BSNL could roll out Hybrid 4G in the next 10 months

bsnl-tariff-plans BSNL TARIFF   11:42:00 PM

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has come up with two different plans to accelerate the Hybrid 4G services rollout process across India.

Public Telecommunications Company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has come up with two different plans to accelerate the 4G rollout process in the country. BSNL's first 4G tenders had to be scrapped because the government didn't want telecoms to buy its networking equipment / equipment from foreign suppliers. 

But a rapid roll-out of 4G is needed to ensure telecom survival amid competition with private operators that control most of the market.

Two plans suggested by BSNL to rollout 4G Hybrid services

As per latest information from telecommunications company, to the Government of India BSNL has suggested two plans. It is worth noting that both plans involve splitting the offer into two parts. Let's take a look at the first plan.

In the foreground, as previously mentioned, BSNL recommended dividing the offer into two parts. The first part will include 50,000 sites for Indian providers and the other part will include 50,000 sites for foreign providers such as Nokia, Samsung and Ericsson.

The telecom company said Indian suppliers can also participate in the second part of the plan if they can successfully complete tests of their technology in time.

In its second plan, BSNL again recommended splitting the offering into two parts. The second plan will focus on the five zones of India. Of the five zones, BSNL recommended reserving one zone for Indian suppliers and the other four for foreign suppliers.

The telecommunications company has asked the government to favor the first plan, as it will allow Indian suppliers to acquire a significant amount of business. So far, none of the Indian suppliers have provided telecommunications with proven technology for a core network.

BSNL has communicated the same to the government. If local companies can complete all tests in time, BSNL could roll out its 4G network in the next 10 months. 

But if the tests take longer than expected, the implementation time may be extended.

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BSNL Aatma Nirbhar Bharat plan for 4G Network availability in India

bsnl-tariff-plans BSNL TARIFF   7:36:00 PM

Good news for Indian registered companies under 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat scheme' to participate and submit online proposals for BSNL 4G rollout Tender to service its customers with 4G services.

Public telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the strategy and presented Expression of Interest (EoI) for registration and participation in the upcoming BSNL 4G tender and Proof of Concept (PoC) as part of the bidding process for the implementation of the 4G network at BSNL.

BSNL intends to tender for the annual planning, engineering, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of the 4G mobile network in the north, east, west and south areas of BSNL and Delhi and Mumbai LSA MTNL turn-key Hand to attempt 57,000 4G sites along with associated elements.

In order to determine the eligibility of bidders to participate in BSNL's upcoming 4G tender, taking into account the spirit of the Indian government's initiative 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat' to promote local manufacturing in the telecommunications sector, BSNL invites submissions through this Expression of interest in pre-registration / proof of concept (PoC) from Indian companies interested in participating in BSNL's 4G tender.

Who can submit an EoI for the BSNL 4G tender?

• Only bidders who register through this EoI will be able to participate in the next BSNL 4G tender. All potential bidders must necessarily submit their proposal through this EoI for registration, regardless of the technical testing of their equipment.
• If a company registered in India meets all eligibility conditions except the technical test, those companies will also need to register for the next 4G tender according to the provisions of this EoI.
• If a company registered in India meets all other eligibility conditions except technical equipment testing, such companies can register to participate in the Proof of Concept (PoC) under the provisions of this EoI so that after the PoC, your equipment meets the technical accreditation requirements to be able to participate in the next BSNL 4G tender.

Item	Particulars
Date of Issue	01-01-21
Actual Date of Receipt	11-02-2021 till 11:30
Opening Date	12-02-2021 till 12:00
Category	Telecom Equipments
EoI Number	MM/NWP-GSM-II/REG-POC-4G/E-697/2021 issued on 01.01.2021
Subject	Expression of Interest (EoI) for registration-cum-participation in upcoming 4G Tender of BSNL and Proof of Concept (PoC) as part of tendering process for rollout of 4G network in BSNL
EoI Details	Download Here

Digitally signed online proposals are invited by CMD BSNL from companies registered in India, to send their registration intention to participate in the next BSNL 4G tender, fulfilling ALL eligibility conditions on the date of submission of the proposal or meeting all other conditions of eligibility except technical ones-proof (as mentioned in paragraph 5 of the DNIT) on the date of submission of the proposal and the fulfillment of the technical proof through the successful completion of the Proof of Concept (PoC).

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How to Upgrade Your BSNL 3G SIM To 4G: Know step by step activation process

Tips-Tricks BSNL TARIFF   1:12:00 PM

Know Complete Activation process for convert BSNL 3G SIM card to 4G SIM card or 4G replacement process initiated by the customer from mobile phone or BSNL channel partner / customer service center.

Public Telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited BSNL for the benefit of prepaid customers released the bsnl 4g activation / replacement process for BSNL 4G sim card up-gradation at free of cost (depends upon the circle decision) using SMS services. 

Follow this step by step guide and find out how to convert your 3G BSNL to 4G. Also, find out how to get your 4G SIM card and what the activation process is.

