BSNL gets ₹1.64-lakh-crore lifeline from government
2 years, 4 months ago

BSNL gets ₹1.64-lakh-crore lifeline from government

The Hindu  

In yet another effort to revive the state-owned telecom firm Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, the Union Cabinet on July 27 approved a ₹1.64–lakh crore package for its revival. The package, which has a cash component of ₹43,964 crore and a non-cash component of ₹1.2 lakh crore spread over four years, will include administrative allotment of 4G spectrum worth ₹44,993 crore. Other key components of the package include capex support of ₹22,471 crore, viability gap funding of ₹13,789 crore for rural wireline operations, debt structuring by raising of bonds with sovereign guarantee worth ₹40,399 crore and financial support for AGR dues worth ₹33,404 crore. Capex support The Cabinet had approved an allocation of 900/1800 MHz band spectrum worth ₹44,993 crore to support the 4G services of BSNL, he said, adding that this would allow the firm to compete in the market and provide high-speed data. Also, the government would provide ₹13,789 crore to BSNL as viability gap funding for commercially unviable rural wireline operations done during 2014-15 to 2019-20.

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After Vi, BSNL to launch 5G services soon, intensifies competition for Airtel, Jio

India TV News  

Exciting developments are underway concerning BSNL's 5G service. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has unveiled new timelines for upgrading BSNL's network. The Union Minister shared that the government has two paths: either to use foreign equipment for upgrading BSNL’s 4G service or to cultivate local solutions. Notably, all the equipment used in BSNL's 4G and 5G towers is made in India. …

BSNL intensifies its battle against Jio and Airtel, offers massive 1300GB monthly data for Rs 333
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BSNL intensifies its battle against Jio and Airtel, offers massive 1300GB monthly data for Rs 333

India TV News  

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BSNL fast losing its post-tariff hike charm, subscribers return to Jio and Airtel
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BSNL fast losing its post-tariff hike charm, subscribers return to Jio and Airtel

India TV News  

All the major telecom operators in India including Jio, Airtel and Vi hikes their tariff plans in July this year. However, in the recent days, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have seen fewer customers switching to BSNL, according to a report from IIFL Securities. Meanwhile, for the third consecutive month in September, Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea experienced …

5.5 million customers port numbers to BSNL after private telcos hiked tariff
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5.5 million customers port numbers to BSNL after private telcos hiked tariff

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Nearly 5.5 million mobile users ported their numbers to the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited after the tariff hikes announced by private telecom service providers in June 2024. In July 2024, BSNL saw 1.5 million users joining its network from Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea. At the same time, the number of customers leaving BSNL to …

Telecom Sector Debt Reaches Rs 4.09 Lakh Crore In FY24; BSNL Records Lowest Debt Among Operators
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Telecom Sector Debt Reaches Rs 4.09 Lakh Crore In FY24; BSNL Records Lowest Debt Among Operators

ABP News  

The cumulative debt of the country’s four major telecom operators reached Rs 4,09,905 crore in the financial year 2024, with state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited reporting the lowest debt at Rs 23,297 crore, Parliament was informed. According to the data, Vodafone Idea carried the heaviest debt load at Rs 2.07 lakh crore, followed by Bharti Airtel at Rs 1.25 lakh …

India: Telecom debt crosses ₹4 lakh crore in FY24
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India: Telecom debt crosses ₹4 lakh crore in FY24

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday said that the total debt on four major telecom operators in the country, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea stood at over Rs 4 lakh crore in the financial year 2024, with state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited recording the lowest debt among competitors at Rs 23,297 crore. According to data shared by …

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Lowest costing BSNL plan with 90 days validity will surprise its users: Details here

India TV News  

While private telecom giants like Jio, Airtel, and Vi are dominating the market, BSNL, the telecom network service owned by the government is quietly increasing its user base by offering budget-friendly recharge plans. Rs 201 plan: A budget-friendly option BSNL’s Rs 201 plan will stand out for users who are looking for a low-cost recharge plan with long validity. BSNL …

