Govt Starts Selling BSNL, MTNL Assets To Earn Rs 37,000 Crore; Consultants Hired

The Union government has started the monetisation of landholdings of state-owned telecoms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL).
Read on to find out more…

Best BSNL Data STVs You Can Choose From

Data STVs (Special Tariff Vouchers) are very important to some users. Sometimes, the prepaid plan that you choose doesn’t satisfy your data needs. That is why it is important to have the option to buy data STVs as per your convenience. Just like every other telco, BSNL also provides data STVs to its customers. While every telecom circle may offer the STVs with same benefits at different prices, but they will be around the same price point nonetheless. So on that note, let’s move ahead and check out some of the best BSNL data STVs you can choose from.

Google shuts down cloud project, says no plan to offer cloud services in China

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Wednesday it has shut down its cloud project named "Isolated Region" and added that it was not weighing options to offer its cloud platform in China.

Earlier in the day, Bloomberg News reported, citing two employees, that Google had shelved the project in China and other politically sensitive countries in May, partly due to rising geopolitical tensions and the pandemic.

BSNL, MTNL clinch Rs 15,000-cr sovereign guarantee; DEA sets stiff riders

Almost 10 months after Rs 15,000-crore sovereign guarantee was announced as part of their revival package, Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL) have got an approval for the same from the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) in the finance ministry. The DEA, however, has set stiff riders.

ITI gears up to bid for BSNL’s 4G tender

NEW DELHI: With lengthening clouds over participation of Huawei and ZTE in future telecom contracts, the government is readying ITI to bid for BSNL’s forthcoming tender, in partnership with Indian software giants.

BSNL offers multiple recharge option for its range of prepaid plans

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced that it is bringing multiple recharge options for its range of prepaid plans in India. The state-owned operator has revealed that the service is available from Rs 97 prepaid plan and goes up to Rs 1,999 pack. 

BSNL, MTNL get sovereign guarantee for ₹15,000 crore bonds

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL) have received a sovereign guarantee from the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, to issue long-term bonds of ₹15,000 crore.

BSNL Users Can Now Recharge In Advance With Multiple Recharge Facility

New Delhi: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) prepaid users will now be able to recharge their phones in advance with its recently launched Multiple Recharge Facility.
The users will be able to recharge their phones with multiple recharges so they don’t face the hassle before their existing plan expires.

BSNL Offering Multiple Recharges Facility With Prepaid Plans; Should You Opt?

Most of the revenue of telecom operators comes from prepaid plans, which is why they keep bringing new and updating their existing packs. The companies have launched dozens of plans every month, and that comes with benefits, such as unlimited calling, data, insurance, content, and many more.

BSNL offers multiple recharge facility for its subscribers

GUWAHATI: BSNL has launched multiple recharge facility for its subscribers. With the help of this facility, subscribers can recharge in advance without waiting for expiry of their current active PV/STV. At present subscribers can recharge the STV/PV of same denomination in advance as of current STV/PV.

DoT sanctions Rs 5,278 crore for ex-gratia payment to BSNL VRS optee employees

NEW DELHI: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sanctioned Rs 5,278.65 crore towards the payment of ex-gratia to the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) employees who have opted for the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS).

After privatization, BSNL is all about dead connections, billing issues

Srinagar, July 11 (KNS): Customers of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) are complaining about “dead” landline connections and billing issues.

Best Broadband Plans to Choose Under Rs 1000 in India

People prefer broadband connections over mobile networks for a variety of reasons. One of them is stability and another is speed. Broadband connections are very secure as well. But let’s face it, they are very expensive. Even though they are better than 4G networks, they are much more expensive as well. Fiber broadband connections are even more expensive. At the same time though, they are worth it. If you want not so expensive broadband plan but one which still provides you with good speed, then you should look for plans which are priced below Rs 1,000. Keep reading ahead to find the best broadband plans under Rs 1,000 in India.

Fixed broadband finally gets its chance with Work From Home in time of Covid

The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent trend of work from home may see faster growth of fixed broadband in the country, which otherwise today is an under-penetrated market with only around 19 million subscribers. It is largely the wireless or mobile broadband at around 600  million users which has led to the data boom.

