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BSNL Landline User Data Exposed and Sold on Dark Web
Telecom operator BSNL has fallen victim to a data breach, with reports indicating that hackers are selling the stolen data of thousands of BSNL internet and landline users on the dark web. A significant issue has been reported involving a hacker, identified as “Perell,” on the dark web, who claims to have acquired critical information […]
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BSNL Poised for Transformation into a Robust and Capable Organization, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw
In the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed confidence that the state-owned BSNL would transform into a new and capable organization with the unwavering support of the Modi government. Addressing concerns raised by some members regarding the acronym “BSNL” being humorously interpreted as “Bhai Sahab Nahi Lagega” (It won’t work, buddy), the […]
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BSNL Achieves Milestone with 3.29 Million FTTH Connections by September 2023
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s third-largest internet service provider (ISP), boasts millions of fixed-broadband customers. As of September 30, 2023, the state-run telecom operator successfully delivered a total of 3.29 million fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections to customers, solidifying its position in the home fiber segment—a significant revenue contributor for BSNL. Particularly in rural India, BSNL’s […]
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BSNL Losses Active Users Over the Last Decade
Over the past decade, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a government-owned telecom operator in India, has faced financial challenges, yet it has seen a consistent increase in its overall subscriber base. Since 2014, BSNL has added approximately 9 million mobile subscribers. As of March 31, 2014, BSNL had 94.6 million mobile subscribers, which rose to […]
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An Update on BharatNet Project
The BharatNet Project, introduced by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in 2011, aims to extend fiber internet connectivity to over 2.5 lakh gram panchayats. The primary objective is to provide non-discriminatory broadband access to consumers in rural areas where private companies hesitate to invest due to lower returns. To facilitate the smooth execution of the […]
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Tamil Nadu Embraces BharatNet Project for Rural Connectivity
The Tamil Nadu government is taking decisive steps to implement the BharatNet project within its jurisdiction, albeit later than some other states. The BharatNet initiative, a central government project, aims to provide high-speed internet connectivity to all gram panchayats and villages across India. Confirming the active progress of the BharatNet project in the state, the […]
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BSNL Launches Official WhatsApp Chatbot to Streamlining Customer Services
In a strategic move to elevate customer experience, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has formally introduced its WhatsApp Chatbot service, offering users a seamless and convenient channel to access various BharatFibre services. As previously reported by TelecomTalk, BSNL had already enhanced its Selfcare app in a prior consumer experience initiative, providing improved services through the […]
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BSNL Fiber Broadband Revived Plans With Disney+ Hotstar
BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), a state-run telecom in India, also stands as one of the largest internet service providers (ISPs) in the country. Despite facing tough competition from industry giants like Jio and Airtel, BSNL continues to provide some of the best fiber broadband plans across the nation. Two noteworthy broadband plans from BSNL, […]
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Controversy Surrounds BSNL’s Rs 1,000-Crore Nokia Deal as Indian Vendors Face Disqualification
BSNL is nearing the finalization of a substantial Rs 1,000-crore deal with Nokia for optical transport network (OTN) equipment under its Phase-4 project. The comprehensive agreement encompasses installation, commissioning, and an eight-year annual maintenance contract (AMC). However, the bidding process has stirred controversy, primarily due to the disqualification of domestic vendors, such as United Telecoms […]
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BSNL 4G Sim Upgradation: BSNL Offers Free Data to Encourage SIM Upgrade
As part of its efforts to promote the adoption of the latest technology, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is offering additional data benefits to users who upgrade their old BSNL 2G/3G SIMs to a BSNL 4G SIM. BSNL’s Andhra Pradesh division has announced that users who switch to a 4G SIM will receive 4GB of […]
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