BSNL helping in uninterrupted communications in Mahakumbh

Government telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is playing an important role in strengthening communication infrastructure at Mahakumbh, the world’s largest religious event. The Communications Ministry has reported that BSNL is helping to ensure connectivity at Mahakumbh held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

BSNL has set up a customer service center in the Mela area of ​​Mahakumbh, where free SIM cards, solutions of complaints and communication services are being provided to the devotees. In Mahakumbh, devotees from different parts of the country are being provided free SIM cards from their respective circles. If the SIM card of a devotee is lost or deteriorated, then BSNL has made arrangements to give them a new SIM card. This is service free and this will not obstruct the devotees in contact with their family and friends. The Communications Ministry said that demand has increased rapidly for services like fiber connections, leased line connections and mobile recharge in Mahakumbh.

Due to the available SIM card from various states, along with devotees, security forces posted in the fair area are also getting the facility. 90 BTS towers have been installed in the Mela area of ​​Mahakumbh. Apart from this, internet leased lines, Wi-Fi hotspots, webcasting, bulk SMS, satellite phone services have also been provided by BSNL. This year 5G service of BSNL can start. In November last year, in the Delhi-NCR region, BSNL gave a tender for more than 1,800 5G sites. Three companies – Tejas Networks, Lekha Wireless and Galore Network have been bid for this tender. Tata Sons has a major stake in Tejas Networks. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) -led consortium also includes Tejas Networks installing about one million 4G sites for BSNL.

The company plans to launch 5G network using 900 MHz low-band and 3.5 GHz mid-band spectrum. BSNL has increased the launch of its 4G network launch. About 65,000 4G sites of the company have been activated. The company has used technology made in the country for this network. The company aims to reach one lakh 4G sites by the middle of this year.