BSNL has launched another prepaid plan for new users in Chennai and Tamil Nadu telecom circles. The BSNL First Recharge plan of Rs 108 offers freebies for 28 days, but the validity of the plan is 180 days, post which users will have to migrate to another validity extension plan … Read More
Government-owned Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has finally launched 1 Gbps broadband plans in New Delhi. Similar to telecom services, MTNL is also providing broadband services in just two circles- Mumbai and New Delhi. While the company is yet to launch high-speed 1 Gbps broadband plans in Mumbai, it now … Read More
The Cabinet recently approved the merger of BSNL and MTNL and it seems like we don’t have to wait for a more extended period to see the changes come into effect. While the merger is said to happen in the coming months, BSNL has started providing free voice calls to … Read More
State-run telcos BSNL and MTNL are eagerly waiting for the revival package from the government to arrive so that they can compete with the competition in a better way. According to a new report from IANS, the revival plan for both BSNL and MTNL will cost around Rs 74,000 crore, … Read More
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), the two state-led telecom operator which were awaiting a revival package from the government have run into legal troubles in the process. According to a new ET Telecom report, the revival package which is driven by the Prime Minister’s … Read More
Loss-making telecom PSUs Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and MTNL have failed to clear salaries of their 1.98 lakh employees for July, a union leader said on Thursday. There is no assurance from the management on when the salaries would be paid which are usually credited on the last day of … Read More
State-run telcos BSNL and MTNL are reeling under losses right now and there have been merger talks going on for a while now. However, government officials denied the merger of BSNL and MTNL in the past even though reports suggested that merger talks are going on internally. According to a … Read More
Caught amidst distressing financial troubles, the state-led telecom operator, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been searching for a way to revive itself. The government has also been ideating on the revival plans of BSNL and MTNL and has already eliminated a few options which won’t be appropriate for the … Read More
Public sector Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is in the process identifying land parcels all over the country for monetisation, which as per its internal estimate is valued at Rs 20,000 crore in 2018-19. The state-run telecom major’s corporate office has circulated a list of land parcels which are proposed … Read More
The government on Wednesday clarified there is no proposal to close state-run BSNL and MTNL, which are facing financial stress due to stiff competition and high employee costs, and added that a comprehensive plan for their revival is under preparation. “No proposal of the closure of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited … Read More
The Digital Communications Commission (DCC), the apex decision making body at the telecom department, is expected to discuss 5G trials and relief for BSNL and MTNL during its meeting on June 13, according to sources close to PTI. India expects to roll out commercial 5G services at par with leading … Read More
The Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) being proposed by the telecom department could save Rs 1,080 crore in annual wage expenses for Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), and the telco expects about 9,500 employees to opt for the scheme as and when it comes up, according to its chairman. The Department … Read More
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