Looking Back at 2019 in India: 5G Miss, AGR, Price Hikes & More

The year 2019 was a particularly tumultuous one for the Indian telecom industry. Several issues, including ever-increasing debt, low margins and the weak performance of government-owned service providers, all came to a head.

Airtel tops mobile data download, latency tests; Vodafone, Reliance Jio closely follow: Tutela

Mobile data has become extremely cheap over the past couple of years. Sure, data usage is on a rise, but what about download speeds? You have Ookla’s Speedtest and Fast.com from Netflix, to test the speeds. But when it comes with getting all-round data, Tutela is a trusted provider. According to Tutela report, Airtel offers the fastest download speeds and low-latency, followed by Vodafone and Reliance Jio.

You Broadband customers can carry forward unused data of up to 1000GB

You Broadband customers can carry forward their unused data of up to 1,000 gigabytes to their next billing cycle. Under the ‘Data Rollover’ facility for its home broadband customers, the company is allowing its users to carry forward up to 1000GB data. But, this feature is only available for those You Broadband users who are on Dual Speed (FUP) plans.

This telecom company has been penalised most for call drops

New Delhi: Penalty of around Rs 3.2 crore has been imposed on telecom operators for call drop between September 2018 - June 2019, according to the data shared by Minister of State for Communications Sanjay Dhotre in Parliament.

BSNL seeks more senior technical officer to ensure uninterrupted service

New Delhi: The state-owned telecommunications firm BSNL has urged the telecommunications department to deploy an adequate number of senior ITS officials in key management positions to ensure uninterrupted service to its customers.
The company has implemented a voluntary retirement plan to reduce the number of employees and related expenses.

Opinion | A distress call from telecom operators

 It is a market that boasts of more paying customers than the population of most countries. The transformation of Indian life that it has caused over the past decade or so, be it social or commercial, has held us spellbound.

Vodafone Idea Gets Hit With Call Drop Penalties Along With Other Telcos

Things have gotten from bad to worse for Vodafone Idea and other telecom operators. As if the dues of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues was not enough burdening for the telcos, another pressure of penalties has been slapped on these companies.

Telcos penalised Rs 3.2 crore for call drop in 12 months; maximum on Vodafone Idea

Penalty of around Rs 3.2 crore has been imposed on telecom operators for call drop between September 2018 – June 2019, according to the data shared by Minister of State for Communications Sanjay Dhotre in Parliament on Thursday.

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Rules Out BSNL, MTNL Disinvestment

New Delhi: The government on Thursday ruled out any plans to sell stake or disinvestment of ailing telecom PSUs -- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) in the Parliament while fixing a target of Rs 200 crore and Rs 300 crore for them from their asset monetisation in current fiscal.

BSNL Data Voucher With 54 Days Validity and 2GB Daily Data Costs Less Than Rs 200 Among Others

Out of all the telecom operators present in the industry right now, the state-led telecom operator, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is the one which has not made the tariff hike on its prepaid plans. All the other telecom operators, including Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, and Reliance Jio, have succumbed to the situations of the telecom industry and have now hiked their tariffs for the

Paying salaries to BSNL employees government’s priority: Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre

The government’s priority is to pay the outstanding salaries of BSNL employees and contract workers once the condition of the debt-laden firm improves, Union minister Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

“The situation is dire — it is a matter of survival for everyone. Vodafone (Idea) is in losses, Airtel is in losses, (state-owned) BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd) is in losses,”

Telecom companies are seeing some desperate times as can be witnessed by the kind of statements being issued by the top most officials from the organisations. If it was Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group saying last week that Vodafone Idea will have to shut shop if the government does not intervene, it was the turn of Sunil Mittal of the Bharti group to speak extensively on the bleak scenario the industry is confronted with.

At least 92,700 BSNL, MTNL employees opt for voluntary retirement

New Delhi: The voluntary retirement plan of BSNL and MTNL was closed on Tuesday with more than 92,700 employees who opted for it, according to senior officials of public sector telecommunications companies.

BSNL offers 20 GB per day broadband plan, launches Internet Telephony service ‘Wings’

While private telcos are pushing each other to lead Internet Telephony in India, government-owned BSNL has taken the pole position with the soft launch of its internet calling product.
This is the significant move by the oldest telecom in the country where private players like Vodafone, Airtel, and Jio have already been testing the service. The move will also give an edge to BSNL which is planning pan-India 5G rollout by 2020.

Amid Revival Plan For Ailing BSNL And MTNL, Government Rules Out Disinvestment Of Telecom PSUs

The government on Thursday (12 December) ruled out any plans to sell stake or disinvestment of ailing telecom PSUs -- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) in the Parliament while fixing a target of Rs 200 crore and Rs 300 crore for them from their asset monetisation in current fiscal.

BSNL Facing Staff Shortage After 90,000 Employees Took VRS; Can Mobile Services Disrupt?

The State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd’s (BSNL) Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) got such a success that now it is likely to create a shortage of hands, as now around 13,305 executives has already opted for this scheme.

India must have at least 3 private telcos, says Sunil Mittal

NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal called on the government to ensure that the Indian telecom market continues to have three private carriers. He also urged the Centre and the judiciary to give “sympathetic consideration” to the industry’s appeal for relief after the Supreme Court’s order on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) left companies struggling.

BSNL offers 20 GB per day broadband plan, launches Internet Telephony service ‘Wings’

While private telcos are pushing each other to lead Internet Telephony in India, government-owned BSNL has taken the pole position with the soft launch of its internet calling product.
This is the significant move by the oldest telecom in the country where private players like Vodafone, Airtel, and Jio have already been testing the service. The move will also give an edge to BSNL which is planning pan-India 5G rollout by 2020.

No salary hikes to BSNL employees – Govt

The government of India today clarified that it will not be implementing any pay revision for the employees of state-owned telecom provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd as the company has failed to meet the profitability criteria applicable for all government enterprises.
BSNL has racked up tens of thousands of crores of accumulated losses since 2009-10 due to a failure to adapt to changing customer preferences and new technology, combined with a perceived lack of customer friendliness.

Govt to give 5G spectrum to BSNL without auction

Government of India today said it has decided to give 5G spectrum to state-owned telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd without the company participating in the upcoming spectrum auction.
In 2010, the government had set apart one block of 3G and 4G spectrum for BSNL, even as other telecom operators had to fight long and hard to get their share.

MTNL seeks shareholders' nod to raise funds, monetise land and holdings

State-owned MTNL on Wednesday said it will seek shareholders' nod for monetisation of land and buildings as well as for raising up to Rs 6,500 crore through non-convertible debentures (NCDs).
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) said the company's extraordinary general meeting will be held on January 8, 2020, in this regard.

BSNL Subscribers Have Good Substitutes for 56 Days Validity Plans from Private Telcos

The latest news in the telecom industry is about the tariff hike which the telecom operator brought together for the subscribers. All the private telecom operators, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and

BSNL Has Several Plans Offering Talk Time to Be Used After Running Out of Daily Calling Limit

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has started limiting voice calls on a daily basis. Almost all the unlimited prepaid plans from BSNL now has a daily FUP limit of 250 minutes, post which all the calls will be charged at standard rates. Similar to private telcos, BSNL is also providing several talk time plans to the customers and they at as low as Rs 10. The company also has a talk time plan of Rs 5,500 which comes with extra TT benefit of Rs 6,000. Bharti Airtel also has a prepaid plan of Rs 5,000, whereas Jio and Vodafone Idea have a maximum talk time plan of Rs 1,000. Besides BSNL, no other telco is shipping full talk time benefit with the talk time plans.

BSNL will get 4G spectrum, Lok Sabha told

The financial health of state-owned telecom company, BSNL, compromised personal data of users targeted through Pegasus software, filling up vacancies in High Courts and steps taken to prevent rail accidents in animal corridors were all raised during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Is Modi’s BSNL, MTNL rescue strategy real?

NEW DELHI: It was Wednesday afternoon October 23, 2019. Nearly a million individuals directly or indirectly linked to the two sick telecom companies– Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)— were breathlessly awaiting the outcome of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-headed Union Cabinet’s meeting underway.

Inside the battle to save India’s telcos

 For years, the telecom industry helped successive governments line up their coffers. Now, things have come full circle, with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government working on a relief package for the industry. While the exact nature of the relief package is still being worked out, reports suggest there are four options on the table: a reduction in license fees from the current level of 8% of adjusted gross revenues (AGR); a waiver of penalties and interest on past dues; a reduction in interest rates to market-linked rates; and a moratorium on dues.

Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Market Competitive Landscape Analysis with Forecast by 2025

nternet protocol television is considered as an effective technology that offers several television services through a packet-switched network although remaining within a large number of internet protocol suites. With the tremendous rise in the online traffic, the need for internet protocol television is expected to rise substantially, thus encouraging the overall development of the internet protocol television market. Moreover, the growth in the internet video advertising is expected to accelerate the growth of the global internet protocol television market over the next few years.

Taxes, transfers and all other worries that dog BSNL and MTNL employees as they decide on VRS

• Debt-laden telecom players BSNL and MTNL rolled out their retention package for employees, expecting over 80,000 employees to opt for it.
• Over 22,800 already applied for VRS, as of November 7.
• The telco has not yet credited the salaries of October and the management is planning mass transfers after implementing VRS.