India's Private Telcos Lose 1 Cr Users, BSNL Gains
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India's Private Telcos Lose 1 Cr Users, BSNL Gains

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India's three private telecom majors -- Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio -- have witnessed a staggering loss of over 1 crore customers in the month of September, while public sector telecom firm Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited gained some customers, adding over 8 lakh new subscribers in the same month. As per the latest report by the …

This yearly recharge plan from BSNL will costs you less than Rs 1500: All benefits here
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This yearly recharge plan from BSNL will costs you less than Rs 1500: All benefits here

India TV News  

BSNL, a Government-owned telecom provider has been drawing attention with its affordable recharge plans, making it a preferred choice for users seeking long-term benefits. BSNL's 336-day Plan: Details Priced at Rs 1,499, this BSNL recharge plan will last for 336 days and will further offer extensive benefits. Data benefits: The plan will provide a total of 24GB of data for …

Who will get access of BSNL’s Satellite-to-Device service? All details here
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Who will get access of BSNL’s Satellite-to-Device service? All details here

India TV News  

BSNL, the government-owned telecom operator has launched India’s first direct-to-device satellite connectivity service in the country in collaboration with Viasat, a California-based communications technology company. The new satellite connectivity service aims to eliminate communication blackouts in remote and isolated areas of the country. Although the new satellite-to-device service claims to deliver groundbreaking connectivity to remote area users, further details are …

BSNL gains 8 lakh subscribers in September 2024 as private players lose millions
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BSNL gains 8 lakh subscribers in September 2024 as private players lose millions

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: State-owned telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited added 8 lakh new subscribers in September 2024, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. Meanwhile, private telecom service providers Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea Limited continue to lose subscribers following tariff hikes implemented in June. Among them, India's largest telecom service provider, Reliance Jio, lost a …

BSNL leverages satellite tech to launch 4G network in Lahaul and Spiti's extreme cold conditions
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BSNL leverages satellite tech to launch 4G network in Lahaul and Spiti's extreme cold conditions

India TV News  

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BSNL launches India’s first Direct-to-Device satellite connectivity in collaboration with Viasat
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BSNL launches India’s first Direct-to-Device satellite connectivity in collaboration with Viasat

Firstpost  

India’s The Department of Telecommunications announced the new service on Wednesday, describing it as a game-changer for providing seamless connectivity even in the most remote corners of India The service was initially unveiled at the Indian Mobile Congress 2024, where BSNL showcased the technology and began testing its capabilities. File Image Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, the state-owned telecom service provider, …

BSNL's new 45-day plan lures Jio, Airtel users with 2GB daily data for under Rs 250
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BSNL's new 45-day plan lures Jio, Airtel users with 2GB daily data for under Rs 250

India TV News  

Since private companies have raised their recharge plan prices, the state-owned telecom provider BSNL has been rolling out exciting offerings one after another. BSNL caters to its customers with a variety of prepaid and postpaid recharge plans, providing perks like free calling, data, SMS, and other attractive features. While rivals like Jio, Airtel, and Vi typically offer only 28 days …

BSNL's 130-day plan with high-speed data, calls challenges Jio, Airtel, Vi
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BSNL's 130-day plan with high-speed data, calls challenges Jio, Airtel, Vi

India TV News  

BSNL is set to launch its 4G service commercially in June next year. With the recent hike in recharge plans by private operators like Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea, a significant number of users have switched to BSNL. BSNL 130-day recharge plan One of the popular options is the 130-day recharge plan. Users can enjoy 0.5GB of high-speed data daily …

BSNL threatens Jio, Airtel, Vi market dominance, invites tenders for 5G service launch in Delhi
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BSNL threatens Jio, Airtel, Vi market dominance, invites tenders for 5G service launch in Delhi

India TV News  

BSNL has recently gained a considerable number of new customers during July and August, thanks to the tariff hikes implemented by private telecom rivals like Jio, Airtel, and Vi. The company has put out a tender to kickstart 5G services in Delhi, inviting bids from network providers and equipment manufacturers to implement indigenous 5G using a standalone architecture across 1,876 …

