Telcos Can Soon Issue New SIM Cards Using Face Authentication Feature for Aadhaar, Says UIDAI

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which announced the face authentication feature for Aadhaar earlier this year, today stated that it would start the rollout of the feature in a phased manner.

Data drive: Paying the price of data war

Since the launch of Reliance Jio’s operations in September 2016, the telecom industry’s realisation has been declining because of lowering of tariffs. The average realisation per MB (ARMB) dropped from 23 paise in FY16 to a mere 1.6 paise in FY18.

Editor's Pick of the day – Looking back at the life of Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on Thursday at the age of 93 after battling a prolonged illness. He was one of the founding members of the Bharatiya Janata Party and considered by some as the moderate face of the party. Vajpayee breathed his last at the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi.

BSNL Offers 14GB Data and Unlimited Voice for 7 Days at Half the Price of Other Telcos

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) the state-owned telco has totally ambushed Reliance Jio by the introduction of Rs 29 and Rs 9 Freedom Prepaid Plans. These new plans have already started retailing for BSNL subscribers since last week. Notably, the lowest offering before this was by Reliance Jio in the name of Rs 49 prepaid plan.

BSNL telephone exchange case: SC dismisses media baron Kalanithi Maran’s plea against his trial

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea by media baron Kalanithi Maran in connection with the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited telephone exchange case, PTI reported. Maran, the brother of former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran, had challenged a Madras High Court verdict setting aside a trial court order discharging him in the case.

BSNL Broadband Plan 995 Launched With 200GB Data

BSNL Broadband Plan 995: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has launched a new BSNL Broadband Plan. The state-run telecom operator has launched the new broadband plan 995. This new plan of BSNL Broadband is only launched for the users of Kerala. The new plan is named as BSNL FIBRO BBG ULD 995 CS287. In this plan, the telecom operator is offering the speed of 20 Mbps.

From Y2K to Rafale: Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a man of progress and science

Born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, 'Atal Ji' joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at an early age in 1939, only to be drawn towards Communist ideology in 1942. He followed the path till 1945, after which he once again looked towards the RSS for ideological guidance and joined the organisation as a full-time worker in 1947.

BSNL Planning to Launch 5G Network in India Ahead of Time

The state-owned telco, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has been keen on the task of launching 5G before other telecom companies in India. The government is also of the thought that India should not

WhatsApp Spotted Testing Picture-in-Picture Mode for Android

WhatsApp is working on one of the much-anticipated features for Android- Picture-in-Picture (PiP). The feature, which is already present on Apple iPhones, once rolled out, will allow users to watch YouTube or Instagram videos right in the WhatsApp application itself.

WhatsApp and Google Partner to Allow Free Uncounted WhatsApp Data Backup on Drive

Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has established an agreement with Google which will now allow WhatsApp users to store their chat and media backup on Google Drive without it occupying storage on their Google Drive.

Google Tracks Your Location Even With Location Data Turned Off to Improve Google Experience

In recent times, Google has faced a lot of criticism over reports which stated that the search giant is tracking users location data even with the location services turned off. Google has now updated its

My Bizarre soul connection with Atal Bihari Vajpayee

It was the late 90’s I had just started to gain my senses and was getting used to reading the front page of the newspaper. I was really getting curious about what a nuclear test was and why was the world so scared of it. For all the tests, I knew a math test was the scariest. My uncle who was an avid reader saw this and decided that it was the time in my life when I started to learn a little more about outside world.

Vajpayee's legacy: Laying the foundation for India's telecom revolution

When former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee formed the government in 1998, the telecom sector was in a complete mess. The telecom companies were bleeding and the teledensity was quite low. The usage of telecom services didn't gather pace due to expensive call rates (data didn't exist at the time!). Long before the Reliance Jio's big entry into the sector, Vajpayee government took some historic decisions to fast-track the growth in the telecom sector. Here's a list of some crucial decisions:

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 5 Strategic Decisions Which Changed India Forever

Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee served the Parliament for record 47 years – He was a 12-terms Parliamentarian, having served Lok Sabha for 12 terms, and Rajya Sabha for 2 terms.
Between 1996 and 2004, he served the nation as Prime Minister and took several crucial economics, strategic and social decisions which altered the future of India.