Six of top 10 cos add over Rs 1 lakh crore in m-cap; RIL shines

New Delhi: Six of the 10 most valued domestic companies together added Rs 1,03,625.35 crore in market capitalisation last week, with Reliance Industries accounting for over half of the gains.

During the last week, the 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 572.91 points or 1.59 per cent.

BIZ-BSNL-ASSET MONETISATION Consultants Roped in to Evaluate Land Monetisation Process for BSNL, MTNL: CMD

New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) In line with the asset monetisation plans for state-owned telecom firms BSNL and MTNL, four consultants including CBRE, JLL and Knight Frank have been roped in to gauge the market appetite and assess the process that could be adopted, a top company official said.

A preliminary report on the land monetisation process is likely to be submitted by the month-end, BSNL Chairman and Managing Director P K Purwar added.

150 Mbps Broadband Plans from ACT Fibernet, BSNL and You Broadband

Broadband internet connection has become the trend for today. If you want a faster internet connection with a more stable and secure connection, broadband connection is the way to go. Since the last few years, many private companies have sprung up offering broadband connection to customers. There are so many options for you to get a broadband connection from. You can get it from companies such as You Broadband, Act Broadband, and BSNL. But once you have got a connection, the important part still left is to choose a broadband plan. If you are particularly looking for a broadband plan with 150 Mbps speed, then keep reading ahead.

Govt Starts Selling BSNL, MTNL Assets To Earn Rs 37,000 Crore; Consultants Hired

The Union government has started the monetisation of landholdings of state-owned telecoms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL).

Preparation / Auction of Property Worth Rs 37500 Crores of BSNL-MTNL, Entrusted to Private Consultancy Firm

New Delhi. The process of selling assets of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) i.e. asset monetization has been greatly accelerated. The central government has started the process of landholding of BSNL and MTNL. In its first phase, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) has entrusted consultancy firms CBRE Group, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), and Knight Frank to explore possibilities of selling properties in Corona Works. They will submit their report by the end of this month.

BSNL now offering Rs 499 broadband plan with 100GB data, unlimited free calls; here are all the details

Bracing up for competition with its private counterparts, state run telecom company BSNL has launched a new broadband internet plan with 100 GB of internet data available in just Rs 499 for a period of 30 months. The new CUL broadband monthly plan is available in almost all the BSNL jurisdictions except in Andaman and Nicobar, Rajasthan, West Bengal, and Kerala. Unlike many other special plans being provided by the other private telcos, the internet plan launched by BSNL has been rolled out on a regular basis. The plan was announced by the company on its Chennai circular website where it also mentioned barring some left out jurisdictions, the new plan will be available across the country.

BSNL’s ₹599 Work from Home Prepaid Plan to provide 5GB/day for 90 days

BSNL launched its new prepaid tariff voucher plan for the wireless consumers keeping in mind the Work from Home scenario during this pandemic. The plan is called Combo599 that costs ₹599 and valid for 90 days.

India’s 5G trial conditions may trip China; Huawei, ZTE may find difficult to meet these IB demands

There may have been some diplomatic breakthrough in the border stand-off with China but the same cannot be said about the impending 5G trials for which all operators are partnering with one of the two Chinese vendors — Huawei and ZTE. Although the trials take place with very limited spectrum and a few base stations and are aimed at fixing the glitches, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) is understood to have hardened its stance on two counts — remote access and data storage. The agency is reportedly against data going outside the country during the trials and it also does not want remote access to be granted to the Chinese vendors.

BSNL launches two low-cost prepaid plans, what do offers

Some new prepaid plans have been launched in the market by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), including the first prepaid plan priced at Rs 94, Advence Per Minute and Advance Per Second prepaid, priced at Rs 95 Plans are included. BSNL's new prepaid recharge plans come with a validity of 90 days apart, let us tell you that both these plans give you 3GB of high-speed data as well as a personalized ringback tone (PRBT) for 60 days for free. See you.

MTNL Offering Double Data Benefits With Its FTTH Plans

MTNL is far behind from BSNL and other private players in launching new benefits for its subscribers. But still, most of us are not aware that the company is providing double data benefits to its FTTH users. The offer was initially introduced in March this year, and now it has been renewed. The offer is somehow similar to Reliance Jio's JioFiber plans.

