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Government to Transfer 3,000 MTNL Employees to BSNL as Financial Crisis Deepens
Regulatory Telecom Industry

Government to Transfer 3,000 MTNL Employees to BSNL as Financial Crisis Deepens

With state-owned Mahanagar Telecom Nigam (MTNL) facing a financial crisis, the government has initiated steps to transfer over 3,000 employees to Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Officials familiar with the matter have also indicated that the government is considering offering employees a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS).  The move aims to […]

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BSNL Emerges as the Only Telecom Operator to Gain Users in July 2024 Amid Tariff Hikes
Telecom Industry

BSNL Emerges as the Only Telecom Operator to Gain Users in July 2024 Amid Tariff Hikes

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the struggling Indian telecom operator, was the only company to gain users in July 2024, while other major players such as MTNL, Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Reliance Jio saw customer losses due to recent tariff hikes. BSNL added 2.97 million new customers, bucking the industry trend. Vodafone Idea’s CEO, […]

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BSNL MTNL Merger for 4G Expansion & Connectivity
Telecom Industry

BSNL MTNL Merger for 4G Expansion & Connectivity

BSNL and MTNL are gearing up to deliver exciting news for millions of their users. The state-owned telecom giant BSNL recently shared a video on social media, hinting at a potential shake-up in the telecom sector as it prepares to compete with private companies. The video teases the upcoming launch of superfast connectivity, highlighting BSNL’s […]

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BSNL 4G Data Plans for 150 Days, Details Here
Tariff Plans

BSNL 4G Data Plans for 150 Days, Details Here

After recent mobile tariff hikes by private telecom companies, hundreds of thousands of users have switched to BSNL, which is now capitalizing on this shift to compete more aggressively. The state-owned company is ramping up for a nationwide 4G rollout, supported by a Rs 83,000 crore government fund announced in this year’s budget. Currently, BSNL’s […]

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MTNL BSNL Merger Latest News- 10-year service agreement Between MTNL & BSNL
Telecom Industry

MTNL BSNL Merger Latest News- 10 Year Service Agreement Between MTNL & BSNL

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), the service provider for Delhi and Mumbai, made several key announcements following a board meeting held on 14th Aug. These announcements include new agreements and approvals for proposed sales. MTNL has entered into a 10-year service agreement with BSNL, which can be terminated by mutual consent with a six-month notice.  […]

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MTNL Requests Rs 1,151.65 Crore for Sovereign Guarantee Bonds
Telecom Industry

MTNL Requests Rs 1,151.65 Crore for Sovereign Guarantee Bonds from Government

Debt-ridden state-run telecom firm MTNL has requested Rs 1,151.65 crore to cover the interest payments on sovereign guarantee bonds for the current fiscal year, Parliament was informed on this.  In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar stated that the government has implemented several measures for the […]

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Indian Government Likely to Cover MTNL Bond Dues Report Says
Telecom Industry

Indian Government Likely to Cover MTNL Bond Dues: Report Says

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), a state-run telecom operator in India, recently announced its inability to pay interest dues on bonds. Struggling to grow its business, MTNL is not in a position to meet its bond obligations. However, a report from Business Standard indicates that the government will likely step in to pay the dues […]

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BSNL to Take Over MTNL Operations, No Merger Planned
Telecom Industry

BSNL to Take Over MTNL Operations, No Merger Planned: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been managing the mobile network operations of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) in Mumbai and Delhi. Currently, the Indian government is restructuring Rs 30,000 crore of MTNL’s debt. Once this restructuring is complete, BSNL will assume full control of MTNL’s operations. While an official decision to shut down MTNL […]

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BSNL Land Monetization: 27 Land Parcels in 11 States Added
Telecom Industry

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 Land Monetization: 27 Land Parcels in 11 States Added
Regulatory

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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