How Atal Bihari Vajpayee, 'father of modern telecommunication in India', transformed the sector

Telecom industry leaders hailed former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 93, as the father of modern telecommunication in the country.

Telecom customers in Kerala to get free services for 7 days

New Delhi | Telecom operators have announced free call and data services, extension in bill payment dates and other relief measures for seven days for customers in the flood-hit state of Kerala.

BSNL launches VOIP-based WINGS service for making calls over the Internet

BSNL launches VOIP-based WINGS service for making calls over the Internet

• Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has launched BSNL WINGS, which is a VOIP-based service.

Mobile connectivity: BSNL plan for uncovered areas promises savings of Rs 6,000 cr

Telecom secretary Aruna Sundararajan has directed the Universal Services Obligation Fund (USOF) to prepare a new project report based on the BSNL’s proposal for providing mobile connectivity in uncovered villages by setting up telecom towers in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas and Meghalaya.

BSNL offers 200GB data at 20Mbps speed for Rs 995: Report

Under this plan users will get 200GB limited data at a speed of 20Mbps for Rs 995, however, the speed will be reduced to 2Mbps once the subscribers exhaust their FUP data, TelecomTalk reported.
The report says the telecom operator is also charging Rs.500 as an installation amount.

Two More Air Indias In Making: Government Must Exit BSNL, MTNL Before It’s Too Late

As a new triopoly emerges in India’s mobile telephony and data services sector, the government should worry about the likelihood – in fact, certainty – that it now has two more Air Indias on its hands, where taxpayer resources will have to be endlessly wasted. It should get out when it still can with its head held high.

BSNL launches VOIP based phone service - WINGS

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has launched BSNL WINGS a VOIP based service. In WINGS, there is no SIM or cable wiring as is a VOIP service through an app. The WINGS service offers unlimited free audio/video calling for one year. The service can be activated with a one-time fee of Rs. 1,099 (Rs 1,297 with GST).

BSNL introduces new broadband plan at Rs 995; will offer 200GB of data

BSNL has launched a new broadband plan for a price of Rs 995 for subscribers in Kerala. The plan comes with a 20 mbps speed along with a 200GB FUP data.

After the FUP data is exhausted, the speed with be reduced to 2 mbps. This plan will be available for subscription 90 days from the launch. Additionally, subscribers will also get a free email ID with 1GB of space.

BSNL pips Airtel, Vodafone, Idea in subscriber additions: Anupam Shrivastava

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) said that the government is aggressively working on a proposal to allow an additional block in the 2100 Mhz spectrum band to concurrently run 3G and 4G technology services. In an interaction with ETTelecom’s Muntazir Abbas, BSNL’s

Top 5 BSNL prepaid plans which you should consider before your next recharge

Are you always confuse with the prepaid mobile plans for your BSNL network? Don't know which is the best plan for you? If yes then don't worry, we bring you the top 5 BSNL prepaid plans under Rs 100. These plans come with a mixture of calls and data benefits.

BSNL Onam Freedom Offer: Find out what is missing

State-run telco, BSNL has launched a new Onam Freedom Offer plan for its existing customers during Onam this year, in order to attract more customers. The plan which is only valid for the prepaid users will provide extra talk time value on their recharge.

BSNL Declares Victory Over Airtel, Vodafone, Idea; Claims Better Growth Rate!

If you had assumed that in the face of cut-throat competition in the telecom market, BSNL has lost the race, then think again.

If you had thought that Jio and Airtel will corner all the market (which is left after Jio tsunami), then it is time to think again, because BSNL has just declared themselves a winner in the race to acquire new users.

