TRAI says BSNL's spectrum charges for satellite phone services to be levied at 1 per cent

NEW DELHI: Telecom regulator Trai Friday recommended that spectrum charges for state-owned BSNL's satellite phone services be fixed at 1 per cent of the revenue accrued from such services, replacing the current model of formula-based levy.

Indian Sports 2018: Top 5 Athlete-Brand Collaborations of 2018

2018 was a fantastic year in the sporting world with many records made and numerous trophies won. But one battle that Indian sports won collectively is the increase in the number of business entities opting for sportspersons as their brand ambassadors. From Mary Kom to Hima Das, here are the top 5 endorsement deals signed by sportspersons in 2018.

BSNL Prepaid Plan 252 and Plan 402 Now Offers Extra Talktime | Check All Details and Benefits

After launching new prepaid plans, new data benefits and new broadband plans now Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has started a new offer under which the state-run telecom operator has started offering extra talk time on the selected prepaid plans. The telecom operator is offering extra talk time on two recharge plans i.e BSNL Prepaid Plan 252 and Prepaid plan 402. This offer is applicable on the prepaid recharges in the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Circle.

BSNL Rs 485 Prepaid Recharge Now Ships With 3.71GB Daily Data for 90 Days

BSNL has a wide-range of prepaid plans in all the 19 circles where it has operations. To take on the Rs 509 prepaid recharges from private telcos such as Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, the telco had rolled out a Rs 485 prepaid plan last year. This prepaid plan used to offer 1.5GB data

BSNL Management Trainee Exam 2019 Application Process Begins | Check All Details Here in 5 Points

BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) has started the procedure of application form filling for the Management Trainee Exam 2019. BSNL has invited application from the eligible candidates for the posts and candidates who want to fill the application form can do the same on the official website.

Trai recommends spectrum charges for BSNL's satellite phone services be levied at 1%

Telecom regulator Trai Friday recommended that spectrum charges for state-owned BSNL's satellite phone services be fixed at 1 per cent of the revenue accrued from such services, replacing the current model of formula-based levy. If the regulator's recommendations are accepted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), it could drive down the cost of using satellite phone services by nearly 50 per cent, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) Chairman and Managing Director Anupam Shrivastava told .

Printed telecom bills for another three months: BSNL

PANAJI: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) authorities have decided to defer implementing the decision to discontinue providing printed bills to consumers, by three months.

BSNL, principal general manager, Yogesh Chandra Mishra said the decision has been taken in view of suggestions and objections made by NGOs and consumers. BSNL had last week decided to issue soft copies of the bill from January 1, 2019. Consumers will now receive hard copy bills for at least three more months.

TRAI recommends 1% spectrum charge for BSNL’s satellite phone service

 Move an effort to make GSP more affordable

TRAI on Friday recommended that spectrum charges for state-owned BSNL’s satellite phone services be fixed at one per cent of the revenue accrued, replacing the current model of formula-based levy.
“The Authority recommends that the spectrum charges should be levied at one per cent of the

7th Pay Commission: Here’s a good news for BSNL employees

7th Pay Commission: The central government employees, who have been waiting and demanding for the implementation of the 7th pay commission recommendations, may receive a piece of good

Out Of 20 Circles BSNL Is Profitable In Just Two – Andaman, Kerala!

Do you think your very own and much loved telecom operator BSNL is making only losses all this while? No, you are quite wrong. BSNL makes profit too! Out of the all 20 circles it operates, the state-run telecom operator is profitable in just two – Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Kerala!

BSNL revises prepaid combo STV plans; offers up to 66% extra talk time, 4GB data, 60 days validity

To compete with Reliance Jio and other incumbent telcos, state-run telecom operator, BSNL, has revised some of its prepaid combo STV plans to offer better benefits. With the latest revision, the telco is offering more data, up to 66 percent extra talk time and validity of up to 60 days. There are five plans that offer these benefits.

BSNL Mobile Festival Offer: Up to 66% More Talktime on Rs. 252, Rs. 402 Prepaid Combo Packs

Keeping up with the privately-owned telcos, the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has also resorted to revising its existing prepaid plans. As per the report from TelecomTalk, the telco has overhauled its INR 252 prepaid plan and has added 66% talktime in the package.

BSNL Says Goodbye to Blackout Days in 2019

The New Year’s eve is drawing closer, and people are already on the task of drafting their New Year’s wishes. However, everyone who wishes to send out new year’s wishes to their contacts via SMS

Indian Oil, ONGC, NTPC emerge as most profitable PSUs in FY18; BSNL, Air India and MTNL incur highest losses

New Delhi: Indian Oil Corporation, ONGC and NTPC emerged as the top three most profitable PSUs in 2017-18, while BSNL, Air India and MTNL incurred the highest losses for the second consecutive year, according to a survey tabled in Parliament Thursday.

BSNL Providing 66% More Talk Time on Rs 252 Prepaid Recharge

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has started offering additional talk time benefit on select prepaid recharges in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana circle. BSNL is providing 66% additional talk time on the company’s Rs 252 prepaid recharge.

Jio Giga Fiber Effect: BSNL reaching out to customers for FTTH, Broadband products

BSNL has announced that the retailer network which has been doing SIM and recharges business is now reaching out to the customers for Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and broadband products.

Jio Giga Fiber Effect: BSNL reaching out to customers for FTTH

BSNL Shifts Its Focus to Consumer-Centric Moves to Survive the Telecom War

The latest 4G tariff war has badly bruised every telecom operator out there and the government led, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is no exception. BSNL was one of the first telecom operators to take the hit when Reliance Jio Infocomm made its entry into the Indian market since the operator had not prepared for launching a 4G network in the country and was late to attack.

Par panel for setting up expert group to suggest measures for BSNL, MTNL turnaround

New Delhi, Dec 20 () A parliamentary panel Thursday asked the government to set up an expert group for technology public sector firms including BSNL and MTNL, which will recommend measures for the turnaround of these companies.

BSNL to raise Rs 12,000 crore from PSBs for network upkeep

State run BSNL is in the process of raising Rs 12,000 crore as loans from few public sector banks including Bank of Baroda in tranches to fund its huge operational maintenance expenditure as its services revenues dry up and internal accruals are used for network expenses, sources said.

BSNL revises its Rs 249 broadband plan, here is what it offers now

State-owned telecom operator BSNL has lately started focussing on its broadband plans and Jio's upcoming GigaFiber could be one of the main reasons behind this. The commercial rollout of GigaFiber is nearing and that is causing an unrest amidst the competing service providers. BSNL recently revised its entire broadband portfolio to take on Jio Gigafiber and Airtel V-Fiber.