The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is expected to come out with a relief package for the telecom sector of India very soon. The government will look to reduce the financial burden on the telcos so that operators such as Vodafone Idea can have a future in the Indian market. The relief package isn’t final yet and the government’s still in the process of making it.
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‘BSNL, MTNL losses, liabilities shrank in FY21’
State-owned telecom firms BSNL and MTNL have narrowed their losses and reduced liabilities in 2020-21, Parliament was informed.
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan submitted that the losses of BSNL narrowed to ₹7,441 crore in 2020-21 from ₹15,500 crore in 2019-20.
Telecom duopoly is not a good idea
Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla’s letter to Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba about the debt-ridden Vodafone Idea Ltd, in which he holds a 27 per cent stake, is an SoS that has important implications for the future of the telecom industry in India. Birla finds the company no longer viable
BSNL’s employee group aims to synergize 4G networks with Vodafone Idea, Telecom News and ETTelecom
New Delhi: Pan-Indian Roaming Agreement with Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) For 4G or 4G commercial services, Bharat Sancharnigam Limited (BSNL), Said Aditya Birla Group-led private operator, state-owned telephone company group.
What if Vodafone Idea dies?
Vodafone Idea’s dire situation continues to haunt the company, its subscribers and to an extent, the government.
Between Kumar Mangalam Birla stepping down as the non-executive chairman of the company, and offering 27% stake to the government, and the British parent Vodafone Plc., refusing the infusion of4G trials: BSNL objects to deviations proposed by TCS
A Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)-led consortium selected by BSNL to do trials for testing their 4G equipment, has proposed 128 deviations in product specifications, which the state-run telco thinks, if accepted, could jeopardise its business prospects and impact customer experience.
JioFiber, Airtel, BSNL Mid-Range Broadband Plans
Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) have built a very solid broadband business in India. All the telecom operators now provide broadband internet services PAN-India and are continuously expanding fiber networks to ensure that each and every location of a city or town can get seamless internet services. Today, we are going to look at broadband plans from these companies that fall in the mid-range pricing category and fulfil all your needs.
BSNL employee groups bat for 4G network synergy with Vodafone Idea
NEW DELHI: A pan India roaming pact with Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) for the fourth generation or 4G commercial services may be a first step towards a synergy between the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Aditya Birla Group-driven private operator, the state-run telco groups said.
Global 5G network infrastructure revenue to reach $19 billion in 2021
New York: Worldwide 5G network infrastructure revenue is set to grow 39 per cent to reach $19.1 billion in 2021, up from $13.7 billion in 2020, a Gartner report said on Wednesday.
How Can BSNL And Vodafone-Idea Merger Help In Sustaining Their Operations In India?
BSNL and Vodafone-Idea are struggling in the telecom industry. In fact, both are facing financial issues, which is why several analysts believe that both entities should be merged if they want to sustain and run operations smoothly.
Vodafone Idea and BSNL Merger Should Get Green Flag
Vodafone Idea is one company that stands on the plank with a big question over its survival. Burdened by dues which it has to pay on Adjusted Gross Revenue, spectrum allocation and other operational expenses, the company stands amidst financial ruins. Late at night on Wednesday, the billionaire, Kumar Mangalam Birla, also tendered his resignation from Vodafone Idea. Not only this, but the company’s market cap has been taking a beating from its public shareholders on the market as well. However, is there an end to Vi’s problems, or is it simply headed to the graveyard of other companies which lost the telecom battle? It seems that Kumar Mangalam Birla himself might have given the answer before he left his seat at the table.
Vodafone Idea Awaits a Lifeline, But Who Will Come to Beleaguered Operator’s Rescue?
Telecom operator Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) is the eye of the storm, yet again, this time following the resignation of industrialist and billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla from the debt-laden company’s board.
On Wednesday, Birla, the chairman of business conglomerate Aditya Birla Group, had stepped down as non-executive chairman and non-executive director of VIL, a move that did not go well with the investors. While the company named non-executive director and telecom veteran
bsnl offers free google nest mini: BSNL is offering free Google Nest Mini smart devices, how to get and for how long the offer is
Telecom company BSNL has brought a new benefit for its customers. The
company is making Google Nest Mini smart devices available to its
customers in all 20 circles. However, there is a twist left in the
story. That is, this offer is applicable for those users who are using
the payment portal of BSNL to make payments to the company.