BSNL Freedom Plan 9 & Plan 29 Launched With Unlimited Calls & Data | Check All Details Here

BSNL Freedom Plan: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has introduced to celebrate the Independence Day. The two new plans launched by BSNL are Freedom Plan 9 and BSNL Freedom Plan 29. These two new plans of BSNL are the best plans under Rs.30 that offers free and unlimited calling. The first plan offers 1-day validity while the second plan offers 7 days validity. The plans are active for all circles from August 10 and all BSNL users can avail the benefits of the BSNL Freedom Plans. Check all the details here.

BSNL announces ‘Onam Freedom offer’ with additional talk-time for prepaid users

As part of Onam celebrations, state-owned telecom operator BSNL has announced an ‘Onam Freedom offer’ for its prepaid subscribers. Under this plan, BSNL offers additional talk-time to customers. The offer is available on prepaid mobile top-ups of Rs 220, Rs 550 and Rs 1,100. As part of the deal, talk time of Rs 250, Rs 650 and Rs 1,350 will be provided on these prepaid top-ups, respectively.

After five-hour suspension, mobile services restored in Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 15 (UNI) Mobile services of all cellular companies, including Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) were restored after five-hour suspension in Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar, where 72nd Independence Day (ID) was celebrated on Wednesday.

BSNL Launches Promotional Broadband Plan at Rs 995, Offers 200GB Data at 20 Mbps Speed

Keeping Kerala as its priority being a high-value circle for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telco has launched a new broadband plan. The latest BSNL FIBRO BBG ULD 995 CS287 plan comes at the cost of Rs 995 and is only available for the subscribers of Kerala circle.

BSNL unveils new postpaid data add-on recharge plans starting at Rs 50

BSNL has rolled out new limited and unlimited add-on packs that offer its postpaid customers high-speed data over and above their base plan. The limited add-on plans start at Rs 50, while the unlimited plans are priced starting at Rs 240. This was first reported by Telecom Talk. Do note that the data speeds will be reduced post FUP (Fair Usage Policy) for add-on plans, while users will be charged post FUP in the limited add-on data packs.

BSNL to launch app-based Internet telephony service

The public sector Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is poised to launch a unique app-based Internet telephony service for the first time in India. Christened – BSNL Wings – the registration for this service has already started and the service is expected to roll out very soon.

BSNL Launches Rs.499 Postpaid Plan With Unlimited Voice Calling, 45GB Monthly Data Benefits

To compete with the three major players of the telecom industry, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited or BSNL has recently launched their new postpaid plan for Rs.499.

BSNL launches ‘Freedom Pack’ prepaid plans starting at Rs 9

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched its ‘Freedom Pack’ to mark the occasion of 72nd Independence Day. The new BSNL ‘Freedom Pack’ is a limited period offer and is valid till August 25. Under the new plan, BSNL has launched two packs at Rs 9 and Rs 29 respectively. Both the plan offers unlimited calling and 3G mobile data.

BSNL introduces add-on packs to offer more data to postpaid subscribers

BSNL has just introduced a variety of add-on plans for the its postpaid subscribers. These plans are available with both limited and unlimited data and will be activated once the existing plan is consumed. A user can subscribe to these plans on monthly basis if they feel their primary plan does not full fill their requirements. The add-on packs will provide only 3G speeds, as reported by TelecomTalk.

BSNL Prepaid Plans: The best prepaid plans currently offered

The affordability of mobile prepaid plans and value on offer means that users today have plenty of options to choose from, with Reliance Jio, Vodafone, Idea Cellular and Airtel all offering excellent prepaid plans. But if you’ve been a BSNL subscriber for a while, you’ll probably prefer to stick to the government-owned telecom service provider, purely for its wide-reaching network that gets it to even remote corners of the country. And although BSNL still hasn’t rolled out 4G services, it’s the preferred provider for many in India.

BSNL Postpaid Plan 499 Launched With Unlimited Calling and 45GB Data

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has launched a new postpaid plan for the postpaid users. The state-run telecom operator has launched the 499 plan and with this launch, the telecom operator will compete with the Airtel 499 plan, Vodafone 499 plan and Idea 499 postpaid plan. This new postpaid plan for BSNL offers 45GB data along with free calls. here are the complete details of BSNL new postpaid plan 499.

