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BSNL may consider Jio Platforms for its 4G/5 upgrade
BSNL may be considering Jio Platforms to supply its 4G/5G network upgrade – which would be a blow to the TCS-led consortium currently pegged to win the deal. Read more…
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BSNL union blasts minister’s ‘perform or perish’ warning
An employee union for BSNL argues that government policies are making it difficult for the state-run telco to keep up with its private-sector rivals. Read more…
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Jio and Airtel bag gov’t contract to roll out 4G in uncovered villages
Jio and Airtel win a new contract worth $484.6m from the Indian government to provide 4G in uncovered villages of “aspirational districts”. Read more…
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BSNL set for deployment of locally-developed 4G network by year-end
India’s government-run telco, BSNL is readying for a large-scale 4G network roll out using indigenously development technology by year-end. Read more…
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BSNL furious at India’s state-funded contracts to private telcos
India’s state-run telco, BSNL, is losing out to Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio on lucrative government-funded digital connectivity programs. Read more…
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DoT touts indigenous 4G as more economical and secure for BSNL
India’s DoT says the indigenous 4G stack from C-DoT and TCS will help address security-related concerns such as backdoors in telecoms gear. Read more…
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BSNL employees want to oust Chairman/MD Pravin Kumar Purwar
BSNL is set to face more challenges as employees plan a nationwide campaign to oust Chairman and Managing Director, Pravin Kumar Purwar. Read more…
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Tata Consultancy Services set to win first pan-India 4G network deal
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is inching closer to clinch the pan-India 4G network deal from India’s state-owned telecom operator, BSNL. Read more…
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Indian companies submit bids for indigenous 4G tech for BSNL’s network
India’s domestic gear vendors and IT companies have submitted bids to participate in state-run BSNL’s proof of concept (PoC) exercise. Read more…
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Indian telcos slashed staff numbers, now they face staff shortages
BSNL and MTNL are reportedly facing operational issues due to a staff crunch. The crunch is a result of its voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) Read more…
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India rejects BSNL core network tech from multinational vendors
India’s MoC has reportedly rejected BSNL’s proposal to use core network technology from multinational vendors like Nokia and Ericsson. Read more…
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Nokia, Ericsson, ZTE want BSNL to clear dues; seek govt intervention
European and Chinese gear vendors said the ongoing network-related dues issue with BSNL would dent India’s image as an investment destination Read more…
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India’s local telecom vendors hopeful of winning BSNL 4G deal
India’s home-bred telecom gear vendors expect to win meaningful business from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) for its nationwide 4G network. Read more…
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India’s Airtel to remove ZTE, Huawei from 4G network to be a ‘clean telco’
Bharti Airtel has reportedly begun its ‘clean telco’ journey in India gradually reducing exposure to Chinese telecom vendors Huawei and ZTE. Read more…
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India may follow system integrator route to deploy BSNL’s 4G network
India is likely to allow IT service providers to apply for state-run telco BSNL’s large scale 4G tender through the system integrator model. Read more…
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Consultant wants 2G, 4G spectrum for BSNL, may delay MTNL merger
Merger between BSNL and MTNL may get delayed with a government-appointed consultant suggesting allocation of 2G and 4G spectrum to BSNL. Read more…
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Nokia seeks Indian PM Modi’s support to extract BSNL dues
Nokia has reached out to India’s Prime Minister Modi to seek his intervention in recovering network-related dues from state-run telco BSNL. Read more…
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India’s ailing BSNL places 4G order with Nokia, ZTE amid controversy
India’s state-run telecom operator, BSNL, has reportedly decided to place a new order for 4G equipment from Nokia and ZTE sparking controversy Read more…
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BSNL taps Nokia to install and manage smart poles
Nokia says it has been selected by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to supply, install, commission and maintain ‘smart telecom poles’ across India in all of BSNL’s telecom circles. Under the contract, Nokia will also Read more…
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BSNL and ZTE to collaborate on 5G and IoT technologies
ZTE has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian incumbent telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to deepen cooperation in the areas of 5G and Internet of Things (IoT). Under the MoU, BSNL and Read more…