BSNL’s New Ghar Wapsi Rs 399 Plan Can Be a Boon for Postpaid Users

BSNL today introduced a new postpaid plan of Rs 399 to stay in-line with private telecom operators postpaid plans. And the new Rs 399 plan offers better benefits than other operators, especially the data benefit is 50% better than what others are offering. The new Rs 399 BSNL postpaid plan is dubbed as Ghar Wapsi and will be effective from March 1, 2018. All the top telcos Airtel, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular are offering the similar price postpaid plans.

This is why BSNL chose Nokia over others to launch 4G service in 10 circles

Indian telecom operator BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) has inked a deal with Nokia to roll-out its 4G services in 10 telecom circles in India, which will cover the western and southern parts of the country.

BSNL joins hands with Nokia to launch 4G service in 10 circles

"We are really proud to have technology partner like Nokia with whom we are working in South and West Zone of the country, rolling out the latest single RAN Technology, and further moving towards 5G...," BSNL CMD Anupam Shrivastava said in a statement.

BSNL Revises Maximum 999 Prepaid Plan With 200 Minutes Per Day Calls in Kerala Circle

Authorities at BSNL Kerala telecom circle today announced that they’re revising four plans in the circle. The plans in question are Combo STV 26, Maha Plan 949, Maximum Plan 999 and STV 1099. And the revision is a bad move as the telco decided to limit voice calls to 200 minutes per day with all the four plans.

BSNL selects Nokia for 4G network and VoLTE

Indian telecom operator BSNL has selected Nokia for a network modernization project to support BSNL’s launch of 4G and Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services in western and southern regions of India.
Nokia received this important deal competing with Ericsson, Huawei and ZTE. The industry is hoping that BSNL will be revealing the name of the 4G equipment supplier for North and East regions as well.

BSNL Partners Nokia for Rollout of 4G VoLTE Services

Nokia and BSNL have signed a network modernisation agreement to support BSNLs launch of 4G and Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services in western and southern regions of India, an official said on Monday.

Aircel sinking? TN customers might be able to use BSNL

 Highlights:

• Difficult time for Aircel's 5000+ employees. Most fear they will be left jobless
• Aircel hasn't paid lenders and service providers since September 2017. Might owe Rs 15500 crore according to reports

Step to port your Aircel number to BSNL

If you do not want to change your Aircel mobile number but want to switch the telecom service provider, you can do so by porting your number from existing telecom operator to the desired one. Here is step-by-step guide in case you want to port your Aircel number to BSNL:

BSNL to Soon Launch a Postpaid Plan With Unlimited Calling at Rs 399

Telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam LTD (BSNL) hasn’t been at its best in the postpaid plans department. However, the company will soon solve this issue as it’s planning to launch a new entry-level Rs 399 postpaid plan offering unlimited voice calls to counter the incumbent telecom operators recent postpaid plan revisions.

BSNL releases new Rs 99, Rs 319 prepaid plans with unlimited calls, free roaming

Wake us up when the telecom war ends! Just after Airtel made yet another change in the plans it offers, BSNL stands next in line for a little rejig. BSNL has launched two new prepaid plans, priced at Rs 99 and Rs 319. Irrespective of your network circle, as long as you have a BSNL prepaid connection, you will be eligible for the update. Unlimited national roaming calls, however, are limited to Mumbai and Delhi connections.

‘No move’ to merge BSNL, MTNL

Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha today said there are no plans at present to merge BSNL and MTNL, but asserted that the strategic plan outlined for promoting synergy among state-owned telecom firms will strengthen and benefit both the organisations.

DoT announces strategic plan for 7 telecom PSUs, including BSNL, MTNL

New Delhi: The department of telecommunications (DoT) on Thursday unveiled a strategic plan to create synergies among its seven public sector units (PSUs) which includes frameworks to facilitate manpower sharing, utilize vacant land and buildings, boost technology innovation and export promotion and, importantly, settle legal issues and financial claims.

No plan to merge BSNL, MTNL, says telecom minister

Telecom minister Manoj Sinha on Thursday ruled out any plans to merge public sector telecom firms BSNL and MTNL, which are reeling under financial stress.

BSNL Introduces Bulk SMS Service Allowing Users to Send Multiple SMS at One Go at Affordable Rates

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has introduced new Bulk SMS plans which provide an easy and user-friendly way for sending bulk and as well individual messages at affordable rates. The BSNL service provides facility to send both transactional and promotional SMSes. Transactional SMS can be sent by customers through the web portal or API while promotional SMS can be sent on behalf of the customer by CSR.

MTNL surges post plans of strategic alliance with BSNL

As the Indian telecom market has been captured by big telecom giants like Vodafone, Idea and recently by Jio bringing in new technology and loads of discounted offers, the government is seriously looking for a revival plan for the state-owned MTNL.

BSNL clarifies on 13-digit phone numbers; it is only for machines

Starting July 1, all SIM-based M2M (machine-to-machine) communication devices will carry a 13-digit number, instead of the 10-digit number now. However, this is applicable only to numbers used by machines to communicate with other machines and not normal retail mobile numbers.

BSNL introduces new prepaid plans with unlimited calling benefits

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced new prepaid plans for its users in the country. The company has introduced Rs 99 and Rs 319 plans in the Calcutta circle.

BSNL launches unlimited plan, 4G roll-out likely from March

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd today introduced unlimited prepaid mobile plans starting at Rs 99 for the Calcutta telecom circle to take on rising competition.