BSNL introduces new limited and unlimited add-on plans for postpaid users

BSNL has introduced new add-on packs for its postpaid customers in India which will offer plans with either limited or unlimited data. Let’s take a look:

BSNL comes out with data add-on plans but most are useless so stay away from them

BSNL, one of the biggest telecom operators in India, is trying hard. But it's not moving anywhere, mostly because even as other operators have entered the fast lane with 4G BSNL still continues with 3G. And that is the reason why most of the data add on plans that it has come out within the last few days are useless. in a bid to fight Jio, Airtel and others, BSNL has come out with various data add-on plans for its postpaid users, which aim to give users up to 30GB data.

BSNL Postpaid Add-on Plans Offer Up to 30GB of Data per Month

bsnl is said to be updating its postpaid suite of offerings with new add-on packages that offer users with additional high-speed data even after their monthly limits have ended, albeit at a steeper price point. The pricing of the new unlimited add-on plans is said to range from Rs. 240 to Rs. 1,711 and offer up to 30GB of additional data over and above the data offered in the base plan.

MTNL Losses Widened to Rs 943 Crore During Q1 FY19

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), in a regulatory filing today stated that its losses widened to Rs 943.3 crore during Q1 FY 19. The losses stood at Rs 703.1 crore in the corresponding period of 2017-18, according to MTNL’s regulatory filing, as reported by PTI. MTNL, which is one of the

Jio Phone 2 supports Airtel, BSNL, Idea and Vodafone SIM cards: All you need to know

The Jio Phone 2 booking page has gone live and it has highlighted the fact that the Jio Phone 2, which comes with dual-SIM connectivity, will supports Airtel, BSNL, Idea and Vodafone SIM cards. Here's how.

BSNL Rs 9 and Rs 29 prepaid plans announced under its Freedom Offer

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched two "chota pack" plans of Rs 9 and Rs 29 under its Freedom Offer. Both the plans offer unlimited data and calling benefits and are available from August 10 to August 25 only.

BSNL's 2GB data per day plan for Rs 9 put Reliance Jio to shame

India's Independence Day brings grand celebrations across the nation each year, but it is also the time when there are some incredible sales everywhere. With that spirit in mind, the state-run telco BSNL has introduced two new ultra-affordable tariffs dubbed under "Freedom Prepaid Plans" as its struggle to take on the newbie Reliance Jio continues.

BSNL Freedom Plan offers 2GB daily data at just Rs. 29

BSNL is offering Freedom prepaid plans in celebration of Independence Day. The Rs. 9 and Rs. 29 Freedom prepaid plans include 2GB data, unlimited calls and 100 free SMS.

BSNL Freedom prepaid plans

Gujarat high court fines BSNL Rs 1 lakh

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat high court has imposed penalty of Rs 1 lakh on Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) for wasting court’s time and for unnecessarily dragging workmen in litigation.

BSNL New Plan 27 Launched With Free Unlimited Calls and 1GB Data | Check All Detail Here

BSNL New Plan 27: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is directly competing with the private telecom operator such as Jio, Airtel, Idea & Vodafone with its plan. Now the state-run telecom operator has launched a new plan for its prepaid users under which the telecom operator is offering free unlimited calls without any daily or weekly calling limits. The new plan of BSNL that is launched is the BSNL plan 27. Here are the complete details of the BSNL New Plan 27. Check it out.

'Why don't you buy phones from BHEL?' BJP mocks Rahul Gandhi for another 'faux pas'

Congress president Rahul Gandhi once again finds himself in the eye of the social media storm. This time for allegedly mixing up two major public-sector undertakings BHEL and BEL (or BSNL). 

According to reports, Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that the smartphones distributed by the Chhattisgarh government under 'Sanchar Kranti Yojna' were part of a scam.

