BSNL likely to be profitable in 4 years: Ravi Shankar Prasad

State-owned BSNL expects to be profitable in four years and has started registering rise in income from services, Parliament was informed today.

"BSNL expects to turn profitable in next four years or so, for which BSNL is taking several steps like augmentation of mobile network," telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

BSNL Does The Impossible, Asks Narendra Modi For His Name, Number, Address, District And State!

In your daily dose of WTF news, BSNL's Twitter handle just asked Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, for his name, mobile number, address, district and state!

@narendramodi Thank you for your feedback.For quick action,kindly provide us your Name,Mobile No.,Address,District & State

When BSNL asks Narendra Modi for his name, number, address and state!

Sate-run telco BSNL's Twitter handle asked Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, for his name, mobile number, address, district and state. 

Google To Pick Up A Partner For Project Loon Soon

Indian government seems to be in a rush to launch Google's Project Loon in India. First, much to our amazement IT & Telecom Minister gave a nod for the project when Google CEO Sunder Pichai met him last year. The government has asked Google to select a telecom operator as partner for testing the balloon-based internet

Loon Project: India asks Google to choose telco partner

The government has asked search engine giant Google to select a telecom operator in India for testing its Loon Project, the balloon-based internet technology.

If Google wants to conduct a test with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), it can carry out the experiment in the spectrum held by the state-owned company, an official said.

Indian Project Loon Reaches A 2,500 MHz Stumbling Block

Google’s Project Loon is based around using balloons carrying networking equipment to be floated around 20,000 meters, or 65,000 feet, above the ground in the stratosphere and above commercial airliners and most air traffic.

Google asked to choose telecom partner for Project Loon in India

New Delhi: Government has asked Google to select a telecom operator as partner for testing the balloon-based internet technology, Loon Project, in the country.
"Google wants to test the Loon Project in expensive and scarce spectrum bands. It has been asked to partner with any telecom operator that can meet its requirement and then approach the government for testing Loon," an official source told PTI.

BSNL to buy slot in 700 MHz band to improve telecom coverage

To improve telecom coverage BSNL is planning to buy 5 MHz spectrum in premium 700 MHz band in six service areas. According to sources, BSNL would not be auctioning for the 700 MHz band and will directly ask the government to keep a slot for the company.

New scheme of BSNL providing Wi-Fi modem with full cashback offer till Mar 31

New Delhi, Feb 23 : State-run telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a new scheme for acquiring BSNL Wi-Fi broadband modems at a cost of Rs 1500 wherein customers shall be given Rs 100 per month as cashback for 15 months.

BSNL to invest Rs 6,000 crore for setting up 40,000 wi-fi hotspots

In huge financial relief to state-run telecom companies, the Union Cabinet has approved hiving off BSNL's tower assets into a separate company and offered Rs 627.20 crore as compensation to BSNL and its metro counterpart MTNL for surrendering CDMA spectrum that was auctioned in March this year. The Cabinet on Wednesday gave an 'in-principle' approval to hive off tower assets, a person familiar with the development said.

Anupam Shrivastava : The Man Who Scripted BSNL’s Transformation

In January 2015, Anupam Shrivastava was appointed CMD of BSNL and in the last one year he has been instrumental in scripting BSNL’s transformation.

After a long time, BSNL has shown profitability in FY2014-15. BSNL’s revenue for FY2014-15 increased by 2.4 percent to register Rs 28,654 crore whereas its services revenue increased by 4.2 percent to reach Rs 27,242 crore. On the other hand from an operating loss of Rs 691 crore in FY2013-14, BSNL registered an operating profit of Rs 672 crore in FY2014-15.

Drastic improvement required : Governor to BSNL

ITANAGAR, Feb 23 : Governor JP Rajkhowa has emphasised for drastic improvement in the telecommunication network coverage in the State. The Governor was interacting with Chief General Manager (CGM), North East-II Telecom Circle, BSNL, Dimapur, T. Durga Prasad, who called on the Governor at Raj Bhawan, Itanagar on Monday.

BSNL employees take out awareness rally

Employees of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Karimnagar district, took out a massive rally in Karimnagar town on Thursday educating people about the services and plans offered by the BSNL for the benefit of customers.

The awareness rally was organised under the banner of Smile With A Service (SWAS), a call given by the BSNL corporate office in New Delhi.

BSNL creating confusion among people on broadband connection: JCDA

JAMMU, Feb 23 : Jammu Computers Dealers Association (JCDA) said that BSNL has created confusion on demand of broadband connection by the general masses, corporate houses and Government institution.

Govt to use BSNL muscle to push internet services

The department of telecommunications (DoT) is chalking out a strategy to promote internet services, especially in small towns and areas, through state-run BSNL to bridge the digital divide. This will be in line with government’s vision of Digital India. “Now, we are planning to rope in BSNL for spreading and creating internet awareness. BSNL already offers services, mainly voice, at a subsidised rate in small and remote areas, which will now be extended to internet services,” a senior official from DoT said.

BSNL seeks partnerships with pvt sector

State-run BSNL is seeking partnerships with private sector rivals to generate revenue and return to profitability in a couple of years. To improve earnings and cut losses, BSNL has drawn up a strategy to use its underused network and forge agreements with private telecom players. This will also mean minimal capital expenditure, according to a senior BSNL executive.

BSNL to Set Up 4 More Wifi Hotspots in City by Feb-end

CHENNAI: If things go the way as BSNL officials have planned, the city may get wifi hotspots at four more public places by this month-end and 25 more wifi hotspots by the next month-end.

The public sector telecom service provider has taken up aggressively the work of setting up wifi hotspots at public places to compete with private telecom players.

