A few months BSNL launched two promotional FTTH
broadband plans for its new and existing subscribers. While the plans
were for limited period of 90 days, the benefits are still applicable
and users can get up to 750GB monthly data, and much more. The two plans
in question here are priced at Rs 777 and Rs 1,277 per month.
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BSNL Rs. 666 Prepaid Recharge Revised to Offer 122 Days Validity, 1.5GB Daily Data Benefits, Unlimited Voice Calls
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has revised the Rs. 666 prepaid
recharge plan with unlimited voice calling benefits and 1.5GB data per
day for 122 days. There are also 100 SMS messages per day throughout the
given validity period. Previously, the same Rs. 666 BSNL prepaid
recharge plan was provided with a validity of 129 days. The Rs. 666
prepaid recharge plan, dubbed the 'Sixer 666', was launched by the
state-owned telecom operator following the Rs. 333 and Rs. 444 prepaid
plans back in June 2017.
No takers for ‘Gujarat Model’ VRS in MTNL, BSNL; employees want funds to be used for 4G instead
Employees
and employee unions from MTNL and BSNL have labelled the Modi
government's proposal of Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) to ageing
employees of the two PSUs as the first step towards the "disinvestment"
of the only state-run telecom operators.
Government plans Rs 8,500 crore voluntary retirement schemes for MTNL, BSNL
NEW DELHI: This could be one of the biggest voluntary retirement schemes (VRS) and early pension scheme offered in the country. The government is planning a near Rs 8,500-crore support scheme for BSNL and MTNL
to reduce the large pool of their ageing manpower and infuse fresh life
into these ailing telecom PSUs, which are under debt and heavy losses.
Official sources said the two PSUs — despite being seen as a burden on the exchequer — are “strategic assets” in a sector where “government presence is desirable”.
Official sources said the two PSUs — despite being seen as a burden on the exchequer — are “strategic assets” in a sector where “government presence is desirable”.
DoT commission seeks revenue assurance from BSNL, MTNL for revival support
The Digital Communications Commission (DCC) on February 21 asked
loss-making telecom PSUs BSNL and MTNL to explain their turnaround
strategy and give an assurance to achieve higher revenue for getting
financial support, an official said.
Public sector firms BSNL and MTNL have sought financial support, 4G spectrum and approvals for asset sales as part of their revival plans.
Public sector firms BSNL and MTNL have sought financial support, 4G spectrum and approvals for asset sales as part of their revival plans.
DoT for 10-year bond to fund BSNL, MTNL VRS, land leasing to trim debt
The Digital Communications Commission, an
inter-ministerial panel of DoT, on Thursday discussed the revival
proposals of two of its struggling PSUs - BSNL and MTNL -
where the department proposed issue of 10-year bonds to fund their VRS
plans and that their huge land assets be monetised through leasing to
reduce their rising debts.
BSNL announces Rs 298 prepaid plan to take on Reliance Jio, Vodafone and Airtel
BSNL, the state-owned telecom operator, is once again challenging the incumbent players and Reliance Jio
in India’s competitive telecom space. The company has launched a new
prepaid plan priced at Rs 298 offering both calling and data benefits.
The plan will challenge a prepaid pack from Reliance Jio, which is
priced at Rs 297. The new plan from BSNL is part of an ongoing effort to
retain subscribers and stay competitive in the market. The operator
also recently revised its postpaid plans and extended free daily data
offer till April 30 to attract more customers.
Govt creating hurdles for BSNL growth, say employees
Aurangabad: Employees, who joined the three-day national strike, said
that the government was creating innumerable hurdles in each and every
business proposal of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, practically
interfering with the day-to-day affairs of the company.
BSNL clarifies to DoT over Niti Aayog’s ‘apprehensions’ on 4G-based services
NEW DELHI: State-controlled telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has clarified to the department of telecom (DoT)
on ‘apprehensions’ raised by the national policy think tank Niti Aayog,
on raising preferential equity infusion for the rollout of much-awaited
fourth-generation or 4G technology-based services.
Modi government not sincere to resolve BSNL problem, delaying decision to benefit private telco: AUAB
New Delhi: A BSNL
employee union on Monday charged the government of not making sincere
attempts to resolve problems faced by the PSU to benefit a rival telecom
firm, while workers went on a three-day strike to press for their
demands. The union levelled charges a day after the telecom department
announced that it was engaging with the BSNL management and
representatives of the unions and associations to support their
reasonable demands.