MTNL Delhi launches broadband plan of Rs 333 with 100GB data, free unlimited calls

State-owned telcos Mahanagar Telecom Nigam Limited (MTNL) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) have brought in broadband and FTTH plans for their users. MTNL has brought in a promotional broadband plan ULD-333 for its Delhi subscribers. The plan is available for 90 days with effect from 8th July. BSNL has introduced a Bharat Fiber plan regularly at Rs 499. Read on to find out more.

BSNL Rs 499 Broadband Plan With 100GB Data Benefits Unveiled: Check Details Here

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has rolled out a new Rs 499 Broadband plan for customers in almost all circles except for Andaman and Nicobar, Kerala, West Bengal, and Rajasthan. The monthly plan brings 100GB high-speed data and up to 20Mbps speeds. As far as the benefits are concerned, the plan also offers unlimited free calling to any network within India (local + STD). However, users opting for ISD call services will be charged Rs 1.20 per unit, a BSNL circular said.

BSNL Launches Rs. 94, Rs. 95 Prepaid Recharge Plans With 3GB High-Speed Data, 100 Voice Calling Minutes

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has new recharge plans — the Rs. 94 ‘Advance Per Minute' and Rs. 95 ‘Advance Per Second' plans. The new BSNL prepaid recharge plans include 3GB high-speed data for 90 days as well as free access to personalised ringback tones (PRBT) for 60 days. While the Rs. 94 prepaid plan is available with a pulse rate of 60 seconds, the Rs. 95 plan comes with a pulse rate of one second. The pulse rate is notably the minimum duration for which a voice call is charged by the operator.

BSNL Offering 450GB Data And Unlimited Calling For 90 Days: Everything You Should Know

BSNL has become very active ever since work from home has become a norm. The company is leaving no opportunity to retain enterprises and individual customers. In fact, it has once again come up with an offer that will bring more users to its platform.

Tech Mahindra Likely to Bid for BSNL 4G Tender

India’s fifth-largest IT service company Tech Mahindra is diving into the revised tender of the state-owned telco BSNL to supply the 4G equipment. Tech Mahindra will team up with ITI and other local companies who have experience in creating telecom software and services. As reported by ET Telecom, C.P. Gurnani, who is the CEO and managing director of Tech Mahindra, stated that the company is ready to build the digital highway for 4G or 5G. He also added that the technology is mature and network transition can be done to create enough bandwidth.

Alcatel Lucent upgrades enterprise video conferencing platform

NEW DELHI: Business communications and collaboration solutions provider Alcatel Lucent on Monday said it has upgraded its cloud-based video communications platform Rainbow to facilitate improved remote collaboration among large workgroups.

The enhancement of the platform will further improve the collaboration experience for Rainbow users while supporting safe working practices and teamwork during social distancing, said the company in a statement.

Tech Mahindra To Bid For BSNL’s 4G Tender, To Take On Jio, Huawei And ZTE

Technology company and a subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, Tech Mahindra will now bid for the revised tender to supply equipment for fourth-generation (4G) mobile networks to state-owned BSNL.
Last week, BSNL cancelled the tender for Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) for the upgradation of the existing 4G network across 47,000 sites and building new capabilities in Mumbai and Delhi. This was after the government barred state-run telecom firms to purchase equipment from Chinese companies such as Huawei and ZTE, in the wake of border clashes between the two countries in Ladakh’s Galwan Valley last month. ZTE had partnered with Nokia to bid for the tender, which is estimated to be worth INR 9000 Cr.

BSNL voids 4G tender over Chinese gear

 Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.’s (BSNL) tender for 4G upgrade has been cancelled after the Department of Telecom (DoT) asked the state-run firm not to use Chinese telecom gear, according to a source.
The source, privy to the development, said a new tender will be floated that will have emphasis on preference to Make-in-India.

