BSNL, MTNL to rollout 4G, 5G services based on techno-commercial considerations: Govt
The Government approved a revival plan for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) on 23.10.2019, the Minister said.
The Government approved a revival plan for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) on 23.10.2019, the Minister said.
Harassed by tardy maintenance of the MTNL’s transmission lines and underground cable thefts, its subscribers migrated gradually to other telecom service providers.
The tension has also affected the mobile industry. Chinese handset maker Oppo cancelled the livestream launch of its flagship 5G smartphone in the country amid protests.
TRAI has also sought details of the steps taken to ensure availability of uninterrupted telecom services to such customers on a "priority basis".
In a decision taken last year by the cabinet, Rs 69,000 crore revival package was approved for both the BSNL and MTNL.
According to the sources, about 100 people are reportedly trapped on the terrace of the building.
According to the source, it means that there is no immediate move, in the next few months till a new govenrment settles down, to revive both central public sector enterprises (CPSEs). Last month, the DoT had floated a draft cabinet note for consultation among ministries on the revival of BSNL and MTNL.
The DCC meeting is likely to take a decision on MTNL's revival plan including a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS).
The cabinet also approved reservation of 20% of the orders for the turnkey projects like GSM network roll-out, WiFi and others of BSNL, MTNL and the BharatNet project of BBNL.
Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the government has no plans to merge the two state-run telecom companies Bharat…
