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.

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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.