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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Scindia meets 32 BSNL CGMs, outlines plan to boost revenue
Union communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday held a day-long performance review with all 32 chief general managers (CGMs) of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), outlining a strategy to push the state-run telecom operator's growth, improve customer experience, and boost revenues. Scindia meets 32 BSNL CGMs, outlines plan to boost revenue Joined by minister of state Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar and senior department of telecommunications (DoT) officials, Scindia described BSNL's Annual Strategic Review & Planning Meet 2025-26 as the first such 'performance review and target-setting exercise' of its scale. Midway into the review, Scindia interacted with the media and said, 'We've already reviewed 25 of 32 circles in detail, examining what has ailed us in the past, where we stand today in customer base and ARPU (average revenue per user), and the steps to increase topline growth.' He emphasised that each CGM should function as the 'CEO of their circle,' driving accountability and local leadership. Scindia highlighted BSNL's return to net profit in FY24-25 after 18 years, with ₹260 crore in Q3 and ₹280 crore in Q4. Its operating Ebitda margin doubled to nearly ₹5,100 crore, while capex hit ₹25,000 crore, he added. Circles such as Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh were singled out for their strong performance and will present case studies in the next quarterly review. The meeting also reviewed BSNL's 'customer-first' push, including its 4G rollout, spam-free network initiative, Wi-Fi roaming service, infotainment platforms for FTTH and mobile users, and enterprise offerings such as VPN and leased lines. Scindia announced that monthly reviews will be conducted by MoS Sekhar, with quarterly reviews chaired by him. 'Through steering BSNL, we are hoping to provide new telecom opportunities to every single citizen of our country and take forward the aspiration and dream of our Prime Minister in terms of making us a robust player in the telecom and digitalisation story of India,' he said in the interaction with the media. The telco added nearly 4.5 million customers over the past year, said Scindia, calling the achievement a 'dream come true'. Despite the turnaround, BSNL continues to operate in a market dominated by private players. According to monthly data uploaded by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), private service providers controlled 92.14% of India's wireless (mobile) subscriber base, while BSNL and MTNL together held 7.86%, as of May 31. BSNL also saw a decline of 135,000 mobile subscribers and 46,054 wireline subscribers in May. In machine-to-machine (M2M) cellular connections, where Airtel leads with a 54.31% share, BSNL accounted for just 4.63%. However, BSNL remains the third-largest fixed wired broadband provider with 4.32 million subscribers, behind Reliance Jio (13.51 million) and Airtel (9.26 million). Its total wired broadband base of 29.99 million places it fourth overall in the fixed-line segment.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Focus on customer experience, revenue generation: Minister Scindia at BSNL meet
New Delhi: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) officials met Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Monday and informed him about the public telecom company's expansion plans. The 4G expansion and rollout in multiple telecom circles, introduction of IFTV for FTTH and BiTV for mobile customers, platforms for next-generation infotainment and BSNL National Wi-Fi Roaming (a nationwide Wi-Fi roaming service for customers) were some of the upcoming initiatives discussed, an official statement said. Among other initiatives are tailored BSNL VPN services and bundled packages for enterprise and government clients, CNPN projects (private network initiatives) for high-reliability connectivity in mission-critical infrastructure and a spam-free network. The discussions focused on strengthening BSNL's role in the telecom sector, accelerating infrastructure rollout, and enhancing citizen-centric service delivery, the statement further said. Wide-ranging discussions were held on improving network performance, customer service delivery, and organisational modernisation. This comprehensive dialogue reinforced BSNL's positioning as a consumer-centric telecom service provider with a clear mandate of 'Revenue First' targets across all business units. According to BSNL's financial data, the company posted a net profit of Rs 280 crore in the January-March quarter (Q4) of FY25, making it the second consecutive profitable quarter after nearly two decades. This followed a Rs 262 crore profit in the October–December quarter—marking the first profit for the company in 18 years. The government had earlier announced multiple financial revival packages for BSNL, amounting to Rs 3 lakh crore, as part of its mission to revive the struggling public sector unit. Earlier this month, Scindia had said that India's first fully indigenous 4G network has now been implemented across the country. 'BSNL is now fully prepared to serve customers with a robust, indigenous 4G network. This is not just a revival, it's a reinvention of BSNL's role in India's digital future,' the Union Minister said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Scindia, Pemmasani review BSNL's operational progress, 4G roll out
