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BSNL To Invest Rs 47,000 Crore For Major Network Expansion: The state-owned telecom company BSNL is gearing up to compete with private telecom giants like Reliance Jio and Airtel by boosting its 4G network. The company is planning to bolster its nationwide network. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Thursday informed that the Rs 47,000 crore capital expenditure (capex) investment will focus on strengthening and upgrading 4G and 5G capabilities, modernising transmission systems, and enhancing the quality of service in urban and rural regions. Along with this, the state-owned telecom company is also offering a Freedom Offer to its users at a price of just Rs 1. Notably, BSNL gained popularity by offering pocket-friendly prepaid plans when private players hiked their tariffs last year. With this strategy**,** BSNL succeeded in gaining users from Jio and Airtel.
'With a record Rs 25,000 crore capex last year and a fresh Rs 47,000 crore plan in place, India's telecom growth story is getting stronger,' the DoT said on X.
BSNL To Boost 4G And 5G Networks
Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that BSNL is working on its commitment to set up country-designed 4G infrastructure under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Last year, the company completed the highest capital expenditure of Rs 25,000 crore. Now, it is planning to roll out one lakh 4G towers across the country by investing Rs 47,000 crore. This will provide better connectivity to BSNL users. BSNL is using indigenous technology for upgrading its network, the minister told ETTelecom, emphasising that India is one of the few countries that has its own telecom system.
Scindia added that this step of BSNL will provide better coverage in rural and remote areas.
BSNL's Freedom Offer
On the occasion of Independence Day, the state-owned company BSNL has introduced a powerful Freedom Offer for its new customers. It has introduced Rs 1 plan. In the Rs 1 plan, users are being offered unlimited calling, 2GB 4G data per day and 100 SMS per day. Notably, internet speed will be reduced to 40 kbps after the daily limit is reached.
BSNL is providing users with a complimentary SIM card as part of its promotion. This offer will be valid until August 31, 2025, and can be obtained at BSNL retail locations and Common Service Centers (CSC).
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