How to Activate BSNL DND (Do Not Disturb) By SMS

Are you surfing for How to Activate BSNL DND? Then you have landed on the right place. Most of us who are using Mobile Phones usually get irritated with an incessant flow of Short Messaging Services (SMS) or unwanted calls from commercial and advertising companies.

BSNL announces launch of value added services under fixed telephony

Government telecom operator BSNL has announced the commercial launch of various value added services (VAS) on telephones using NGN technology with effect from April 2, 2016. Under All India IP Centrex, a person can build up a close user group between his friends and family and the members of this group may have BSNL landline and/or BSNL mobile.

BSNL ordered to pay 13,500 to sr citizen over excessive billing

Thane: The Thane district consumer redressal forum held guilty the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for excessively billing a senior citizen from Bhiwandi and ordered the company to refund Rs 13,544 along with Rs 3,600 which includes legal expenses and compensation.

Reports Says BSNL Coming With 4G services in 14 circles: Reports

BSNL may be planning to launch 4G services in 14 telecom circles in India. A senior official told PTI that the company will be installing 4G base tower stations (BTS) in existing sites, which means that there will not be any additional expenditure on towers.

BSNL introduces New Data STVs and Combo Vouchers exclusive for Data Sharing facility for Prepaid Mobile Customers

As we reported earlier, PAN India 3G service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will be launching Data Sharing Facility for its prepaid mobile customers from 6th April 2016 on wards.

On announcing the scheme on 30th March 2016, BSNL informed that, the community data pack includes all existing Data STVs with selling price equal to or more than Rs. 150/-. 

Free Wi-Fi modem for BSNL’s new customers

The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited offers free Wi-Fi modem, worth Rs. 1,500, to its new customers.

An official statement said customers who are opting for annual or higher payment option of fixed monthly charge of Rs. 1,000 or more may avail this offer.

Reliance Jio, ZTE in talks for broadband access technology deployment

NEW DELHI: Chinese gear maker ZTE is eyeing a 20% revenue growth this year on the back of mobile phone operators' aggressive network modernization activities and government's Smart City initiative.

"Our target is to achieve 20% growth in India by December 2016," ZTE India Chief Executive Liu Peng told ET.

Telecoms want BSNL to stop app based calling service

COAI, GSM telecom operators’ industry body in India, has requested BSNL to stop app based calling services from mobile phones.

App based calling service launched by BSNL enables customers travelling abroad to connect their landlines through mobile phones and make calls through them  without attracting ISD Charges.

BSNL to double wi-fi network in UP

Public sector telecom giant Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is expanding the free wi-fi network in Uttar Pradesh.

The company has planned to more than double its wi-fi hotspots in UP (East) Circle in the next couple of months. At present, BSNL operates wi-fi hotspots at 14 locations across Lucknow, Kanpur and Varanasi.

BSNL request Stop using M/s Ookla hosted Broadband Speed Test Servers

BSNL announced to withdraw Broadband Speed Test Servers hosted partner with M/s Ookla for Broadband customers.
State run Telecom Company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) requested all Broadbandcustomers not use M/s Ookla Speed test servers hosted for testing.
As per latest information, BSNL activate new fourspeed test server site

BSNL signed PAN India 2G Intra Circle Roaming Agreement (2G ICR) with Aircel

State run telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has signed PAN India 2G Intra Circle Roaming Agreement (2G ICR) with Aircel. As per latest media reports, BSNL is also in talks with other private mobile operators like Telenor, Airtel, Vodafone, Aircel and Reliance Jio for ICR agreements to share its passive infrastructure. BSNL expects to earn Rs 300-400 crore a year through ICR arrangements starting this financial year.

BSNL launched NGN Services - 'WINGS', Now Make or receive landline calls on your mobile or laptop from any where in the world

National telecom backbone - Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is pleased to announce that BSNL had commercially launched various Value Added Services on fixed telephony using NGN technology with effet from 2nd of April 2016.

MTNL planning to operate mobile services on revenue sharing model with BSNL

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) is planning to operate its mobile services in Delhi and Mumbai in partnership with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on a revenue-sharing basis.

Spectrum fee cut may save telcos Rs 3,200 crore

In a move that could lower consumer tariffs for calls and broadband while also freeing up cash for debt-laden mobile service operators, the government has cut spectrum usage charges (SUC) from 5% of adjusted gross revenues (AGR) to 3%.

