BSNL MD said they has installed around 5,000 wifi hotspots in partnership with 2 private companies
Recognising current technology's limited capacity, upgradation is being done to increase data speed
The plan will be effective from April 1, 2017
BSNL customers under new scheme will also get 25 mins of free call to other network everyday
The company plans to use part of its 3G spectrum for 4G services
The state-owned telecom firm plans to fill up 2,700 vacancies though this drive
MTNL is reeling under 'serious' debt problem, is borrowing money to meet its day-to-day requirements
The MoU entails strategic cooperation for smooth network evolution and transition from 4G to 5G
The increased charge is now at par with the per unit charge of Rs 1.20 applicable to calls
Rs 49 is being charged for first 6 months and later, customer shall be charged as per general plan
The telecom company expects losses to come down for the full financial year
BSNL has become the fourth-largest mobile service provider
BSNL was also taking up several initiatives including launch of 4,400 WiFi hotspots across country
BSNL is also offering unlimited 3G service for Rs 1099 with 30-day validity
CMD Anupam Shrivastava said BSNL was once number 1 but slid to 6th place
BSNL is already offering unlimited 3G service for Rs 1099 with 30-day validity
BSNL's revenue from operation rose 4.4 per cent to Rs 28,449 crore during financial year ended March 2016
Under the GSM expansion project, the company will install 20,000 BTS this year to improve service quality
Under this offer, Rs 1,498 will give 18 GB instead of 9 GB data
BSNL did not participate in the spectrum auction and is making efforts to monetise its existing mobile airwaves