Finally, BSNL announced the launch of new unlimited Bharat Fiber (FTTH) Plans - Fiber Basic, Fiber Value, Fiber Premium and Fiber Ultra with effect from 1st October 2020

Finally, BSNL announced the launch of new unlimited Bharat Fiber (FTTH) Plans - Fiber Basic, Fiber Value, Fiber Premium and Fiber Ultra with effect from 1st October 2020

Wired Broadband   Friday, September 25, 2020

Finally, BSNL has officially announced the launch of much awaited New Unlimited Bharat Fiber (FTTH) Broadband plans - 'Fiber Basic', 'Fiber Value', 'Fiber Premium' and 'Fiber Ultra' as a promotional offer for BSNL FTTH customers all over India.

BSNL launched these new ultra fast Bharat Fiber (FTTH) broadband plans in an attempt to compete with recently announced plans by Reliance Jio. Soon after announcing Jio Fiber plans, Airtel also slashed their existing tariff plans to match with Jio Fiber plans. BSNL's new plans are available for all users in all the circles except Andaman and Nicobar.

TRAI Report Card June 2020 : Wired Broadband subscriber base is increasing at a faster pace in India

TRAI Report Card June 2020 : Wired Broadband subscriber base is increasing at a faster pace in India

Wireless Broadband   Friday, September 25, 2020

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has published latest telecom subscription data for the moth of June 2020. As per the latest report, wired broadband subscriber base is increasing at a faster pace than wireless broadband in the country.

Total number of wired broadband subscribers has increased from 19.38 millions at the end of May 2020 to 19.82 millions at the end of June 2020 with a monthly growth rate of 2.29% whereas growth rate of wireless broadband subscriber base was 2.23% only. Same trend was seen in the previous month (May 2020) also where the growth rate of wired broadband subscriber base was 1.88% as compared to 1.13% for wireless broadband subscriber base.

Exclusive : BSNL's new Bharat Fiber Plans may offer up to 4000GB FUP limit; Comparison with Jio Fiber and Airtel Fiber

Exclusive : BSNL's new Bharat Fiber Plans may offer up to 4000GB FUP limit; Comparison with Jio Fiber and Airtel Fiber

Wired Broadband   Thursday, September 24, 2020

As we reported on yesterday, BSNL is all set to launch new unlimited fiber broadband (BSNL FTTH / Bharat Fiber) plans with speed up to 300Mbps bundled with free OTT subscription. The PSU has decided to launch these new Bharat Fiber plans in an attempt to compete with newly announced plans by Reliance Jio and Airtel.

Now, we have got more detailed information about the newly proposed Bharat Fiber (BSNL FTTH) plans like - maximum download & upload speed and FUP usage limit, download & upload speed after crossing FUP usage limit,  details of bundled OTT packs and comparison with Jio Fiber and Airtel Fiber plans. BSNL will be launching four (4) new Bharat Fiber plans which are - 'Bharat Fiber Basic', 'Bharat Fiber Value', 'Bharat Fiber Premium' and 'Bharat Fiber Ultra' with effect from 1st October 2020 across India.

TRAI's new direction on tariff publication : Essential disclosures for tariff plans and offers to be published by telecom operators

TRAI's new direction on tariff publication : Essential disclosures for tariff plans and offers to be published by telecom operators

TRAI Tariff Publication Direction   Thursday, September 24, 2020

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued new direction dated 18th September 2020, on tariff publication by telecom service providers in India. As per the latest information, TRAI has instructed all the telecom service providers for service area wise publication of essential disclosure of tariff plans.

Each telecom operator has to publish detailed information about all existing prepaid and postpaid tariff plans, special tariff vouchers, combo vouchers, add-on plans etc. on their customer care centers, website, mobile app and other retail outlets. Now, operators need to publish all terms and conditions of a particular tariff plan / STV / Combo Voucher so that a customer may understand all important information like volume of calls, data and SMS, rates for the same, limit of usage and speed beyond the entitled use etc.

Exclusive : BSNL to launch new unlimited Bharat Fiber Broadband (FTTH) plans from Rs 449 and speed upto 300Mbps on 1st October 2020

Exclusive : BSNL to launch new unlimited Bharat Fiber Broadband (FTTH) plans from Rs 449 and speed upto 300Mbps on 1st October 2020

Wired Broadband   Wednesday, September 23, 2020

More cheers to BSNL Bharat Fiber (FTTH) customers all over India as the PSU is planning to launch new unlimited Bharat Fiber Broadband plans bundled with free OTT subscription starting from Rs 449 to compete with Jio Fiber.

