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BSNL Employees Announce Two-Month Protest Over Delayed 4G/5G Rollout, BharatNet Issues, and Subscriber Loss
Employees of state-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) are set to launch a nearly two-month-long protest starting May 16, citing serious concerns over delays in the 4G/5G rollout, underperformance in FTTH and enterprise services, and persistent execution challenges in the government’s BharatNet project. In a letter dated May 1, 2025, addressed to BSNL […]
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Government Expands Telecom Connectivity Under Digital Bharat Nidhi
The Government of India is actively working to enhance internet-based telecom connectivity in rural and remote areas through various schemes under Digital Bharat Nidhi. One of the key initiatives is the 4G Saturation Project, which aims to ensure mobile coverage in every village across the country. Additionally, the BharatNet project is being implemented in phases […]
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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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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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Union Budget 2025 News- Broadband Connectivity Announced in Rural Areas under BharatNet Scheme
The central government will extend broadband connectivity to all government-run secondary schools and primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in rural areas through the BharatNet initiative, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced while presenting the Union Budget for 2025-26. Watch: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the NDA government's second full #UnionBudget2025 of its third term, and […]
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BharatNet Achieves 11.74 Lakh FTTH Connections in Rural India
To enhance internet connectivity across the country, the government is implementing various projects under the Digital Bharat Nidhi (formerly USOF). Key projects awarded to BSNL include the 4G Saturation Project, aimed at providing 4G mobile services in uncovered villages, and the Border Out Posts (BOP)/Border Intelligence Posts (BIP) Project, which delivers 4G-based mobile services at […]
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BSNL 999 Broadband Plan Details | BSNL Bharat Fiber Plans
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-run telecom operator, is offering an attractive deal on its fiber broadband services. While BSNL Bharat Fibre is available in most parts of the country, this specific offer might not be available in all areas. Under the offer, BSNL is providing its 25 Mbps plan for three months at […]
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BSNL 4G and FTTH Service Now in Aru Valley
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-owned telecom operator, has launched 4G services in the scenic Aru Valley, a popular tourist destination in Kashmir. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Aru Valley now boasts high-speed 4G connectivity, marking a significant milestone for the region. BSNL has deployed indigenous radio access network (RAN) and core network technologies, making […]
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BharatNet Project News: Tejas Networks Selected as Broadband Equipment Supplier
Tejas Networks has been chosen to supply critical broadband equipment, including GPON, OLT, ONT, and management systems, for the BharatNet-driven Last Mile Connectivity (LMC) project in Tamil Nadu. This initiative, led by TANFINET (Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation Limited), an SPV established by the Tamil Nadu government, is being implemented with Polycab as the Master System […]
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BSNL Launches WiFi Roaming Service Nationwide
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a nationwide Wi-Fi roaming service for its FTTH (fiber-to-the-home) customers, allowing them to connect to BSNL’s networks across India. Previously, BSNL FTTH users could only access high-speed internet at their fixed home location. With this new service, customers can now enjoy their broadband connection’s high-speed internet nationwide, even […]
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