Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

Delayed BSNL equity infusion, sluggish state transfers drag capex momentum

Transfers to states from Centre are down 20 per cent compared to last year in the April-October FY25 period

BSNL successfully deploys over 50,000 indigenous 4G sites nationwide

Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia earlier this month said BSNL will roll out its 4G network nationwide by June 2025, by deploying 1 lakh sites, and convert them to 5G within a month

BSNL's 7 new offerings include spam blockers, auto SIM kiosks to woo users

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) on Tuesday launched a slew of new offerings and initiatives - a lineup that ranges from spam blockers to automated SIM kiosks and direct-to-device services. BSNL also introduced low latency 5G connectivity for mining operations in partnership with CDAC, leveraging Made in India equipment and BSNL's technological expertise. The new services - 7 in all - were launched by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. BSNL's spam-blocking solutions automatically filter out phishing attempts and malicious SMS and aim to create a safer communication environment for the telco's users. Automated SIM kiosks allow users to purchase, upgrade, port or replace SIMs on a 24X7 basis leveraging UPI or QR-enabled payments with seamless KYC integration and multi-lingual access. India's first direct-to-device connectivity solution converges satellite and terrestrial mobile networks to deliver "reliable connectivity", a release said adding the technology is

BSNL data breach exposes 278 GB of sensitive telecom info, twice in 6 mts

A threat actor has claimed to have obtained sensitive data, which includes international mobile subscriber identity numbers, SIM card specifics, home location register data, and security keys

Govt's telecom revenue for FY24 expected to miss target by Rs 10,000 cr

Under the 2022 revival package totalling Rs 1.64 trillion and the Rs 89,047 crore allocation in 2023, the government is set to provide spectrum and settle adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues for BSNL

Threat actor breaches BSNL server database, puts up dataset on dark web

State-owned telecom operator BSNL suffered a data breach as a threat actor released a dataset containing 32,000 lines of data, including sensitive details of landline users, on a dark web forum

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Protection umbrella being laid for rescue team

A BSNL official, said they are in the process of sending a small landline phone to the stranded workers through the pipe. "Through this, they will be able to talk directly to their families," he said

As MTNL fails to turn profitable, govt may shift ops to BSNL, says report

This is a departure from the govt's earlier plan of merging the two entities

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

BSNL waiting for NLMC to prepare land asset monetisation strategy

All land properties nominally valued above Rs 100 crore being monetised by NLMC, but it has been slow to formulate a plan; DoT will handle assets of lower value

Certain people used BSNL as 'cash cow' during UPA rule: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The BSNL suffered badly due to certain political parties and it was used as a "cash cow" by some people who are still members of Parliament, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a huge project worth Rs 1.64 lakh crore for the revival of BSNL, and this will transform the telecom PSU completely, the minister said in Lok Sabha. "The BSNL went through a very bad phase. Primarily due to certain political parties during UPA time. Lots of funds were diverted away," he said, amid protests by some opposition members. Time has changed, the minister said, and the BSNL will soon launch 4G and 5G networks designed, developed and made in the country as per Modi's 'Make in India' initiative. "Those times have gone when certain (former) ministers, people sitting on the other side of the aisle, used the BSNL as a cash cow," he said, pointing towards the opposition benches. Vaishnaw, however, did not name any person or political party

TCS front runner for BSNL 4G network roll out deal, ITI in race too

BSNL will be using a 4G core, developed indigenously for the first time by C-DOT

Most of BSNL's 125,000 new 4G towers to come up in rural areas

This is to shake off its image of a lagging government service, multiple officials added

TCS set to win $2-billion deal from BSNL for 4G and 5G roll-out

The official said Tata's recently acquired subsidiaries Tejas Network and Saankhya Labs would also participate in producing necessary equipment as per the deal

BSNL bailout: On revival and 4G launch, employees have fingers crossed

BSNL will commission home-grown 4G technology that is being developed by the Tata Consultancy Services

Union Cabinet approves BSNL revival plan worth Rs 1.64 trillion

BSNL has been saddled with steep losses (over Rs 50,000 crore in the past five years) and obsolete technology, resulting in a decline in revenues and customers

No plan under consideration for BSNL's disinvestment: Govt tells Parliament

The current strength of employees is sufficient for the operation of the state-owned telecom corporation, Chauhan said

BSNL sees service revenue at Rs 17,000 cr in FY22; says it can defend turf

BSNL expects over Rs 17,000 cr revenue from services in FY22, a tad lower than previous fiscal, due to removal of call connect charges that used to bring in additional inflows, says Chairman PK Purwar

Larsen & Toubro to now manage communication network of armed forces

The final step was taken when L&T secured a coveted order to create the software backbone that ill manage the AFN

Work from home a success for many companies, may become new normal

This period will serve as a reckoning for remote work and may help to spur on digital transformation