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia and Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani on Monday reviewed the operational progress of state-controlled Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) and outlined its strategy for network expansion and service delivery. To this extent, the senior ministers, along with Department of Telecommunications (DoT) officials, held extensive high-level meetings with BSNL's circle chief general managers (CGMs). Scindia noted that the meeting focused on strengthening BSNL's role in the telecom sector, accelerating infrastructure rollout, and enhancing citizen-centric service delivery, according to an official statement. During the meeting, BSNL's circle heads were aligned on several priority areas, including reconnecting with customers across rural, urban, enterprise and retail segments; enhancing service quality in mobile networks and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) segments; addressing customer grievances in billing, provisioning, and network uptime; and driving accountability with 'revenue-first' targets at every operational level. The telecom carrier's top executives have also been tasked with expanding enterprise services, such as connectivity, virtual private network (VPN) solutions, leased-line services, and other new business opportunities. This comes at a time when BSNL is bolstering its 4G mobile network and services to compete strongly with its private sector rivals Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), which have a nationwide 4G network and also offer commercial fifth-generation (5G)-driven services. Scindia 'appreciated BSNL's efforts and stressed the importance of achieving measurable improvements' in customer experience and revenue generation, according to the statement. As part of the review, BSNL executives highlighted key new initiatives, including 4G expansion in multiple circles; launch of IFTV for FTTH and BiTV for mobile customers; BSNL national Wi-Fi roaming; tailored VPN services and bundled packages for enterprise and government clients; captive non-public network (CNPN) initiatives for high-reliability connectivity in mission-critical infrastructure; and a spam-free network. BSNL also launched an online portal – BSNL Business Associate (BBA) – to enable youth to engage with the BSNL sales channel strengthening and earn sales commissions.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
BSNL plans 4,000 new mobile towers in Naxalite-affected areas of Chhattisgarh: MoS Telecom
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited plans to install four thousand mobile towers in Chhattisgarh. These towers will be in Naxal-affected areas. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar shared this during his Chhattisgarh visit. The project aims to boost digital communication. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in Telecom 1. India-UK FTA to pave way for transborder telecom operations in non-discriminatory manner New Delhi: State-run BSNL is working on a plan to install 4,000 new mobile towers in Naxalite-affected areas of Chattisgarh, Minister of State for Telecom and Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said on minister shared the information during a three-day visit to in Chhattisgarh to review central government schemes, including Aspirational District programme, and projects under telecom and rural development ministries."The central government is working on a plan to install 4,000 new BSNL towers in the Naxalite-affected and remote areas of Chhattisgarh to strengthen digital communication. This information was shared by Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Telecommunications Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar in Raipur," the statement said the installation of these towers will be carried out in phases after obtaining necessary approvals from security forces and the forest department."BSNL is providing high-quality 4G services across the country, and with this expansion, we are realising the mission of delivering digital connectivity to the last village in the country," the minister said development work in Naxalite-affected areas is being carried out in 'mission mode' and a strategy is being adopted to deliver services door-to-door in these regions."Schools in these regions are being digitised, enabling students to better prepare for competitive exams like JEE and NEET. In addition, special facilities are also being provided for differently-abled students, which is a sensitive and inclusive initiative," the minister chaired a high-level review meeting held in Raipur, in which senior officials from the Department of Rural Development, Department of Posts, Department of Telecommunications, and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) the meeting, the minister expressed satisfaction over the fast and effective implementation of flagship schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G), and the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), the statement appreciated the role of self-help groups and said innovative initiatives like the 'Pink Auto' scheme are being implemented in Chhattisgarh to empower and make women self-reliant."SHGs are being linked with various schemes to provide them financial assistance, training, and marketing opportunities. This is helping women become self-reliant and increasing opportunities for self-employment," the minister said.
India.com
09-07-2025
- India.com
Want BSNL 5G On Your Smartphone? Here's How To Upgrade From 3G SIM And Get It Delivered Free
BSNL 4G 5G Sim Card Upgrade Online: BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) has recently launched its 5G services in India under the brand name Q-5G (short for Quantum 5G). To attract more subscribers, the state-owned telecom operator is now offering a complimentary upgrade to 4G/5G SIM cards across the country. Users still using BSNL 2G or 3G SIM cards can visit an official BSNL Customer Service Centre (CSC) or an authorized retailer to upgrade their SIMs without any hassle. The service is currently available in select telecom circles across India for free. Adding further, users can order a BSNL 5G SIM card online and have it delivered directly to their doorstep. If you're wondering how to get a BSNL SIM card or upgrade to 4G or 5G services, this article will guide you through the process. How To Upgrade To BSNL 4G/ 5G SIM Card Free Step 1: Visit the BSNL website or call their customer service hotline to find the nearest BSNL CSC or authorized retailer. Step 2: Schedule your visit and carry valid identification, such as Aadhaar or any other government-issued ID. Step 3: At the store, inform the representative that you wish to upgrade to a BSNL 4G/5G SIM card and follow their guidance. Step 4: Provide the required details to complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) process. Step 5: After verification, you'll receive your new BSNL 4G/5G SIM card. Activate it using the instructions provided. How To Get BSNL 5G SIM Card At Your Doorstep For Free? Step 1: Visit the new BSNL 5G portal and go to the customer registration section. Step 2: Complete the e-KYC process by filling in all the required personal details. Step 3: Select your preferred connection type – prepaid or postpaid. Step 4: Provide any additional information, then verify your mobile number via OTP. Step 5: After successful verification, your BSNL 5G SIM card will be delivered to your doorstep.
