BSNL Revises STV 333 and STV 444 Prepaid Plans With Unlimited On-Net Calling

Finally, a good prepaid tariff revision from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). The telecom operator has now revised the popular STV 333 and STV 444 prepaid tariff plans. Guess what, both the plans now offer better benefits than earlier. BSNL is providing voice calling benefits with both

BSNL offers unlimited calls, 1GB data per day with Rs 448 plan

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a new plan to take on Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. The company has revealed a new Rs 448 recharge pack for its users in the country.

Over 1.86 Lakh Aircel Users Joined BSNL in Tamil Nadu in the Last Few Weeks

Aircel’ struggle seems to be too good for BSNL, at least in the Tamil Nadu circle as the latter welcomed over 1.86 lakh Aircel users onto its network in the last few weeks. Aircel users in the second half of February month started facing no network issues, thanks to the company’s financial

BSNL Sunday Free Calling on Broadband, Landline Plans Will End on April 30, 2018

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), in January 2018 surprised one and all by pulling back the Sunday free calling offer on broadband, landline plans with effect from February 1, 2018. However, the company quickly learnt the lesson and extended the offer for another three months.

BSNL now offering unlimited calls, 30GB data at Rs. 399

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a new plan for its postpaid users in India. Dubbed as 'Holi Dhamaka', the plan offers calling and data benefits. Under this plan, postpaid subscribers will get unlimited voice calls including local, STD and roaming at Rs. 399 for one billing cycle. Additionally, the plan provides 30GB data to customers.

BSNL to launch 4G service by the end of 2018: report

State-owned telecom service provider BSNL plans to launch 4G service by the end of 2018, reports PTI. BSNL’s chairman and managing director Anupam Shrivastava told the new agency that the telco has requested the government to allocate 5 MHz spectrum in the 2100 MHz band to roll out 4G Voice over LTE (VoLTE) service in the country.

Digit Telecom BSNL rivals Jio with Rs 448 prepaid plan, offers 1GB daily data with unlimited voice calls for 84 days BSNL rivals Jio with Rs 448 prepaid plan, offers 1GB daily data with unlimited voice calls for 84 days

BSNL has introduced a new recharge plan priced at Rs 448 for its prepaid customers. Under the new recharge, the telcos customers will get unlimited voice calls, 1GB data and 100 SMS per day with a

DoT wants BSNL, MTNL to work together to strengthen network

The department of telecom (DoT) wants BSNL and MTNL to join hands on not just ramping up the latter’s 3G network in the National Capital Region (NCR) to ramp up service experience for

Airtel receives over 1.50 million Aircel customers

Chennai: Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Friday claimed that more than 1.50 million customers from Aircel has joined its network taking the total to over 20 million customes in the Tamil Nadu.

BSNL's response on NIB case to be sent to CVC: Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha

NEW DELHI: Telecom Department is examining BSNL's response to clarifications sought by CVC over allegations regarding a contract for National Internet Backbone (NIB) expansion, Parliament was informed today.

BSNL to launch special drive to woo Aircel customers

Tirupati: The BSNL has launched a special drive to get the customers of Aircel into its fold. Aircel had resolved to close its operations owing to huge losses. Accordingly, BSNL will conduct a ‘special mela’ to woo Aircel subscribers in Chittoor district where the private telecom operator is a having huge customer base of 1.7 lakh which is top among the 13 districts in AP.

BSNL Market Share Improving Consistently : Telecom Minister

In a good news to millions of BSNL customers, its employees and stakeholders, the telecom minister Manoj Sinha informed that the market share of the state run telco is improving. And more importantly, BSNL market share is improving consistently for the last three years.

BSNL, Air India and MTNL incurred highest losses PSUs in FY17

G.N.S) Dt. 14 New Delhi Indian Oil, ONGC and Coal India have emerged as the most profitable PSUs for 2016-17, whereas BSNL, Air India and MTNL incurred the highest losses, according to a government survey tabled in Parliament today.

Give 4G spectrum to BSNL, MTNL at the earliest: Panel

The Standing Committee of Information Technology has asked government to allocate 4G spectrum to state-run telecom firm BSNL and MTNL at the earliest to help them compete and survive in the market.

Parliamentary panel asks for quick 4G allotment to BSNL and MTNL

The Standing Committee on Information Technology has asked the government to allot 4G spectrum to state-run telecom service providers BSNL and MTNL “at the earliest” so that they can compete and survive in the market.

BSNL’s Loot Lo Offer Is Back With 60% Discount; Grabs Rs 25K Cr Govt Project!

State carrier BSNL is again in the news, and this time, the stakes are really high.

