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  • BSNL Deploys Over 50,000 Indigenous 4G Sites In India’s Most Remote Regions |

    New Delhi: In a landmark move advancing India’s digital connectivity goals, the state-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has successfully deployed more than 50,000 indigenous 4G sites nationwide, the Ministry of Communications announced.

    “Under the Government’s Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has successfully deployed more than 50,000 indigenous 4G sites nationwide, significantly advancing India’s digital connectivity goals,” said the ministry.

    This deployment, in collaboration with Indian tech giants like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tejas Networks, the Center for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), and ITI Ltd., showcases the strength of India’s homegrown technology in fulfilling the country’s connectivity needs. . Designed, developed, and implemented entirely by Indian companies, BSNL’s 4G network embodies the concept of “Poorn Swadeshi” (Completely Indigenous) innovation, ushering in a new era for telecom in India, the ministry added.

    As of October 29, 2024, BSNL has installed over 50,000 sites, of which more than 41,000 are now operational, with nearly 36,747 sites established under the Phase IX.2 of the project and 5,000 sites under the 4G Saturation Project funded by Digital Bharat Nidhi. Fund erstwhile Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). These efforts are bolstering BSNL’s goal to deploy over 1,00,000 4G sites, a testament to its swift pace of expansion.

    Till July,2024, BSNL has put on Air 15000 sites. Moreover, the last three months have witnessed the addition of over 25,000 new 4G sites, serving as a powerful reminder of the impact of Swadeshi technology and BSNL’s commitment to connecting all of India.

  • BSNL Rolls Out New Security Feature In Its Selfcare App; Jio, Airtel, and Vi Don’t Offer It; Here’s How To File Complaint |

    BSNL Complaint Online: BSNL has introduced a new feature in its mobile app, enabling users to easily report fraudulent SMS messages. The state-owned company has taken an initiative which aims to curb the rising threat of spam and phishing attempts, ensuring enhanced security for customers.

    With this new security feature, BSNL is taking proactive steps to protect users from malicious messages and improve their overall mobile experience.

    BSNL has experienced a significant increase in subscribers following the recent tariff hikes by private telecom operators such as Jio, Airtel, and Vi. These companies raised their recharge plans by up to 15% starting July 3, leading many users to switch to BSNL.

    In an effort to retain both new and existing customers, BSNL has introduced an easier method for users to report unwanted messages, addressing the growing issue of spam and Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC).

    Through BSNL’s UCC complaint service, users can report fraudulent SMS or voice calls by accessing the BSNL Selfcare app and submitting the required details to file a complaint. This service is a unique offering, not currently provided by other leading telecom operators like Jio, Airtel, and Vi.

    How To File A Complaint Against Fraudulent SMS With BSNL

    Step 1: Open the BSNL Selfcare app.

    Step 2: Tap on the three-line menu icon at the top left corner of the home page.

    Step 3: Scroll down and select the ‘Complaint and Preference’ option.

    Step 4: On the next page, tap on the three-line menu icon located on the right side.

    Step 5: Choose ‘Complaints’ from the available options.

    Step 6: Tap on ‘New complaint.’

    Step 7: Select either ‘SMS’ or ‘Voice’ to file your complaint.

    Step 8: Enter all the necessary details and submit your complaint.

  • BSNL Live TV App Launched For Android Users — What Services Does It Offer? ,

    New Delhi: State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched the BSNL Live TV app, exclusive for Android TVs only. With limited downloads as of now, the BSNL Live TV App has been published by WeConnect.

    Although it is yet not very clear as to what exactly the functionality of BSNL Live TV app are, BSNL has mentioned the following description in Google playstore.

    “Our service offers a unified 4K HEVC network in India, providing Cable TV, Internet, and Landline Telephone services through a single CPE. This device features a 4K video interface, built-in Wi-Fi router, access to major OTT apps, and integrated CCTV capabilities, all operated via an Android-based system.”

    Last year, BSNL launched the Internet Protocol television (IPTV) services. BSNL is providing Internet Protocol television (IPTV) services via fiber at the rate of Rs 130/- per month.