BSNL employees’ union demand pay scale revision before VRS: Report

The bailout package for Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) of Rs 70,000 crore, approved by the Cabinet, may go up as its employees’ union has demanded revision of pay scales before the Centre approves the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS), media reports said.

BSNL To Launch 4G Services Soon, Rs. 12,000 Crore Investment In Offing: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is planning to launch its 4G services in the next six months, reports Economic Times. According to the report, the company is looking at locations where it can deploy its 4G services first.

BSNL To Launch 4G Services Soon, Rs. 12,000 Crore Investment In Offing

BSNL 4G Services Could Come To Fore Soon, Only Deployment Remaining

BSNL’s 4G services are now hugely anticipated. This is because the state-led telecom operator recently received a revival package from the central government. Now, there are reports on the web that state that BSNL would launch full-fledged 4G telecoms services before the second half of 2020.

BSNL Set To Launch High-Speed 4G Services Within Next Six Months To Up The Game Against Private Sector Telecom Giants

The state-owned and operated Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to launch high-speed 4G telecom services in six months of time, revealed the telecom giant's incumbent chairman Pravin Kumar Purwar in an interview to Economic Times.

Why BSNL employees are eagerly applying for VRS

“We are the people who work hard to restore mobile connectivity immediately after natural calamities and in the remotest of places in the country. Now we are the ones who are opting to lose out on service years because of the government’s mismanagement,” says 56-year-old Raghu*.

BSNL reviews business continuity as VRS scheme likely to cut workforce by half; in talks with DoT

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited's (BSNL) voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) it rolled out recently is likely to cut its staff by almost half.

In the wake of this, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed the state-run telecom operator to ensure measures to maintain business continuity and smooth transition, especially to operate telephone exchanges in rural areas.

BSNL mulls biz continuity measures amid VRS plan rollout; talks on with DoT

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) With the current VRS plan expected to cut BSNL’s staff by almost half, the DoT has instructed the corporation to put in place measures to ensure business continuity and smooth transition, particularly for manning telephone exchanges in rural areas.

With 57,000 BSNL employees opting for VRS, DoT instructs corporation to ensure business continuity measures

• The number of BSNL employees opting for VRS has swelled to 57,000, and the figures, when combined with those of state-owned MTNL, has exceeded 60,000

• In all, nearly one lakh BSNL employees are eligible for the VRS out of its total staff strength of about 1.50 lakh

DoT instructs BSNL to plan & ensure business continuity amid job cuts

With the rollout of Voluntary Retirement Scheme, BSNL staff is expected to cut by almost half and the ministry is concerned that it might affect business and operations. Department of Telecom (DoT) has hence instructed BSNL to have measures in place that ensure smooth transition. They are particularly concerned for telephone exchanges in rural areas.

BSNL launches long-term prepaid plan of Rs 997

State-owned telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a new Rs 997 prepaid plan in India for its customers with long-term validity and other benefits. This plan is available in all telecom circles, and the recharge will be available starting November 10.

ITS officers seek to exit from BSNL, MTNL; demand fair representation in BSNL board selection

NEW DELHI: The officers of the Indian Telecommunication Services (ITS) have demanded the Centre to repatriate them from the state-owned telecom companies— Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), and sought to widen the selection procedure of BSNL board directors, following the three vacancies.

BSNL introduces ₹997 prepaid plan with 3 GB daily data and 180 days validity

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecom operator, has launched a new prepaid plan that costs ₹997. This new plan is available in all telecom circles and offers some good benefits. This long-term validity plan from BSNL will compete with Airtel’s ₹998 prepaid plan and Vodafone and Jio’s ₹999 prepaid plans.

BSNL 5GB Broadband Now Free To Test, Under New Scheme

BSNL, which is now seemingly on the way to recovery, has now announced that its 5GB broadband plan could be availed for no extra cost. This means that the plan is now free to check out. This comes after the government-led telco added extra validity of 90 days to its annual Rs 1699 scheme which was earlier valid for 365 days. 

BSNL is giving two months extra validity with this prepaid plan

After announcing some really interesting prepaid plans for its users, BSNL is now taking another unique step to attract more customers. The state-owned telecom operator is now offering two months extra validity on its Rs 1,699 yearly prepaid plan.

DoT mulls impact of SC order on AGR beyond telcos

NEW DELHI: The communications ministry has started examining whether the Supreme Court's ruling on definition of telecom revenue may apply to any company that utilises radiowaves and has a telecom licence, throwing up the possibility of statutory dues swelling beyond Rs 3 lakh crore, according to a source. A DoT official privy to the development said instructions have gone to the licencing wing to carefully examine the implication of the apex court's recent ruling for all such companies.

Trying to address some of BSNL's legacy issues through VRS, says CMD Purwar

In his first interview after the recent Cabinet nod to a Rs 70,000-crore relief package for the two state-owned telecom operators, P K Purwar, chairman and managing director of Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL), spoke to Megha Manchanda on the proposed merger of the telcos, the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) offered to the employees, 4G rollout by next year, expansion plans and more.

BSNL VRS package: Over 22,000 employees opt for voluntary retirement within 2 days

More than 22,000 employees of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) have opted for its VRS plan, within two days of the state-owned corporation announcing the scheme, a senior official said on Thursday.
In all, nearly one lakh BSNL employees are eligible for the VRS out of its total staff strength of 1.50 lakh. The scheme that was rolled out on November 5 will be open till December 3.

BSNL revival may help clear dues to Hong Kong vendor UTStarcom

NEW DELHI – Hong-Kong based-UTStarcom, a major telecom equipment provider to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, is expected to benefit from the Centre's recent decision to revive the public sector telecom company. The government's decision to inject fresh capital into the state-owned company should facilitate the payment of a 5-bln-rupee due owed to UTStarcom.

BSNL’s VRS draws huge response

The voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) notified by BSNL has drawn huge response from employees and in less than two days, over 22,000 people have applied for it. Both executives and non-executives have shown interest in the scheme, which is valid till December 3.

Getting expensive: BSNL staff seek salary revision before VRS

The Rs 70,000-crore bailout package for the ailing Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL), approved by the Cabinet last month, will go up by several thousand crore if the government accedes to a demand by the employees’ union for revision of pay scales with effect from January 1, 2017.

Garg Action Plan-IV: Privatise BSNL/MTNL, lower 5G auction base price

 New Delhi, Nov 8 : Even as the Government has just pumped in about Rs 69,000 crore of revival package in two ailing state telcos -- BSNL and MTNL, former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg has hit out at their presence in the industry seeking they should be privatised and 5G spectrum auction price should be lowered.

Over 22,000 BSNL Employees Opt For Its VRS Scheme in Just Two Days

New Delhi: After the state-owned BSNL announced its VRS plan on November 5, more than 22,000 of its employees have already opted for it.

कर्मचारियों के लिए वीआरएस योजना लाई BSNL, लगभग एक लाख कर्मचारी निशाने पर

BSNL, voluntary retirement scheme: कर्ज के बोझ में दबी सरकारी टेलीकॉम कंपनी महानगर टेलीफोन निगम लिमिटेड (एमटीएनएल) और सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र की दूरसंचार कंपनी भारत संचार निगम लिमिटेड (बीएसएनएल) ने अपने कर्मचारियों के लिये स्वैच्छिक सेवानिवृत्ति योजना (वीआरएस) पेश की है।

अपनी मर्जी से BSNL से रिटायरमेंट ले सकते हैं कर्मचारी, कंपनी की ये स्कीम है वजह

आर्थिक संकट से जूझ रही सार्वजनिक सेक्टर की टेलीकॉम कंपनी  भारत संचार निगम लिमिटेड ने केंद्र सरकार की ओर से राहत पैकेज मिलते ही एक बड़ा ऐलान किया है. ये ऐलान बीएसएनएल ने अपने कर्मचारियों को लेकर किया है. बीएसएनएल ने अपने कर्मचारियों के लिए वीआरएस स्कीम पेश की है।

बीएसएनएल के 94 कर्मियों को वीआरएस देने की तैयारी, छह माह तक नौकरी शेष रहने वाले कर्मी होंगे शामिल

आजमगढ़, जेएनएन। भारत संचार निगम लिमिटेड की स्थिति दिनों दिन खराब होती जा रही है। कर्मचारी पहले से ही यहां निजीकरण का विरोध कर रहे हैं। निजीकरण की दिशा में भले ही अब तक कदम न बढ़े हो पर

BSNL कर्मचारियों के लिए जरूरी खबर, अब से कोई भी ले सकता है VRS प्लान

नई दिल्ली। सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र की दूरसंचार कंपनी भारत संचार निगम लिमिटेड ने अपने कर्मचारियों के लिए स्वैच्छिक सेवानिवृत्ति योजना (VRS) पेश की है। कंपनी को उम्मीद है कि इस योजना का लाभ 70,000 से 80,000 कर्मचारी उठाएंगे और इससे वेतन मद में करीब 7,000 करोड़ रुपये की बचत होगी।

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BSNL, MTNL merger: Voluntary retirement to be expedited; telecom minister to monitor progress

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has asked government-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) to implement voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) guidelines and implement them in a proactive manner. Prasad also asked the telecom operators to monetise assets in a time-bound manner and stated that they have to be more aggressive in the telecom market.