Rs 25,000 crore worth of project has been allocated by Govt. of India to BSNL, related to Bharat Net mission. Meanwhile, Loot Lo offer for postpaid users is back, with even more discounts.

BSNL, Air India and MTNL posted net loss of Rs 116 billion in 2016-17

State-owned telecommunications services providers Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited apart from state carrier Air India registered a net loss of more than Rs 116.86 billion in 2016-17, effectively becoming the top 3 loss-making ventures of the government.

Govt allocates projects worth Rs 25,000 cr to BSNL

The government has entrusted state-run BSNL with various telecom network projects around Rs 25,000 crore in works, Parliament was informed today. The big projects include laying of optical fibre based network dedicated for use by Defence worth Rs 13, 334 crore and Rs 6,500 crore for execution of second phase of BharatNet Project, as per details shared by Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha in Rajya Sabha today.

BSNL plans to set up 5,000 WiFi zones

State-owned telecom player Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has invited bids to set up over 5,000 WiFi hotspots across four zones - Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Kolkata, West Bengal and Andaman &Nicobar, Assam and North East I and II zones.

How to port from Aircel to BSNL

More people are trying to port from Aircel to BSNL as it has pan-India operations except in Mumbai and Delhi.
1. Get the Unique Porting Code (UPC) by sending an SMS in the format 'Port Space Mobile number' to 1900. For example if your mobile number is 1234567890, send Port 1234567890 to 1900. If you are in Jammu and Kashmir and have a pre-paid mobile number - call 1900 instead of sending SMS.

BSNL offers new prepaid, postpaid plans in this state; from free data to 60% discount, here are top benefits

BSNL offers: This public sector telco has introduced a set of new plans for its prepaid and postpaid segments, a senior company official revealed. These BSNL offers are applicable in Assam.

Telecom Commission okays Rs 7,330 cr follow-up to BSNL’s Maoist tower project

The Telecom Commission, the top bureaucratic decision making body within the communications ministry, has approved a Rs 7,330 cr project to set up an additional 4,072 mobile towers in left-wing extremism affected areas, telecom minister Manoj Sinha said today.

BSNL Launches Rs 875 FTTH Broadband Plan With 10 Mbps Speed and 120GB FUP

BSNL, the No 1 Internet Service Operator in India has launched a new FTTH broadband plan of Rs 875 in Kerala circle. However, this plan is not available for all the residents of Kerala circle, instead, this plan is designed exclusively for Akshaya e-Kendras of Kerala State IT Mission. Introduced with the moniker, KL Akshaya ULD 875, it offers a download speed of up to 10 Mbps along with a monthly FUP limit of 120GB. But there’s a catch with this plan as an Akshaya e-Kendra have to hire this plan for a minimum period of one year.

Aircel's loss is BSNL's gain, over 1 86 lakh Aircel customers switch over to BSNL

Chennai, Mar 6 (UNI) It would not be an exaggeration to say that Aircel's loss was state-owned telecom operator BSNL’s gain and the state-run telecom operator was bullish about significant increase in its subscriber base in the coming weeks.

BSNL’s New Ghar Wapsi Rs 399 Plan Can Be a Boon for Postpaid Users

BSNL today introduced a new postpaid plan of Rs 399 to stay in-line with private telecom operators postpaid plans. And the new Rs 399 plan offers better benefits than other operators, especially the data benefit is 50% better than what others are offering. The new Rs 399 BSNL postpaid plan is dubbed as Ghar Wapsi and will be effective from March 1, 2018. All the top telcos Airtel, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular are offering the similar price postpaid plans.

This is why BSNL chose Nokia over others to launch 4G service in 10 circles

Indian telecom operator BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) has inked a deal with Nokia to roll-out its 4G services in 10 telecom circles in India, which will cover the western and southern parts of the country.

BSNL joins hands with Nokia to launch 4G service in 10 circles

"We are really proud to have technology partner like Nokia with whom we are working in South and West Zone of the country, rolling out the latest single RAN Technology, and further moving towards 5G...," BSNL CMD Anupam Shrivastava said in a statement.

BSNL Revises Maximum 999 Prepaid Plan With 200 Minutes Per Day Calls in Kerala Circle

Authorities at BSNL Kerala telecom circle today announced that they’re revising four plans in the circle. The plans in question are Combo STV 26, Maha Plan 949, Maximum Plan 999 and STV 1099. And the revision is a bad move as the telco decided to limit voice calls to 200 minutes per day with all the four plans.

BSNL selects Nokia for 4G network and VoLTE

Indian telecom operator BSNL has selected Nokia for a network modernization project to support BSNL’s launch of 4G and Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services in western and southern regions of India.
Nokia received this important deal competing with Ericsson, Huawei and ZTE. The industry is hoping that BSNL will be revealing the name of the 4G equipment supplier for North and East regions as well.