Free SIM card distribution by BSNL

2G and 3G BSNL SIM cards are being distributed free of cost till February 29. A statement from the Kollam BSNL here on Wednesday said that the SIM cards are available from the BSNL customer service centres and from the telephone exchanges at Thodiyur,

BSNL Telecom Technical Assistant 2016 Exam Answer Keys Available Online

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited also known as BSNL popularly, conduct examinations every year to select people who will be able to hold positions within the company.

This year exams were held for the position of the Telecom technical assistant also termed as TTA. Almost 147 vacancies are available which will be filled by the results of these examinations.

BSNL will take final call on closure of wimax service at some locations

New Delhi : State-owned telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), has decided to close down its wimax service in some circles, where there are less customers and sites are faulty.

An official of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited said that, "There are around 1.15 to 1.2 lakh wimax customers on BSNL network across 20 BSNL telecom circles.

BSNL to close wimax 4G service in some circles

State-run telecom firm BSNL has decided to close down wimax service in some circles where there are less customers and sites are faulty.

"There are around 1.15 to 1.2 lakh wimax customers on BSNL network across 20 BSNL telecom circles.

BSNL launches new Wi-Fi broadband scheme

SNL has launched a new Wi-Fi broadband modem scheme at the cost of Rs 1,500 with 100% cashback.

Under the scheme, a new customer subscribing to a broadband plan of Rs 700 and above will be able to purchase the modem at the cost of Rs 1,500.

BSNL asks customers not to use Paytm

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has warned telephone subscribers against payment of telephone bills through Paytm mobile wallet transaction system.

A press note issued by the Chief General Manager, BSNL, here on Monday said Paytm was not authorised to collect BSNL bill payments. BSNL, it said, would disconnect the services of customers who remit payments through Paytm.

BSNL to start 3G in Jaisalmer in 3-4 months

JAISALMER: BSNL will offer 3G services here within the next 3-4 months and is setting up 38 towers for mobile connectivity, an official said.

In the next 3 to 4 months, BSNL's 3G network would be available for people of this border district, the company's chief general manager Rajneesh Kumar told reporters.

Can debate who did what to BSNL: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has offered a debate in Rajya Sabha on call drops and the services and condition of state-owned BSNL and MTNL. After the CPM’s K N Balagopal raised the issue Thursday, Prasad said he wanted to “let the House know who did what to BSNL.” Balagopal alleged “someone in-house is playing into the hands of private players to finish BSNL and MTNL” and called for an inquiry.

Government ready for discussion on call drops: Ravi Shankar Prasad

NEW DLEHI: Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today offered to discuss the issue of call drops and poor service by state-owned BSNL and MTNL in the Rajya Sabha.

Prasad made the offer after K N Balagopal (CPI-M) raised the issue of poor quality of service, call drops and non-continuous broadband on MTNL/BSNL network.

Government gives in principle nod to pilot Google’s Project Loon

NEW DELHI: In his first visit to the country, Google's newly-appointed chief Sundar Pichai managed to secure support for the company's ambitious Loon project in the government. Union minister for telecom and IT Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the government was in principle agreeable to pilots of Google's Project Loon.

BSNL struggling to retain its customers

As a large number of subscribers of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) in the city and district continue to face various problems due to poor quality of service and maintenance of its installations and shifting to other private service providers, the BSNL authorities are struggling hard to cope up with the challenges to bring about notable changes in its services and retain its customers.

Govt says BSNL will help Google’s Project Loon take flight in India

Google ’s Project Loon aims at launching balloons in the airspace, which will act as mobile BTS’s to offer affordable internet access to rural areas.

The government has in-principle agreed to partner with Google’s Project Loon on a pilot basis and state run BSNL has been assigned to partner it, communications and IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Wednesday after a meeting with Google’s CEO Sunder Pichai.

BSNL Karnataka launches new STV offers 15GB Free 3G data usage and Unlimited Voice calls to Local/STD/Roaming

State run Telecom Company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched new all-in-one i.e Jumbo pack which offers Free Data usage, Unlimited Voice calls for both STD/Local/Raoming in Karnataka Circle. To attract business and premium customers, who generally spends big money on mobile bills andrecharges,

BSNL Punjab Telecom relaunches Two high-speed Unlimited Broadband plans in selected areas

State runs Telecom Company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) based on feedback received from customers of has decided to re-launch popular Broadband plans BBG Combo ULD 1090 CS74, BBG Combo ULD 1291 CS75 (FMC plans) in selected districts as promotional basis under Broadband services. 

BSNL Launches New Pack In Karnataka To Attract High-End Users

To attract business and premium customers, who generally spend more on their mobile bills and recharges, BSNL has now launched a new pack in Karnataka. This pack will enable BSNL customers to make unlimited calls to any network.

Expect call drop relief in defence areas soon

Finally, expect some relief from those frustrating mobile call drops and data slowdowns while passing through Defence-controlled areas in Bengaluru.
State-owned telecom operator BSNL has been given the go-ahead to install rooftop radiating antennas for its Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) at four such locations in the City, where call drops have been particularly severe.

Private mobile companies has decided to challenge the TRAI order on compensation for call drops which will come into effect from 1st January 2016 onwards. As per the latest media reports, the telecom industry associations - AUSPI (Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India) 

BSNL stops circulating obscene SMSs, finally

Following the boycott warning from Hurriyat faction led by Syed Ali Geelani, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) suspended circulation of obscene Short Messaging Services (SMSs) to its subscribers in Jammu and Kashmir from Monday.

General Manager BSNL, Kashmir, Saleem Beigh told Rising Kashmir that circulation of obscene SMSs to subscribers has been stopped and subscribers will not get such messages in future.