BSNL announces Rs 2399 prepaid plan with 600 days validity: All you need to know

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has launched yet another long-term prepaid plan in India. The new prepaid plan by BSNL costs Rs 2399 and has a validity of 600 days, the pack is available in all telecom circles barring two. BSNL has also discontinued two of its recharge plans costing Rs 149, Rs 725 that was available in Chennai and Tamil Nadu circles. The telecom brand has introduced many new plans and discontinued existing ones recently.

Finally, BSNL scraps 4G upgradation, expansion tender

NEW DELHI: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Wednesday cancelled the tender for the fourth generation (4G) network upgradation and expansion, after the government recently barred state-run telcos from sourcing equipment from Chinese players Huawei and ZTE.

"Tender for planning, engineering, supply, installation, testing commissioning and annual maintenance of 4G mobile network in the north, east, west and south zones of BSNL and Delhi and Mumbai LSA of MTNL on turnkey basis issued on March 23, 2020, is hereby canceled." the state-run telco in a notification said.

BSNL Extends 6 Paise Cashback Offer Until July 31

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has extended its “5 pe 6” offer until July 31. Under the promotional offer, the state-owned telecom operator provides a 6 paise cashback to all its broadband and landline customers for making voice calls of at least five minutes long. The offer was extended until June 30 just a couple of weeks back. Originally, BSNL brought the 5 pe 6 offer last year to retain its customers. The extension comes at a time when people are staying indoors due to the coronavirus outbreak and connecting with their friends and relatives largely through voice and video calls.

BSNL: BSNL: Cashback as much as Rs 50 until July 31 for name – bsnl lengthen 5 pe 6 provide as much as 31 july

Good information for BSNL customers. The firm has prolonged its widespread ‘5 pe 6’ provide until 31 July. Under this promotional provide, 6 paise cashback is being given to landline and broadband customers in change for a 5-minute voice name. The provide will get a most of Rs 50 as cashback each month. A number of weeks in the past, the corporate had prolonged this provide until June 30, however now it has been prolonged as soon as once more in view of the demand of the customers.

BSNL Withdraws Rs 149 Postpaid Plan, Users to Receive Rs 25 as Credits for Migration

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday withdrew its Rs 149 postpaid plan that offered 100 minutes of free calls to users. The development was highlighted by the BSNL Rajasthan circle on social media platforms. The “Plan 149” is among the 10 BSNL postpaid plans offered in several BSNL circles across India. BSNL enabled users to subscribe to Plan 149 on a monthly and on annual basis with users also offered an advance payment option method. With the withdrawal of Plan 149, BSNL now offers nine postpaid plans with the base plan priced at Rs 99 while the top-tier plan is priced at Rs 1525.

BSNL introduces a Rs 2,399 prepaid plan voucher in Chennai, Tamil Nadu circles with a validity of 600 days

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has come up with a long-term prepaid plan voucher for Rs 2,399. The validity of this plan voucher is 600 days and it has been introduced in Chennai and Tamil Nadu circles.
The voucher offers unlimited voice calls with a fair usage policy (FUP) of 250 minutes, besides 100 free SMS messages per day. However, customers will not get any data benefits under this plan.

BSNL extends 'Work@Home' plan availability, introduces two new plans

BSNL has announced that they will be extending the recently announced ‘Work@Home’ promotional broadband plan. The broadband plan was first announced back in March and it brought the internet to more homes during the period of lockdown. Now, as more people continue to work from home, the Internet Service Provider decided to extend the availability of the plan. 

BSNL Extends “Work@Home” Broadband Plan until July 26

BSNL has prolonged its “[email protected]” broadband plan for landline clients. The plan was first launched in March and acquired additional prolonged. It will now expire on the 26th of July.

BSNL has not modified the phrases and situations for its [email protected] plan. The plan is just not relevant to present BSNL broadband clients and might be availed solely by new or present BSNL landline clients who don’t have broadband now.

In a major relief, govt raises BSNL borrowing limit to Rs 39,713 crore

In a major relief to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), the government has received presidential approval for increasing the company’s borrowing limit from Rs 31,213 crore to Rs 39,713 crore, and that includes raising Rs 8,500 crore through a sovereign guarantee bond in FY21, but with stiff riders.
The approval is the key to BSNL’s turnaround plan, which includes setting up a 4G network so that it can compete with private competitors.