BSNL teases imminent MTNL 4G launch, bringing high-speed internet to Delhi, Mumbai
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BSNL teases imminent MTNL 4G launch, bringing high-speed internet to Delhi, Mumbai

India TV News  

BSNL and MTNL are set to bring good news to their millions of users. The video promises superfast connectivity in the near future and highlights BSNL's ongoing efforts to upgrade over 25,000 mobile towers, with plans to introduce 4G towers in new locations. The company aims to provide improved connectivity to its users and plans to install 1 lakh mobile …

BSNL 4G rollout gets big boost, additional funds for network expansion soon
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BSNL 4G rollout gets big boost, additional funds for network expansion soon

India TV News  

BSNL is all set to introduce 4G service nationwide, posing a challenge to private telecom operators like Airtel, Jio, and Vi. With the launch of BSNL 4G, users can expect improved network connectivity, possibly leading to a migration of users to BSNL. BSNL has recently completed work on 25,000 4G mobile sites and plans to install 100,000 mobile towers across …

BSNL under Rs 250 affordable plans offer unlimited benefits to new subscribers
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BSNL under Rs 250 affordable plans offer unlimited benefits to new subscribers

India TV News  

Major telecom operators in India such as Jio, Airtel, and Vi hiked their tariff plans in July this year. Considering this, many telecom subscribers in India started switching to state-owned BSNL due to its affordable recharge plans. These recharge plans offer many benefits such as unlimited calling, free SMS, and high-speed 4G data at an affordable price. Similarly, the other …

BSNL offers 150 days of validity with 4G data, free calling for Rs 397
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BSNL offers 150 days of validity with 4G data, free calling for Rs 397

India TV News  

Following the recent increase in mobile tariffs by private telecom companies, hundreds of thousands of users have switched to BSNL. One such plan offered by BSNL costs Rs 397 and provides a validity of 5 months, equivalent to 150 days. BSNL Rs 397 prepaid recharge plan With this recharge plan, users can enjoy free incoming calls for 150 days. Meanwhile, …

BSNL offers cheapest 2GB per day data, unlimited calling with THIS recharge plan
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BSNL offers cheapest 2GB per day data, unlimited calling with THIS recharge plan

India TV News  

Earlier, there has been a lot of buzz around Reliance Jio's affordable recharge plans. BSNL Rs 229 prepaid recharge plan BSNL has rolled out an attractive plan priced at Rs 229, catering to the needs of its customers. Under this plan, the company offers unlimited local and STD calling free of charge to users, allowing you to make free calls …

MTNL 4G coming soon: Signs 10-year agreement with BSNL for services in Delhi, Mumbai
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MTNL 4G coming soon: Signs 10-year agreement with BSNL for services in Delhi, Mumbai

India TV News  

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited, a government-owned telecom service provider operating in Delhi and Mumbai, has finalised a deal with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited to bring 4G services to its users. Under a 10-year agreement, MTNL aims to enhance network services, offering improved 4G connectivity to its user base. MTNL, which provides mobile, broadband, and landline services in Delhi and Mumbai, …

BSNL achieves 1 lakh SIM activation in 23 days in Andhra Pradesh: Here's how you can port your SIM
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BSNL achieves 1 lakh SIM activation in 23 days in Andhra Pradesh: Here's how you can port your SIM

India TV News  

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BSNL's losses narrow to Rs 5,371 cr in FY24
4 months, 4 weeks ago

BSNL's losses narrow to Rs 5,371 cr in FY24

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd has cut its losses significantly as the year-on-year rise in its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation or EBITDA stood at Rs 2,164 crore for FY24, while losses narrowed to Rs 5,371 crore. According to the details of last five years’ performance of BSNL shared by the Minister, EBITDA stood at Rs …

Budget 2024: BSNL gets lion's share of ₹1.28 lakh crore for telecom sector
5 months ago

Budget 2024: BSNL gets lion's share of ₹1.28 lakh crore for telecom sector

Hindustan Times  

Government-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has been allocated a lion's share of ₹82,916 crore out of the total ₹1.28 lakh crore earmarked for the telecom sector. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech proposed to allocate over ₹1 lakh crore together for both BSNL and MTNL, another state-owned entity. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} For pension-related …

