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”

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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MTNL makes incoming calls free while roaming between Mumbai and Delhi

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As expected, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has launched free incoming calls for their customers in Delhi and Mumbai. This would let them attend calls from any network for free of cost, without any packs while roaming between Mumbai and Delhi. The company launched new packs for free roaming last year in these circles for free roaming. Continue reading “MTNL makes incoming calls free while roaming between Mumbai and Delhi”

BSNL and MTNL reportedly launching free roaming plans starting January 26th

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BSNL, State Owned Telecom Operator and MTNL would launch new free roaming plans starting from January 26th, according to a recent report from TOI. Videocon Mobile Services was the first operator in India to offer incoming calls free while on roaming on their own network by default, without any processing fee or a special tariff voucher. It also launched new packs later that offer free incoming calls while roaming on other networks. Other operators joined in with cheaper roaming plans starting with free incoming calls while roaming. Continue reading “BSNL and MTNL reportedly launching free roaming plans starting January 26th”

MTNL Mumbai launches new Unlimited BlackBerry Plan for prepaid customers


Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has launched Unlimited BlackBerry service plan for its customers in Mumbai circle. The new Unlimited service plans—BlackBerry BIS 399, which offers customers access to e-mail (up to 10 e-mail accounts) and instant messaging, and BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) with 384 Kbps Speed. It also offers access to e-mail, instant messaging, as well as social networking sites and Internet browsing. Continue reading “MTNL Mumbai launches new Unlimited BlackBerry Plan for prepaid customers”

MTNL Mumbai revises 3G tariffs, launches new plans


MTNL Mumbai has revised their old 3G tariffs and have also launched new plans for both pre-paid and post-paid customers. The Rs. 99 plan now offers 300 MB of 3G data, Rs. 250 offers 1.1GB of 3G data, Rs. 450 plan offers 2.2 GB of data and the Rs 750 plan offers 4.4 GB that are valid for 30 days. Continue reading “MTNL Mumbai revises 3G tariffs, launches new plans”

MTNL Mumbai revises 2 Mbps Broadband Xpress Unlimited Plans

MTNL has revised their 2 Mbps Xpress Unlimited Plans and added more benefits for the customers. They have increased free data usage limit and download speeds for select Combo plans and has increased Download speeds in all the Non-Combo plans post free usage. Continue reading “MTNL Mumbai revises 2 Mbps Broadband Xpress Unlimited Plans”

MTNL Mumbai launches new 3G plans for prepaid and postpaid customers


Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has launched affordable 3G Data Plans of Rs.1190 and Rs.1200 for all prepaid and postpaid customers in Mumbai. These data plans comes at an affordable price and at the same time offers freedom of data usage validity. It offers high speed internet connectivity up to 3.6 Mbps.  Continue reading “MTNL Mumbai launches new 3G plans for prepaid and postpaid customers”

MTNL to use common APN for both 3G and GSM networks


Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has announced that they would use common Access Point Name (APN) for its GSM post paid and prepaid customers across Delhi and Mumbai. The Access Point Name is a configurable network identifier used by a mobile device when connecting to WAP/Web services, MMS or Internet services on GSM/3G networks. Continue reading “MTNL to use common APN for both 3G and GSM networks”

MTNL 3G data card now available for Rs.1599

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has announced a special price reduction on MTNL 3G HSPA Data Card that is now available  just Rs.1599 for all prepaid and postpaid customers in Mumbai.  New customers will get additional advantage of 2 GB Free 3G Data usage (Home and Roam) valid for 30 days on purchase of new 3G Data Card from MTNL CSC and retail partners across Mumbai. Continue reading “MTNL 3G data card now available for Rs.1599”

MTNL Mumbai launches 2 Mbps Broadband plan for Rs. 25 per month

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has launched a new 2Mbps Broadband plan called Broadband for Every Home at just Rs. 25 per month.This plan costs Rs.300 for 12 months (1 year) that offers broadband access with speeds up to 2 Mbps (effective cost Rs.25/month) and it comes with free usage of 50 MB per month (total 600 MB data usage). Continue reading “MTNL Mumbai launches 2 Mbps Broadband plan for Rs. 25 per month”

MTNL Mumbai Trump 3G silver jubilee offer extended till March 31

Mahanagr Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has extended the Trump 3G silver jubilee offer. This offers free talk time, local and national SMS, 3G data and video calling all for just Rs 25. They launched this offer for prepaid customers in Mumbai last August. Continue reading “MTNL Mumbai Trump 3G silver jubilee offer extended till March 31”

MTNL Mumbai launches 2p/min Voice and 3G Video Calling plan for prepaid customers


MTNL has launched a new with First Time Recharge Coupon (FTRC) of Rs 84 for prepaid GSM 3G subscribers, which provides Voice and Video call rate of just 2p/min within a group of upto 9 MTNL GSM subscribers and lowest local call rates for all networks in Mumbai. Continue reading “MTNL Mumbai launches 2p/min Voice and 3G Video Calling plan for prepaid customers”

MTNL Mumbai upgrades minimum broadband speeds to 512 Kbps, launches new plans


Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has upgraded the minimum broadband speeds to 512 Kbps for all their customers in Mumbai. According to this, all the MTNL broadband customers in Mumbai with download speed less then 512 Kbps will automatically be upgraded to 512 Kbps download speed without any additional charges. They have also launched 2 new limited plans and an 1Mbps unlimited plan. Continue reading “MTNL Mumbai upgrades minimum broadband speeds to 512 Kbps, launches new plans”

MTNL Mumbai launches BlackBerry Prepaid Plans

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MTNL Mumbai has launched BlackBerry services for it’s Prepaid Customers. Earlier these plans were available on postpaid.There is a BlackBerry BIS Lite plan which offers unlimited email and BBM for Rs.251 per month. There is also a 15 day trial plan which offers the same service for a 15 day period in case you want to try it out. Continue reading “MTNL Mumbai launches BlackBerry Prepaid Plans”