BSNL to get Rs 6,000 Crore from Government for 4G Expantion, Planning to Launch 5G Service This Year

Government telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL )’s 4G network speed speed may increase. BSNL has been approved by the central government for a funding of Rs 6,000 crore for expansion of 4G network. The company’s 5G network is also planned to be launched by the middle of this year.

A media Report It has been told by the government officials who have been aware of this that the proposal of funding of Rs 6,000 crore for BSNL has been approved in the meeting held on February 7 by the Union Cabinet. This fund will also be used for the company’s 4G network of subsidiary metropolitan telephone corporations (MTNL). The control of MTNL, which provides telecom services in Delhi and Mumbai, is with BSNL.

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. Recently, the company’s chairman, Robert J Ravi, stated that it is also important to ensure the completion of minimum quality of services (QOS) parameters after installing 4G sites. For this, the company has deployed a team in each circle. BSNL has used 700 MHz spectrum for 4G network. This will provide better experience to customers. The company plans to launch 5G networks soon. Testing is being done for this. After installing one lakh 4G sites of BSNL, there is a preparation to launch 5G service.

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. Recently, BSNL has launched internet TV service for its mobile subscribers. It will get free access to more than 450 live television channels. For this, the company has partnered with Ottplay. With this, the company has introduced a big option of entertainment for its subscribers.