BSNL Partners Nokia for Rollout of 4G VoLTE Services

Nokia and BSNL have signed a network modernisation agreement to support BSNLs launch of 4G and Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services in western and southern regions of India, an official said on Monday.

Aircel sinking? TN customers might be able to use BSNL

 Highlights:

• Difficult time for Aircel's 5000+ employees. Most fear they will be left jobless
• Aircel hasn't paid lenders and service providers since September 2017. Might owe Rs 15500 crore according to reports

Step to port your Aircel number to BSNL

If you do not want to change your Aircel mobile number but want to switch the telecom service provider, you can do so by porting your number from existing telecom operator to the desired one. Here is step-by-step guide in case you want to port your Aircel number to BSNL:

BSNL to Soon Launch a Postpaid Plan With Unlimited Calling at Rs 399

Telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam LTD (BSNL) hasn’t been at its best in the postpaid plans department. However, the company will soon solve this issue as it’s planning to launch a new entry-level Rs 399 postpaid plan offering unlimited voice calls to counter the incumbent telecom operators recent postpaid plan revisions.

BSNL releases new Rs 99, Rs 319 prepaid plans with unlimited calls, free roaming

Wake us up when the telecom war ends! Just after Airtel made yet another change in the plans it offers, BSNL stands next in line for a little rejig. BSNL has launched two new prepaid plans, priced at Rs 99 and Rs 319. Irrespective of your network circle, as long as you have a BSNL prepaid connection, you will be eligible for the update. Unlimited national roaming calls, however, are limited to Mumbai and Delhi connections.

‘No move’ to merge BSNL, MTNL

Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha today said there are no plans at present to merge BSNL and MTNL, but asserted that the strategic plan outlined for promoting synergy among state-owned telecom firms will strengthen and benefit both the organisations.

DoT announces strategic plan for 7 telecom PSUs, including BSNL, MTNL

New Delhi: The department of telecommunications (DoT) on Thursday unveiled a strategic plan to create synergies among its seven public sector units (PSUs) which includes frameworks to facilitate manpower sharing, utilize vacant land and buildings, boost technology innovation and export promotion and, importantly, settle legal issues and financial claims.

No plan to merge BSNL, MTNL, says telecom minister

Telecom minister Manoj Sinha on Thursday ruled out any plans to merge public sector telecom firms BSNL and MTNL, which are reeling under financial stress.

BSNL Introduces Bulk SMS Service Allowing Users to Send Multiple SMS at One Go at Affordable Rates

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has introduced new Bulk SMS plans which provide an easy and user-friendly way for sending bulk and as well individual messages at affordable rates. The BSNL service provides facility to send both transactional and promotional SMSes. Transactional SMS can be sent by customers through the web portal or API while promotional SMS can be sent on behalf of the customer by CSR.

MTNL surges post plans of strategic alliance with BSNL

As the Indian telecom market has been captured by big telecom giants like Vodafone, Idea and recently by Jio bringing in new technology and loads of discounted offers, the government is seriously looking for a revival plan for the state-owned MTNL.

BSNL clarifies on 13-digit phone numbers; it is only for machines

Starting July 1, all SIM-based M2M (machine-to-machine) communication devices will carry a 13-digit number, instead of the 10-digit number now. However, this is applicable only to numbers used by machines to communicate with other machines and not normal retail mobile numbers.

BSNL introduces new prepaid plans with unlimited calling benefits

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced new prepaid plans for its users in the country. The company has introduced Rs 99 and Rs 319 plans in the Calcutta circle.

BSNL launches unlimited plan, 4G roll-out likely from March

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd today introduced unlimited prepaid mobile plans starting at Rs 99 for the Calcutta telecom circle to take on rising competition.

HomeIndustry TechnologyIdea vs Jio vs Airtel vs BSNL: Find out which telecom operator provides you with best data at cheap rates Idea vs Jio vs Airtel vs BSNL: Find out which telecom operator provides you with best data at cheap rates

The battle for supremacy in the telecom industry is getting intense with each passing day. Telecom companies are launching lucrative and cheaper offers with more freebies in a bid to attract customers and also arrest migration. The battle for the best started after Reliance Jio entered the fray and

BSNL discontinues 7 prepaid plans; announces Wi-Fi+ service with access to 44 million hotspots

State-owned telecom operator BSNL has announced that it has discontinued seven of its prepaid plans across different telecom circles. The plans withdrawn by the operator include the special tariff vouchers (STV), combo STV and the recently revised prepaid data plan priced at Rs 821.