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.