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Gavi’s wait for mobile coverage finally ends

Project initiated after raising issue of zero connectivity. Benefits include improved school education, medical assistance, and easier access for KSEB, police, and KFDC officials.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

No plans to hike tariffs post 4G rollout: BSNL official

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) which is gearing up to launch its 4G services on pan-India basis, has no plans to increase its tariffs, Sandeep Govil, the company’s board director said.

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023

Pratap Simha tells BSNL to install more mobile towers in Kodagu

During the first meeting of the newly-constituted Telecom Advisory Committee of BSNL in Mysuru, Pratap Simha, Mysuru MP, on Monday, June 19, told the officials to increase the number of mobile towers in Kodagu to improve services and the reach of the network.

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023

Senior citizens say pomp and show trump personal campaigning now

According to one resident of Bengaluru, “The main difference I can see between then and now is the accessibility of social media. Anything and everything, whether it’s good or bad, people will come to know in a fraction of a second.”

The Hindu · May 2, 2023

Arunachal Pradesh: 22 More Mobile Towers To Be Installed Near LAC Border

In order to improve connectivity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, the Central government has decided to install 22 more mobile towers in the bordering areas of the state. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Dec 22, 2022

Telecom subscriber base declines to 117 crore in October 2022 with VIL losing 35 lakh customers: Trai

NEW DELHI: The telecom subscriber base in the country declined by 117 crore in October due to Vodafone Idea losing a large number of mobile customers during the month, as per a report of sector regulator Trai published on Monday.

The Times of India · Dec 19, 2022

BSNL 4G to be upgraded to 5G in 5-7 months; to be rolled out across 1.35 lakh towers: Ashwini Vaishnaw

NEW DELHI: State-owned BSNL's 4G technology will be upgraded to 5G in 5-7 months and rolled out across 1.35 lakh telecom towers the company has in the country, Union telecom and railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.

The Times of India · Dec 8, 2022

BSNL to start rolling out 4G network from November

BSNL on path to deploy 5G as per the deadline of August 15, 2023, set by government: chairman

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2022

Data protection bill likely to be presented in Budget Session, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Draft legislation will be out for consultation soon, says Union Communication Minister

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2022

Data | How BSNL bled: The story behind public telecom giant’s fall in 6 charts

A shrinking subscriber base and extremely low revenue per user are sinking the state-run telecom

The Hindu · Aug 12, 2022