Author: Bharatnet
TRAI Subscriber Data August 2025- Reliance Jio Tops Subscriber Growth
Summary:Reliance Jio added the most newest subscribers in August 2025. According to TRAI data, BSNL is in 2nd position which overtook Airtel’s position. Strong growth shown by Jio in both mobile and broadband segments, while BSNL’s 4G rollout has helped reduce its customer’s loss. Jio Tops with 1.95 Million New Subscribers; BSNL Gains Momentum Reliance […]
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BSNL 4G to 5G Tower Upgrade in Next 8 Months, Says Scindia
Summary:BSNL plans to upgrade its entire 4G tower network to 5G within the next 6–8 months, as announced by Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The transformation targets seamless next-generation connectivity across India. BSNL’s 4G-to-5G Upgrade Timeline Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announces, BSNL plans to upgrade its entire 4G tower network to 5G within the next 6-8 months. […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 Contract Bids Heats Up
In a competitive drive for the BharatNet Phase 3 contracts, 13 domestic telecom equipment companies-including TCL, HFCL, and Pace Digitek has bid for 4 BSNL-led DBOM (Design-Build-Operate-Employment) packages to Rajasthan, Haryana, Assam and Northeast. BSNL recently made tender for these meddle-mile network packages to upgrade 8,746 gram panchayats (GPs) in Rajasthan and 6,082 in Haryana. […]
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BSNL 411 Recharge Plan Details- An Alternate to BSNL 1515 Plan?
What the BSNL ₹411 Plan Offers The plan of ₹411 is a data-only voucher, meaning it does not include voice calling or SMS benefits. Users receive 2GB of high-speed data per day, and once the daily limit is expired, then reduces speed according to BSNL’s reasonable consumption standards (usually 40 kbps). BSNL 411 Plan Validity […]
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6400 5G Towers Added in India During September 2025
Summary:India’s 5G rollout continues to accelerate, including over 6,400 new 5G base stations (BTS) in September 2025, which has taken a total of 5.04 lakh 5G sites across the country. This stable expansion highlights India’s strong pace in achieving 5G coverage nationwide, led by operators like Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL. According to the stats […]
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BSNL eSIM Now Available Nationwide
Summary:Tata Comms has started eSIM services nationwide for BSNL using its GSMA platform. This development allows BSNL users to activate mobile services via QR codes on supported devices. This eliminates the need for physical SIM and modernize connectivity for India’s public carrier. Tata Communications Powers BSNL’s eSIM Rollout TCCSPL, the subsidiary of Tata Communications, has […]
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DoT Extends 5G EMF Self-Certification Deadline to December 31 2025
The Telecommunications Department (DoT) has expanded the self-certification compliance to the 5G Electro Magnetic Field (EMF) by December 31, 2025. This step gives Indian telecom operators more time to ensure that the EMF is met with safety standards, adjusting the Rapid Network Rollout with public health and regulatory standards. What the Extension Means Telecom operators […]
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HFCL Gets Bharatnet Phase 3 Contract Worth Rs 8100 Crore
Summary:HFCL cemented the position as the main player in the rural broadband expansion of India with the contract of Bharatnet Phase III secured of Rs 8,100 crore. The project covers meddle-mile network deployment in East Uttar Pradesh, West Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, enabling connectivity for 2.5 lakh gram panchayats and will strengthen India’s digital inclusion […]
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Vodafone Idea Launches IoT Innovation Lab in Mumbai
Summary:A new IoT Innovation Lab has been launched in Mumbai to accelerate digital transformations led by an enterprise in the Vodafone Idea (Vi) business. The lab will enable businesses, startups and device manufacturers to test and scale IoT solutions in areas such as smart cities, connected vehicles, manufacturing, logistics, BFSI and healthcare. Supported by standardization […]
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BSNL Sets Up 97,500 Towers for Swadeshi 4G Service
Summary:BSNL has officially launched its indigenous 4G network, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The rollout includes more than 97,500 towers built at a cost of Rs 37,000 crore, which is a significant step in India’s efforts for telecom self-reliance. BSNL’s 4G Revival After years of struggling against private telecom giants, BSNL focuses […]
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