Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited: News
02 Oct 2018
Bharti AirtelBSNL offers free 1-year Amazon Prime subscription: All details here
In a bid to take on Vodafone and Bharti Airtel, state-run BSNL has partnered with Amazon to offer free 1-year Amazon Prime subscription to its postpaid customers.
23 Sep 2018
5G TechnologyBSNL pens deal with Softbank, NTT Communications for 5G roll-out
BSNL has penned a deal with Japan's Softbank and NTT Communications to roll out 5G and internet-of-things (IoT) technologies in India.
03 Sep 2018
Bharti AirtelTaking on Airtel and Jio, BSNL revises its broadband plans
In a bid to take on Reliance's upcoming Jio GigaFiber and Bharti Airtel's existing V-Fiber service, BSNL has updated all its broadband plans.
13 Aug 2018
IndiaSBI bags the title of 'India's most patriotic brand': Survey
India's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) is considered to be the country's most patriotic brand, according to a survey.
26 Jul 2018
Bharti AirtelVillages adopted by MPs to get free Wi-Fi: Minister
The government will provide free Wi-Fi to villages adopted by MPs under the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, Junior Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said yesterday.
12 Jul 2018
IndiaBSNL launches India's first without-SIM internet telephony service
Returning to the fray, state-run telecom operator BSNL announced the launch of India's first general internet telephony service that will allow users to call any number in India without a SIM card.
11 Jul 2018
IndiaBSNL launches 'Wings', India's first mobile-app allowing Internet telephony service
BSNL customers will now be able to make calls using the company's mobile app "Wings" to any phone number in the country.
17 Jun 2018
Reliance JioBSNL rivals Jio, offers 2GB daily-data with its unlimited recharge-packs
In a bid to take on Reliance Jio's Double Dhamaka offer, state-run BSNL has revised its existing unlimited prepaid packs and vouchers to offer 2GB daily data.
15 Jun 2018
FIFA World CupBSNL commemorates Eid and FIFA World Cup with recharge packs
To commemorate the occasion of Eid and the global celebration of FIFA World Cup 2018, BSNL has introduced two new recharge packs.
11 Jun 2018
Bharti AirtelBSNL's Rs. 777 broadband plan offers 500GB data at 50Mbps
In a bid to capture the already competitive broadband space in India, BSNL has introduced two new broadband plans.
02 Jun 2018
IndiaBSNL takes on Jio: Offers unlimited calling to broadband customers
State-run telco BSNL has rolled out unlimited voice calling benefits for all its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and broadband users.
01 Jun 2018
AndroidBHIM app for Android, iOS now supports utility bill payments
Months after announcing a cashback scheme, the government promoted Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) app has now added support for utility bill payments within its portal.
31 May 2018
India'Ab India Bolega': Patanjali launches 'Kimbho' to compete with WhatsApp
After tying up with BSNL to launch Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM cards (meant for employees only), Yoga Guru Ramdev's Patanjali on Wednesday announced an app called 'Kimbho' to compete with WhatsApp.
29 May 2018
IndiaPlanning to get Patanjali's 'swadeshi' SIM-cards? Don't bother, it's fake-news
Yesterday, reputed media houses announced Patanjali's newest product- 'swadeshi' SIM cards- marking Baba Ramdev's foray into the telecom sector.
28 May 2018
IndiaPatanjali enters telecom sector with Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM card
Foraying into the telecom sector, Patanjali has announced the launch of Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM card in India.
27 May 2018
Ministry of Earth SciencesIMD teams up with BSNL to send extreme weather warnings
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is teaming up with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to send extreme weather warnings to people.
15 May 2018
Tamil NaduBSNL launches new prepaid recharge plan for Rs. 118
State-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a new pack for Rs. 118.
02 May 2018
IndiaBSNL launches 2 new prepaid plans with unlimited calling
State-run BSNL has launched two prepaid plans of Rs. 99 and Rs. 319, respectively. They offer unlimited voice calling benefits on any network without any FUP limits.
07 Apr 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)BSNL launches IPL prepaid pack for Rs. 248
BSNL has launched an IPL special recharge prepaid pack for Rs. 248.
31 Mar 2018
Idea CellularBSNL launches new prepaid plans starting from Rs. 118
Adding to its existing line of prepaid packs, state-owned BSNL has launched several new prepaid plans to take on the fierce competition from companies like Reliance Jio and Airtel in the Indian telecom market.