BSNL OTT benefits: ZEE5, SonyLIV, Disney+Hotstar, more starting at just Rs 49
5 months ago

BSNL OTT benefits: ZEE5, SonyLIV, Disney+Hotstar, more starting at just Rs 49

India TV News  

In India, major telecom operators like Jio and Airtel provide high-speed fiber broadband services in many cities. Users who use Jio, Airtel, or any other private fiber broadband connection will be surprised to know that BSNL also offers subscriptions to various OTT platforms such as ZEE5, SonyLIV, YuppTV, Disney+Hotstar, ShemarooMe, Hungama, Lionsgate Play, and EPIC ON on a single plan. …

BSNL's 160-day plan offers 320GB of data and unlimited calling
5 months ago

BSNL's 160-day plan offers 320GB of data and unlimited calling

India TV News  

BSNL, the government telecom agency has introduced a new recharge plan which is set to provide significant relief to its customers by introducing a long-lasting plan for the prepaid users. The new plan which costs Rs 997 recharge plan provides substantial benefits, including long-term validity, extensive data, unlimited calling, and additional perks like free call tunes and daily SMS. The …

BSNL introduces new 395-day plan in various Indian states: Know price, benefits, and more
5 months, 1 week ago

BSNL introduces new 395-day plan in various Indian states: Know price, benefits, and more

Live Mint  

BSNL, the prominent Indian telecommunications company, is gearing up to roll out its 4G services across the country, attracting considerable attention on social media. Additionally, the plan includes free nationwide roaming and offers a range of value-added services such as Zing Music, BSNL Tunes, Hardy Games, Challenger Arena Games, and Gameon Astrotell. Impact of Price Hikes by Private Operators Meanwhile, …

Government may hand over MTNL operations to BSNL and not merge them
5 months, 1 week ago

Government may hand over MTNL operations to BSNL and not merge them

Hindustan Times  

The government is considering to just hand over operations of the public sector telecom operator MTNL to the bigger BSNL instead of merging the two, Times of India reported, citing unidentified sources. Handing over debt-laden MTNL's operations to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd through an agreement is being looked into {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Both MTNL and BSNL have struggled financially …

BSNL introduces Rs 249 plan: A relief amid rising recharge costs
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BSNL introduces Rs 249 plan: A relief amid rising recharge costs

India TV News  

The telecom service providers are officially hiking their price of tariffs, by about 26 per cent, which will be applicable from July 4 onwards. In the time of concerning price hikes, BSNL has come up with an economical plan to cater for its loyal customer base across the country- launching a new Rs 249 plan which will offer significant savings …

BSNL trying to monetise land assets for capital expenditure, infrastructure upgrades
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BSNL trying to monetise land assets for capital expenditure, infrastructure upgrades

The Hindu  

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. Karnataka Telecom Circle chief general manager Ujwal Gulhane on Thursday said the company is trying to monetise its excess land assets to fund capital expenditure, including infrastructure upgradation. With the earnings enough only for operational expenditure, it needed funds for capital expenditure and hence a decision was taken at the all-India level to monetise excess land, …

This BSNL plan is cheapest basic prepaid plan available in India with 28 days of validity
6 months, 1 week ago

This BSNL plan is cheapest basic prepaid plan available in India with 28 days of validity

India TV News  

A basic plan from all the telecom operators in India costs more than Rs 150. However, state-run telecom operator, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, offers a great value 28-day service validity plan to users. BSNL Rs 108 plan details The Rs 108 plan voucher is available for BSNL customers throughout India. BSNL's Rs 108 plan comes with a service validity of …

TCS partners with BSNL in Rs 15,000 crore 4G deal- Tata to work on fast internet service in India
6 months, 2 weeks ago

TCS partners with BSNL in Rs 15,000 crore 4G deal- Tata to work on fast internet service in India