BSNL’s Rs 118 Plan Now Live, Offers Near-unlimited Calls, Free Data

BSNL has now officially launched the Rs 118 prepaid plan that offers free voice calls limited to 250 minutes per day, unlimited data, along with 100 free SMS messages in a day. The validity of this plan is 28 days. USP of this scheme is its near-unlimited calling feature.

BSNL halves SIM replacement charges to Rs50

State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has revised downward replacement charge for SIM cards to Rs50 from Rs100 earlier.

What if Reliance Jio's wish to see Vodafone-Idea, Airtel fall comes true?

The diatribe of the Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Jio against its competitors Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea is growing louder. Jio, the most recent entrant in the sector, has asked the government that it does not have an option of going against the Supreme Court judgement and provide any relief sought by incumbents. After the Supreme Court's judgement on AGR (adjusted gross revenues) in late October, the government formed a committee of secretaries (CoS) last week that will look into ways to mitigate the financial stress being faced by the sector.

Over 18,000 BSNL staff opt for VRS

Within days of the state-run telecom operator BSNL opening its voluntary retirement scheme (VRS), over 18,400 employees have opted for it. The loss-making PSU had rolled out the scheme for its employees, following the Union Cabinet nod to a nearly ₹70,000 crore revival package for BSNL and MTNL last month. This included ₹30,000 crore for VRS for the two firms.

BSNL's VRS open till Dec 3; telco hopes 100,000 staffers will go for scheme

Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) has rolled out voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for its employees. The company hopes that about 100,000 employees will avail of the package.
The scheme opened on November 4 and will continue till December 3. The total number of BSNL employee is 175,000.

MTNL-BSNL merger: Limited spectrum to be a challenge for combined entity

 There is a hitch in the government’s plan to allot additional 4G spectrum or airwaves to BSNL and MTNL. There simply isn’t that much spectrum available to be allotted to these companies unless there is policy support for an unconventional decision.

BSNL Rolls Out Voluntary Retirement Scheme To Reduce Wage Bill

Inside days of presidency approving a aid bundle for the ailing company, state-owned BSNL has rolled out a voluntary retirement scheme for its staff, and stated it expects 70,000-80,000 personnel to go for it resulting in financial savings of about Rs 7,000 crore within the wage invoice.

BSNL unveils VRS offer

Within days of government approving a relief package for the ailing corporation, state-owned BSNL has rolled out a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for its employees, and said it expects 70,000-80,000 personnel to opt for it leading to savings of around Rs 7,000 crore in wage bill.

Central government employees news: Modi Cabinet approves cadre reviews of Posts and Telegraphs Building Works Service officers

Central government employees news: Looking into stagnation problems of the Posts and Telegraphs Building Works Service, the Union cabinet, here on Wednesday, approved the cadre review of officers, strengthening of the cadre structure on the basis of functional needs.
However, it also decided against any fresh recruitment and to phase out the cadre in a manner that there is no adverse impact on the incumbents.

Over 15,000 BSNL employees rush to opt for VRS package on day one

• As many as 15,000 employees enrolled in the scheme on the very first day.
• Eligible employees are keen on enrolling for the scheme as rumours that the company capped the VRS packages for 80,000 employees — is doing the rounds.

BSNL Launches Broadband Plans Without Any Daily Cap

BSNL has been revising its prepaid and broadband plan to match the offerings from its competition. The telecom operator has many broadband plans that offer high-speed data. But there are other plans as well which offer unlimited data. So, today we will give you a complete list of plans which come with a monthly FUP instead of a daily FUP limit.

BSNL rolls out new offer to Rs 1,699 prepaid plan

The state-run telecom company BSNL  has rolled out a new offer to Rs 1699 prepaid plan. The new offer gives the validity to 425 days for customers recharging with this plan.

Telecom Sector in India Faces Massive Losses, Govt Mulls 20-yr Window for AGR Dues Repayment

Difficult Times Ahead: The telecom sector in India is eyeing the loss of c. 1L jobs following continued non-clearance of outstanding worth INR20,000cr by the state-controlled Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), noted Sandeep Aggarwal, Chairman, Telecom Committee at PHD Chamber of Commerce. 

BSNL ने उठाया नया कदम, अब सिम रिप्लेसमेंट के लिए देना होगा इतना पैसा

बीएसएनएल ने प्रीपेड और पोस्टपेड दोनों उपयोगकर्ताओं के लिए सिम रिप्लेसमेंट लागत को 50 रुपये तक संशोधित किया है। इस साल अगस्त में, बीएसएनएल ने 90 दिनों की अवधि के लिए सिम रिप्लेसमेंट लागत को घटाकर 50 रुपये करने के लिए एक प्रचारक प्रस्ताव पेश किया। हालांकि, ऐसा लगता है कि कंपनी ने अब स्थायी रूप से कीमत कम कर दी है।

BSNL के 60 फीसदी कर्मचारी ले सकते हैं VRS, जानें क्यों

भारत संचार निगम लिमिटेड (बीएसएनएल) से आगरा रीजन के 60 प्रतिशत कर्मचारी वीआरएस लेंगे। बीएसएनएल के रिवाइवल प्लान के सामने आने के बाद 50 साल से अधिक उम्र के लगभग सभी कर्मचारियों ने स्वैच्छिक सेवानिवृत्ति (वीआरएस) की तैयारी कर ली है। 

अ‌र्द्धशतक पूरा करते सेवा से बाहर होंगे बीएसएनएल कर्मी

जागरण संवाददाता, मीरजापुर : भारत संचार निगम लिमिटेड (बीएसएनएल) इन दिनों आर्थिक मंदी के दौर से गुजर रहा है। आर्थिक मंदी से बचने का बीएसएनएल ने एक अनूठा तरीका निकाला है। इसके लिए मीरजापुर कार्यालय में कार्यरत कर्मचारियों को स्वैच्छिक सेवानिवृत्ति योजना (वीआरएस) के तहत रिटायर करने जा रही है। इसके लिए तरीका निकाला है वर्क परफारमेंस का।

BSNL-MTNL के खिलाफ दिवालिया प्रक्रिया पर विचार कर रहे वेंडर

आर्थिक तंगी से जूझ रही दूरसंचार कंपनी भारत संचार निगम लिमिटेड (बीएसएनएल) और महानगर टेलिफोन निगम लिमिटेड (एमटीएनएल) के खिलाफ उसके कुछ वेंडर दिवालिया याचिका दायर करने पर विचार कर रहे हैं। इस मामले में उद्योग संगठन के एक वरिष्ठ अधिकारी ने कहा कि बीएसएनएल और एमटीएनएल पर इनके वेंडर्स का करीब 20,000 करोड़ रुपये बकाया है।

Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad asks BSNL/MTNL to Start dialogue with Staff on VRS

New Delhi: Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has directed the ailing telecom PSUs, BSNL and MTNL, to start a dialogue with their employees on the terms and conditions of the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) and prepare a roadmap for its successful implementation, highly placed sources said.

BSNL Revises SIM Replacement Cost for Prepaid and Postpaid Users to Rs 50

BSNL has revised the SIM replacement cost for both prepaid and postpaid users to Rs 50. Earlier this year in August, BSNL introduced a promotional offer to reduce the SIM replacement cost to Rs 50 for a period of 90 days. However, it seems like the telco has reduced the price permanently now.

BSNL, MTNL Staff Meet Telecom Minister, Pledge Support To Government’s Relief Plan

Representatives of some employee unions and officer associations of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. met Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and offered their full support to the relief package, voluntary retirement scheme and asset monetisation plans announced by the government recently, sources said.

Vendors hit by BSNL and MTNL non-payment

Recent reports from the Indian press indicate that some vendors that have sold goods or services to BSNL and MTNL are considering insolvency pleas against the state-run operators after non-payment of dues.

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BSNL customers deserve better treatment

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a Rs 70,000 crore package to revive MTNL and BSNL, with the two companies being merged and a voluntary retirement scheme being initiated to retrench employees.

Sale of Rs 37,500 crore worth of BSNL, MTNL assets hits ownership hurdle

The sale of assets by Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL) is likely to take longer than expected, as their buildings registered before 1988 are owned by the

BSNL's non-payment of Rs 20,000 crore dues puts 1 lakh jobs at risk

Nearly a lakh jobs in the domestic telecom sector are at risk as the state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) continues its non-payment of Rs 20,000 crore worth of outstanding dues. The outstanding dues have resulted in the vendor companies' inability to disburse wages as well as in mounting pressure from creditors. Companies are facing difficulties in sustaining their non-core workforce across functions and are contemplating job cuts. 