BSNL Freedom Plans, Mi A2 in India, Galaxy Note 9 Launched, Oppo F9 Pro India Launch on Aug 21: Weekly News Wrap

If you were too busy this week and could not keep up when it comes to following the world of technology, smartphones and more, it was a very exciting one. There were several launches

BSNL to close CDMA services from Sept 5

Nashik: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd’s (BSNL), Nashik division will close down its CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) mobile network and landline services from September 5.
Consumers using the CDMA mobile network will be given the option to switch over to GSM (Global System Mobile) network while retaining the same contact number.

BSNL "Chhota Pack" offers unlimited calls at Rs. 9 for one day

State-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched Freedom offers named as "Chhota Pack" for its pre-paid mobile customers on the occasion of Independence Day on August 15.

BSNL to introduce Wi-Fi connectivity in 82 villages

Nashik: The state-run Bharat Snachar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has firmed up its plan to provide Wi-Fi connectivity to 82 more villages of the district by the end of the current fiscal.
The telecom major has so far provided Wi-Fi services in 18 villages. Also, the new 82 villages will get Wi-Fi connectivity with 4G speed. Moreover, BSNL has already connected 607 village panchayats in the district with Optical Fibre Cable (OBC).

BSNL Freedom Offer with unlimited calls and data launched for Rs 9 and Rs 29

State-run telco, BSNL recently rolled out its Rs 171 plan with unlimited calling, 60GB data, and free SMSes for 30 days. It is one of the most affordable tariffs in the country, available to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana circle users as of now. Today, the company has announced two new recharge options

BSNL 'revamps' postpaid plans, offers 100 SMS per day

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reportedly increased the number of SMS in a pack for its users.

According to a report by TelecomTalk, BSNL has modified the number of SMS in the plans for Rs 399 and above. The plans above Rs 399 will offer 100 SMS per day for the total validity period of the plan and the plans below Rs 399 will offer 100 SMS for the entire validity period. Readers must note that it is only for post-paid users.

Sena MP: Call drops common on BSNL

New Delhi: The issue of call drops, especially through connections provided by government-owned telecommunication entities like BSNL and MTNL, as well as their dipping financial fortunes was raised by MPs in Lok Sabha on Monday.

BSNL launches Chotta Pack for prepaid consumers at Rs 29

NEW DELHI: State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Wednesday launched ‘Chhota Pack’ for its pre-paid mobile customers on the occasion of Independence Day on August 15.

Under the new ‘Freedom’ offer BSNL provides promotional features on the occasion of Independence Day for the period between August 10, 2018 and August 25, 2018 at Rs 29 which includes unlimited voice to any network even during roaming (except Delhi & Mumbai), the telco in a statement said.

BSNL is revising postpaid plans to offer 100 SMS per day benefits, but there is a catch

BSNL has constantly been making changes to its current plans in order to compete better with the likes of Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. While the state-run telco has been able to match its arch rivals in terms of data offerings, the one place it fell behind was with SMS benefits. But not anymore. The company announced recently that it is revising some of its plans to offer 100 SMS per day benefits, as opposed to offering 100 SMS for the entire validity period.

BSNL now offers 100 SMS per day free on select postpaid plans

BSNL has now added SMS benefits to some of its postpaid plans, in a bid to take on Reliance Jio. Each of the state-run telco’s postpaid plans will receive benefits of 100 SMSes, whose validity varies with the pack amount. While BSNL postpaid plans under Rs 399 will get 100 free SMSes over the plan duration, those above Rs 399 will now come with benefits of 100 free SMSes per day.

‘BSNL’s Next Generation leap spurred growth’

 With the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) registering more subscribers, its Chief General Manager (Andhra Pradesh) A.P. Rao attributed the growth in numbers to the adoption of newer technologies and attractive tariffs.

BSNL Rs. 27 prepaid recharge plan offering unlimited calling, data and more

 BSNL Rs. 27 prepaid recharge plan to be available from August 6

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been very aggressive in the recent past when it comes to offering affordable data and tariff plans and with the BSNL Rs. 27 prepaid recharge plan, the state-owned telco is now looking to take the fight to Reliance Jio in the weekly plans segment.