'No dues' certificate mandatory to contest election, says EC

Coimbatore: For the first time in the state, candidates contesting assembly elections should get a 'no dues' certificate from power utility Tangedco and Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD). The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that it is mandatory for candidates to file an additional affidavit attached with 'no dues' certificate, along with their nominations.

BSNL adds 50 new WiFi hotspot locations across 9 circles

State run telco BSNL has added 50 more WiFi hotspot locations in the country across its circles including Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh. BSNL announced in January that it plans to set up around 40,000 WiFi hotpsots across the country to make up for the lack of its own 4G services; it claimed to have already deployed 500 public WiFi hotspots by that time.

BSNL TO ROLL OUT 4G LTE SERVICE IN 14 TELECOM CIRCLES UNDER 2500 MHZ BAND

With all private telecom operators pushing hard to capture the lucrative data heavy 4G market in India, the Government owned BSNL is jumping into the centre of 4G bandwagon in India.

The state-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is planning to roll out high-speed 4G services in fourteen telecom circles, following the soft launch of 4G services in Chandigarh.

BSNL 4G services to rollout in 14 Telecom Circles within few Weeks

BSNL is mechanizing to launch its prestigious 4G services in 14 Telecom Circles in India.

State run Telecom Company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has already soft launched 4G services in Chandigarh now ready to explore in more Telecom Circles.

BSNL to launch 4G services in 14 telecom circles

State-owned BSNL is gearing up to launch 4G services in 14 telecom circles where it has 20 MHz liberalised broadband wireless access (BWA) spectrum.
The company, which has already soft launched 4G services in Chandigarh, is exploring two methods -- revenue sharing model and capex model -- for the 4G rollout.

BSNL mobile customer base increases

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) expanded its mobile phone customer base in Krishna Telecom District by 88,251 in 2015-16, taking the grand total to 5,73,650. There was an increase in the data usage from 283 Terabytes (TB) to 567 TB, said KTD General Manager V. Sundar.

BSNL removed Broadband Speed Test Servers hosted in association with M/s Ookla and requested not use Ookla Speed test servers for testing

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has decided to stop Broadband Speed Test servers hosted in association with M/s Ookla. As we reported earlier, the PSU activated four new Speed Test Server sites for its broadband (ADSL / VDSL / FTTH / WiMax / 3G) customers in all the four zones.

BSNL Extra Talk Time Offer now available as regular scheme

As of now, BSNL Full Talktime and Extra time will be offered to prepaid mobile customers as a special offer only. BSNL being a PSU closely watching the present market conditions as per the customer requirements and now introduced the new regular scheme of Extra Talktime and Special Full Talk time for their prepaid mobile customers by taking the opportunity.

BSNL increases the validity of Prepaid WiFi plans up to 133% without any hike in charges from 6th April 2016 in all the circles

State run telecom operator, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the revision of Volume based Prepaid WiFi plans for the WiFi Hotspot Services from 6th April 2016 in all the circles.

BSNL 100% Cashback on ADSL WiFi Modem Offer extended in all Telecom Circles from 1st April, 2016

Based on good feedback from various units and from customers BSNL has decided to extended the 100% Cashback offer on ADSL WiFi modem to new and existing broadband customers.

State run Telecom Company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has decided to re-offer the promotional scheme of 100% Cashback offer on ADSL WiFi modem further period of 90 days in all

The new Finance Year started – BSNL Revival should be speeded up

The New Financial Year 2016-17 has started from today, 1 April 2016. According to the CMD BSNL, there would be about Rs. 30,000 crore as Revenue and Rs. 672 crores as operational profit. This is good but not sufficient.

BSNL need to improve its services in J&K : BJP

Expressing concern over growing discontent over the malfunctioning of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) by subscribers in Jammu and Kashmir, BJP has urged upon its senior officials to take the matter seriously and provide satisfactory services.

BSNL launches Special Full Talk Time and Extra Talk Time Offers as regular offers for all prepaid mobile customers on PAN India basis

PAN India 3G service provider, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced Special Full Talk Time and Extra Talk Time Offers as regular offers for all prepaid mobile customers  on PAN India basis. These offers are available to all BSNL prepaid mobile customers from 4th April 2016 on wards,irrespective of their current tariff plan.

