The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a third revival package for BSNL. The state-owned operator will receive, via equity infusion, spectrum in the 700MHz band, the 3,300MHz band, the 26GHz band, and the 2,500MHz band, the Cabinet announced.
“With this spectrum allotment, BSNL will be able to provide pan India 4G and 5G services; provide 4G coverage in rural and uncovered villages under various connectivity projects; provide Fixed Wireless Access [FWA] services for high-speed Internet; and provide services/spectrum for Captive Non-Public Network [CNPN],” the government said in a release.
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