HOW TO GET BILL AMOUNT & USAGE AMOUNT OF POSTPAID MOBILE

HOW TO GET BILL AMOUNT & USAGE AMOUNT OF POSTPAID MOBILE

1.    Procedure for getting last bill amount and current usage amount through SMS:

Now you may check your BSNL Active prepaid plan subscription, Balance and Validity in 3 Ways

Now you may check your BSNL Active prepaid plan subscription, Balance and Validity using 3 different ways like Dialing code, My BSNL App and Mobile Selfcare portal, Find the process in each way and recharge your prepaid number for extension or migration using online or offline recharge modes…

How to deactivate coronavirus caller tune when you make a call in India

Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone recently started playing a recorded message with a coughing sound followed by a disclaimer regarding coronavirus. The coughing sound has been removed according to the telecom service providers, however, in our experience, it is still coming but very rarely. The sound and this disclaimer are quite irritating for some people, who have taken to Twitter, complaining about the same. Here’s how you can stop the disclaimer from playing:

bsnl 600 days validity plan: BSNL introduced the longest validity plan, recharge for a yr and a half – bsnl brings pay as you go plan with longest validity

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a protracted validity plan. This plan of the corporate is on the market at Pan India degree. This plan will likely be accessible in each circle besides Andaman and Nicobar and Jammu and Kashmir. This is the longest validity plan of BSNL. No different community operator in India presents any pay as you go plan with such lengthy validity. The firm has discontinued plans of Rs 149 and Rs 725. These plans had been accessible solely in Chennai circle. Apart from this, the corporate has additionally discontinued the Gold PV 96 plan.

BSNL Rs. 2,399 long-term prepaid plan introduced: Benefits, validity and more

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a new prepaid plan for users in India. The new Rs. 2,399 prepaid plan is a long-term one that provides users with several benefits for a long, long time. Read on to know more about the new prepaid plan by the Indian telecom operator.

BSNL Announces New Prepaid Plan Worth Rs 2,399 With 600-Day Validity

BSNL has announced the launch of a new long-term prepaid plan in all but two telecom circles around India. The new plan costs Rs. 2,399 and, comes with a validity of 600 days. It brings up to 250 minutes of voice calls and 100 SMSes per day. It also offers personalized ring back tones (PRBT), but only for the first 60 days after recharge.

BSNL extends availability of Rs 299, Rs 491 ADSL broadband plans for 90 days, introduces PV 2399

BSNL has extended the availability of ADSL broadband plans worth Rs 299 and Rs 491 for a period of 90 days, starting 27th June. The plans dubbed as 50GB CUL and 120GB CUL will be available till September. The development was first noted by Only Tech.

BSNL 4G upgradation tender post committee recommendations; may exclude Chinese firms

After the department of telecom (DoT) cancelled BSNL's 4G upgradation contract this week, sources privy to the developments told CNBC-TV18 that a fresh tender will be launched once the DoT appointed committee submits its recommendation on the upgradation requirements.

No Chinese Firms In Road Project, Says Nitin Gadkari; DoT Cancels BSNL 4G Tender

India will not allow Chinese companies to participate in highway projects, including those through joint ventures, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on July 1. Gadkari also said the government will ensure that Chinese investors are not entertained in various sectors like Micro, Small and Medium

BSNL Cancels 4G Tender, Employees Say Private Lobby Succeeded

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Wednesday cancelled its 4G tender that the operator issued in March. The tender required the vendors to deal with the “planning, engineering, supply, installation, testing, commissioning & annual maintenance of 4G mobile network.” BSNL estimated that the winners of the tender would deal with 50,000 sites of BSNL across India and 7000 sites of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) in Delhi and Mumbai circles. Following multiple delays, BSNL had estimated that the tenders would be opened in late June.

BSNL's 4G tender cancelled, DoT may issue fresh one excluding Huawei and ZTE

In yet another move to keep Chinese technologies companies at bay, the Centre has cancelled the 4G upgradation tender for BSNL as it has decided to come up with fresh specifications for the upgrade process, sources said.