BSNL to recover Rs 10 cr from defaulters in Jammu circle

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), which has a strong subscriber base for both landline and mobile connections in Jammu circle, has been struggling to recover dues from its subscribers. Subscribers have not paid bills for a long time.

MTNL to share network with private players

Loss-making public sector telecom firm MTNL will tap the virtual network operator route to share its network with private vendors.

This is part of an attempt to monetise its assets to generate revenue of Rs.1,000 crore over the next couple of years. MTNL has been sharing its telecom towers with BSNL.

BSNL extends 100% Cash back offer for ADSL WiFi Modem to new and existing broadband customers up to 30th June 2016 in all circles

National telecom back bone and India's Largest Landline Service provider - Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) - has decided to re-launch the promotional scheme of 100% Cash back offer for ADSL WiFi Modem to the new as well as existing Broadband customers for a period up to 30th June 2016 on promotional basis in all the circles.

MTNL eyes Rs 1,000 cr revenue from asset monetisation

State-run MTNL   is targeting a revenue of Rs 1,000 crore in two years from asset monetisation as it looks to turn profitable by next financial year. The telecom operator, which offers services in Delhi and Mumbai, is also looking at creating more synergy with BSNL while the merger of the two may take place in 3-4 years. "In two years time, we should get around Rs 1,000 crore from asset

No Change in IDA w.e.f. 01-04-2016

Though the Price Index has come down in the last month, there will be no reduction in the IDA w.e.f. 01-04-2016. COL for the last three months are 269, 269 and 267 and hence there is no reduction in the average. As such no change in the IDA – neither increase nor decrease.It will remain as 112.4%.

BSNL extended Holi Special Extra Talk Time Offers up to 3rd April 2016 across all telecom circles

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has decided to extend the promotional scheme of Holi Special Extra Talk Value Offers for a period up to 3rd April 2016 on PAN India basis.

As we reported earlier, the PSU launched Holi Special Extra Talk Time Offers for top up denominations starting from Rs 290/-. The promotional scheme was launched for a period of ten days from 22-03-2016 to 31-03-2016.

AIBDPA meets Secretary, DOT on 78.2%

om.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor, AIBDPA, today, 31st March 2016, met Shri J.S.Deepak, Secretary DOT on the issue of 78.2% IDA Pension fixation for the pre- June 2013 BSNL pensioners. Com.Namboodiri pointed out the undue delay in submitting the case to the cabinet

BSNL Surat Broadband Plans Speed Upgraded with New Tariff

Upgrading of existing BSNL Surat Broadband Plans download speed with more FUP limit and launch of new truly unlimited broadband plans in Surat Service Area of Gujarat Telecom Circle to capture new Broadband customers by allowing unlimited call facility is the new step taken by our BSNL by

Beware: Your Wi-Fi can be hacked, Chennai cops warn of cyber theft

These college students have been illegally using their mobile phones to download Internet and mails free of cost. 
Chennai: Chennai police and top brass of Chennai telephones are now investigating a first of its kind cyber theft where a few youngsters in north Chennai have cracked Wi-Fi password of customers.

BSNL offer for surrendered broadband customers

State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has come out with a new promotional offer for customers who have surrendered BSNL’s broadband service . BSNL is getting tough competition from new age ISPs like Spectranet, Tikona and

4,000 Millionaires left India in 2015

As per report of New World Wealth, 4,000 millionaires left India in 2015. The destinations seem to be mainly countries like US, Canada etc.

BSNL introduces Data Sharing facility for Prepaid Mobile customers on PAN India basis

PAN India 3G service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the introduction of Data Sharing facility for Prepaid Mobile customers on PAN India basis.

Clearing the air on 700MHz

Of all the decisions taken by the Telecom Commission (TC) on Monday, the one on the 700 MHz band is the most significant. Using 112 as India’s version of 911 for all emergency services is a good idea and, while it was quite the rage eight years ago when Trai first recommended it, there are hardly any takers for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) today as there are few operators, except MTNL and BSNL, that have extra spectrum but not the marketing muscle to make the most of it.

Consumers Fume over Poor BSNL, Airtel Services

It has been four days since BSNL services stopped working in parts of Habba Kadal even as the state-run telecom company is yet to figure out the technical snag.

Beware: Your Wi-Fi can be hacked, Chennai cops warn of cyber theft

These college students have been illegally using their mobile phones to download Internet and mails free of cost. 
Chennai: Chennai police and top brass of Chennai telephones are now investigating a first of its kind cyber theft where a few youngsters in north Chennai have cracked Wi-Fi password of customers.