    HD Packs are available under two plans, HD starter at Rs 270 with 211 TV channels and HD Bonanza at Rs.400 with 223 TV channels. BSNL IPTV service can work without a set-top box in Android TV sets. Limited period special discount offer of Rs 1200 is available for existing landline customers to convert it to Fiber Broadband.

    For BSNL Fiber booking, customers register at the website https://bookmyfiber.bsnl.co.in/. For IPTV registration, BSNL FTTH customers can book through the website http://fms.bsnl.in/iptvreg.

  • BSNL Giving Rs 50,000 Per Month, Rs 35 Lakh Advance For Installing Roof-Top Telecom Tower? Check What The Company Said |

    New Delhi: If you have got any viral message purportedly being sent by State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), offering you a lucrative Rs 50,000 per month and an advance amount of Rs 35 lakh for installing BSNL tower in your roof-top. , you are actually targeted by scamsters.

    A fake website, https://bsnltowerindia.com/page/about-us.html, is doing the rounds in the social media which is claiming the above payment. The plans on this fake website mentions three packages for tower installation –One is rural package, second is semi-urban package and third is urban package.

    Among the several list of documents that the fake website is demanding is –self attested copy of Voter ID, self attested copy of PAN card, self attested passport size photograph, copy of property related documents and copy of bank statements of last 6 months.

    BSNL has asked its customers to be careful, stating that it is a fake website which has no connection with the telecom company. Customers have also been alerted that the fake website is asking for money or personal information in lieu of setting up 5G towers.

    __ _ FRAUDULENT WEBSITE ALERT _

    Website : https://t.co/HYcATi82xW does not belong to BSNL.

    Stay Alert, Stay Safe: Don’t Fall for Fake Websites! Double-Check Before You Proceed.

    For latest updates kindly visit our official website: https://t.co/kvXWJQYHLt pic.twitter.com/LGR8YDfcwY

    — BSNL India (@BSNLCorporate) September 4, 2024

    You can also get such viral messages fact-checked by PIB. Here Is How To Do That

    If you get any such suspicious message, you can always know its authenticity and check if the news is for real or it is a fake news. For that, you need to send the message to https://factcheck.pib.gov.in. Alternatively you can send a WhatsApp message to +918799711259 for fact check. You can also send your message to [email protected]. The fact check information is also available on https://pib.gov.in.

  • BSNL Offers Cheapest 336-Day Validity Recharge Plan With Unlimited Calling Vs Jio|Benefits Compared |

    BSNL Prepaid Plan Vs Jio: In a move to compete with private telecom giants or to attract more customers, BSNL has rolled out a new 336-day long validity recharge plan that promises substantial 4G data benefits. As we all know BSNL is gearing up to expand its 4G services across India, the company’s long-term mobile prepaid plan is offering an attractive alternative to existing Jio users. long-term

    With affordable pricing and extended validity, the BSNL’s latest offering could be a game-changer for those looking for reliable connectivity and significant data allowances without the need for frequent recharges.

    Let’s have a quick look at which telecom giant provides more benefits in its long-validity plan

    BSNL’s 336-Days Long Validity Prepaid Recharge Plan At Rs 1,499

    The company’s long-validity recharge plans offer unlimited voice calling for 336 days at Rs 1,499. Adding further, consumers can enjoy free roaming on MTNL networks in Delhi and Mumbai. Moreover, this mobile prepaid plan also includes 24GB of data and 100 free SMS daily. However, there are no extra bonuses included, and users will need to spend approximately Rs 4.5 daily for this plan.

    Comparison of BSNL and Jio 336-Day Validity Prepaid Recharge Plans Feature BSNL Jio Plan Price Rs 1,499 Rs 1,899 Validity 336 days 336 days Voice Calling Unlimited (including free roaming on MTNL networks in Delhi and Mumbai) Unlimited (nationwide) Data 24GB 24GB SMS 100 free SMS daily 3,600 free SMS total Additional Benefits None Jio TV, Jio Cinema, Jio Cloud subscriptions Daily Cost Approximately Rs 4.5 Approximately Rs 5.65

    Jio’s 336-Days Validity Prepaid Recharge Plan:

    The company provides a 336-day validity plan priced at Rs 1,899. This plan includes unlimited free calls to any telecom network across the country, 24GB of data, and 3,600 free SMS. Subscribers also receive complimentary access to Jio TV, Jio Cinema, and Jio Cloud. The daily cost for this plan comes to approximately Rs 5.65.