BSNL reintroduces Work at Home plan till 26th July, extends 6 paise cashback offer till 31st July

The lockdown period saw many people working from home. For some, the return to offices is still uncertain as they continue to work remotely. Several telecommunication companies have brought work from home offers to assist users through these times.

Double shock to China: BSNL 4G tender canceled, Chinese companies will also be out of highway project

China has suffered a double setback on the border with India. The Department of Telecom on Wednesday canceled the BSNL tender for 4G upgradation. The tender was canceled after the central government refused BSNL to use the equipment of the Chinese company in the upgrade. At the same time, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a ban on the involvement of Chinese companies in highway projects. Gadkari said that if a Chinese company tries to join the project through a joint venture, it will also be stopped.

BSNL cancels Rs 8,697-crore 4G tender as support for locally designed, manufactured gear gathers steam

BSNL has cancelled its Rs 8,697-crore 4G tender floated in March. Though the company has not given any reason for the cancellation, the move is speculated to have been a result of the heightened India-China border tension and Niti Aayog’s suggestions to allow only locally designed and manufactured equipment for the 4G rollout.

Ravi Shankar Prasad: ‘Dependence on foreign apps which have agenda must stop’

India’s dependence on “foreign apps which have all agenda for a variety of reasons must stop,” Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said Wednesday.

To block Huawei & ZTE entry, BSNL, MTNL scrap tender for 4G upgradation

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Wednesday cancelled the 4G upgradation tender of PSUs BSNL and MTNL to avoid the Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE make a bid for it.  After the India-China tussle at Galwan valley, Indian officials had  indicated that they would avoid  using Chinese equipment in the the Indian telecom network. Now DoT will issue a new tender with clauses avoiding Chinese companies.

BSNL's 4G upgradate tender cancelled, DoT to issue to fresh one

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) In yet another move to keep Chinese technologies companies at bay, the Centre has cancelled the 4G upgradation tender for BSNL as it has decided to come up with fresh specifications for the upgrade process, sources said.

cancels tender forBSNL 4G network upgradation & expansion amid call for greater use of Make in India technology

(BSNL) today cancelled the tender for 4G (fourth generation) network up-gradation and expansion, after the government in the recent past barred state-run telcos from sourcing equipment from Chinese players like Huawei and ZTE.

There are reports that there were complaints by homegrown companies who were demanding a fresh tender involving greater usage of Make in India technology.

BSNL, MTNL cancel 4G network upgradation tenders

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) have cancelled tenders issued for the upgradation of 4G network across various circles.
The tender, floated on March 23, was marred in controversy with Indian operators stating that it did not support the government’s ‘Make in India’ policies.

BSNL, MTNL 4G tenders scrapped, likely to issue fresh ones excluding Chinese companies

New Delhi: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) on Wednesday (July 1) cancelled their 4G up-gradation tenders issued in March 2020.

This decision taken by the two state-owned telecommunications service providers has come after the DoT decided to issue fresh specifications for the up-gradation process.

BSNL revamps broadband, FTTH plans and benefits in Andaman and Nicobar circles

Government-owned telco Bharat Sanchar NigamLimited (BSNL) has announced the revamp of broadband and Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) plans in Andaman and Nicobar islands. The revamped plans come at the exact price as before but with higher speeds and higher allowance of data, Telecom Talk noted.





BSNL has also eliminated data coverage charges on its FTTH plans. Initially, BSNL had restricted its speed to 10 Mbps on the islands. Now the revamped plans bring with them 50Mbps and 100Mbps speed. Let’s have a look at the plans in detail.

BSNL’s Make in India moment: Cancels 4G tender of Chinese telecom gear to promote domestic items

India has declared a war on Chinese items and the latest to lend its support to India’s cause is BSNL. State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has cancelled a tender for 4G upgrade after the Department of Telecom (DoT) asked the telecom operator to not use Chinese telecom gear, PTI reported citing an unidentified source. The telecom operator will now float a new tender which will largely focus on Make in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to promote domestic manufacturing and pushes to make India atma nirbhar or self-reliant. Chinese equipment maker ZTE and Huawei are two of the major companies for supplying equipment.