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The battle for supremacy in the telecom industry is getting intense with each passing day. Telecom companies are launching lucrative and cheaper offers with more freebies in a bid to attract customers and also arrest migration. The battle for the best started after Reliance Jio entered the fray and

BSNL discontinues 7 prepaid plans; announces Wi-Fi+ service with access to 44 million hotspots

State-owned telecom operator BSNL has announced that it has discontinued seven of its prepaid plans across different telecom circles. The plans withdrawn by the operator include the special tariff vouchers (STV), combo STV and the recently revised prepaid data plan priced at Rs 821.

Bharti Airtel Introduces Online Mobile Reverification With Aadhaar for Senior Citizens and Physically Challenged People

Leading telecom operator, Bharti Airtel, after a long wait has finally introduced the online Aadhaar reverification with mobile connections for senior citizens, physically challenged and non-resident Indians. Currently, the online-based reverification service is not applicable for every Airtel subscriber as it’s available only for senior citizens above 70 years. The web-based verification will allow the people falling under the eligibility criteria verify their SIM card right from home itself.

Government to set up new mobile phone tracking system to discourage theft

As the technology is rapidly increasing there are more and more chances for many illegal things like robbering, hacking, misusing many legal rights by unauthorized things which are taking place in present society.

BSNL extends free Sunday calling offer for another three months

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced that it will extend the popular its free unlimited calling benefits from BSNL landline to any landline and mobile on Sundays on popular demand. The operator says that it has extended the offer for another three months.

BSNL Five Data Combo Plans: Rs 109 Vs Rs 198 Vs 291 Vs Rs 333 Vs Rs 444

BSNL offers five data combo internet plans. All these plans have something unique to offer. Some have a short validity while the others have a longer one. The plans start for as low as Rs 109 and are available for as high as Rs 444. All the plans have PRBT, which is persoanlised ring back tone.

BSNL Launches New Broadband Plans With 10Mbps Speed And Unlimited Data

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, BSNL has been facing tough competition from the mobile telecom operators who have been in a price war since the launch of Reliance JIO. The chaos has although benefited the customers and brought down the price of internet services in the entire country.

BSNL seeks Rs6,652 crore as equity infusion from government: Manoj Sinha

New Delhi: State-run telecom firm BSNL has sought Rs6,652 crore as equity infusion from the government to fund its spectrum purchase worth about Rs13,885 crore, telecom minister Manoj Sinha informed Parliament on Friday.

Budget 2018: Govt earmarks Rs14,500 crore for telecom infra projects

New Delhi: The Union Budget on Thursday proposed an overall allocation of around Rs14,500 crore for the 2018-19 fiscal to augment telecom infrastructure projects, which include an alternate communication network for defence services, in the country.

BSNL’s Revised Premium Broadband Plans Will Now Offer Unlimited Voice Calls Without Any FUP to Any Network

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has now revised its premium broadband plans to offer unlimited voice calling benefit. India’s largest wired broadband service provider, BSNL today announced the revision of Rs 1,495, Rs 1,599, Rs 1,745, Rs 2,295 and Rs 2,845 DSL and FTTH Broadband plans. And all the revised plans now offer 24 hours unlimited voice calling to any network within India. These new changes will be effective on a pan-India basis starting February 1, 2018.

BSNL Free Sunday Calls to Be Shut Down on February 1

State-owned telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) will withdraw its free voice calling benefits from landlines on Sundays from February 1.

BSNL stops free Sunday calls on landlines, CalTel for new plan

KOLKATA: State-owned telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) will withdraw its free voice calling benefits from landlines on Sundays from February 1.

BSNL’s Prepaid Data STV of Rs 821 Revised to Offer 1GB Data Per Day for 120 Days

Following private telecom operators, BSNL or Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has revised the entire 3G prepaid data recharge vouchers. The company has extended the validity period of some internet plans while also increasing the data offered on others. The extra validity and data for its prepaid customers will go a long way in attracting new customers and keeping the likes of Airtel and Jio at the bay.

Monetising assets: BSNL wants to sell lands which it does not own

State-owned, loss-making telecom firm BSNL’s move to monetise its real estate assets in order to shore up its revenues has run into trouble as the department of telecommunications (DoT) has said since the ownership of the properties do not vest with the firm, its proposal cannot be processed. The telecom firm had recently moved a proposal before the DoT that it be allowed to sell part of its land banks and buildings to bring about a financial restructuring of the organisation.

BSNL to shift to 4G services in Idukki

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will soon shift to 4G services in the district. As part of it, a trial run has been launched at Udumbanchola. It is expected that Internet services will be upgraded with the completion of the modernisation work on five towers in the region. It was for the first time the 4G services were made available in the district, said a BSNL official.

BSNL Intros New STV 191 Prepaid Tariff Plan With Unlimited Data and Voice Calls for 28 Days

Amidst the high-competition in the Indian market, state-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced a new Rs 191 tariff plan for its subscribers in Telangana region. Under the prepaid recharge plan Rs 191, BSNL is providing all benefits including voice calls, data, and SMS.

Ahead of 4G launch, BSNL tweaks data plans, 1-yr plan at Rs 1,498

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd or BSNL, which is scheduled to start its 4G services this month, has overhauled its tariff plans in circles such as Kerala, the first state in line for LTE launch.
As part of the tariff overhaul, it has withdrawn its most jaw-dropping plans, and replaced them with newer ones.