BSNL Broadband Offering Google Nest Mini on Online Payment
The frenzy of offers that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is offering on its broadband plans and new broadband customers has lost count. The telecom operator is growing in leaps and bounds on the broadband front, as proven by the 11 lakh customer addition made by BSNL on the wired broadband front. In a new promotional scheme by BSNL, the new broadband customers or the existing broadband customers who make their bill payments from the online portal of BSNL will be eligible for getting a Google Nest Mini Device. The offer will be based on a lucky draw meaning that 10 customers will be selected at random who will get the Google Nest Mini device.
LAUNCHED! BSNL Rs 201 PREPAID plan in more circles; also check 187 plan, Rs 1,499 plan - Offers & Benefits
BSNL Rs 201 Prepaid plan: In good news for prepaid users, the State-owned telecom firm Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has come up with several prepaid plans which include Rs 201 plan, Rs 187 plan, and Rs 1,499 plan.
Google Nest Mini: How To Get The Smart Device For Free; Check Details Here
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, better known as BSNL, has launched a new offer for its customers, wherein the Indian telecommunication company is providing Google Nest Mini to customers. The offer is valid for a limited time and will be available throughout August 2021. Keep reading to know more about how to avail of the BSNL Google Nest Mini offer and what are the conditions to be eligible.
BSNL launches 3 new prepaid recharge plans, know details
New Delhi. Bhartiya Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is the oldest telecommunication company in India. BSNL is authorized by the Government of India. BSNL is providing its services to the users in India for 21 years. In today’s new era where other telecommunication companies are providing new and good plans to their users, it is necessary for BSNL to do the same to stay in the market.
BSNL Singlehandedly Winning the Wired Broadband Sector
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the public telecom company, has been going all out with hands outstretched to ramp up its prepaid plans, ship tons of offers, and attract new customers onboard its network. However, due to the lack of the 4G network, its efforts have been mostly in vain. But, that does not mean that BSNL is losing the battle on every front. The public telecom company has been doing exceptionally well in the wireline segment, or the wired broadband sector. We base this on the back of the latest subscriber report put out by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), which has noted that BSNL was the only telecom operator to add more than 10 lakh wireline subscribers to its network in the month of May 2021.
How To Save Broadband And Landline Installation Charges Of BSNL
BSNL has come up with new offers for its broadband and landline connections. The company has waived off the installation charge for all users; however, this is a limited-time offer and will be available for only 90 days. The largest broadband player announced the services will go live on August 5th, 2021.
BSNL Broadband Offers 100GB Data For Rs 299: All Details Here
New Delhi: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced a new offer under which it will provide 100GB of data only for Rs 299.
The new plan of Rs 299 is only for new customers and the existing customer will not be able to avail of it. New customers will be able to take advantage of the Rs 299 broadband plan for up to six months. It will provide 100GB of data at 10 Mbps speed and once you exhaust the data limit the speed will drop down to 2Mbps.
BSNL LoI given to 5 local telecom firms for participation in 4G tender: MoS Telecom
State-run telecom firm BSNL has issued a letter of intent to five domestic telecom equipment companies for participation in its proposed tender for 4G services, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. According to a BSNL notice issued in January, the company had proposed to test the quality of Indian telecom equipment before letting them participate in the 4G tender to be floated by the company.
BSNL Letter of Intent Invites 5 Companies for 4G Services Trial
The public telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is otherwise good when it comes to data plans and offers on its prepaid plans. However, the Achilles heel for BSNL is its 4G network.
Madhya Pradesh: CBI arrests BSNL accounts officer for taking bribe of Rs 20,000 in Itarsi
Bhopal: A team of Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday arrested an accounts officer of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited posted in Itarsi (Hoshangabad district) as he took bribe.
