Earlier, the government had launched a scheme for both the telecom companies – BSNL and MTNL. Telcos (BSNL) had invited Expression of Interest for Proof of Concept (POC) for Indian companies who were willing to participate in BSNL’s upcoming 4G tender. Additionally, the government decided to give telecom companies a four-year moratorium on spectrum charges and AGR dues. Recently, the central government had approved 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the telecom sector. However, now the company will roll out a 4G network in all the telecom circles of the country by next year. To vote for other categories, click here.īSNL had received approval from the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) for 4G up-gradation, but it was canceled by the nominees on the government’s board because they felt that rolling out with Nokia’s equipment would be unsafe.
Also Read - BSNL launches a new Rs 94 recharge plan with 3GB free data: Check validity, benefits and more He further said that the rollout of 4G services of the telco (BSNL) across the country would generate around Rs 900 crore in the first year of operation as per the estimates. Also Read - Best prepaid plans under Rs 399 from BSNL, Airtel, Vodafone-Idea, Reliance JioĪccording to a PTI report, the Minister of State for Telecom, in an inquiry regarding 4G rollout by telcos, said that BSNL had given September 2022 as the deadline for Pan-India rollout of its 4G services. There was speculation that BSNL and MTNL would be disinvested for some time, which has now come to a complete halt. In Parliament, the Union Minister of State for Communication Devyusingh Chouhan said in writing that there is no further plan to disinvest the two state-owned telecom companies Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL). Also Read - Looking for a long-term BSNL plan? Here are our top picks Parliament has informed that the BSNL will be reported to get revenue of around Rs 900 crore.
State-owned telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the launch of its 4G services across the country by September next year.