  • BSNL Offers Cheapest 2GB Per Day Data Plan With 1 Month Validity; Price, Benefits Compared Vs Airtel Plan |

    BSNL vs Airtel: In the competitive market of mobile recharge plans offered by Jio, Airtel, Vi, and others, the focus has now shifted towards BSNL. While all other leading telecom companies have increased the prices of their mobile recharge plans, BSNL remains the only company offering plans at affordable rates without raising prices.

    Notably, while all the companies vie for the attention of cost-conscious customers, BSNL’s budget-friendly plan stands out against Airtel’s offerings by providing the cheapest 2GB per day data plan, making it a compelling choice for those looking to maximize their data usage without breaking the bank.

    BSNL 2GB Data Per Day at Rs 229

    This recharge plan offers unlimited voice calls, including local and STD, to any network within the Home LSA and during national roaming, covering the MTNL network in Mumbai and Delhi.

    Users also get unlimited data, with speeds reduced to 80 kbps after consuming 2 GB per day, along with 100 SMS per day. As a special benefit, the plan includes access to a PWA gaming service for one month. Similar to Jio, Airtel, and Vi, this BSNL plan also provides complimentary SMS, allowing users to send 100 free SMS daily.

    Recharge Plans Comparison Plan BSNL 2GB Data Per Day at Rs 229 Airtel 2GB Data Per Day at Rs 379 Price Rs 229 Rs 379 Data 2GB per day, unlimited data with 80 kbps after limit 2GB per day, unlimited 5G data beyond plan limit in 5G network coverage areas Calls Unlimited voice calls (local, STD, national roaming on MTNL network) Unlimited local, STD, and roaming calls SMS 100 SMS per day 100 SMS per day Special Benefit Access to PWA gaming service for one month Free Hello Tunes on Wynk, access to Wynk Music (music, HelloTunes, podcasts) Validity Not specified One month

    Airtel 2GB Data Per Day at Rs 379

    This plan provides 2GB of data per day along with unlimited local, STD, and roaming calls, all with a validity of one month at Rs 379. It also includes 100 SMS per day, ensuring you stay connected without any extra costs. An added benefit is the provision of unlimited 5G data, which can be used beyond your plan limit in areas with 5G network coverage.

    Additionally, the plan offers free Hello Tunes on Wynk, allowing you to set one tune per month, and access to Wynk Music, where you can enjoy a variety of music, HelloTunes, and podcasts.

  • Vodafone Idea Tariff Hike: Prepaid Customers Porting Out To BSNL, Says VIL CEO |

    New Delhi: Vodafone Idea (VIL) CEO Akshaya Moondra at the company’s Q1 earnings call on Tuesday said the company it is witnessing an efflux in subscribers port-outs to BSNL following the recent tariff hikes announced by the company. Moondra said that the company is closely monitoring the situation.

    “One of the trends we have seen is that the port out to BSNL has generally risen from pre-tariff increase levels which is a space we are watching…And the reason for that is because they (BSNL) has not increased their tariffs. so there is a fair amount of arbitrage,” he said.

    Moondra viewed the quick decisions to port out as being taken purely on the basis of tariff action and may not eventually sustain, given the 4G coverage offered by VIL.

    “We are watching this space – our expectation is that customers who are used to having good coverage and experience of 4G coverage, probably current offering of BSNL may not be to that extent…As people who may have taken a quick decision in terms of tariff actions…May most likely come back. But we will keep on watching this space and see what needs to be done,” he said.

    Major telecom operators – Airtel, Jio announced tariff hikes in July. Vodafone Idea raised tariffs by 11-24 percent. State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), however, has not increased its tariffs.

    Vodafone Idea’s (Vi) new plans for its prepaid and post-paid consumers are effective from July 04, 2024.



