Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is gearing up to launch its 4G service pan-India. The private telecom companies hiked up the tariff in early July 2024 prompting this move. This plan of 395 days validity is the most distinguishable offer among BSNL’s new offerings as it assures that users do not have to recharge for more than a year.

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This plan can be purchased at ₹2,399 in which a user would get 2GB of high-speed data daily and 100 free SMS per day; this will be an unlimited voice calling facility across all networks anywhere in India with national roaming-free. Value-added services provided throughout the plan validity including Zing Music, BSNL Tunes, Hardy Games, Challenger Arena Games, and Gameon Astrotell.

Apart from this 395-day plan, BSNL has also launched a similar kind for long-validity needs with its 365-day recharge pack. It offers 600GB of data without daily or monthly usage limits, alongside unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. These plans are likely to get exposed as well wide range of users in the competitive telecom market when BSNL plans to launch 4G service soon.

The department also said that the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme which has seen huge traction with sales totaling over ₹50,000 crores increasing by nearly four times. Within three years, this initiative attracted ₹3,400 crore in investments and created over 17,800 direct jobs besides many indirect ones. The expansion is in line with BSNL’s plans to enhance the quality of its network and expand connectivity country-wide.

State-owned operator BSNL’s alliance with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is a key development. The companies announced a deal worth ₹15,000 crores in which TCS will help bring the 4G network to more than 1,000 villages and upgrade mobile internet services all over the country. This will cover big tracts of land with programs for ease of communication and administration within the districts and tehsil offices.

Like all players, TCS is building comprehensive data centers to back the 4G infrastructure for hassle-free network operations. On the other hand, BSNL is planning to deploy 4G services at another one lakh sites with a full-fledged rollout by August 2024. Collaborations with Tejas Networks and ITI further bolster this effort, ensuring a scalable 4G network capable of transitioning to 5G technology in the future. This initiative is a vital step towards bridging the digital divide, promoting economic growth, digital literacy, and education in rural and remote areas, and aligning with India’s vision of digital empowerment.

FAQs

What is the cost of BSNL’s new 395-day plan?

BSNL’s 395-day plan costs ₹2,399 and includes 2GB of high-speed data daily, 100 free SMS per day, unlimited voice calling, and free nationwide roaming.

What are the main features of BSNL’s partnership with TCS?

The partnership with TCS includes a ₹15,000-crore agreement to roll out a 4G network across India, setting up data centers, and laying the groundwork for future 5G capabilities.