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BSNL deploys 50,000 4G sites in India's remote regions; Strengthens network

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-run telecom operator, has successfully installed over 50,000 indigenous 4G sites across the nation. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Communications, marking a pivotal moment in the country's journey towards enhanced digital infrastructure.

23 days ago

Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims to Enjoy Improved Telecom Connectivity Along Yatra Routes

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced a significant upgrade in the telecom infrastructure on July 8, 2024, aimed at ensuring seamless mobile connectivity for pilgrims participating in the Amarnath Yatra. This initiative is a collaborative effort with major telecom service providers (TSPs) including Airtel, BSNL, and Reliance Jio. The upgrade is designed to provide continuous coverage along the Yatra routes.

Jul 8, 2024

Reports of second BSNL data breach raise major privacy and security concerns [details]

It has been reported that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has faced a serious data breach, a second in the last few months. The breach is said to include sensitive user and operational data. As part of the attack on BSNL servers, the unknown entity is said to possess "SIM card details, home location register data, and server-related critical security keys".

Jun 27, 2024

Kanpur man celebrates daughter's homecoming after divorce

All fathers send off their daughters with great fanfare after the wedding but a father in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur brought his daughter home after her divorce with a band in tow.

Apr 30, 2024

Discontent in ITS officers of BSNL/MTNL after govt revival package

The Indian Telecom Service Association (ITSA) has asked the Central government to issue directions to the DoT, BSNL and MTNL to effectively execute the revival plan announced by the Union government to allocate resources in an optimal manner.

Nov 12, 2019

BSNL gets 50,000, MTNL 3000 application for VRS

Over 50,000 employees of BSNL staff have chosen the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) over the last 4 days and in MTNL out of the target of 15,000, around 3000 employees have opted for the VRS.

Nov 9, 2019

Govt plans to merge loss-making state telecoms firms BSNL and MTNL; here's why

The two carriers have struggled to win customers at a time Reliance Industries' telecoms' upstart Jio and rival Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have rolled out 4G services and cut prices on voice and data.

Oct 23, 2019

Good news for BSNL employees, cash-strapped telecom firm to give salaries before Diwali

The Finance Ministry and the PMO are in favour of Rs 50,000 crore capital infusion for the revival of the BSNL and MTNL, the state-run telcos.

Oct 15, 2019

BSNL to sack 54,000 employees post-Lok Sabha elections as losses pile up?

Nearly 31 per cent of the 1.7 lakh workforce at BSNL is likely to be laid off as a result of the company's cost-cutting measures.

Apr 3, 2019

IPL 2019: BSNL launches Rs 199, Rs 499 prepaid plan with cricket score alert options and more

BSNL launches IPL special prepaid plan with lucrative benefits in India.

Mar 24, 2019

BSNL fails to pay 1.76 lakh employees in February; FY19 losses could top Rs 8,000 crore

The public sector telecom provider has not got Department of Telecom nod to raise a bank loan to meet wage bill while revenues have stagnated amid rising operational expenses.

Mar 13, 2019

Vodafone Idea Rs 396 unlimited data prepaid pack: Here's how it fares against Airtel, Reliance Jio

Vodafone Idea Limited launches Rs 396 plan with 1.5GB data per day, free calling and more benefits.

Mar 5, 2019

BSNL revises Sixer 666 prepaid pack: Here's how it fares against Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone

BSNL's Sixer 666 pack now offers 3.7GB data per day and several other benefits.

Feb 26, 2019

Vodafone Idea revises Rs 509 prepaid unlimited pack: Here's how it fares against Airtel, Reliance Jio

Vodafone Idea has increased the data allowance per day for the Rs 509 tariff plan in India.

Feb 25, 2019

BSNL Rs 298 prepaid plan launched with lucrative benefits; here's how it fares against Reliance Jio, Airtel

State-run BSNL launches new Rs 298 prepaid unlimited plan with lucrative data benefits, also access to special Eros Now multimedia streaming service and more.

Feb 24, 2019

BSNL revises Rs 98 Data Tsunami plan with more benefits: Here's how it fares against Reliance Jio, Airtel

state-run BSNL has added more data benefits to the popular monthly Rs 98 Data Tsunami plan in India.

Feb 18, 2019

Vodafone Idea Rs 1,999 unlimited prepaid plan: Here's how it compares to Reliance Jio, Airtel, BSNL

After launching the Rs 1,699 pack, Vodafone introduces new Rs 1,999 yearly prepaid plan with more data benefits.

Feb 7, 2019

Vodafone Idea brings Rs 1,699 yearly pre-paid plan: Here's how it stack up against Jio, Airtel, BSNL tariff

Vodafone Idea's yearly Rs 1,699 plan offers 1GB/day, free calling (local & STD) and other benefits for 365 days.

Jan 31, 2019

BSNL launches Rs 899 biannual prepaid plan with lucrative data benefits: Quick facts

State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) launched a new half-yearly Rs 899 tariff plan with better data benefits compared to Reliance Jio's Rs 1,999 bi-annual prepaid pack.

Jan 23, 2019

BSNL Bharat Fiber vs Reliance Jio GigaFiber: New FTTH broadband Internet service launched

Subscribers of BSNL's Bharat Fiber FTTH Internet service will be able to enjoy 35GB data per day, costing just Rs 1.1 per GB download with speeds up to 100MBps.

Jan 21, 2019