India TV News  

The Tata Group, through its flagship IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services, is said to embark on a new venture to enhance mobile connectivity across the country. Expanding 4G reach to rural areas TCS and BSNL, under the ambitious initiative, aim at bringing high-speed 4G connectivity to over 1,000 villages, which is significantly boosting the quality of mobile internet services …

BSNL pan-India 4G launch pushed to Dec, employees’ union seeks Vi network usage
10 months, 1 week ago

BSNL pan-India 4G launch pushed to Dec, employees’ union seeks Vi network usage

Live Mint  

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd’s pan-India 4G service launch will get pushed to December due to delays by vendor Tata Consultancy Services Ltd to install 4G equipment, its management told the employees’ union last week, prompting the state-run telecom operator’s workers to ask the Centre to allow the company to temporarily use rival Vodafone Idea’s 4G network. In a letter to …

BSNL plans to reach out to gram panchayats in Dharwad Telecom District
10 months, 2 weeks ago

BSNL plans to reach out to gram panchayats in Dharwad Telecom District

The Hindu  

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has come up with an ambitious plan of reaching out to all the gram panchayats in the Dharwad Telecom District and has appealed to the private players to join hands with the corporation to expand its FTTH service network. Addressing presspersons in Hubballi on Friday, General Manager of Dharwad Telecom District of BSNL Dhananjaykumar Tripathi said …

BSNL likely to roll out 4G services across T.N. in April
11 months, 1 week ago

BSNL likely to roll out 4G services across T.N. in April

The Hindu  

January 12, 2024 03:06 pm | Updated 03:40 pm IST - CHENNAI Government-owned telecom firm BSNL is likely to launch State-wide 4G network services in Tamil Nadu from April. Nearly 80% of the 4G roll-out activities, including setting up of the core switch of the network at Tiruchi and physical installations have been completed as of January 12, 2024, and …

Best BSNL recharge plan under Rs 190: Details
1 year, 4 months ago

Best BSNL recharge plan under Rs 190: Details

India TV News  

BSNL, a state-owned telecommunications company is stepping up its game to compete with rivals like Jio and Airtel by offering affordable recharge plans. Among its offerings, BSNL presents several plans priced below Rs 200, encompassing both data and calling services. This plan provides users with a daily data allowance of 1GB, along with unlimited calling and 100 SMS. This plan …

Cabinet approves investment of ₹1.3 lakh crore in Bharat Net
1 year, 4 months ago

Cabinet approves investment of ₹1.3 lakh crore in Bharat Net

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet has approved an allotment of ₹1,39,579 crore for the next phase of Bharat Net to make 5G network available to remote areas of the country, according to government officials. “With a system of ring topology, we plan to reach 6.4 lakh villages within the next two years from the current 1.94 lakh connected villages under …

BSNL brings the most affordable recharge plan worth Rs. 87: Details
1 year, 5 months ago

BSNL brings the most affordable recharge plan worth Rs. 87: Details

India TV News  

BSNL, one of the leading telecom companies in India, has come up with some affordable recharge plans for customers, to cater to various needs and budgets. Furthermore, the plan includes unlimited free calling to any network, enabling users to make uninterrupted voice calls without any restrictions. This plan includes unlimited voice calling exclusively for the MTNL network and provides 1GB …

For bailouts to work, BSNL needs the freedom to perform
1 year, 5 months ago

For bailouts to work, BSNL needs the freedom to perform

Live Mint  

In a virtual town hall on July 28 last year – shortly after the union government announced a ₹1.64 lakh crore revival package for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited – its chairman and managing director called on all employees to “perform or perish". Calling for a network uptime of 98-99 % and faults to be cleared “within four hours", he also …

Is it too late to revive BSNL?
1 year, 6 months ago

Is it too late to revive BSNL?

