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BSNL Land Monetization: 27 Land Parcels in 11 States Added
In a significant boost to the government’s asset monetization programme, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has listed 27 land parcels for sale across 11 states and Union Territories. Records show these parcels include telephone exchanges, vacant land, administrative buildings, and staff quarters. The properties are located in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, […]
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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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BSNL and BCG Ties up with 132 Crore Deal, Employee Union Calls It a “Futile Move”
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is developing a three-year roadmap for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to help it compete effectively with private telecom giants like Jio and Airtel. BSNL will pay BCG Rs 132 crore for this advisory service. The consulting firm will advise BSNL on key areas such as reducing operational costs, increasing revenue, […]
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DoT Lists Excess BSNL and MTNL Properties for Sale to Government Departments
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has identified surplus land parcels and buildings owned by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) nationwide, and those of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) in Delhi and Mumbai, for outright sale to government departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and government organizations. This information was conveyed by DoT Secretary Neeraj Mittal on […]
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Focus on BSNL 4G & Vodafone Idea 5G Rollout Launch in India
Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) frequently make headlines as they continue to lose customers to Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. To counter this trend, Vi needs to increase its capital expenditure, expand its 4G network, and launch 5G services as soon as possible. BSNL, meanwhile, is still in the process of […]
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BSNL 5G Work is in Process
BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) is set to roll out not only indigenous 4G but also indigenous 5G. Currently, Jio is the only telecom operator in the country with an indigenous 5G stack. Now, BSNL is poised to join this category as C-DoT (Centre for Development of Telematics) works on a 5G stack. However, it […]
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Indigenous 4G Site Launched by BSNL in Kolkata
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched its first indigenous 4G site at the Ballygunge Telephone Exchange in Kolkata, as reported by The Statesman. This launch marks the beginning of a wider rollout, with plans to extend BSNL’s indigenous 4G network across Bengal in the coming weeks and months. The state-run telecom operator has been […]
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Is MTNL Closing Down? Is the Fate Near for MTNL?
The central government is considering the closure of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) post the general elections. While the specifics of the shutdown are yet to be finalized, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) shows no inclination to sustain the telecom company, which operates in Delhi and Mumbai. MTNL, a publicly listed company, has been grappling […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 Tender Eligibility Criteria Relaxed by BSNL
BSNL has eased the eligibility criteria and tightened the domestic value addition norms for companies vying for involvement in its Rs 65,000-crore Phase-III BharatNet project tender. In certain spheres, the financial turnover and net worth requirements for participating companies have been reduced by up to 33% and 30% respectively. Companies must now furnish a self-declaration […]
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BSNL 4G is Too Late to Deploy
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a government-owned telecommunications operator, has long been striving to introduce 4G services. However, various issues, including government intervention and insistence on deploying 4G using indigenous equipment, have hindered BSNL’s efforts to implement and commercially launch 4G. While 4G may be operational in some areas, foreign vendors’ equipment and core systems […]
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