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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), India’s fourth-largest telecom company, has declared it will not raise tariffs, despite its competitors increasing prices. Instead, BSNL will focus on improving its service quality and launching new services to retain the customers it gained from rivals in the past quarter. This includes a new 4G stack that can be migrated to 5G, spam protection, automated SIM kiosks, and direct-to-device connectivity, among other offerings. BSNL also announced plans for a nationwide 4G rollout and private 5G services for various sectors.

Sequans Communications (SQNS) shares skyrocketed on Friday after announcing the sale of its 4G IoT technologies to Qualcomm (QCOM) for $200 million. The acquisition, expected to close by the end of October 2024, includes certain employees, assets, and licenses, while Sequans retains the license for its 4G IoT technology and full ownership of its 5G technology. Sequans also reported preliminary second-quarter results with revenue growth and expects higher product revenue in 2025.

BSNL has launched a groundbreaking 4G/5G ready universal SIM card that breaks geographical limitations, allowing users to activate their SIMs anywhere in India. This new technology, powered by OTA and USIM, paves the way for better connectivity and signals BSNL’s commitment to advancing telecommunications across the nation.

India’s telecom sector is undergoing a transformation with the rollout of the new Telecommunications Act 2023, BSNL’s ambitious 4G launch, and a strong focus on cyber security. The government has partially notified the new law, with crucial provisions like spectrum allocation and biometric verification still pending. Meanwhile, BSNL is gearing up for its 4G launch, with the government setting daily targets for network deployment. The minister emphasized the importance of BSNL’s indigenously developed 4G stack, showcasing India’s technological prowess. Furthermore, the government is investing heavily in cyber security training for telecom officers, aiming to bolster the country’s digital defenses.