3000 employees from MTNL to BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Alongside … Read More
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) may get another relief package from the Indian government. It is worth noting that in the previous five years, the center has released three relief packages for BSNL. These relief packages have allowed BSNL to survive in India’s fierce … Read More
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has teased the arrival of 4G networks for people living in Mumbai and Delhi. The company didn’t directly say that people in Mumbai and Delhi will soon get its 4G, but shared a video where both BSNL and MTNL logos were present and high-speed connectivity … Read More
State-run telecom operator MTNL’s (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited) bank accounts have been frozen by the Union Bank of India. The move from Union Bank is due to non-payment of dues by MTNL. Much recently, MTNL sought government’s help to pay interest on bond dues. The state-run telco’s financial situation is … Read More
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) service agreement would unify operations and allow for more efficiency. It was already known that BSNL would overtake MTNL operations. MTNL board approved a service agreement between the two companies for 10 years on Wednesday. However, this service agreement … Read More
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