रविशंकर प्रसाद का निर्देश, कहा वीआरएस-संपत्ति बिक्री में तेजी लाए MTNL-BSNL

सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र की दूरसंचार कंपनियों बीएसएनएल और एमटीएनएल को भारी-भरकम बेलआउट पैकेज देने के बाद केंद्रीय मंत्री रविशंकर प्रसाद ने दोनों कंपनियों से वीआरएस और मुद्रीकरण योजना में तेजी लाने को कहा है। साथ ही उन्होंने दूरसंचार क्षेत्र में अधिक आक्रामक तरीके से काम करने का भी निर्देश दिया है।

BSNL कर्मचारियों को अक्टूबर का वेतन नहीं मिला, सोमवार से 80,000 कर्मचारी कर सकेंगे #VRS का आवेदन

NewDelhi : सरकारी टेलीकॉम कंपनी भारत संचार निगम लिमिटेड (BSNL) घाटे में चल रही है. BSNL कर्मचारियों को अक्टूबर की सैलरी नहीं मिली है. खबर है कि 80,000 कर्मचारियों के स्वैच्छिक रिटायरमेंट स्कीम (वीआरएस) का विकल्प चुनने की उम्मीद है. इससे कंपनी को लगभग 7,500 करोड़ रुपए की बचत होगी.

रविशंकर प्रसाद का निर्देश- VRS पर जल्द कदम उठाएं BSNL और MTNL

टेलिकॉम मिनिस्टर रविशंकर प्रसाद ने BSNL और MTNL को निर्देश दिया है कि वे स्वैच्छिक सेवानिवृत्ति (VRS) को लेकर दिशानिर्देशों को जल्द लागू करें और समयबद्ध तरीके से एसेट्स को बेचने के लिए सक्रिय कदम उठाएं. प्रसाद ने विभागीय अधिकारियों से साफ तौर पर कहा है कि उन्हें टेलिकॉम मार्केट में और ज्यादा अग्रेसिव बनना होगा.

1 लाख से भी अधिक BSNL कर्मचारियों के लिए बड़ी खबर, आज से ले सकते हैं यह बड़ा फैसला

नई दिल्ली. लंबे समय से सरकारी टेलीकॉम कंपनी भारत संचार निगम लिमिटेड (BSNL) वित्तीय संकट से जूझ रही है. हाल ही में सरकार ने कंपनी को संकट से उबारने के लिए 15 हजार करोड़ रुपए का वित्तीय राहत

BSNL में आज से स्वैच्छिक सेवानिवृत्ति स्कीम हुई लागू

सरकारी कंपनी भारत संचार निगम लिमिटेड अर्थात बीएसएनएल में आज से स्वैच्छिक सेवानिवृत्ति स्कीम (वीआरएस) लागू होगी, जो अगले 30 दिन तक मान्य होगी । वित्तीय संकट बढ़ जानें के कारण कंपनी नें 50 वर्ष से अधिक आयु के कर्मचारियों को रिटायर करने की योजना बनाई है। बीएसएनएल की हालत इतनी खराब है, कि वह अपने कर्मचारियों को अक्टूबर माह का वेतन तक नहीं दे पाई है।

BSNL के 60 फीसदी कर्मचारी ले सकते हैं VRS, जानें क्यों

भारत संचार निगम लिमिटेड (बीएसएनएल) से आगरा रीजन के 60 प्रतिशत कर्मचारी वीआरएस लेंगे। बीएसएनएल के रिवाइवल प्लान के सामने आने के बाद 50 साल से अधिक उम्र के लगभग सभी कर्मचारियों ने स्वैच्छिक सेवानिवृत्ति (वीआरएस) की तैयारी कर ली है। 

Why is the telecom sector under stress?

The story so far: On October 24, in a strongly-worded order, the Supreme Court of India upheld the Department of Telecom (DoT)’s interpretation of “adjusted gross revenue” (AGR), which came as a huge blow to telecom service providers. Following the order, the telcos are now staring at dues of an estimated ₹1.4 lakh crore, which needs to be paid to the government within three months. Most industry players and analysts have argued that the payout of the huge amount could be the final straw for the already distressed sector.

BSNL introduces Fibro Combo ULD 645 CS95, Fibro Combo ULD CS 96 and more Triple Play plans: Report

BSNL has partnered with Cable TV service provider Sri Devi Television (SDV) in Andhra Pradesh to launch 10 new Triple Play plans according to a report by TelecomTalk. With this partnership now in place, BSNL will provide customers with broadband and landline services, whereas, Sri Devi Television will provide them with Cable TV services.

Spectrum Shock: How Supreme Court has left telcos in a fix | India Today Insight

There is something extremely ironic about the telecom sector in India. On the one hand, Indian telecom companies-especially private mobile telephony players-have reformed the communications landscape, placing India on the cusp of a potential digital transformation. On the other, Indian telecom operators are wading through what is perhaps one of their worst business phases in recent history-saddled with debt, huge losses and a policy overhang that has rendered business quite precarious.

Power to BSNL establishments may not be cut

The Union Government has requested the Odisha Government to extend support to the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), which is facing acute financial constraints and is not able to pay the electricity dues in time with the result that its accumulated dues are running to crores of rupees.

BSNL and MTNLstaff to apply for voluntary retirement scheme: Govt declares January 31, 2020 as last date

 New Delhi, Nov 3 : Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has directed the ailing telecom PSUs, BSNL and MTNL, to initiate a dialogue to implement voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) as revival package for staff of BSNL and MTNL has been approved by the government and January 31, 2020 is the last date for employees opting for VRS.

BSNL Now Aggressively Pushes For Rs 1699 Prepaid Plan

BSNL now seems to be intensively pushing for users to avail the prepaid Rs 1699 recharge plan. This plan is an unlimited benefits scheme offering free calls and more. Now, the telco which is set to be revived by the central government has been sending out messages repeatedly asking users to avail this plan.

New Offer: Earn 6 paise for making outgoing calls from BSNL network

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) continues to surprise us with attractive offers on its tariff plans, the introduction of new plans, and revision of old plans. The State-owned telco has recently launched a cashback offer that looks like an aggressive approach to gain a competitive advantage over Reliance Jio.

BSNL Offers Free 2-Month 20Mbps Broadband Plan to New Laptop Buyers

After revising several of its , the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited () is now looking to lure more users to switch to its broadband connection as well. In a new scheme, the company is reportedly giving two months of 20Mbps broadband connection free to all new laptop and PC buyers. These customers are said to be eligible for the BSNL BBG Combo ULD 45GB plan that was launched very recently. This plan was launched , alongside many other plans with 20Mbps speeds.

Ravi Shankar Prasad directs BSNL, MTNL to proceed quickly on VRS, asset monetisation plans

NEW DELHI: Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has directed BSNL and MTNL to implement VRS guidelines quickly and initiate proactive measures to monetise assets in a time-bound manner, while making it clear that they have to become more aggressive in the telecom market, sources said.

BSNL Rs. 1,999 Long-Term Prepaid Pack Offers 2GB Data Per Day, Unlimited Voice Calls for 365 Days

Taking on rampage in the Indian telecom market, state-owned telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited () has introduced a new long-term prepaid pack that is sure to excite its subscribers. Priced at Rs. 1,999, this pack offers 2GB of data per day, unlimited voice calls (excluding Delhi and Mumbai circles), and

Prasad asks BSNL/MTNL to start dialogue with staff on VRS

TELECOM Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has directed the ailing telecom PSUs, BSNL and MTNL, to start a dialogue with their employees on the terms and conditions of the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) and prepare a roadmap for its successful implementation, highly placed sources said.

BSNL takes on JioFiber, launches broadband plans with cable TV service starting at Rs 888

After the intense war between telecom companies over the cheapest data and calling plan, the war has now shifted to broadband plans. State-owned telecom operators that had once said that it would match Jio "tariff-by-tariff" is leaving no stone unturned to stand up to its words.

BSNL Claims Data Tariffs In India Are The Lowest In The World

At a time when there have been increased debates in the Indian telecom circles with respect to data tariff and the Interconnect Usage Charge (IUC) already set in place for subscribers by Reliance Jio in adherence to TRAI regulations, state-led telco BSNL is now attempting to educate mobile subscribers in India. The telco has stated that mobile data tariffs are amongst the lowest in the world. This statement, via Twitter, has now gone viral on social media. 

BSNL का धमाका: अब तक नहीं आया ऐसा ऑफर, 5 मिनट कॉल करने पर मिलेगा कैशबैक

मोबाइल पर या टेलीफोन से बात करने पर आप अब तक पैसा चुकाते आए हैं, लेकिन अब आप बीएसएनएल से वॉयस कॉल करेंगे तो इसके बदले आपको पैसे मिलेंगे. चौंक गए न! लेकिन यह हकीकत है.

Govt Very Keen To Sell BSNL, Air India To Private Firms Under ‘Strategic Disinvestment’; But Will Employee Unions Agree?

As per the news, the government has halted the disinvestment process for telecom PSUs, BSNL and MTNL earlier.
But the Ministry of Finance still planning to aggressively follow a policy of disinvestment including strategic disinvestment after Diwali.

MNTL gets letter on revival package, VRS scheme for employees. Full text here

 State-run telecom company MTNL today said that it has received a letter from the government which details the revival plan of the company. Earlier this month, the Union Cabinet had approved merger of loss-making telecom firms BSNL and MTNL as part of a revival package that includes raising sovereign bonds, monetising assets and voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for employees.