BSNL to pay Rs 15k to ex-telecom staffer

Pune: The Pune district consumer disputes redressal forum has directed Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to pay Rs 15,000 as compensation to a senior citizen and retired telecommunication department employee for issuing him incorrect telephone bills.

BSNL USSD Codes List

These are the latest of BSNL USSD Codes 2016 for India Users to check balance, offers, Alert. . This post will give you all USSD codes for India. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is the Indian government telecom owned company. It is the India’s largest telecommunication company that

BSNL offer for surrendered broadband customers

State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has come out with a new promotional offer for customers who have surrendered BSNL’s broadband service . BSNL is getting tough competition from new age ISPs like Spectranet, Tikona and Airtel. Considering

Indian telecommunications tower companies will see more M&As over the next two to three years

The Indian and Indonesian tower industries are the most developed in Asia. The sector should see continued growth, as mobile operators accelerate spending on their third- and fourth-generation (3G and 4G) networks, and also sell their own tower assets.

Editorial : Clearing the air on 700MHz

Of all the decisions taken by the Telecom Commission (TC) on Monday, the one on the 700 MHz band is the most significant. Using 112 as India’s version of 911 for all emergency services is a good idea and, while it was quite the rage eight years ago when Trai first recommended it, there are hardly any takers for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) today as there are few operators, except

BSNL Recruitment for 40 Apprentices trainee Posts 2016

BSNL Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has been invited the recruitment for 40 various apprentice trainee posts 2016 and all desired and interested candidates can appear for the recruitment before 31st march 2016.There are certain eligibility or requirements which needs to be satisfied before appearing for the recruitment

BSNL breakdown leaves subscribers fuming

Kupwara: The BSNL subscribers in Kupwara complained of poor services by with frequent technical snags evoking strong resentment here. Residents said that technical problems with BSNL network has left them troubled. A local BSNL official admitted that due to technical

How Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, BSNL performed in broadband space

The recent TRAI report indicates the performance of Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India, Idea Cellular, BSNL and Reliance Communications in the broadband market.

Wi-Fi 'express' to chug into Ernakulam Junction station

Kochi: Ernakulam Junction is all set to become the first Wi-Fi-enabled railway station in the state by the first week of April.

The Wi-Fi facility will be implemented by the RailTel Corporation of India, a public sector undertaking under the ministry of railways.

Telecom subscriber base crosses 104-crore mark

NEW DELHI: Telecom users in the country crossed 104-crore mark with mobile service provider adding over 70 lakh new customers in January 2016, says a Trai report.

"The number of telephone subscribers in India increased from 1,036.41 million at the end of December 2015 to 1,043.29 million at the end of January 2016, thereby showing a monthly growth rate of 0.66 per cent," The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) report said.

BSNL revises 'Election Special Landline Plan 1500' to Election Offices in all telecom circles

As we reported earlier, BSNL launched Election Special Landline & Broadband Plans exclusive for Election authorities for the smooth conduction of election process in all the telecom circles.

Bsnl, the online shopping hub is now showcasing an amazing offer where you get to enjoy buying(Gujarat Users) Recharge Rs.490 & Get Balance Rs.600 From BSNL. Bag this offer by following the steps below. 

Fully Wi-Fi city only a concept, says BSNL official

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) has said that the fully Wi-Fi Smart Mangaluru was just a concept and no official decision has been taken on it yet. Responding to a news report, “BSNL to make city fully Wi-Fi enabled”, appearing in these pages on Friday, BSNL’s

BSNL's Appeal to Customers to make payment for all telephone bills before 31st March 2016

BSNL Kerala Telecom Circle - the most revenue generating BSNL unit - has issued a press release which requested its esteemed customers to make payment for all telephone / broadband bills before 31st March 2016.

BSNL launches free WiFi service at Kashmir Airport

Tourists visiting the Kashmir valley can now access high-speed Internet services at the international airport in Srinagar free of charge for the first 15 minutes as BSNL has launched its state-of-art WiFi HotSpot services.

Reliance Jio commercial 4G launch in various cities in 10-15 days: Report

NEW DELHI: Reliance Jio is planning to launch commercial 4G services in various states over the next 10-15 days, a report in RTN Asia claimed, citing information from mid-level Jio employees.