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3 Bid for BSNL 5G Tender Out of 29 Companies
A total of 29 companies, including prominent names like L&T Technology, TCS, Tejas Networks, VVDN, Lekha Wireless, and HFCL, attended the pre-bid meeting for BSNL’s 5G tender in Delhi. However, only three companies—Tejas Networks, Lekha Wireless, and Galore Network—submitted bids to deploy indigenous 5G services in standalone (SA) architecture across 1,876 sites in the region. […]
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PCPSPS Urges Comprehensive Revival Plan for BSNL and MTNL
The Peoples’ Commission on Public Sector and Services (PCPSPS) has expressed concern over the Central government’s “misguided” approach toward public sector telecom companies, BSNL and MTNL, accusing it of weakening them “financially, technically, and organizationally.” The commission, comprising renowned academics, jurists, former administrators, trade unionists, and social activists, has called for a comprehensive revival plan […]
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Subscriber Data of November 2024 by TRAI
In November 2024, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) faced significant subscriber losses, as per the latest data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Bharti Airtel saw its wireless subscriber base shrink by 11.4 lakh users, bringing its total to 38.4 crore. Vodafone Idea experienced an even larger […]
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BharatNet Phase III Project News: HFCL Wins ₹2,501 Crore BSNL Contract for Punjab Region
HFCL Limited has secured an Advance Work Order valued at approximately ₹2,501.30 crore from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the BharatNet Phase III project in Punjab. Announced on January 16, 2025, the contract involves designing, building, operating, and maintaining the middle-mile network within the Punjab Telecom Circle. At 11:47 am today, HFCL’s shares […]
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Keep Your SIM Card Active for 3 Months with Minimum Recharge, Says TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced new guidelines on SIM card validity, offering significant relief to mobile users who often forget to recharge their secondary SIMs. These rules aim to extend the active duration of SIM cards from operators like Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL without frequent recharges, thereby reducing user expenses. […]
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Government Orders Telcos to Publish Network Coverage Maps
In a significant step to enhance telecom services in India, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed telecom operators, including BSNL, Vodafone Idea, Jio, and Airtel, to publish detailed network coverage maps on their websites. This initiative aims to improve the quality of service (QoS) and empower the nation’s 1.2 billion mobile users […]
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Echelon Edge and BSNL Join Forces to Launch 5G Captive Network in Madhya Pradesh
Echelon Edge and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) are collaborating to deploy a commercial 5G captive network at the Amlohri Open Cast Coal Mines in Madhya Pradesh for Coal India Limited (CIL). The project, set for completion by February 2025, has received support from the Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) and the Centre […]
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BMS Advocates Promotions Over VRS for BSNL Employees
The decision by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to introduce a second Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) has sparked opposition from employee unions, adding to an already complex situation. Initially, the BSNL Employee Union voiced objections to the proposal, and now the Bharat Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) has joined the resistance, advocating for employee promotions instead of […]
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BSNL VRS 2.0 News: DoT Likely to Halt BSNL’s VRS Proposal
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly paused the proposal for a second voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) following opposition from employees’ unions. Officials indicated that further internal consultations would be held, and the telecom department plans to involve Boston Consulting Group (BCG) before moving forward. BCG, which is being […]
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2025 Resolution of BSNL- To Expand 4G Rollout
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is rapidly expanding its 4G network, with approximately 12,000 new towers being installed nationwide. By December 2024, BSNL had rolled out 4G services in all four metro cities—Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai—and most state capitals. The company aims to extend 4G coverage across all circles by June 2025. In parallel […]
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