MTNL gives details of VRS package under merger with BSNL

State-owned telecom operator Mahanagar Telefone Nigam Ltd or MTNL has released details of the voluntary retirement scheme or VRS that will be available to its employees as part of its merger with BSNL.
The company said the VRS has been based on the ‘Gujarat Model’. Under this model, employees will get a sum equal to 35 days of salary for each year of completed service, plus 25 days worth of salary for each year of service left till retirement.

BSNL Offering 6 Paise Cashback Per Voice Call

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has rolled out a new offer for its broadband customers. Under this offer, BSNL is providing 6 paise cashback for making calls through its wireline and broadband services. According to the information, BSNL will credit 6 paise cashback if a customer is making calls for five minutes.

MTNL to BSE, NSE: Merger with BSNL, employee costs reduction underway

NEW DELHI: Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) Friday informed the Bombay Stock Exchange BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) that it has received a letter from the government on the revival of the ailing telco entailing merger with BSNL, allocation of fourth-generation (4G) airwaves, and sovereign bonds worth Rs 15,000 crore.

Time To Switch? BSNL Is Offering Cashback To Users For Every Call Longer Than 6 Minutes

At a time when Reliance Jio is charging 6 paise per minute for making calls to other operators, state-owned telecom operator BSNL is giving away 6 paise, in the form of cashback, for every five minutes of voice calls placed by the users. 

Now get paid for making calls on BSNL network; Here’s all you need to know

State-owned telecom operator BSNL has provide you with a suggestion that’s arduous to consider. In a primary of its type provide, the corporate is providing 6 paise for each 5 minutes of voice calls positioned by its subscribers. The transfer is relevant on BSNL’s wireline, broadband and FTTH clients. The cash will probably be credited to the subscriber within the type of cashback, BSNL mentioned in a press release.

SNL-MTNL merger gets nod, firms can raise Rs 15k cr via sovereign bonds

 The government on Wednesday approved a Rs 68,751-crore revival package for loss-making and MTNL, including 4G spectrum allocation and voluntary retirement scheme, as well as their merger.
The Union Cabinet also approved merger of the state-owned telecom firms and till the completion of the process, will operate as a subsidiary of BSNL, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said here while sharing details of the revival package.

Top headlines: BSNL, MTNL to merge, Infosys controversy so far and more

BSNL-merger gets govt nod
The government on Wednesday decided to merge loss-making telecom firms and as part of a revival package that includes raising sovereign bonds, monetising assets and voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for employees.Briefing reporters on decisions taken by the headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government will put in Rs 29,937 crore for revival of the two state-owned telecom companies.

Threat to BSNL users, money will be given for calling

BSNL: Recently, it has been revealed that BSNL has issued a great offer for the users, in which the users will get cashback with talk and the money in accounts will be the same, this time by the Communication Corporation of India Limited on life. BSNL has announced the cash back offer, this is the biggest offer of BSNL so far, because under this cash back offer, customers will get money on the phone when they talk on the phone.

Telecom consumer body seeks removal of IUC on mobile calls

NEW DELHI: A telecom consumers' body has sought removal of 6 paise interconnection usage charge (IUC) from January 1 next year as it deprives weaker sections of the society of new age services and better experience.

Trai had proposed to move from the current IUC regime to the BAK (bill and keep) regime where no operator will charge for mobile call transmission, from January 1, 2020.

BSNL का Rs 849 की कीमत में 600GB वाला ब्रॉडबैंड प्लान और JioFiber Silver Plan

बीएसएनएल न केवल एक दूरसंचार सेवा प्रदाता है, बल्कि यह एक ब्रॉडबैंड ऑपरेटर भी है जो अधिकतम 100 एमबीपीएस तक की गति प्रदान करता है। 1 Gbps हाई-स्पीड प्लान की कमी के कारण JioFiber को पसंद करने के लिए BSNL के पास मारक क्षमता नहीं है।

BSNL के 50 वर्ष से अधिक उम्र के 80 हजार कर्मियों को मिलेगा वीआरएस

सरकार ने पिछले हफ्ते ही दूरसंचार क्षेत्र की घाटे से जूझ रहीं दोनो पीएसयू- बीएसएनएल और एमटीएनएल के आपस में विलय के साथ इनके कर्मचारियों की संख्या आधी करने के लिए उन्हें स्वैच्छिक सेवानिवृत्ति योजना (वीआरएस) का लाभ देने का फैसला किया था।

BSNL ने सिर्फ इंटरनेट डेटा के लिए लॉन्च किया एक कमाल का प्लान

सरकारी टेलीकॉम कंपनी भारतीय संचार निगम लिमिटेड यानी BSNL कंपनी अपने यूजर्स के लिए एक और प्लान लेकर आई है। कंपनी ने अपने इस नए प्लान को 180 दिनों की वैधता के साथ पेश किया है, जो 200 जीबी डेटा पेश करता है। हालांकि यह प्लान कुछ सर्कल में ही लॉन्च किया गया है।

BSNL: 180 दिन में 200 GB डाटा कभी भी, कितना भी खर्च कीजिए

नई दिल्ली। भारत सरकार की टेलीकॉम कंपनी भारत संचार निगम लिमिटेड ने अपने ग्राहकों के लिए एक नया प्रीपेड डाटा प्लान जांच किया है। इसमें 200जीबी डाटा मिलेगा जो 180 दिन तक वेलिडिटी के साथ आएगा। यानी आप 180 दिनों में कभी भी 200 जीबी का यूज कर सकते हैं। हर दिन 1 जीबी या तो यूज करो या अपने आप एक्सपायर हो जाएगा, वाली शर्त हीं है। 

BSNL कर्मचारियों को जल्दी ‘नमस्ते’ कहकर बचेंगे 7,500 करोड़!

नई दिल्लीः सरकारी दूरसंचार कम्पनी भारत संचार निगम लिमिटेड (बी.एस.एन.एल.) इन दिनों आर्थिक परेशानियों में घिरी है। यही वजह है कि केन्द्र सरकार लागत को कम करने और कम्पनी के राजस्व में सुधार के लिए 80,000 कर्मचारियों को स्वैच्छिक रिटायरमैंट स्कीम (वी.आर.एस.) के तहत सेवानिवृत्ति देने पर विचार कर रही है।

Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Market Key Players, Applications, Outlook, SWOT Analysis and Forecasts to 2025

Internet protocol television is considered as an effective technology that offers several television services through a packet-switched network although remaining within a large number of internet protocol suites.

Government aims to save Rs 7,500 crore from BSNL’s 80,000 employees exit

NEW DELHI: The Centre is expecting to save nearly 50% or Rs 7,500 crore out of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) wage bill, from the current Rs 14, 155 crore annual spend, following the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) to 80,000 workforce.

Let’s get realistic about BSNL revival

Ever since the press critiqued the government’s Rs 70,000 crore bailout package for BSNL-MTNL, BSNL supporters have called it ill-informed, and one-sided; it does not, for instance, take into

Govt may opt to sell BSNL and MTNL, say reports

The government is reported to have developed second thoughts on the proposed plan to invest huge amounts to revive state-run telecom firms - Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) - and instead is now looking at divesting its stake in the two telcos.

North Bloc may now aggressively follow a policy of disinvestment, including strategic disinvestment, after Diwali, reports citing official sources said. 

Don't bet on BSNL, MTNL's revival

The government just announced a “revival plan” for the ailing public sector telcos, BSNL and MTNL. The four-point plan comprises: Raising cash through issue of sovereign bonds (Rs 15,000 crore) allocating 4G spectrum (at government cost) to create a new revenue stream;

Best of BS Opinion: BSNL-MTNL merger, Delhi's pollution menace, and more

From the drawbacks in the four-point turnaround plan for the public sector telcos announced by the government to the challenges India faces given some of its neighbours' growing friendship with China and the additional steps the Delhi government needs to take to curb pollution, here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day.

BSNL's big announcement; this plan will be released soon!

At this time in India, the data plans of the biggest companies exist, due to which the users are getting the facility of both data and calling. Not only this, users can choose a recharge pack as per their needs. In this tough challenge, BSNL (BSNL) has launched its best-prepaid plan till date in the telecom market. 200 GB of data is being given to the company's consumers in this recharge pack.

Rescuing former cash cows BSNL, MTNL is widening India’s fiscal deficit

For years India’s state-run companies coughed up hefty dividends when the government needed cash. Now the treasury is being forced to return the favor. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spend about $9.5 billion to resuscitate telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd., Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said at a briefing last week. The government is already pumping 300 billion rupees of tax payers’ money into state-run Air India Ltd., while fighter-jet maker Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. has been borrowing to pay employees this year after parting with its cash reserves as dividends to the government.

BSNL, MTNL revival plan will widen India’s fiscal deficit

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI : For years India’s state-run companies coughed up hefty dividends when the government needed cash. Now the treasury is being forced to return the favor.

