BharatNet
BharatNet Phase 3 Tender: Announcement of Disqualified Bidders Expected Soon
Delhi, 27 Sept 2024 – The recent opening of BSNL’s Phase-III BharatNet tender, valued at around ₹65,000 crore, has attracted considerable industry attention. A diverse range of bidders has participated, including both solo and consortium bids, with companies leveraging their strengths and strategies to secure these substantial contracts. The ongoing technical evaluation of tenders for […]
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BharatNet Phase III Tender: BSNL Forms Committee for Bid Evaluation
Committees formed by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the technical evaluation of bids under the BharatNet Phase III tender are set to submit their final reports by September 10, 2024. According to an August 14, 2024 letter, the Committee for Evaluation of Tender (CET) for each package will deliver its report, clearly outlining recommendations […]
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BharatNet Phase III: Landmark initiative narrowing the digital gap between urban and rural India
Delhi: Aug 14, 2024 The past decade in India has been transformative for internet penetration, witnessing an extraordinary increase in the number of broadband users, which reached 850 million by July 2023. This represents a staggering 250% growth since 2015, marking India as the fastest-growing country in terms of internet users globally. Projections suggest that […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 Tender- ITI, HFCL, TCIL, Pratap Technocrats Among the Bidders
TCIL, ITI Limited, and domestic optical fiber cable (OFC) manufacturers such as HFCL, Polycab, and Pratap Technocrats are among the key bidders for the third phase of the Indian government’s ambitious BharatNet program. Notably, Polycab, and HFCL have submitted solo bids, while 18 other bidders, including G R Infraprojects, Vindhya Telelinks, Pace Digitek Infra Private […]
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95% Indian Villages have Internet Connectivity- Jyotiraditya Scindia
Under the Digital India Initiative, the government has implemented various measures to connect not only metropolitan areas but also tier-2 and tier-3 cities, as well as rural and remote regions. As of March 2024, India has a total of 954.40 million internet subscribers, with 398.35 million residing in rural areas. Additionally, by April 2024, out […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 Tender Bid Submission Postponed to August 5
The bid opening date for the BharatNet Phase 3 project has been postponed to August 7, 2024, with the last date for submitting bids now set for August 5, 2024. This change was announced by BSNL through Amendment No. 28. The postponement pertains to the tender for the design, supply, construction, installation, upgrade, operation, and […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 Tender: TCIL Goes for Major Bid
State-run Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) plans to independently and competitively bid for the upcoming BharatNet III initiative, according to a senior official. “TCIL will be bidding on the upcoming BharatNet project, and we plan to bid for the majority of packages,” said Sanjeev Kumar, Chairman of TCIL. He noted that the public sector company […]
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BharatNet Scheme Details
What is the BharatNet Scheme? The BharatNet Scheme, launched under the Digital India program, aims to provide high-speed internet connectivity to rural areas across India at affordable prices using optical fiber technology. As the world’s largest rural broadband connectivity project, BharatNet seeks to offer broadband services to citizens in rural and remote regions. The scheme […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 Tender: BSNL Extends Tender Deadline to June 28
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has postponed the bid submission deadline for the Rs 65,000 crore BharatNet Phase-III tender for the fifth time. The new deadline for submission is June 28, with bids to be opened on July 1. The tender was initially rolled out in February with an original deadline of April 2. However, […]
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BSNL Issues Tender for Planned Maintenance Work of OFC of BharatNet Phase-I & Phase-II Totaling 19800 Kms
Delhi, May 24, 2024: BSNL has issued tender for engagement of agencies from registered firms in India for Planned Maintenance work of OFC of BharatNet Phase-I & Phase-II for left out quantity in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh (East) & Uttar Pradesh (West) on contract basis, subject to variation depending upon the actual requirement of […]
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