BSNL unveils 4G and 5G-ready OTA and USIM Platform

BSNL, India’s state-owned telecom operator, has introduced a new Over-the-Air (OTA) and Universal SIM (USIM) platform, developed in collaboration with Pyro Holdings, to enhance its telecom services nationwide. Continue reading “BSNL unveils 4G and 5G-ready OTA and USIM Platform”

BSNL 4G rolls out in Thiruvallur, coming to Chennai soon

BSNL has rolled out its 4G services in the Thiruvallur district and confirmed that Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts will get the service soon. The nationwide rollout of BSNL’s 4G service is long overdue and is expected to bring nationwide coverage by next month.

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Cabinet sanctions Rs. 89,047 Crore for BSNL’s 4G, 5G upgrade

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a revival package for BSNL. The package has a total outlay of Rs. 89,047 crore and includes increasing BSNL’s authorized capital from Rs. 1,50,000 crore to Rs. 2,10,000 crore. Continue reading “Cabinet sanctions Rs. 89,047 Crore for BSNL’s 4G, 5G upgrade”

BSNL to install 1.12 lakh towers ahead of 4G roll out across India

As promised, BSNL is taking substantial steps to ensure that 4G services are widely available across the country. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the 4G telecom network will be rolled out across India soon, with BSNL intending to install nearly 1.12 lakh towers across the country.  Continue reading “BSNL to install 1.12 lakh towers ahead of 4G roll out across India”

BSNL USSD Codes – Complete updated list to Check Balance, Plan and more

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is a government-owned telecommunication provider headquartered in New Delhi, India.  BSNL has wide network coverage in both urban and rural areas of India. BSNL has over 121.82 million customers across India currently.  Continue reading “BSNL USSD Codes – Complete updated list to Check Balance, Plan and more”

BSNL to roll out 4G services across India by September 2022

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced that it will roll out its 4G services across India by September 2022. The state-owned telecom company will see around Rs. 900 crore revenue increment in the first year of the rollout, parliament was informed on December 1. Continue reading “BSNL to roll out 4G services across India by September 2022”

BSNL tests first ever indigenously developed 4G network in Chandigarh

BSNL has announced the first ever successful test of their indigenously developed 4G cellular network in Chandigarh. The technology which was designed, developed and made in India was tested with a successful call made between the Department of Telecom secretary and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

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BSNL, Skylo launch world’s first satellite-based IoT network in India

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) in partnership with Skylotech India has launched satellite-based NB-IoT (Narrow Band-Internet of Things) at the ongoing Indian Mobile Congress 2020. “India will now have access to a ubiquitous fabric of connectivity for millions of yet unconnected machines, sensors and industrial IoT devices,” said the company. Continue reading “BSNL, Skylo launch world’s first satellite-based IoT network in India”

COVID-19: BSNL, Vodafone IDEA extend prepaid validity, gives Rs. 10 free talk time to users

Bharati Airtel and Reliance Jio recently announced a validity extension for prepaid users and free Rs. 10 talktime due to coronavirus crisis. On similar lines now, BSNL and Vodafone IDEA has also announced special measures to assist customers impacted by coronavirus crisis.

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BSNL Christmas and New Year Offer: Get Rs.1999 annual plan with Unlimited calls and 60 days extra validity

Earlier this month, telecom operators Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Reliance Jio revised prepaid tariffs and later announced unlimited calling to all networks across the country. Post that yesterday, Reliance Jio launched the 2020 Happy New Year offer and now on similar lines, BSNL has announced recharge offers for Rs. 1999 annual plan.

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Government of India approves BSNL-MTNL merger; announces 4G spectrum allocation

Back in September 2018, BSNL got approval from the Indian Government for 4G services, but the rollout has been gradual. In order to lift the air of uncertainty over both BSNL and MTNL, now, the Government of India has approved BSNL-MTNL merger and has announced the allocation of 4G spectrum alongside clearing relief package.

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BSNL Bharat Fiber broadband home service at Rs 1.1 per GB launched

BSNL has launched the Bharat fiber to the home service where it will offer 35GB data per day at as low as Rs.1.1 per GB and speeds of up to 100Mbps to take on Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. This move comes at a time where Jio is expanding its GigaFiber to over 1400 cities in the country before official roll out. Continue reading “BSNL Bharat Fiber broadband home service at Rs 1.1 per GB launched”

BSNL offers 1 year free Amazon Prime membership with select postpaid, broadband plans

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Amazon and BSNL today announced a partnership, under which select BSNL postpaid and broadband customers will get the Amazon Prime Membership for a year free of cost. Airtel in the past had announced similar partnership by offering free prime membership to select postpaid customers. Continue reading “BSNL offers 1 year free Amazon Prime membership with select postpaid, broadband plans”

BSNL gets Government approval for 4G services, wide roll out expected soon

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The Department of Telecommunications today has approved the state-owned BSNL plan to seek airwaves in the 2100 Mhz band to launch 4G services pan-India. BSNL in 2017 has submitted a detailed project report and in a bid to acquire spectrum worth about Rs 13,885 crore, and sought Rs 6,652 crore as equity infusion from the government. Continue reading “BSNL gets Government approval for 4G services, wide roll out expected soon”

BSNL launches 4G LTE services in India starting from Kerala

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has finally launched 4G services in India starting from Kerala. BSNL 4G services will be available at five locations – Udumbanchola, Udumbanchola Town, Kallupalam, Chemmannar and Senapathy in Kerala in the high range Idukki district and is expected to be roll out to other districts in Kerala later this year. Continue reading “BSNL launches 4G LTE services in India starting from Kerala”