जिओ के होश उड़ाने के लिए बीएसएनएल लेकर धमाकेदार प्लान, मिलेगा 200 जीबी डेटा

अपने प्लान्स की रेंज को बढ़ाते हुए बीएसएनएल (BSNL) ने अब 698 रुपये का डेटा STV (स्पेशल टैरिफ वाउचर) (BSNL Special tariff voucher) लॉन्च किया है। 15 नवंबर तक वैलिड इस प्लान को अभी आंध्र प्रदेश और तेलंगाना सर्कल्स में ही उपलब्ध कराया गया है।

BSNL ने लॉन्‍च किया एक नया प्रीपेड प्‍लान, 6 महीने की वैलेडिटी के साथ मिलता है 200GB डाटा

नई दिल्‍ली। सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र की दूरसंचार कंपनी भारतीय संचार निगम लिमिटेड (बीएसएनएल) ने सीमित अवधि के लिए एक नया प्रीपेड प्‍लान लॉन्‍च किया है, जिसमें ग्राहकों को केवल डाटा का फायदा मिलेगा। इस नए प्रीपेड प्‍लान की वैलेडिटी 180 दिन यानी 6 माह की है और इसमें यूजर्स को 200जीबी डाटा मिलता है। यह नया प्‍लान सिर्फ कुछ चुनिंदा सर्किल में ही उपलब्‍ध कराया गया है।

BSNL Rs 1699 Now Officially Offering Increased Benefits, Check Out Now

BSNL’s Rs 1699 plan that offers unlimited free voice calling – without Interconnect Usage Charges (IUC) obviously, and data worth 3.5GB per day is now on an extended validity path. This prepaid tariff plan is valid for 455 days. This represents a 90 day increase from its original period of 365 days.

BSNL launches new Rs 698 prepaid plan with 200GB data

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has launched a new plan for its prepaid users in India. The plan offers only data benefits to its users and doesn’t include calling or SMS benefits. The plan offers long-term validity of 180 days and 200GB of total data for that time period. The plan — that seems to be made available in select circles as of now — costs Rs 698.

BSNL Now Reiterating Better Service Commitment, Personally

BSNL has now been sending out personalized text messages to subscribers with respect to assuring of  better services and an attempt at further improvement. The state-led telco also thanks Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in its message. Now, BSNL could be on the path to revival courtesy the package announced by the Modi-government recently.

BSNL Prepaid STV worth Rs 698 launched; to offer 200GB data with 180 day validity

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has just announced a new Special Tariff Voucher (STV) for its subscribers. This new STV is available for BSNL prepaid users. As part of the announcement, the telecom giant announced the pricing, benefits, and availability of the plan.

BSNL’s Rs 1,699 Annual Prepaid Plan Gets Extra Benefits under Diwali Festive Offer

State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has a Diwali Gift for its customers. The Rs 1,699 annual prepaid plan has been revised to add extra benefits for users who recharge before 31 October. Users would, therefore, have to hurry as they have just three days left to avail the additional benefits. Under the Diwali offer, the validity of the Rs 1,699 prepaid plan has been extended to 455 days from the original 365 days, which means BSNL customers recharging with this amount before 31 October will receive 90 days of additional validity.

MTNL 1 Gbps broadband plan launched: Check price and other details

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has unveiled a new 1 Gbps broadband plan. This one comes with a starting price of Rs 2,990 with a monthly FUP limit of 3TB (3000GB). There is also a Rs 4,990 1 Gbps MTNL broadband plan with a monthly FUP limit of 6TB (6000GB). However, to new customers, it is offering 4TB (4000GB) and 8TB (8000GB) monthly data respectively.

Why the telecom revival plan needs a rethink

On October 23, the government seemed to have finally cleared the air on its plans for public sector white elephants MTNL and BSNL. It would not disinvest from the state-run telcos-rather, it would put in money to 'revive' them.

BSNL, MTNL के उम्रदराज कर्मचारियों से विदा लेने के लिए 30000 करोड़ खर्च करेगी सरकार!

जून 2019 में बीएसएनएल के ऐसे 1.16 लाख कर्मचारी हैं, जो वीआरएस पैकेज की पात्रता रखते हैं। वहीं, एमटीएनएल के ऐसे कर्मचारियों की संख्या 19 हजार है। फिलहाल, बीएसएनएल में कर्मचारियों की संक्या 1.65 लाख है। वहीं, एमटीएनएल में कुल 21,679 है।

MTNL-BSNL के विलय पर देर से आई सरकार, पर क्या यह दुरुस्त भी है?

सरकार ने महानगर टेलीफोन निगम लिमिटेड (MTNL) और भारत संचार निगम लिमिटेड (BSNL) के विलय का निर्णय लिया है. हालांकि यह कदम ऐसे समय में उठाया गया है, जब पानी सिर से ऊपर गुजर चुका है. हो सकता है कि इससे निजी कंपनियों को कुछ प्रतिस्पर्धा मिल जाए और उन्हें कॉल रेट या पैकेज में कमी करना पड़े लेकिन विलय के बाद बनी नई सरकारी कंपनी कितने समय तक टिक पाएगी? इससे दोनों कंप‍नियों और उसके कर्मचारियों का कितना भला होगा? यह अभी भविष्य के गर्भ में है.

BSNL ने बदले ये प्रीपेड प्लान्स, यहां जानें ग्राहकों को अब क्या मिलेगा

BSNL और MTNL के विलय की घोषणा से मौजूदा ग्राहकों को फायदा होने जा रहा है और इसकी शुरुआत वॉयस कॉलिंग के फायदे से हो रही है. सरकारी टेलीकॉम कंपनी भारत संचार निगम लिमिटेड (BSNL) ने चुनिंदा प्लान्स में मुंबई और दिल्ली सर्किल के लिए फ्री वॉयस कॉलिंग की घोषणा की है.

Battle of airwaves: Why is India cranking up mobile network in deserted hills?

There is huge strategic significance in India's plan to upgrade the mobile networks along the line of actual control (LAC), especially in Arunachal Pradesh, where the Chinese provider is maintaining high signal strength. Indian security agencies believe that it is important to maintain the power of the Indian network although the user density is low in the hilly terrain, media reports say.

बीएसएनएल- एमटीएनएल विलय के बाद बड़ी खबर

जयपुर. बीएसएनएल और एमटीएनएल के विलय के बाद अब सरकारी टेलिकॉम कंपनी बीएसएनएल अपने सब्सक्राइबर बेस को बढ़ाने में लगी हुई है, लिहाजा कंपनी अच्छे प्लान्स के जरिए यूजर्स को आकर्षित करने में लगी हुई है।

Government to go for strategic disinvestment of BSNL and MTNL post Diwali

NEW DELHI:  Despite the government halting disinvestment in telecom PSUs, BSNL and MTNL - North Bloc intends to aggressively follow a policy of disinvestment including strategic disinvestment after Diwali.

Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Market to Witness Steady Expansion During 2017 – 2025

Global keyword market – A brief by TMRR
In its new business intelligence study, analysts at TMRR find that the global keyword market has been growing with a CAGR of xx% over the historic period of 2014-2018, reaching a value of ~US$ xx Bn/Mn in 2018. Further, the report suggests that rising demand from consumers, enhanced buying capacity, and increasing investments are set to drive the keyword market at a CAGR of xx% over the forecast timeframe 2019-2029.

BSNL Rs 429, Rs 485, Rs 666 prepaid plans revised; brings unlimited calls, 121 GB extra data, and more

The latest merger of BSNL and MTNL has brought about a number of benefits to existing subscribers of the telecom service provider. The benefits start with voice call benefits. BSNL has announced that they will be providing free voice calling in Mumbai and Delhi circles for selected recharge plans. Previously, BSNL provided free voice calling apart from Mumbai and Delhi circles.

BSNL offers free unlimited calling to landline, broadband users on Diwali

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is celebrating Diwali and as part of the celebration, it announced free unlimited voice calling benefits to all its landline and broadband customers. BSNL also revealed its Bharat Fiber extension plans and specified that it will expand its optical fibre-based service in the country in the next couple of months.

BSNL Rs 698 Prepaid STV With 200GB Data Benefit and 180 Days Validity Launched

BSNL has now come up with a new data STV for prepaid users priced at Rs 698. Right now, a lot of prepaid customers are looking for data-only plans as they can use their mobile phone as a hotspot device for consuming only internet. Launched on the occasion of Diwali 2019, BSNL’s Data STV of Rs 698 offers 200GB data benefit for a period of 180 days.

Letter to BS: Govt must clearly state its intent behind BSNL-MTNL merger

This refers to “BSNL, MTNL to merge, to get Rs 70,000 crore in deal” (October 25). First and foremost, the government must state whether the aim of the merger is to make the entity profitable or is it to extend the telecom services to every nook and corner of the country — even inaccessible and non-profitable locations.

MTNL Beats BSNL by Launching 1 Gbps Broadband Plans in Delhi Starting at Rs 2,990

Government-owned Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has finally launched 1 Gbps broadband plans in New Delhi. Similar to telecom services, MTNL is also providing broadband services in just two circles- Mumbai and New Delhi.

BSNL Rs 1699 Now Officially Offering Increased Benefits, Check Out Now

BSNL’s Rs 1699 plan that offers unlimited free voice calling – without Interconnect Usage Charges (IUC) obviously, and data worth 3.5GB per day is now on an extended validity path. This prepaid tariff plan is valid for 455 days. This represents a 90 day increase from its original period of 365 days.