25 Mar 2018
Narendra ModiVaranasi finally becomes 'wireless': Here are the details
Varanasi, which is touted to be one of the world's oldest cities, is finally having its overhead power cables dismantled, 86 years after the city first got electricity.
05 Mar 2018
IndiaFrench security researcher hacks BSNL intranet, exposes critical security flaws
French cybersecurity researcher Baptiste Robert claims to have gained access to a private database of state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) which contains details of more than 47,000 employees.
26 Feb 2018
IndiaBSNL to roll out 4G services in 10 telecom circles
State owned telecom firm BSNL today signed a pact with Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia to roll out 4G services in 10 telecom circles covering Western and Southern regions in India.
21 Feb 2018
IndiaMobile-numbers to have 13 digits now: What does it mean?
The Department of Telecom (DoT), in a bid to improve security, has issued a notification wherein it has asked the telecom players to issue mobile numbers carrying 13 digits. The notification has sent people into tizzy, who are asking the necessity of this step.
13 Feb 2018
Reliance JioReliance JioFiber: Launch, speeds, tariffs, and more
After creating shockwaves in the mobile internet segment, Reliance Jio is poised to bring the same disruption into the broadband space.
26 Jan 2018
BengaluruBengaluru: Man arrested for conning BSNL, running fake telephone exchange
A former BPO employee was arrested for allegedly conning BSNL and causing huge losses to the telecom company.
17 Jan 2018
IndiaBSNL users can no longer make free calls on Sundays
State-run telecom company BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) has announced that it is withdrawing its unlimited Sunday free voice calling offer from all circles across India.
16 Jan 2018
KarnatakaKarnataka govt to roll out free Wi-Fi for rural youth
Ahead of the Karnataka state Assembly election that is to be held this year, the state government has proposed to take technology to the gram panchayat level by providing the rural youth with free Wi-Fi and better employment opportunities.
19 Sep 2017
SmartphonesBSNL will bring affordable feature phones with Lava, Micromax
It appears that all major telcos are coming out with their own phones to counter the JioPhone.
11 Sep 2017
BengaluruBengaluru: Namma Metro passengers left without mobile-connectivity in underground sections
Several Bengaluru Namma Metro commuters are frustrated as they are unable to get mobile connectivity in the underground section of the Purple Line.
07 Sep 2017
IndiaCome March 2018, BSNL to begin 5G field trials
In an attempt to bring the latest innovation in communications to its users, telecom firm BSNL announced that it signed an agreement with American tech company Coriant.
18 Aug 2017
IndiaBSNL wallet in partnership with MobiKwik, gets launched
State-run BSNL, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, has now launched its own digital wallet.
28 Jul 2017
KarnatakaMalware: 2,000 modems affected, BSNL urges customers to change password
BSNL has urged its broadband subscribers to change the default password in the wake of a malware attack on its system earlier this week.
20 Jul 2017
IndiaGovt earmarks Rs. 42,000cr for broadband connectivity in gram panchayats
Pushing forward its Digital India initiative, the government has approved Rs. 42,068cr for the BharatNet project, which aims to connect all village bodies (gram panchayats) via broadband by March 2019.
15 Jul 2017
Bharti AirtelIndian Broadband War: BSNL launches 1Gbps broadband to counter rivals
With Airtel and ACT Fibernet providing ultra-fast fiber optic broadband services and Reliance Jio testing JioFiber, a FTTH (fiber to the home) broadband war has begun.
10 Jun 2017
Reliance JioBSNL will install 25,000 Wi-Fi hotspots to bridge digital divide
BSNL has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) to have 25,000 Wi-Fi hotspots in rural exchanges within the next six months.
30 May 2017
IndiaReliance JioFiber to offer 100GB data for Rs. 500
Reliance Jio is reportedly considering the commercial launch of its broadband service JioFiber after Diwali this year.
30 May 2017
MumbaiMaharashtra- HSC results to be declared today
The results of the Class 12 Maharashtra state board exams are set to be declared by 1 pm today.
29 May 2017
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)BSNL ups the ante, will now offer satellite phone services
Union Minister Manoj Sinha had earlier said that, although, BSNL may have stood for 'Bhai Sahab Nahi Lagega' in the wake of Digital India, it is now 'Behtar Seva Ki Nai Lagan.'
09 Dec 2016
Atal Bihari VajpayeeKashmiri youth bringing in a mobile-revolution
Mobile television, although very popular in other parts of the country, has recently made an impressive foray into Kashmir.
