Overview

• The Department of Telecommunications will seek cabinet approval for a second phase of 4G deployment adding another 100,000 towers nationwide.
• BSNL expects its optimised indigenous 4G network to reach near-perfect reliability by July or August next year.
• Asset monetisation will underpin funding for both the expanded 4G rollout and the deployment of upcoming 5G equipment.
• BSNL invites public suggestions via its X platform to name its forthcoming 5G service before trials begin.
• The expansion leverages homegrown equipment supplied under a TCS-led consortium that includes Tejas Networks, C-DOT and ITI Ltd.