BSNL Reports Losses of Rs 4,785 Crore in FY18; Telecom Minister Rejects Merger With MTNL

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has narrowed its losses to Rs 4,785 crore during FY18, even as its income declined to Rs 27,818 crore as against the previous fiscal. Telecom Minister, Manoj Sinha informed this news to Parliament today.

V Raju assumes charge as BSNL Tamil Nadu Circle CGM

CHENNAI: V Raju on Wednesday took over as the new chief general manager of BSNL's Tamil Nadu Circle, covering the entire state except Chennai, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts.

He succeeds R Marshal Antony Leo, who was superannuated on Tuesday.

BSNL narrowed FY'18 loss to Rs 4,785 crore: Telecom Minister

NEW DELHI: State-run telecom company BSNL has narrowed its loss to Rs 4,785 crore during 2017-18, even as its income declined to Rs 27,818 crore as against the previous fiscal, Parliament was informed today.

BSNL posted a loss of Rs 4,859 crore in 2015-16, Rs 4,786 crore in 2016-17 and Rs 4,785 crore (provisional and unaudited) in 2017-18, Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.

BSNL loss reduces by just Rs 1 crore in 2017–18; revenue and spending fall by thousands of crores

ven as the state-owned telecom operator’s expenditure and income both fell by thousands of crores, BSNL was able to shave ₹1 crore off of its losses compared to the previous financial year in 2017–18. That represents just a 0.02% change, from ₹4,786 crore to ₹4,785 crore.

BSNL Launches Pocket-Friendly Prepaid Plan of Rs 27 Targeting Jio

BSNL is on a roll of late, especially in the prepaid segment. The telco has launched yet another affordable and pocket-friendly prepaid plan of Rs 27, which offers benefits for a week and at the same time, the telco is targeting the Rs 52 plan from Reliance Jio. BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) has launched this new plan of Rs 27 on a pan-India basis, and it’s already valid across all the circles where the telco has its operations. That being said, it’s not a promotional plan, so users don’t have to worry about when the plan will be removed from the tariff plans list of BSNL. Aforesaid, BSNL is providing data, voice and SMS benefits with this prepaid plan and they’re certainly better than the offering of Reliance Jio.

Jio GigaFiber effect? BSNL now offering 200GB under new broadband plan

BSNL is on a spree, launching and upgrading its tariff plans to counter Jio, Airtel, and other incumbents effectively. Earlier this year, BSNL upped the ante when Jio announced the official rollout of Jio GigaFiber FTTH broadband services. While Jio’s broadband service is yet to begin officially in India, BSNL has now added fuel to the fire by releasing a new broadband plan that is designed to attract customers. The new BSNL Rs 995 broadband plan, called BSNL Fibro BBG ULD 995, comes with 200GB data for a billing cycle.

BSNL launches Rs 995 broadband plan with 200GB data ahead of Jio GigaFiber Aug 15 launch

State-owned telecom company BSNL wants to be one of the top rivals for Jio when it launches its GigaFiber service on August 15 in India. BSNL had once said that it will match Jio tariff-by-tariff and even though the speed that it offers is bad in most places, BSNL till date has tried to match Jio at every step. This time it is the Jio's optical fiber-based internet that is on the rival side.

BSNL Offers Free Caller Tune With Unlimited Song Change Option With Rs.260 Talktime Top-up Recharge

State-run BSNL telco has been moving fast with its STV offerings lately. The telecom operator has recently launched a prepaid recharge plan worth Rs. 75 that offers unlimited calling benefits, 10GB data, and other incentives. And now, it has rolled out a talk time top-up recharge plan that offers free caller tunes. Let’s get into the details of the new plan from the telco.

BSNL Launches Rs.995 Broadband Plan With 20Mbps Speed, 200GB FUP

To combat competition from rival brand Reliance Jio, BSNL has introduced new broadband plans in its Kerala circle. Kerala is one of the biggest circles of BSNL and the offer has been launched here exclusively. The plan is priced at Rs 995 and is named as BSNL FIBRO BBG ULD 995. The plan, however, is not as attractive compared to other internet service providers like ACT broadband and Bharti Airtel as it offers only 20Mpbs download + upload speed up to 200 GB. It also offers an after FUP at 2Mpbs speed.

