BSNL Stands Firm Against Tariff Hikes, Focuses on Quality and New Services to Retain Customers

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.

India’s Telecom Revolution: New Act, BSNL’s 4G Push, and Cyber Security Focus

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.

TCS, BSNL Team Up for Nationwide 4G Network Deployment

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to deploy a comprehensive 4G network across India as part of their Rs 15,000-crore agreement. The collaboration aims to provide enhanced mobile connectivity to over 1000 villages, strengthening communication infrastructure for both districts and tehsil offices. TCS is establishing extensive data centers across four regions while BSNL focuses on building the network for 4G and 5G services in various locations. The project has attracted orders worth approximately Rs 19,000 crore for TCS, Tejas Networks, and ITI, paving the way for the integration of 5G capabilities in the future.

TCS to Set Up Large Data Centers as Part of ₹15,000 Crore BSNL Deal

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced plans to establish large data centers across four regions in India as part of its ₹15,000 crore agreement with state-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL). The project, which involves deploying India’s first indigenously developed 4G network solution across BSNL’s service area, will include the installation of equipment at 38 locations. TCS will collaborate with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) to execute the project, which is expected to be completed by June.

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