Live Mint  

“India plans to turn its creaky telecom department into a company next month," Reuters wrote in a news article on 29 September 2000. With 2.4 crore telephone connections, BSNL, overnight, became one of India’s largest companies—its annual turnover, back then, was assessed at ₹20,000 crore and it had a book value of assets worth ₹68,000 crore. 4G in times of …

BSNL to launch 4G services in Patna by year-end
1 year, 6 months ago

BSNL to launch 4G services in Patna by year-end

Hindustan Times  

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is likely to launch 4G mobile service by the end of this year in Patna, its principal general manager for Patna telecom district, Arbind Prasad, said on Monday. Currently, BSNL has mobile subscribers’ base of around 57.75 lakh in Bihar licensing service area against 4 crore of Bharati Airtel, 3.67 crore of Reliance Jio and 83.93 …

DC Edit | BSNL, MTNL bailout welcome
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | BSNL, MTNL bailout welcome

Deccan Chronicle  

The Union Cabinet’s decision to approve Rs 89,000-crore bailout package for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd — two loss-making public sector telecom service providers — is a step in the right direction, given the strategic importance of these entities. Cumulatively, the government spent Rs 3.22 lakh crores for two state-owned units in the last four years …

Cabinet approves revival package of Rs 89,047 crore for BSNL
1 year, 6 months ago

Cabinet approves revival package of Rs 89,047 crore for BSNL

Firstpost  

BSNL, struggling with poor infrastructure, has been battered by intense competition from Jio, the wireless arm of Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea which have rolled out 4G services at low prices on voice calls and data. In a significant move, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the third revival package for BSNL …

Cabinet approves Rs 89,047 crore for 4G, 5G spectrum allocation to BSNL
1 year, 6 months ago

Cabinet approves Rs 89,047 crore for 4G, 5G spectrum allocation to BSNL

India TV News  

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the third revival package for BSNL with a total outlay of Rs 89,047 crore, primarily for expenses related to spectrum for 4G and 5G services, Telecom and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. With the third and last revival package, the total financial support extended to BSNL has crossed Rs 3.22 lakh crore. The package …

As MTNL fails to turn profitable, govt may shift ops to BSNL, says report
1 year, 6 months ago

As MTNL fails to turn profitable, govt may shift ops to BSNL, says report

Business Standard  

The government is planning to bring down curtains on the telecom operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd, Mint reported. The plan is to shift MTNL's staff and operations to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, people aware of the development were quoted as saying in the report. Notably, BSNL's financial standing has become stronger over the past few years, thanks to the Rs …

BSNL launches CinemaPlus OTT service for its broadband customers | Know price, plans and other details
1 year, 7 months ago

BSNL launches CinemaPlus OTT service for its broadband customers | Know price, plans and other details

India TV News  

New Delhi: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has announced its new over-the-top service called Cinemaplus for its customers. The BSNL has launched Cinemaplus in collaboration with Lionsgate, ShemarooMe, Hungama, and EpicOn, to offer affordable and high-value OTT entertainment options. Trying to keep up with private players like Jio Cinema, the government-owned telecom service provider has announced several new OTT packs that …

BSNL to launch India-developed 4G services
1 year, 10 months ago

BSNL to launch India-developed 4G services

Hindustan Times  

State-owned telecom firm BSNL will soon launch indigenously developed 4G services in the country and plans to cover 28,000 villages under the BSNL 4G saturation project, a top official said. BSNL indigenously developed 4G service likely to be rolled out this year. BSNL Director Arvind Vadnerkar in a press conference here said that the firm will very soon launch an …

BSNL had been used as a “cash cow” by certain people: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
2 years ago

BSNL had been used as a “cash cow” by certain people: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Hindu  

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited had gone through a very bad phase “primarily” due to political parties during the UPA government, and was used like a “cash cow” by certain people who were still Members of Parliament, the Union Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said during Question Hour, on Wednesday. That time has gone…those days are gone… for certain people— from …

BSNL to soon discontinue Rs 775 Fiber broadband plan, check out the details
2 years ago

BSNL to soon discontinue Rs 775 Fiber broadband plan, check out the details

India Today  

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited will soon discontinue the Rs 775 broadband plan from December 14, 2022. Along with the Rs 775 plan, BSNL will also take down two more broadband plans which were launched simultaneously under the Independence Day offer. Let's take a detailed look at the Rs 775 and Rs 275 BSNL Fiber broadband plans. BSNL Rs 775 Fiber …

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