BSNL Urges DoT to Release Rs 250 Crore Worth of Funds for Network Expansion in LWE Affected Areas

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, the state-run telco has requested the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to release Rs 250 crore worth of funds to pay vendors who are working on the task of mobile network expansion in areas affected by Left Wing Extremism. BSNL has further said to the department, that it risks losing the interest of vendors in doing further network infrastructure development in the area if the repayment is not made on time. To highlight the issue, the state-led telco has sent numerous letter to DoT.

Lucknow Metro, BSNL Ink Pact To Facilitate Customer Services

Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) and BSNL have signed an MoU for extending benefits in customer services.

Through this agreement, BSNL will avail the smart card services of LMRC for the collection of post-paid bills and sale of pre-paid products like recharge vouchers and electronic top-up at LMRC station counters.

BSNL launches new offer with 10 GB data and unlimited talk time, says report

State-owned BSNL has launched an all new prepaid recharge offer of Rs 75 to woo customers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,  The Indian Express reported.

Those availing the offer will get 10 GB data, unlimited calling and validity extension offer, the report said.

Rs 19 to under 50 plans: See what Reliance Jio, Airtel, BSNL, Vodafone are offering

Data plans are still cheap as the telcos, Airtel, Reliance Jio, BSNL, and Vodafone, are continuing to wage war for supremacy and there seems to be no end to benefits they are willing to provide to users to either retain them or win them over from rivals. From more data, unlimited calls, SMS, to roaming, freebies are being rained on subscribers like there is no tomorrow. So, at the bottom of the spectrum, we take a look at 4 prepaid recharge plans under Rs 50:

BSNL illegal telephone exchange case: Supreme Court dismisses Dayanidhi Maran's appeal against Madras HC order

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday said former Union minister Dayanidhi Maran and his brother have to face trial in the BSNL illegal telephone exchange case. +

Supreme Court dismissed the appeal petition filed by the former union minister Dayanidhi Maran on the illegal BSNL telephone exchange case

In a setback for the Maran brothers, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal petition filed by the former union minister Dayanidhi Maran on the illegal BSNL telephone exchange case. The court also ordered Dayanidhi Maran and his brother Kalanithi Maran, who is the head of the Sun TV group, to face trial in the case, as ordered by the Madras High Court.

BSNL to unveil MVNO service

BSNL has joined hands with Chennai-based company Aerovoyce and MNC Plintron to set up country’s first Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) service. The service is aimed at providing low-cost mobile network connectivity to BSNL customers.

Massive deal! Get 10GB data, unlimited calling at just Rs 75 with this new BSNL plan – check details

If there has been one winner in the war between telecom giants in India, it is the customer. All the operators are bringing down their tariffs and offering discounts which makes it a win-win situation for the customers. Taking the game one step ahead, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a Rs 75 option for prepaid subscribers. Under this plan, BSNL offers unlimited voice calls as well as 10GB of data and 500 SMS benefits.

BSNL launches Rs 75 prepaid recharge plan with 10GB data, unlimited calling, validity extension

BSNL has launched prepaid recharge offer of Rs 75, which includes data as well as calling and SMS benefits. The plan called ‘BSNL Jeevitha Prepaid Plan’ is limited to Andhra Pradesh & Telangana circle. It comes with validity extension, which means customers can extend benefits of Rs 75 plan by recharging with the company’s other STVs. It is unclear if BSNL plans to introduce its Rs 75 prepaid offer in other circles across India.

BSNL broadband set to get a quantum leap with upgrade

Broadband speeds provided by BSNL in Puducherry are set to increase significantly with a major network upgrade under way.
BSNL, which was delivering Internet access to customers through copper/fibre cable, has scaled up its broadband backbone from the existing speed of 10Gbps to 20 Gbps.

BSNL launches internet telephony ‘WINGS’ service

To address mobile coverage issues Telecom service provider, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched ‘WINGS’, an internet telephony service in Himachal Pradesh.