BSNL aims Rs 6.50 billion revenue in FY19 from VNO partnerships

State-run telecom operator BSNL aims to garner Rs 6.50 billion in one year through partnerships with virtual network operators (VNOs). The company has tied-up with VNOs Plintron and Aerovoyce, becoming the first telco in the country to launch such services.

The Telecom Commission, which is the highest decision making body of Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has recently removed double taxation for VNOs. The issue of double taxation has been the major reason for muted growth of VNO services in India. There are around 67 firms, which had taken licences for VNOs but most of them are yet to launch services