4G spectrum remains elusive for BSNL
After much delay, Bharat Sanghar Nigam Limited (BSNL) had announced
the launch of 4G services in select areas in the State late last year.
But employees’ unions, which went on a three-day strike on Monday,
maintain that this launch was an eyewash as the 4G services are being
provided by making certain technical upgrades in the 2,100 MHz spectrum,
which was being used for 3G.
In fact, one of the major demands of the strike called by the All Unions and Associations of BSNL, a collective of various employees’ unions, is the allotment of 4G spectrum.
In fact, one of the major demands of the strike called by the All Unions and Associations of BSNL, a collective of various employees’ unions, is the allotment of 4G spectrum.
BSNL offers Eros Now subscription along with 1GB data benefit at Rs 298 to subscribers
State-owned telecom operator BSNL has launched a new prepaid plan to
combat its rivals. The company has launched a new Rs 298 recharge plan
that offers content offering along with other telecom benefits.
DoT seeks to assures BSNL staff on 4G ahead of strike
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
will soon seek the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) views
on administrative allocation, quantum, price and appropriate frequency
band for allotting 4G spectrum to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).
BSNL Revises Rs 98 Prepaid Plan, Now Offers 2GB Daily Data and Eros Now Subscription
After reducing the validity of two voice-only prepaid plans of Rs 99 and Rs 319, BSNL
has now revised its Rs 98 data-only prepaid STV which is valid across
the country. Well, this revision has both good and bad moves from BSNL
as the telco has increased the data benefit, and at the same time
reduced the validity of the plan by two days. Furthermore, the Rs 98 Data STV
now comes with Eros Now subscription for 28 days.
BSNL starts survey for mobile towers deployment along India-China border
Guwahati: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has started a survey for installing mobile towers along the highly sensitive India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh.
The installation of mobile towers is expected to better the connectivity in the area.
The installation of mobile towers is expected to better the connectivity in the area.
BSNL Says No Proposal for Closure is in Consideration, DoT is Drafting Revival Package
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has issued a formal statement saying that contrary to the ideas of closure
which are being extensively talked about, there has been no severe
emphasis on the idea of a closure of the company unlike the people would
have it believe. BSNL said that the situation is quite the opposite as
DoT would like to see a more strengthened and robust BSNL. The
government led telecom operator also emphasised the fact that there are
some areas where the company is better than the private telecom
operators and these are the PSU’s strength in the market. BSNL said that
one of these areas is the extensive remote and rural connectivity.
Government hastens state-owned telco BSNL's revival
The department of telecom (DoT) is seriously considering the revival of
public sector telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
(BSNL), it said in a statement Thursday.
Country's fourth-largest telecom service provider's statement has come following an unconfirmed report saying the government was looking at options including shutting down the telco.
Country's fourth-largest telecom service provider's statement has come following an unconfirmed report saying the government was looking at options including shutting down the telco.
Can BSNL Be Shut Down? Losses Mount And Operator Mulls Idea of Reducing Workforce by 54,000
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a public sector company and one of
the largest telecom firms in India, is not profitable. After meeting
with top BSNL officials, the govt asked the telco to present a
comparative analysis of all options available including shutting down in
case of no revival plan in place.
BSNL offers Free Amazon Prime subscription with all FTTH broadband plans
Just days after revising its monthly broadband plans to offer daily data
benefits, BSNL has now announced that it’s offering a free one-year
Amazon Prime subscription for its FTTH broadband users in India. The
offer was previously available for non-FTTH users of broadband since October last year but from today onwards, it makes its way to FTTH Broadband users as well.
Free SIM offer of BSNL
Jamshedpur, Jan 10: BSNL has come up with free SIM offer for mobile
users. It has asked customers of other companies to switch to BSNL
through number portability facility to avail the scheme.
Vodafone launches Rs 1,499 unlimited annual prepaid plan; check out details here
The tariff war seems to have carried over into the New Year, with
telecom operators still trying to match each other's plans. Right now,
the action is at annual plans, with BSNL and Vodafone bringing their
other year-long plans to beat the one by Reliance Jio.
After Jio and BSNL, Vodafone comes up with Rs 1,499 unlimited annual plan
Since Reliance Jio arrived on the telecom scene, rival operators have
started to offer compelling telecom plans to tackle Jio's aggressive
plans. Airtel and Vodafone have been going to neck to neck, offering
their customers more affordable plans to keep their customers happy.