BSNL, MTNL Revival Package: Drain on the Exchequer, Result of Warped Thinking

The government will allot spectrum for 4G services to BSNL and MTNL 'to enable these PSUs to provide broadband and other data services. The said spectrum will be funded by the Government of India by capital infusion in these PSUs at a value of Rs 20,140 crore'.

BSNL – Yupp TV Ink Pact For Content Streaming, On-demand Services

BSNL and Yupp TV have now inked a deal to offer content streaming to users – broadband subscribers of the telco across India. This means that Yupp TV would now be offering on-demand content across the BSNL network. At this point in time, BSNL has begun testing 4G networks, but is yet to launch full-fledged 4G services. This is expected to come to the fore soon.

BSNL Now Offering Free Calling To MTNL Networks, Post-merger

With MTNL now getting set to be merged into BSNL, the state-led telco’s unlimited plans now offer free voice calling and benefits to MTNL numbers. These plans are the Rs 666, Rs 485, and Rs 429 prepaid recharge schemes respectively. If you are a BSNL subscriber, do check out free calling.

BSNL Announces Unlimited Calling for its Landline and Broadband Customers

GUWAHATI: On the occasion of Deepawali, BSNL has announced unlimited calling for all its landline and broadband customers. Customers can make unlimited calls to any landline and mobile number anywhere in India.

BSNL Rs 1,699 annual prepaid plan: why you need to buy this 455-day plan now

To make the ongoing festive season amazing for its subscribers, government-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has revised its Rs 1,699 annual prepaid plan with a string of additional benefits. The benefits will be applicable to those users who recharge before October 31.

On Diwali, BSNL Offers Free Unlimited Voice Calling Benefits to Landline and Broadband Customers

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is offering unlimited voice calling benefits to all its landline and broadband customers, for a limited time, as a part of its festal celebration. The state-owned telecom operator has highlighted in a press note that with this offer BSNL customers will be able to make unlimited voice calls to any landline and mobile number all over India. BSNL also revealed about its Bharat Fiber extension plans and stated that it is set to bring the optical fibre-based service in the next couple of months to few towns and villages in India.

BSNL union welcomes revival package, opposes voluntary retirement scheme

The BSNL Employees Union has welcomed the Union Cabinet’s decision to revive the public telecom body through financial package and by granting the 4G spectrum, but it is strongly opposed to the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) proposed as the overall package recently.

A delayed imperative: On BSNL-MTNL merger

 The Cabinet’s approval this week for a plan to revive the loss-making public sector telecommunications providers Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. (MTNL) has come not a moment too soon. From having been monopoly providers of telephone connectivity, the state-run telcos have had to contend with sweeping change since the opening up of the industry to private players and entry of wireless telephony in the 1990s.

Why a simple BSNL-MTNL merger is not the solution

This week, GoI announced that it proposes to revive the debt-ridden State-owned telecom operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) through measures that include a merger.

Unlimited calls to send greetings on BSNL this Diwali

On the occasion of Deepawali, BSNL has announced unlimited calling for all its land line and broad band customers. Customers can make unlimited calls to any landline and mobile number to their friends and families anywhere in India.

BSNL is poised to flourish after govt's Rs 70,000-crore revival package

The government’s decision to revive Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) with a Rs 70,000 crore package could unleash a new challenger into the telecom sweepstakes at a time when a debate is already underway on whether India will soon move from a three player to a two player private telco market.

Bhopal: BSNL offers free unlimited calls on Oct 27 and 28

BHOPAL: The BSNL will provide free unlimited STD/Local outgoing calls to any network for free, to all the existing BSNL landline subscribers for two days. Under another scheme, BSNL will provide free unlimited high speed broadband connections to every landline subscribers.

BSNL Rs 429, Rs 485, Rs 666 prepaid plans revised; brings unlimited calls, 121 GB extra data, and more

The latest merger of BSNL and MTNL has brought about a number of benefits to existing subscribers of the telecom service provider. The benefits start with voice call benefits. BSNL has announced that they will be providing free voice calling in Mumbai and Delhi circles for selected recharge plans. Previously, BSNL provided free voice calling apart from Mumbai and Delhi circles. The reason being those two circles are present because that's where MTNL has based its operations.

BSNL to offer VRS to 80,000 personnel

 Merger with MTNL might be completed in 18-24 months

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is planning to offer the planned Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) to employees above 50 years of age and expects at least 80,000 personnel to avail it. The merger of the two companies — BSNL and Mahanagar Nigam Ltd (MTNL) — is also expected to be completed in 18-24 months.

BSNL must step up its game to survive

 Pumping in taxpayers’ money to revive the struggling PSU will be meaningless without a plan to compete for customers

BSNL Offers Free Unlimited Voice Calling Benefits to Landline, Broadband Customers on Diwali

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced that it will offer free unlimited voice calling benefits to all its landline and broadband customers, for a limited period, as a part of its festive celebration. With the new development, BSNL customers will be able to make unlimited voice calls to any landline and mobile number across India, the state-owned telecom operator has highlighted in a press note. BSNL has also revealed its Bharat Fiber extension plans and specified that it is set to bring the optical fibre-based service to a list of towns and villages in the country in the next couple of months.

Unlimited Greetings on BSNL network on Deepawali

On the occasion of Deepawali, BSNL has announced unlimited calling for all its landline and broadband customers. Customers can make unlimited calls to any landline and mobile number to their friends and families anywhere in India.. “We appreciate that on the festival occasions, our customers share greetings with their friends and families and as calling experience through BSNL landline is the best, so best wishes should be done through best possible medium” said Vivek Bansal, Director BSNL.

BSNL Landline and Broadband Customers Can Make Unlimited Voice Calls for 2 Days During Diwali

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) today announced that its broadband and landline customers could make unlimited voice calls for a period of two days (October 27 and October 28). BSNL announced this limited period offer on the occasion of Diwali 2019. As part of this offer, eligible broadband and landline customers of BSNL can make unlimited calls to any landline and mobile number within India.

BSNL’s latest Diwali offer: Landline, broadband users get unlimited calls, check full details

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday announced a new Diwali offer for its subscribers. The operator said its landline and broadband users can make unlimited calls to any landline and mobile number in India on October 27 and October 28.

BSNL partners with YuppTV to offer bundled content

State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and over-the-top (OTT) content platform YuppTV on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding to offer bundled video content to broadband subscribers of the telecom operator to take on rivals Jio and Airtel.
The companies have entered a triple play partnership for video and broadband technology services for mobile and fixed line.

BSNL Rs. 429, Rs. 485, Rs. 666 Prepaid Plans Revised to Offer Unlimited Calls to Mumbai and Delhi Circles

BSNL and MTNL's announced merger has amounted to more benefits to existing subscribers, starting with voice call benefits. State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has announced free voice calling in Mumbai and Delhi circles for select recharges. Earlier, BSNL used to offer free voice calling, except Mumbai and Delhi circles, because that's where MTNL operates, but that has changed for recharges of Rs. 429, Rs. 485 and Rs. 666 prepaid plans. For now, these recharges are seeing the inclusion of Mumbai and Delhi circles in the voice calling benefit, but more recharge should reflect the same change soon.

Union cabinet approves BSNL, MTNL merger; announced Rs 29,000 Cr for their revival

The Union Cabinet has approved the merger of state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) on Wednesday. Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government will put in Rs 29,000 crore for revival of both companies and their assets worth Rs 38,000 would be monetised. Prasad also said the merger would be

BSNL starts updating prepaid plans with free calls to MTNL numbers

Following the approval of a merger between BSNL and MTNL, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has started revising some of its prepaid plans with free calls to MTNL numbers, a facility which was unavailable prior to the merger.

BSNL is now offering free calls to MTNL numbers across three different plans for prepaid users. These plans include the Rs 429, Rs 485 and Rs 666 which previously existed. For those of you who don’t know, BSNL’s network operates across 20 circles in India while MTNL offers its services in Delhi and Mumbai. Previously, BSNL’s plans didn’t include free voice calling to MTNL numbers in Delhi and Mumbai and that is what has changed now.

BSNL Will Take On Competition After Merger With MTNL, VRS and 4G Spectrum Allocation

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) was neck-deep in financial troubles since the last few years. The troubles became even more detrimental as Reliance Jio made its entry to the Indian telecom industry and bruised the sector with the data tariff war, thus hurting the financials of other telecom operators severely including BSNL. However, out of all the telecom operators, BSNL was the most in trouble with heavy debts and payments pending to vendors and its other operational creditors. On top of that, the telco was also dealing with a high churn rate of subscribers, falling revenue, and very high salaries to the employees. With all of this bringing down the financial sheets of BSNL, it was getting hard for the telecom operator to compete in the industry with the private telcos. But, now the government has brought forth a revival package for BSNL which includes VRS, 4G spectrum allocation and more and this is how it will help the ailing telecom company.

