Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has achieved a major milestone in India’s telecom sector by deploying more than 50,000 indigenous 4G sites across the nation, marking a substantial leap towards the government’s Atma Nirbhar Bharat vision.
Collaborating with Indian tech leaders such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tejas Networks, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), and ITI Ltd., BSNL’s 4G rollout underscores the power of “Poorn Swadeshi” (Completely Indigenous) technology in transforming India’s digital landscape.
As of October 29, BSNL has installed over 50,000 4G sites, with more than 41,000 already operational. Of these, nearly 36,747 sites were deployed under Phase IX.2 of the project, while 5,000 sites were rolled out as part of the 4G Saturation Project, backed by the Digital Bharat Nidhi Fund, formerly known as the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). BSNL’s ambitious objective is to establish over 1,00,000 4G sites, a goal that reflects its accelerated expansion and commitment to nationwide connectivity.
BSNL’s growth has been particularly rapid in recent months, with over 25,000 new 4G sites added in just three months. “We are proud to announce that 5,000 4G sites are now operational under BSNL’s 4G Saturation Projects! This initiative aims to connect the unconnected, ensuring that no village, no matter how remote, is left behind in India’s digital revolution,” BSNL shared on social media.
Earlier this month, while launching BSNL’s new logo, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia praised the company’s progress, noting, “Since the beginning of the rollout of 4G, the subscribers of BSNL have increased from 75 lakh in March 2024 to 1.8 crore now. BSNL will establish 100,000 4G sites by mid-2025 and has plans to upgrade some of those sites to 5G. BSNL now will be always at the forefront of innovation. BSNL will no longer be a follower but a leader.”
With these latest achievements, BSNL is reaffirming its role as a key player in India’s digital transformation, working to bridge the digital divide and bring high-speed connectivity to even the most remote regions of the country.
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