Finally, BSNL scraps 4G upgradation, expansion tender

NEW DELHI: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Wednesday cancelled the tender for the fourth generation (4G) network upgradation and expansion, after the government recently barred state-run telcos from sourcing equipment from Chinese players Huawei and ZTE.

"Tender for planning, engineering, supply, installation, testing commissioning and annual maintenance of 4G mobile network in the north, east, west and south zones of BSNL and Delhi and Mumbai LSA of MTNL on turnkey basis issued on March 23, 2020, is hereby canceled." the state-run telco in a notification said.

BSNL cancels 4G tender after DoT asks it not to use Chinese telecom gear: Source

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd’s (BSNL) tender for 4G upgrade has been cancelled after the Department of Telecom (DoT) asked the state-run firm not to use Chinese telecom gear, according to a source.
The source privy to the development said that a new tender will be floated which will have emphasis on preference to Make in India.

Ban on Chinese equipment: DoT scraps BSNL’s 4G tender

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd’s (BSNL) 4G upgradation tender was cancelled by the Department of Telecom (DoT) after the latter asked the state-run firm not to use Chinese telecom gear, report said on Wednesday.
The DoT will soon float a new tender in coming two weeks in which it will have emphasis on preference to Make in India.

Telecom industry AGR grew 9.5% in FY3Q, due to price hikes: Trai

Kolkata: The telecom industry recorded an almost 9.5% sequential growth in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) in the fiscal third quarter FY20, helped by the first round of price hikes in three years taken last December that also did not adversely impact consumption, data collated by the sector regulator showed.

The telecom industry’s AGR climbed 9.48% on-quarter to Rs 40,877 crore in the quarter ended December, FY20. Overall sectoral minutes of consumption also rose, with the all-India average minutes of usage (MoU) per subscriber per month from wireless services rising nearly 10.71% sequentially to 712 in the quarter ended December.

Bharti Airtel becomes second largest telecom provider in terms of subscribers

In the duration of less than two years, Vodafone Idea has lost 116.13 million subscribers, pushing down the company to the third position with a user count of 325 million. On the contrary, during the same period, Reliance Jio nourished its user count and Bharti Airtel successfully retained its market share. In a broad view, Vodafone Idea has drastically lost more subscribers in more than a year as compared to the overall wireless user base of state-run BSNL.

BSNL Discontinues Rs. 499 Bharat Fibre Broadband Plan

BSNL is leading the wired broadband segment and has more than 8.11 million subscribers in the country, whereas other players, such as Airtel, JioFiber, ACT Fibernet, and Hathaway & Datacom are far behind. This means that BSNL is leading this segment.
The company has several plans, and now it is removing some of the plans from the list to make it better. The internet service provider has removed one entry-level plan of Rs. 499 from its BharatFiber services. The plan was available in some of the circles, including North East, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh.

OnePlus TV, BSNL, Realme Narzo 10, Honor 30 Lite, Oppo Enco W11, Realme price hike:TMI Daily News Wrap

Realme Narzo 10 That Blue colour variant has been launched in India for Rs 11,999. This will be the third colour option for the phone after That White and That Green colours. The first sale is scheduled for June 30 at noon on Realme.coma and Flipkart.

BSNL Employees Allege Bias Towards Jio In Govt Projects

BSNL employees want the government to consider the state-run telco for mobile towers installation in Ladakh, border areas
Reliance Jio has been given the nod to set up seven towers in Nubra, 11 in Zanskar, 17 in Leh and 19 in Kargil
BSNL employees staged a nationwide protest last week demanding immediate rollout of 4G services

Entry Level Broadband Plans of BSNL, Airtel, Act Fibernet, Hathway and Reliance Jio

The fixed broadband providers witnessed a traffic growth in the range of 20% to 100% across India, Ericsson said in its Mobility Report. The report based on a survey conducted on over 1000 people across India indicates that 30% of the citizens plan on investing in “improved broadband” facilities at their homes. According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) data for the month of

ITI Signs MoU with Tech Mahindra, Sets Sight on BSNL 4G Tenders

ITI, a PSU engaged in the manufacturing of telecom and defense equipment has set its sight on the now delayed Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) 4G tender. The development was revealed on Monday by R M Agarwal, CMD of ITI in a video interview to CNBC TV18. ITI on Friday announced the signing of an MoU with Tech Mahindra for the new generation wireless technology with Agarwal on Monday highlighting that the MoU is largely dedicated to the BSNL tender. Agarwal projects the revenues in the range of Rs 2000 crores to Rs 6000 crores from the upcoming 4G and 5G business activity in India.

