Rs10,700 crore telecom projects in north-east to improve connectivity

Guwahati: Telecom minister Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said the centre is initiating projects worth Rs10,700 crore for improving telephone connectivity in north-east (NE) by December this year.
“Telecom connectivity is a big problem in north-east. The central government had identified various solutions, but due to various reasons these could not be completed.

DoT to spend Rs 10,743 cr to improve connectivity in NE

 Guwahati: The government on Tuesday said it will invest Rs 10,743 crore for improving the telecommunication network in the northeastern states and along the National Highways in the region.

Union Minister of State for Telecommunications Jayant Sinha announced this while he was in Guwahati to review the implementation of BharatNet and other major telecom projects in the northeastern region.

BSNL Withdraws Unlimited Sunday Free Voice Calling from Landline and Broadband Plans Across India

State-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has made yet another massive change, but this time for its broadband section. The company has now announced the withdrawal of unlimited Sunday free voice calling with its landline/combo/FTTH broadband plans. This new change will be effective from February 1, 2018, and is applicable to both new as well as existing customers. BSNL, a while back released a press statement on the same.

BSNL rolls out new plans

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced offers for Landline and Mobile services.
In a press release, K. Venkatraman, principal general manager, BSNL, Vellore SSA, said installation charges were free for all new landline and broadband bookings.

BSNL introduces IVRS facility to link mobile with Aadhaar via 14546

 BSNL has introduced IVRS-based Aadhaar verification system, which enables you to link mobile number with Aadhaar. If you are planning to link mobile number with Aadhaar, you just need to call the IVRS toll-free number 14546. The service is currently available only in select circles such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Punjab. You will be greeted with an automated message and you can select a language of your choice.

BSNL jumps into data and validity revision game, update its prepaid plans

Similarly, Rs 349 and Rs 429 plans will get 1GB data per day with 54 days and 81 days validity, respectively. Freebies offered by the operator include free calls (including roaming), 100 free SMSes per day, and Jio apps subscription.

BSNL to offer 50 per cent more data, extended validity under select prepaid plans

BSNL has extended validity of select prepaid mobile plans by 43 per cent and increased the data offered by 50 per cent, with an aim to counter Reliance Jios latest offer.

BSNL Updated its Prepaid Data STVs to Offer More Than 500% Data

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has increased the data benefit of its Data STVs/Data Combo Vouchers of Rs 109, Rs 198, Rs 291, Triple ACE 333, Chaukka Rs 444, Rs 549, Rs 561, Rs 821, Rs 1099, Rs 1498, Rs 1949, Rs 2798, Rs 3998, and Rs 4498.

BSNL Extends the Validity of Entry-Level BB249 Broadband Plan Across All Circles Till March 31, 2018

BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) extended the validity of its entry-level BB249 broadband plan across all circles till March 31, 2018. New customers can enrol in the BB249 plan until the new deadline date.

BSNL Looks For 4G Spectrum In Place Of Equity

Prior to rollout of its 4G services, state-controlled BSNL is looking for 5 MHz spectrum in the 2100 MHz band. This is because it needs to partially fund by providing extra equity to the administration. The acquirement of extra spectrum in the 2100 MHz band is important for BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd) for rollout of 4G facilities all over the country via the LTE (Long Term Evolution) route. Now LTE is a measure for mobile communication with high speed.

BSNL Looks For 4G Spectrum In Place Of Equity

Prior to rollout of its 4G services, state-controlled BSNL is looking for 5 MHz spectrum in the 2100 MHz band. This is because it needs to partially fund by providing extra equity to the administration. The acquirement of extra spectrum in the 2100 MHz band is important for BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd) for rollout of 4G facilities all over the country via the LTE (Long Term Evolution) route. Now LTE is a measure for mobile communication with high speed.

Telecom Commission favours increasing spectrum cap

 New Delhi, January 9:  

The Telecom Commission (TC) on Tuesday decided in favour of relaxation of spectrum-holding caps for mobile companies and also approved awarding of category B licences to virtual network operators (VNOs).

BSNL launches protection of E-mail from hackers

State-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL) has announced its new offer in which the telco is offering protection of E-mail from hackers and accidental delete of emails.

BSNL is Offering Up to 10 Mbps Download Speed With the Rs 1,599 Broadband Plan

Though most Indian telcos are still engaged in tariff wars in the mobile sector, the broadband service providers aren’t leaving any stone unturned either. BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) has revised several of its existing postpaid Broadband plans as part of its strategy for 2018. BSNL is now come up with new data tariffs for its Rs 1599 Broadband plan. The BBG Combo ULD 1599 offers unlimited internet data for both download and upload.

Private broadband players on growth trajectory as BSNL, MTNL slide

MUMBAI: The three private broadband service providers continued to register growth in subscribers in November even as the downward slide of state-owned BSNL and MTNL continues unabated.
The drip in BSNL and MTNL’s broadband subscriber is pulling down the growth of the overall wired broadband segment.

Reliance Jio effect: BSNL's new data plan offers 2GB free data for 30 days

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a new plan for its subscribers to keep up with the tariff war between telecom operators. Under the offer, a new BSNL customer can avail free 2GB of data for a validity period of 30 days.

BSNL’s Happy Offer: Rs. 186, Rs. 187, Rs. 349, Rs. 429, Rs. 485, Rs. 666 Prepaid Plans Now Offer More Data, More Validity

State-run telecom firm BSNL on Thursday extended validity of some of its prepaid recharge plans by 43 per cent, a report issued by Press Trust of India (PTI) said. BSNL also increased the data offered by its select prepaid recharge plans by 50 per cent, with an aim to counter Reliance Jio’s latest ‘Happy New Year 2018’ offer. BSNL’s latest revision of its select prepaid recharge plans fall under company’s ‘Happy Offer’. BSNL revised its prepaid recharge plans priced at Rs. 186, Rs. 187, Rs. 349, Rs. 429, Rs. 485 and Rs. 666.