BSNL unveils prepaid plans for free voice calls to MTNL mobile numbers: All you need to know

The Union Cabinet just recently approved the revival plan of BSNL and MTNL. While there is still some time left for the merger to come into effect, BSNL has already announced new prepaid plans. The new plans give free voice call benefits to MTNL users in Delhi and Mumbai, where BSNL doesn’t have its operations. Currently, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) operates in about 20 circles.

BSNL announces prepaid plans for free calls to MTNL numbers

While there is still some time for the BSNL and MTNL's merger to come into effect, the companies have already come together to offer new free-calling plans to its users. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced that its three of its popular prepaid plans will now be offering free calls to MTNL numbers as well.

BSNL Rs 429, Rs 485 and Rs 666 Prepaid Plans Now Offer Free Voice Calling to MTNL Mobile Numbers

The Cabinet recently approved the merger of BSNL and MTNL and it seems like we don’t have to wait for a more extended period to see the changes come into effect. While the merger is said to happen in the coming months, BSNL has started providing free voice calls to MTNL customers in Mumbai and Delhi. Yes, you heard it right. Popular BSNL plans like Rs 429, Rs 485 and Rs 666 now offer voice calling to MTNL network as well. BSNL has made this move right after the announcement of the merger between two state-run telcos. For the unaware, BSNL is operating in 20 telecom circles, while MTNL operates in Mumbai and Delhi telecom circles. After the merger, it seems like there will be only one state-run telco and it could be BSNL as all the MTNL customers may be migrated to BSNL. Right now, there’s no info on how the merger will work, but it’s a good thing to see BSNL offering free voice calls to MTNL users as well.

How Merging BSNL and MTNL are Better for the Govt's .Telecom Business in India

Indian government has taken up the call to lift the air of uncertainty over the two public telecom companies i.e. MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited) and BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited). Apart from merging the two financially stressed government entities, administration has decided to provide them with the package of around INR 70,000 crore. 

Government may go the InvIT route to monetise BSNL's assets, report says

Telecom minister Ravishankar Prasad, on October 22 said BSNL and MTNL will monetise their assets in order to retire their debts.
The minister laid out detailed plans to revive the two beleaguered companies that included raising Rs 15,000 crore via sovereign bonds, voluntary retirement scheme, capital infusion worth of RS 22,000 crore to buy 4G spectrum, among others.

MTNL locked at upper circuit after merger announcement with BSNL

Shares of government-owned Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) on Thursday surged by 4.92 per cent to Rs 6.19 apiece on the BSE after the Union Cabinet a day earlier approved its merger with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL).

"The Union Cabinet approves the proposal for revival of BSNL and MTNL by administrative allotment of spectrum for 4G services, debt restructuring by raising of bonds with a sovereign guarantee, reducing employee costs, monetisation of assets and in-principle approval of the merger of BSNL and MTNL," the government said in a statement.

Merger fine, but BSNL not out of the woods

The Union Cabinet’s decision to clear a nearly Rs 69,000 crore bailout package, albeit long delayed, for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) — two loss-making public sector telecom service providers — is a step in the right direction. After two failed attempts to merge MTNL with BSNL in the last 15 years, the government has finally bitten the bullet.

BSNL, MTNL to spend Rs 11,000 cr to build infrastructure for 4G services

Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL), under the recently announced revival package, will invest around Rs 11,000 crore to build infrastructure for fourth generation (4G) services.
The asset monetisation exercise in the first phase will help BSNL shave off its Rs 14,000-crore debt. “Those investments (for 4G spectrum infrastructure) will come internally and over the next couple of years or so, an official said.

Govt plans to take InvIT route for BSNL asset monetisation programme

To make the asset monetisation programme of BSNL a success, the government plans to take the recently expanded Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) route. This will be the first major use of the route by a public sector company and it follows last week’s announcement by the Reserve Bank of India allowing banks to invest in InvITs.

Letter to BS: BSNL, MTNL merger will prove to be important in the long-term

This refers to “BSNL, MTNL to merge, get Rs 70k cr push” (October 24). The new policy direction of the government should not come as a surprise. Considering the government has gone in for an amalgamated public telecom, it must be taken as an acid test for the acumen of the government and its bureaucracy. This might set a new tone and direction in the emancipated governance of public sector undertakings in future.

BSNL to Float Tender for 50,000 4G Sites in November

State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), which received a fresh lease of life on Wednesday as the Cabinet approved its revival plan, will float a tender in November for 4G expansion at up to 50,000 sites. Also, as the Cabinet has given in-principle approval to merger of BSNL and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited, MTNL needs to delist from bourse. Pending merger, MTNL would act as a subsidiary of BSNL, said Telecom Minister R.S. Prasad.

BSNL revival plans better than earlier proposals: Employees’ union

The Sanchar Nigam Executives’ Association (SNEA), an employees’ union of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), said it welcomes the revival plans for the PSU, which is “much better” than its earlier proposal. However, the union is cautious on the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) announced along with revival package.

BSNL, MTNL revival not easy unless pricing improves: Kotak Securities

NEW DELHI: Kotak Securities Wednesday said that the ambitious revival of the two public sector telcos— Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) would not be as easy as conceived unless industry pricing sees improvement.

“The revival of the two public sector units is not going to be easy unless pricing improves and industry revenues expand substantially,” it said in a statement.

BSNL Will Deploy More Than 60,000 4G Mobile Sites In the Coming Year

The major hurdle for the state-led telecom operator, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been its lack of 4G sites all throughout the country. The government-led telecom operator has been lagging behind the private telcos whilst dragging its financially burdened balance sheet in the industry, and the major reason for its troubles has been the sparse 4G network. But, slowly things are about to change as the revival plan for MTNL and BSNL has been set in motion. With the help from the government, and new VRS schemes and other attempts, BSNL will get back on its track and most importantly will start deploying 4G network throughout the country. As per a PTI report, a top BSNL official remarked that the telecom operator has planned to install 60,000 4G mobile sites throughout the country with an estimated cost of up to Rs 72,000 crore. When this goes through, BSNL will have a massive 4G presence which it has been missing since long.

PSU telco Rs 69,000 cr bailout package: BSNL, MTNL merger will throw more public money down the drain

The government has announced the merger of BSNL and MTNL. The merger is being touted as a revival plan as well.
Here is why it will not work.

Right move to revive BSNL, MTNL

The Centre has taken the right decision to revive Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. While many have argued that the bailout of the two public sector companies is a waste of taxpayer’s money, there are three reasons why this move will prove to be strategically important in the long-term.

SC order means fines on Vodafone Idea, Airtel can fund BSNL, MTNL revival plan

 The Supreme Court has ruled that private telcos such as Vodafone Idea Ltd and Bharti Airtel Ltd need to shell out hefty payouts to the government, on account of license fee dues and penalties. The disputed license fee in question was about Rs23000 crore. But the amount the government was claiming, and is now likely to get as a result of the Supreme Court order, is over Rs90,000 crore, including penalties and interest.

MTNL share price rises 5% after govt announces merger with BSNL

MTNL share price was stuck in the upper circuit of 5% today a day after PM Narendra Modi-led Cabinet announced the merger of the telco with its state-owned counterpart BSNL. MTNL share price was locked in the upper circuit of 5% at Rs 6.19 compared to the previous close of Rs 5.90 on BSE. Market capitalisation of MTNL stock stood at Rs 389.97 crore on BSE.

BSNL-MTNL Merged To Get Back On Track And Fight Private Telecom Companies Together

The government is also bringing along a new strategy to get these companies back on track in the form of sovereign bonds, monetising assets and VRS or voluntary retirement schemes for employees.

As per the new decision, BSNL will absorb MTNL, post which MTNL will act as a subsidiary of BSNL. Oddly enough, MTNL is listed on NSE (National Stock Exchange) but is suffering from poor net worth. BSNL, on the other hand, remains unlisted.

Loss-making MTNL and BSNL get Rs 69K crore boost

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday approved a RS 68,751-crore revival package for loss-making BSNL and MTNL, including 4G spectrum allocation and voluntary retirement scheme for staffers in the age bracket of 50 to 53.5 years, and their merger.

Govt announces $8 billion plan to help BSNL, MTNL catch up with private competitors

India announced an almost $8 billion plan on Wednesday to help loss-making state telecom providers Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd catch up with private competitors, including a merger of the two companies.
BSNL and MTNL have struggled to win customers as Reliance Industries’ telecoms arm Jio and rivals Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have rolled out 4G services and cut prices on voice calls and data.

Make it all or quits on BSNL & MTNL: ET editorial

The decision to revamp BSNL and MTNL and merge them deserves a huge but a conditional welcome. Telecom is a strategic capability, a critical infrastructure on which a great deal of business and financial transactions are carried out and whose vulnerability to hacking could prove crippling for the economy and for national security.

High-speed, low-latency communications will enable a whole lot of innovation in the conduct of manufacturing, service delivery or real-time analysis of data by artificial intelligence to perform a range of operations.

India does have strong telecom service providers in the private sector, and regulation can mandate certain kinds of desirable behaviour on their part, true. However, on certain emergent occasions, it would be more secure and reliable to have a network that is directly accountable to the State, has a presence in remote areas and can act on a non-commercial basis. This is the rationale for retaining BSNL and MTNL.