BSNL offers 3G plans with 4G speeds in select circles

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is offering 4G speed with 3G plans for its customers. The service is available in limited circles. 

With this, BSNL users can use 4G speeds with their existing 3G prepaid plans. However, the service is only valid where BSNL provides its 4G services or area adjustment to it. One can recharge with any of the 3G data prepaid plans to use 4G speeds, reports TelecomTalk. The state-owned operator has a range of prepaid plans that offers some good data benefits. 

BSNL Offering 4G Speed On 3G Plans: Here's How To Get It

At this time, when private players like Reliance Jio are looking for government permission for 5G testing, BSNL is struggling to offer proper 4G networks in the country. The government-owned telecom operator is still offering 3G networks in most of the circles.

BSNL does not want a ban on Huawei, ZTE, other foreign vendors; says move may hurt loss-making PSU

State-owned, loss-making BSNL is understood to be in a protest mode on any move by the government to bar foreign vendors from participating in its forthcoming tender for rolling out 4G network. Though the government has not officially taken any such decision, its think tank body, Niti Aayog has recently recommended that BSNL’s 4G network be made using only locally designed, developed and manufactured (IDDM) products.

BSNL, Airtel and Reliance Jio New Prepaid Plans for July 2020

Use of mobile internet has increased in recent time. People have been working from their homes and they need a seamless internet connection. Some people go with broadband connections and some go for their mobile internet only. For them, choosing the right prepaid plan is of the essence. People can choose from a variety of plans from different telcos such as Reliance Jio, Airtel, and BSNL to fulfil their needs. Telcos keep the needs of their customers in mind and that is why they keep coming out with new plans. Let’s take a look at all the new prepaid plans which you can select from these telcos.

BSNL Employees Stage Protest, Ladakh MP Pushes BSNL to Upgrade Towers to 4G

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Employees Union (EU) said that the “employees will be forced to resort to more serious forms of struggles” if the management does not act on its demands. The development is on the heels of the BSNL employees staging demonstrations across India on Friday urging the government to act on its demands ranging from salary payments to 4G roll out. The BSNLEU on Saturday said that the circle and district unions of BSNL held the demonstrations “in a very successful” manner despite the COVID-19 restrictions in most parts of India. The BSNLEU had earlier said that the employees participating in the demonstrations should take necessary precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The employees were asked to follow social distancing and masks were said to be mandatory for those taking part in the demonstrations. Further, the BSNLEU said that only 10 employees in “big cities” should take part in the programme while five employees were permitted in other cities.

PM Modi Is Not Helping BSNL Revive To Help Mukesh Ambani, Reliance Jio – BSNL Employee Union

The Atmanirbhar and Make in India initiatives have gotten a huge push from the Modi government in the post-lockdown crisis and Indo-China border tensions.
As the border tensions escalated, anti-Chinese movement and boycott China products  promoted the initiatives by the government further.
Furthermore, boycotting Everything-Chinese has posed a new set of challenges for the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).
Read on to find more…

BSNL’s 4G plans taking a delayed path

The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)’s tender for upgrading telecom equipment to 4G, is set to be further delayed.
The Central government has constituted a committee last week to “refine technical specifications” and make them more favourable to Indian companies. This move is seen by the BSNL Employees’ Union, which organised a nationwide protest on Friday demanding allocation of 4G to BSNL, as another delaying tactic to favour private players.

“Modi not reviving BSNL to help Ambani”: Gen Secretary BSNLEU

New Delhi: According to HW News YouTube channel, the Atmanirbhar and Make in India have got a massive push from the Modi government during post Coronavirus crisis, and India-China border clash. Especially, after the border tensions between India-China escalated, there were reports that the government is seriously considering to promote Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India vigorously. But that has posed a set of new challenges for the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).