BSNL jumps into data and validity revision game, update its prepaid plans

"As on November 30, 2017, the top five wireless broadband service providers were Reliance Jio Infocomm (15.2 crore), Bharti Airtel (6.72 crore), Vodafone (5 crore), Idea Cellular (3.29 crore) and BSNL (1.19 crore)", the report said. Before the revision,

BSNL Offering 2GB of Free Data for New GSM Subscribers as Part of Digital India Initiative

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is now offering 2GB of free data to the customers who’re joining the network. The company has officially announced this offer a couple of days without issuing the list of eligible circles. In the past, BSNL offered the same scheme on a pan-India basis, so expect the offer applicable in every circle where BSNL has its operations.

BSNL Latest Offer | BSNL is Giving Free 2GB Data Under Its New Promotional Scheme

State Run Telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has announced a new promotional offer/scheme under which the telecom operator BSNL is offering 2GB free data.

BSNL Rs 429 recharge pack

BSNL or Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is offering hundreds of GBs of mobile data along with voice calls in recharge packs priced at Rs 399 and Rs 429. Aggressive pricing of high-speed data by Reliance Jio has led the telecom industry into a highly-competitive mode,

Broadband connectivity for 1.5 lakh gram panchayats this year: Government

NEW DELHI: The government on Monday expressed hope that the second phase of Bharat Net project to provide broadband connectivity to 1.5 lakh gram panchayats will be completed before time by December this year.

India’s 1 lakh Gram Panchayats become Internet-service ready

NEW DELHI: The government has completed the first phase of the BharatNet programme, having connected 1 lakh gram panchayats (GPs) with optic fibre, telecom minister Manoj Sinha Monday said, and hoped that the second phase to connect to 1.5 lakh more GPs will be completed before time by December this year.

Call drops: DoT to meet telcos tomorrow

 New Delhi, January 9:  

With call drops continuing to be a cause of concern for mobilephone users and the government, the Department of Telecommunications plans to meet telecom service providers on Wednesday to discuss the issue as well as review the new service quality norms that have been implemented in the sector.

Bharat Net Phase Two To Be Completed By December 2018

Phase two of Bharat Net, the famed government policy which aims to connect Rural India to broadband internet, might be completed by late this year, said Aruna Sundararajan, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications today.

One lakh gram panchayats become internet-service ready in Phase 1

The government has completed the first phase of the BharatNet programme, having connected 1 lakh gram panchayats (GPs) with optic fibre, telecom minister Manoj Sinha Monday said, and hoped that the second phase to connect to 1.5 lakh more GPs will be completed before time by December this year.

Phase 2 Of BharatNet Will Be Completed Ahead Of Time: Telecom Minister

The first phase of the Indian government’s BharatNet programme has been successfully completed, said Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha during a media interaction yesterday. As part of Phase 1, over 100K gram panchayats (GPs) have been connected with optical fibre.

BSNL initiates online Aadhaar SIM re-verification for senior citizens, NRIs, and physically challenged customers

State-run telecom operator BSNL has started the online Aadhaar-mobile SIM re-verification process for select customers. The BSNL portal now gives NRIs, senior citizens and physically challenged customers an option to link their 12-digit Aadhaar cards with their mobile SIMs without visiting a BSNL store.

Telecom Commission favours increasing spectrum cap

 New Delhi, January 9:  

The Telecom Commission (TC) on Tuesday decided in favour of relaxation of spectrum-holding caps for mobile companies and also approved awarding of category B licences to virtual network operators (VNOs).

BSNL Launches New 187 Plan With Unlimited Data & Calling to Counter Jio | Check All Details

If you are a BSNL User and looking for the best BSNL Plan for a month that comes with Free Unlimited Calls and Data then BSNL Latest 187 Plan is best for You. This New Plan of BSNL comes with free calling and data usage for 28 days.

Idea Cellular Intros Rs 509 Open Market Plan With 1GB Data Per Day, Unlimited Voice Calls for 84 Days

Telecom operator Idea Cellular introduced today made the Rs 509 plan as an open market one, following Bharti Airtel. This plan from Airtel is also focussed on driving customers from choosing Jio’s Rs 459 plan. Both Airtel and Idea have been trying hard to keep customers away from picking Reliance Jio’s network by introducing equally affordable tariff plans.

2018 to see Reliance Jio raising tariff and telcos combining spectrum holdings: OpenSignal

2017 was a significant year for Indian telecom during which 4G became the new norm. Usage exploded riding primarily on Reliance Jio — the 15-month old network that is already the world’s fastest-growing telco — and the effects trickled down to other operators too.

BSNL staff plan stir

Jamshedpur: Employees of BSNL's Jamshedpur Secondary Switching Area (SSA) will go on a two-day strike from December 12 in protest against the Union government's proposal to hand over the maintenance of mobile towers to private companies.

BSNL launches attractive post paid plan

JAMMU, Dec 8: State run telecom operator, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a new attractive post paid plan JK-399 for the post paid customers of J&K Circle with immediate effects.

Reliance JioPhone Faces Tough Competition from Micromax Bharat 1, Intex Aqua Lions N1, and More

Planning to book Reliance JioPhone? If you are going for an entry-level 4G smartphone, Indian telecom operators Airtel, Vodafone and BSNL too have come up with their cheap smartphones.