BSNL aims to introduce 4G network in 45,180 villages across India

With its planned 4G services launch, public sector firm targets rural market spanning 7% of all villages

In its plans to begin 4G services early 2023 onwards, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has decided to prioritise tower installations in 45,180 villages across India that are yet to be connected with the fourth generation network.

The state-owned telecom service provider (TSP) will focus on unserved areas to give it a toehold in the competitive market currently dominated by the three private sector TSPs — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea.

Likewise, a plan is being formulated to distribute BSNL’s upcoming 1.25 lakh towers across the map, officials said. The unserved villages represent 7 per cent of the