As per the latest information, BSNL's new unlimited Bharat Fiber Plans will offer maximum speed up to 300Mbps. Most probably, the newly proposed plans will be launched by BSNL on it's foundation day i.e., on 1st October 2020. The proposed plans are - Fiber Basic, Fiber Value, Fiber Premium and Fiber Ultra. We have got a very few leaks about the newly proposed tariff plans which are given below.

BSNL is reconsidering the deals with Chinese companies for 5G trials - says, CMD BSNL Sri PK Purwar

BSNL is reconsidering the deals with Chinese companies for 5G trials - says, CMD BSNL Sri PK Purwar

ZTE   Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Soon after raising Rs 8500 Crores through sovereign bonds, the state run telecom major BSNL has announced that they are reconsidering their earlier deals with Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers for its 5G trails in India.

In the year 2017, BSNL had signed MoU with Chinese telecom company ZTE to develop 5G ecosystem in India for BSNL. Considering the present  Indo-China issues, the PSU is rethinking its 5G strategy. BSNL CMD Sri. PK Purwar said - "We had applied for 5G. considering the changes done to General Financial Rules (GFR) provisions, we have to revisit our application and we are in the process of doing that."

BSNL 4G LTE Mobile Internet Services will be launched at 62 tower locations in Malappuram district on 1st October 2020

BSNL 4G LTE Mobile Internet Services will be launched at 62 tower locations in Malappuram district on 1st October 2020

Wireless Broadband   Monday, September 21, 2020

Happy news to thousands of BSNL Mobile Customers as the state run PSU has announced the launch of BSNL 4G Mobile Services at 62 tower locations in Malappuram district in Kerala.

Initially, BSNL will be launching 4G LTE services on 26th September 2020 at Malappuram. Later on 1st October 2020 - on BSNL formation day, the services will be extended to 62 more tower locations which include - Manjeri, Kondotty, Edavanna, Thiruvaly etc.

BSNL raises Rs 8500 Crore via sovereign bonds guaranteed by Government of India

BSNL raises Rs 8500 Crore via sovereign bonds guaranteed by Government of India

BSNL Sovereign Bonds   Monday, September 21, 2020

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) today issued Government Guaranteed Bonds of 10 years maturity, on private placement basis. The Bond got overwhelming response from the investors.

BSNL offered Government Guaranteed unsecured, redeemable, listed,taxable, Non-convertible Debentures of face value of Rs 10 lakh each at par, with a base issue size of Rs 1000 crores with option to retain oversubscription upto Rs 7500 Crore, aggregating to total issue size of Rs 8500 Crores, on private placement basis through BSE, Electronic Bidding Platform (EBP).

BSNL launched 4G services in high security strategic Atal Tunnel at Rohtang to meet the strategic requirements in frontier areas

BSNL launched 4G services in high security strategic Atal Tunnel at Rohtang to meet the strategic requirements in frontier areas

BSNL Mobile   Sunday, September 20, 2020

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) - India's one and only  - government owned telecom operator has launched high speed BSNL 4G mobile services in high security strategic Atal Tunnel at Rohtang.

Atal Tunnel (Rohtang Tunnel) is one of the longest road tunnels in India (9.02 KM) built under the Rohtang Pass which connects Manali and Leh. This highway tunnel is one of the most strategic corridor for our armed forces and countrymen. BSNL is always providing services to the public and our military forces at most difficult terrains where private telecom operators are reluctant to operate.

BSNL to launch Ultra Fast 4G mobile internet service from 1st October 2020 at all major locations in Wayanad district

BSNL to launch Ultra Fast 4G mobile internet service from 1st October 2020 at all major locations in Wayanad district

Wireless Broadband   Saturday, September 19, 2020

BSNL has announced the official launch of BSNL 4G Mobile Services in all major cities in Wayanad District on BSNL foundation day - 1st October 2020.

As per the latest information, BSNL 4G mobile internet services (BSNL 4G LTE) will be live in more than 25 locations in Wayanad District from 1st October 2020 onwards. The proposed areas are Kalpetta, Muttil, Kakkavayal, Munderi, Kariyambadi, Krishnagiri, Kumbaleri, Meenangadi, Chundale, Ambalavayal, SulthanBathery, Kolagappara, Moolankavu etc.