    Check Vodafone Idea Mobile Tariff, Data Limit And Other Details

    Vodafone Idea New Prepaid plans: Unlimited Voice Calling Plan

    Existing Plan Price Rs Validity Plan Benefits New Plan Price Rs 179 28 2GB Data, Unlimited Calling, 300 SMS 199 459 84 6GB Data, Unlimited Calling, 300 SMS 509 1799 365 24GB Data, Unlimited Calling, 300 SMS 1999

    Vodafone Idea: Daily Data Plan

    New Prepaid plans: Unlimited Voice Calling Plan

    Existing Plan Price Rs Validity Plan Benefits New Plan Price Rs 179 28 2GB Data, Unlimited Calling, 300 SMS 199 459 84 6GB Data, Unlimited Calling, 300 SMS 509 1799 365 24GB Data, Unlimited Calling, 300 SMS 1999

    Vodafone Idea Daily Data Plan


    Existing Plan Price Rs Validity Plan Benefits New Plan Price Rs 269 28 Days 1GB Data/Day, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/Day 299 299 28 Days 1.5GB/Day, Unlimited Data (12am to 6am), Weekend data rollover, Data delight, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/Day 349 319 1 Month 2GB/Day, Unlimited Data (12am to 6am), Weekend data rollover, Data delight, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/Day 379 479 56 Days 1.5GB/Day, Unlimited Data (12am to 6am), Weekend data rollover, Data delight, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/Day 579 539 56 Days 2GB/Day, Unlimited Data (12am to 6am), Weekend data rollover, Data delight, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/Day 649 719 84 Days 1.5GB/Day, Unlimited Data (12am to 6am), Weekend data rollover, Data delight, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/Day 859 839 84 Days 2GB/Day, Unlimited Data (12am to 6am), Weekend data rollover, Data delight, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/Day 979 2899 365 Days 1.5GB/Day, Unlimited Data (12am to 6am), Weekend data rollover, Data delight, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS /Day 3499

    Vodafone Idea Data Add On

    Existing Plan Price Rs Validity Plan Benefits New Plan Price Rs 19 1 Day 1GB 22 39 3 Days 6GB 48

    Vodafone Idea New Postpaid Plan



    Major telecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have announced hike in its mobile tariff plans effective 03 July 2024. Bharti Airtel and Jio announced to increase their tariffs by 10%-21% and 13%-27%, respectively.

  • Airtel Top Prepaid Plans With 30 Days Validity: Jio Vs BSNL Plan Offer, Benefits Compared |

    New Delhi: The recent rate revision in mobile tariffs by the Telecom companies has made the prepaid recharges go up by a tad higher. Here’s comparing the plans offered by Airtel, Jio and state owned BSNL with 30 days validity.

    Airtel is offering 3 prepaid plans with 30 Days validity

    Airtel Rs 211 Prepaid Plan This is a ‘data only plan’ by Airtel. The company offers 1GB Per Day Data with 30 Days Validity. However, there is no voice calling offer on this plan.

    Airtel Rs 219 Prepaid Plan This is an Unlimited Talktime plan by Airtel. The company is offering 3GB Data with 30 Days Validity. Customers will also get 300 SMS, Free Hello Tunes on Wynk, Enjoy Wynk Music

    Airtel Rs 355 Prepaid Plan

    Airtel’s Rs 355 prepaid recharge plan offers benefits like Unlimited calls, 25 GB data, 100 SMS/ day, Wynk Music subscription, free hellotunes, and 3 month free Apollo subscription. The Rs 355 Airtel recharge plan offers validity of 30 days.

    Reliance Jio Rs 355 Freedom Prepaid Plan

    This is Jio’s only prepaid plan with 30 days validity. Jio is offering the following benefits: 25GB high-speed data Once 25GB threshold is reached, Fair Usage Policy (FUP) reduces the speed to 64kbps Unlimited voice calling 100 SMS per day

    BSNL Rs 199 Prepaid Plan

    BSNL offers unlimited calling, 60GB data, 100 SMS per day in this plan with a 30 days validity.

  • BSNL 5G Live Trial: Check Which City in India Is Offering Services Quickly; How To Order 5G And 4G SIM |

    BSNL 5G Trial Live: After Jio, Airtel, and VI increased the prices of their mobile recharge plans, BSNL is now becoming more active to give tough competition to private telecom operators. BSNL is working on improving its services across the country. According to reports, BSNL has made 15,000 new 4G towers live nationwide.

    Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that 80,000 towers would be installed by the end of October, with an additional 21,000 to be completed by March next year. Hence, the one lakh towers of the 4G network will be installed by March 2025. He also highlighted that 5G can be utilized on the existing 4G core, and efforts are being made to modify the towers accordingly for 5G services.

    In the major development, India’s telecom startups and companies have begun discussions with the government telecom company BSNL to conduct live 5G trials. These trials may start in about one to three months and will also focus on private networks (CNPN).

    All the developments in the technology cause tension for Jio and Airtel, as they are currently the only providers of 5G services in India. If BSNL enters the market, then it will give tough competition to Jio and Airtel. Hence, these telecom operators may lose their customers.

    Which cities will have 5G?

    This project will primarily use the 700 MHz band available to BSNL and is proposed to be conducted in locations such as Connaught Place in Delhi, government offices and campuses in Bangalore, around the Sanchar Bhawan and JNU campus in the national capital, IIT Delhi, parts of Chennai, India Habitat Center or parts of Gurgaon, IIT Hyderabad campus, and other areas.

    Live 5G Trial

    The Director General of the Voice of Indian Communication Technology Enterprises (VoICE), RK Bhatnagar, said, “BSNL is ready to provide spectrum, towers, battery/power supply, and other infrastructure. Now, they want live 5G trials that can be used. by the general public.”

    VoICE is an organization that includes many Indian telecom companies. Some of the major companies involved are Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tejas Networks, VNL, United Telecoms, Coral Telecom, and HFCL. These companies work together and support each other.

    Companies Proposals For 5G Project In India

    Several Indian companies like Lekha Wireless, Galore Networks, Wellmeni, W4S Labs, Suktha Consulting, Coral Telecom, Amantya Technologies, VVDN, Bharat RAN Consortium, Signaltron, and Resonon have proposed conducting these trials.

    These companies will work on areas such as voice, video, and data services based on 5G or 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), network slicing tests, Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX), and easy communication on mobile phones.

    How To Order BSNL 4G, 5G SIM Online

    Step 1: Go to https://prune.co.in/

    Step 2: Click on ‘Buy SIM card’ and select India.

    Step 3: Choose your operator, BSNL, and select your FRC plan.

    Step 4: Enter all the required details and the OTP.

    Step 5: Add your address and follow the on-screen instructions.

    Notably, the SIM card will be delivered within the next 90 minutes with on-the-spot activation and doorstep KYC. Currently, this service is available for BSNL in Haryana (Gurugram) and Uttar Pradesh (Ghaziabad).

  • TRAI New Rules: Jio, Airtel, BSNL, Others Required To Compensate Users For Service Outages— Details Inside |

    New Delhi: Under new rules announced by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Friday, telecom operators will now be required to compensate subscribers if service outages last more than 24 hours at a district level. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has raised the penalty for failing to meet quality standards under the new rules. The fine has been increased to Rs 1 lakh, up from Rs 50,000.

    The regulator has rolled out a new graded penalty system under the updated “Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wirelines and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024.” Fines will now range from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, depending on the severity of the rule violations.

    The new norms superseded three different regulations: Quality of Service (QoS) for basic and cellular mobile services, broadband services, and broadband wireless services. In case of a network outage in a district, telecom operators will need to provide a rebate on rent for postpaid customers and extend the validity of connection for prepaid customers as per the new rules.

    “If any such significant network outage continues for more than 24 hours, the service provider shall provide a proportional rent rebate, as per subscribed tariff offering, for the actual number of days of service outage to postpaid subscribers registered in the affected district(s) in the next billing cycle,” Trai said.

    The regulator will count network outage duration of more than 12 hours in a calendar day as one full day for the calculation of rent rebate or extension of validity. “Rent rebate to postpaid customer or validity extension to prepaid customer, due delay in rectification of faults or due to significant network outage of more than 24 hours, as applicable, shall be made within one week of rectification of significant network outage,” the new norms said.

    However, outages due to natural calamities will not be considered for the extension of validity. Even fixed-line service providers will have to compensate postpaid and prepaid customers if the fault in their network or service is fixed after three days. The new rule mandates broadband service providers to activate 98% of connections within 7 days of customers making payment.

    Mobile service providers will need to provide service-wise (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G) geospatial coverage maps on their website that will help users. Trai’s new rules will come into force after six months. (With PTI Inputs)