Recently, Jio
Airtel Offers Free 1 TB Data; BSNL’s Rs 798 Plan Will Give Free Amazon Prime
Ahead of Jio Gigafiber launch in March this year, Airtel has fired another salvo, aimed at luring broadband users: Free 1 TB of Data.
This is easily Airtel’s one of the biggest offers, for broadband users.
This is easily Airtel’s one of the biggest offers, for broadband users.
BSNL Rs 798 Postpaid Plan Introduced With 120GB Data and Unlimited Calling Benefit
When it comes to postpaid plans, private telcos are the go-to option for consumers as they offer better benefits than the state-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited.
BSNL has introduced various postpaid plans such as Rs 299, Rs 499 and
so on to attract users, but the lack of data rollover facility is
hurting it very badly.
BSNL launches Fiber to Home service in Kangra
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday
launched Fiber to Home (FTTH) in Kangra and Chamba districts for the
first time in the state, which will be a boon for high-speed broadband
consumers.
BSNL offers 5GB data, unlimited voice calls for 1 year, counters Reliance Jio's yearly plans
Reliance Jio's extremely consumer-friendly prices have changed the
telecom sector in a massive way. Since its introduction, Jio has led all
other existing players such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and BSNL to
shake up the pricing strategies of their data plans. In response, all of
them have been countering Jio's offers with more compelling offers.
BSNL is the latest one to do that with its yearly plan and they aim to
offer a more wallet-friendly offer for its subscribers with its latest
Rs 1,312 plan.
Jio Effect: BSNL Launches New Rs 1,312 Prepaid Plan With 5GB Data For 365 Days
State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has
launched Rs. 1,312 recharge to offer its prepaid subscribers with a
year-long validity with 5GB data benefits and unlimited voice calls. It
also includes 1,000 SMS messages for the entire 365-day validity. This
recharge option presently available in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
circles.
BSNL New Year 2019 Offer: Rs 675 broadband plan now offers 5GB daily data, unlimited calls and more
Reliance Jio is yet to commercially rollout its JioGigaFiber broadband service, but incumbent telecom and broadband providers are already feeling the heat. Gearing up for the competition, state-run telco BSNL has been revamping its broadband and FTTH (fiber to the home) plans. With the latest broadband plans, BSNL has introduced daily FUP limits where the lowest plan offers 1.5GB daily data, and the highest one offering up to 35GB daily data.
BSNL Launches New Rs 1,312 Prepaid Plan With 365 Days Validity and 5GB Data
Only a few months ago, we saw a slew of long term plans from all the
telecom operators. Reliance Jio started the stream of the year-long
annual prepaid plans for its subscribers and other telcos followed in
the footsteps. In a related development, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
the
BSNL launches mega cashback scheme - What consumers need to know to avail benefits
As the date for the commercial launch of Jio GigaFiber is inching
closer, existing players are striving hard to face the Reliance Jio's
onslaught in the telecom market. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL),
the state-run telecom service provider, is also gearing up to retain its
subscriber base by
Jio GigaFiber effect: BSNL Rs. 1,495 broadband plan offers 25GB of daily data
Ever since the introduction of the Jio GigaFiber,
several other service providers are revising their existing broadband
plans and coming up with new plans to make sure their users are
benefited. One such broadband service provider is state-run telco BSNL
and it has broadband plans priced from Rs. 99 offering 1.5GB of data per day at 20Mbps speed. The high-end plan offers up to 20GB of data per day.
PMO Anger Over BharatNet Project Reveals Shoddy State of Broadband Initiative
New Delhi: India’s inability
to maintain the infrastructure underpinning its vast rural broadband
network has attracted criticism from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
over the last few months, according to internal government
correspondence reviewed by The Wire.
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BSNL to Provide 25% Cashback for Users Who Choose Yearly Broadband Plans
State-run telecom service provider, BSNL, is trying very hard to
retain its subscriber base as the Jio GigaFiber’s commercial launch is
around the corner. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has now
PMO Anger Over BharatNet Project Reveals Shoddy State of Broadband Initiative
New Delhi: India’s inability
to maintain the infrastructure underpinning its vast rural broadband
network has attracted criticism from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
over the last few months, according to internal government
correspondence reviewed by The Wire.
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