Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has significantly accelerated its nationwide 4G expansion using indigenously developed technology, marking a major milestone in India’s push for telecom self-reliance. As part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the state-run telecom operator is upgrading existing sites with indigenous 4G stacks while steadily expanding its subscriber…
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Centre Sanctions 10,000 km Roads Under PMGSY-IV
The Government of India has approved over 10,000 kilometres of road projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana–IV (PMGSY-IV), benefiting Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. This initiative is set to connect approximately 3,270 previously isolated habitations, unlocking access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities…
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BSNL Ushers in 2026 with Free Voice over WiFi Across India
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s premier state-owned telecommunications service provider, has ushered in the New Year with a major digital connectivity boost by launching Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) services across all telecom circles in the country. The nationwide rollout, announced on January 1, 2026, marks a significant milestone in…
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PMGSY at 25: How Rural Roads Transformed India’s Villages
As India commemorates 25 years of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in 2025, the programme stands as one of the most transformative rural infrastructure initiatives since Independence. Launched on December 25, 2000, PMGSY was conceived to provide all-weather road connectivity to previously unconnected rural habitations, addressing a long-standing…
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2025 Year-End Review: DoT Strengthens India’s Telecom Ecosystem
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) marked 2025 as a year of unprecedented growth and transformation, with major milestones across connectivity, digital infrastructure, citizen-centric services, and technological self-reliance. Key achievements include nationwide 5G rollout, record broadband expansion, and enhanced cybersecurity initiatives. Major Connectivity Achievements 5G services launched across all States/UTs, covering…
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Telecom Growth Accelerates with Digital Bharat Nidhi
The Union Government said on Wednesday that a combination of regulatory reforms and targeted schemes under the Digital Bharat Nidhi umbrella has delivered rapid expansion of India’s telecom infrastructure. In a written reply to Parliament, Union Minister of State Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar highlighted gains in optical fibre coverage, base…
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PM Modi Launches BSNL’s Swadeshi 4G Network in Odisha
Jharsuguda, Odisha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) indigenous 4G stack, marking India’s formal entry into the elite group of nations that produce homegrown telecom technology. The launch coincided with BSNL’s silver jubilee celebrations in Odisha’s Jharsuguda. The Prime Minister also commissioned more than…
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Starlink Nears India Trials with Telecom, Infra Partnerships
Starlink Nears India Trials with Telecom, Infra Partnerships Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture Starlink is inching closer to launching its services in India, with trial operations expected to begin by late 2025. The company is laying a robust foundation through collaborations with telecom operators, data centres, and fibre networks, aiming…