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India Commits $16.1 Billion to Expand Rural Broadband: Scindia
BharatNet, a flagship connectivity initiative by the Indian government, aims to bring high-speed broadband access to rural and underserved areas, bridging the digital divide. Following the merger of Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the latter is now responsible for executing the project. Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has announced […]
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BSNL 5G Rollout Accelerated as India Reconsiders Make-in-India Policy
India is considering a major policy shift in its approach to upgrading Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to 5G by allowing foreign vendors to participate in the ₹17,000 crore telecom equipment tender. This would mark a significant departure from the government’s previous stance, which mandated the use of only indigenous technology for BSNL’s network upgrades, […]
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BSNL Rs 1515 Yearly Plan Details Here
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PLAN HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED BY BSNL Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, is now providing one of the most affordable 2GB daily data plans in the country. While BSNL is still expanding its 4G network, it aims to reach the milestone of 1 lakh 4G towers by June […]
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DoT Extends Deadline for Mandatory SIM Dealer Verification to March 31
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the deadline for mobile operators to register their SIM card dealers, agents, and distributors until March 31, 2025. This extension was primarily granted to accommodate BSNL, which required additional time to address certain software-related challenges. Meanwhile, private telecom operators had already completed the registration of their agents and […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 News: BSNL Hands HFCL Work Order in Advance
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has issued an advance work order (AWO) worth ₹2,501.30 crore to HFCL for executing Phase 3 of the BharatNet project in the Punjab telecom circle. HFCL has become the first company to sign an agreement with BSNL as the Project Implementation Agency (PIA) under BharatNet Phase 3 and will begin […]
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BSNL Earns Rs 262 Crore Profit in Q3
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reported a profit of ₹262 crore in the third quarter of the financial year, marking its first return to profitability since 2007. This turnaround is driven by aggressive network expansion, customer additions, and cost optimization measures. #BSNL celebrates a milestone of positive growth! We’ve achieved a net profit of […]
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India’s 4G Saturation Project to Cover 24,680 Unserved Villages
The government, under the Digital Bharat Nidhi initiative, is expanding telecom connectivity in rural and remote areas through the installation of 4G mobile towers as part of the 4G Saturation Project. This project aims to provide 4G mobile connectivity to 24,680 uncovered villages, ensuring nationwide 4G coverage. Supporting the “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” initiative, BSNL has […]
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Cabinet Clears ₹6,000 Crore Boost for BSNL & MTNL’s 4G Expansion
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹6,000 crore financial package to accelerate the 4G network expansion of BSNL and MTNL, according to a report. This funding will help both state-owned telecom companies strengthen and expand their network infrastructure. The allocated funds will be used to enhance 4G coverage across the country, ensuring better connectivity for […]
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Know About the Recharge to Keep SIM Active | Jio, Vi, Airtel and BSNL Minimum Recharge to Keep SIM Active
India’s four major telecom operators—Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL—have made several changes to their tariff structures over the past seven to eight months. One key area of change is the minimum recharge plans required to keep SIM cards active. While Reliance Jio claims to be the most affordable private telecom operator in […]
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BSNL Budget 2025 Funding Cut by 59%, ₹33,757.58 Crore Allocated
The government has allocated ₹33,757.58 crore to BSNL in the 2025 budget, marking a 59% decline from the ₹82,916.20 crore allocated in the previous year. However, BSNL was only able to utilize ₹72,027.65 crore of last year’s allocation. Additionally, the budget did not include grants-in-aid for BSNL’s GST payments. According to Mahesh Uppal, Director of […]
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