Relief to Vodafone Idea, privatization of BSNL necessary to avoid duopoly in telecom sector: CUTS International
NEW DELHI: To avoid the state of a duopoly in the telecom industry and to ensure consumer welfare, the Central government must provide relief to the debt-laden Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) and privatize state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), said Pradeep Mehta, Secretary-General of CUTS International. “Otherwise consumers will suffer from lack of competition.”
Merger with BSNL may help save Vodafone Idea, says Deutsche Bank
The government must back state control of Vodafone Idea (Vi) by quickly merging it with Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) and recapitalise the ailing telco to save it from going bankrupt, especially after the Supreme Court ruled out any relief on its huge adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, brokerage Deutsche Bank said.
BSNL Should Be Privatised: CUTS International
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Vodafone Idea (Vi) both need to stay in the market to ensure that India doesn’t become a country with a duopoly of Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. Pradeep Mehta, Secretary-General of CUTS International told ET Telecom that BSNL should be privatised and Vodafone Idea should be provided temporary relief to ensure the survival of the two struggling telcos. Mehta warned that if this doesn’t happen, India will suffer from a lack of competition since only two telecom operators would be functioning.
BSNL Finally Rolls Out 4G In This State; 12,000 3G Towers To Be Converted Into 4G Using This Technology
Till now, the BSNL consumers in Kerala have been missing out on 4G.
But now those days are over since the consumers of the telco in South India might soon get the ability to enjoy 4G, as per a new report by Mathrubhumi.
BSNL to Finally Offer 4G Speeds in Kerala via BTS Technology
BSNL customers in Kerala have been missing out on 4G, but it seems that these days will soon be gone, since, according to a new report by Mathrubhumi, the consumers of the telco in South India might soon get the ability to enjoy 4G.
How Voluntary Retirement Scheme Helped BSNL In Decreasing Its Losses?
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has finally managed to narrow its loss to Rs. 7,441.11 crores by the end of the last financial year. Notably, the telecom reported a loss of Rs. 15,499.58 crores during 2019-20. The revenue from the operations has been declined to Rs. 18,595.12 crores, which is less than 2019-20.
BSNL narrows loss to Rs 7,441 crore in FY2021
New Delhi: State-run telecom firm BSNL has narrowed its consolidated loss to Rs 7,441.11 crore in the financial year ended on March 31, 2021, according to an official. The company had posted a loss of Rs 15,499.58 crore in 2019-20.
BSNL Providing Unlimited Data At Night With Special Tariff Voucher Rs. 599
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has announced the launch of new offers with a special tariff voucher of Rs. 599. Under this new offer, the company offers unlimited data at night from July 21st, 2021. This offer has been designed for the upcoming festival Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid).
BSNL employees’ union asks DoT to clear dues of Rs 30,000 crore: Report
NEW DELHI: State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) employees’ union has shot off a letter to new telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to ensure that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) clears dues of Rs 30,000 crore to the financially ailing telco, according to a report by The Hindu.
BSNL Rs 398 prepaid plan gives unlimited data and calls, check similar plans from Airtel, Jio and Vi
Government-owned telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) introduced a prepaid plan priced at Rs 398 that offers unlimited data with no speed restriction. The plan is popular because it has a validity of 30 days, something which private telcos are now trying to achieve with the introduction of new plans with 30 days and 60 days validity. The plan also offers unlimited calls along with unlimited data. Airtel, Jio and Vi do offer prepaid plans at a similar price point with 3GB daily data and unlimited calls.
BSNL: Salary Delays Continue, Employees to Stage Hunger Strike in Protest
Salary delays at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) continue to haunt its employees, prompting unions to allege that the decision to slash the company’s manpower via a voluntary retirement exercise carried out more than a year ago – without realising other commitments to achieve the “financial revival” of the state-owned telecom company – has only deepened the crisis. The employees have also planned a hunger strike in protest on July 28.
DoT to fine commercial SMS senders upto Rs 10k/ violation for messages aimed at duping users
New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will impose a fine of upto Rs 10,000 per violation and permanent disconnection of all telecom resources of commercial SMS senders who dupe customers by sending fraudulent SMSes with fake headers.
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