What is 4G: BSNL 4G is the fourth generation of mobile communication technology that follows existing third and second generation mobile technologies. It is acclaimed and used globally by businesses to provide the latest and fastest possible gateway to mobile internet in the country.

BSNL is one of the public owned telecom providers offering high-speed 4G services to its customers and is working to rapidly expand its 4G service to have better opportunities than its competitors. The company is also selectively phasing out its 3G service in favor of its new 4G service in select circles. So if you're looking to upgrade your 3G BSNL SIM to 4G, here's everything you need to know: Before you upgrade to 4G sim mobile card with your existing 2G/3G mobile sim card you should know few things, read as follows.
 

Why upgrade BSNL 3G to 4G?

BSNL 4G, the fourth generation of mobile data technology, provides users with much faster Internet speeds than 3G networks. Speed ​​is certainly accompanied by an unbeatable online experience for customers. 

BSNL 4G has yet to roll out across India, but the company is looking to expand its 4G across the country to offer a seamless mobile experience to its subscribers. Since late 2019, BSNL has also been pushing its consumers living in suburban and urban areas to switch to the 4G network to enjoy more high-speed broadband service options.

How to get a BSNL 4G SIM card?

To upgrade BSNL 3G SIM to 4G, you need to purchase the SIM card through your nearest BSNL center or BSNL franchisee or channel partner. Usually the new SIM card can cost you around Rs. 20 (may change). 

PAN India Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has simplified the procedure for updating the BSNL 4G SIM to replace the existing 2G / 3G SIM in GSM mobile services with new easy-to-adopt pre-formatted SMS passages that are validated via OTP in the prepaid mobile phone of the BSNL customer the activation of the new BSNL 4G SIM updated with 15 minutes. 

Customers who have verified / updated their eKYC can only upgrade with the new BSNL 4G SIM activation, on other side existing bsnl mobile customers who have not verified their eKYC process can approach the nearest BSNL CSC of the same circle along with the authorized POI and POA document for upgrade with BSNL 4G SIM card.

You can also get a 4G BSNL SIM card for free of cost as part of the BSNL promotional 4G sim card campaign via BSNL Melas if applicable. Users can locate the nearest BSNL customer service center or bsnl channel partner or bsnl retail outlet or bsnl marketing executive with tent. Be sure to check whether BSNL provides 4G VoLTE services in your area.

How to activate a BSNL 4G SIM card?

The unpaired (replacement or blank sim card) BSNL 4G SIM will be delivered by the CSC / channel partner to the Customer at their premises or at the channel partner's point of sale without any sales entry in the Sancharsoft BSNL database or Sanchar Aadhar app. After changing your 2G / 3G SIM card to a 4G SIM card, you will need bsnl 4g activation ussd code it by following these simple steps:

Step-1: The customer must send two SMS via existing working BSNL mobile number for which he sought the 4G SIM up-gradation to start and confirm the exchange activity, respectively confirming with the telecom tariff circle code shown in the following table as below.

Step 2: Write the message in this format: RE4G(space)(last 6 digits of the new SIM card number)(space)(circle code).

For example if you're part of bsnl family and customer of bsnl mobile prepaid live in any state and have received type of new 4G SIM card with a 19 digit number 1234567890123456789. To activate the bsnl sim 4g card, you will need to send an SMS with the text "RE4G 456789 KL". 

You should note that RE4G word remains unchanged and applicable for all states, 456789 represents the last six digits of your newly issued 4G card, while KL would be the telecom circle code of Kerala. For those living in other parts of India, they can Check detailed State wise Codes as given below in the chart table for activation or conversion of your existing 3G sim to 4G sim card.

Step 3: You need to send the text in the above format to 53734 from your existing (old) BSNL number.

Step 4: Once the message is sent, you will receive a notification shortly. 

Reply with "RE4G(space)YES""to 53734 number. 

You can also check the SIM card number mentioned in the text message with that of your new 4G SIM to see if it matches.

You will then receive another message indicating that your 4G SIM change request has been successfully registered. Now you have to wait for the network signal from your old SIM card to disappear automatically. Once disconnected, you can replace the old SIM card with the new new 4G SIM card.

Congratulations, you have successfully activated BSNL 4G VoLTE services on your device.
 

After activation of BSNL 4G SIM Swap success, all the call services will be initiated on your new 4G SIM issued barring SMS service for next 24 hours (maximum time).

Circle Name	Circle Short Code
ANDAMAN TELECOM CIRCLE	AN
ANDHRA PRADESH	AP
ASSAM TELCOM	AS
BIHAR TELECOM	BH
CHHATTISGARH	CG
CHENNAI	CHN
CALCUTTA TELECOM DISTRICT	CTD
GUJARAT	GJ
HIMACHAL PRADESH	HP
HARYANA	HR
JHARKHAND TELECOM CIRCLE	JH
JAMMU AND KASHMIR	JK
KERALA	KE or KL
KARNATAKA	KTK
MAHARASHTRA	MH
MADHYA PRADESH	MP
NORTH EAST 1	NE1
NORTH EAST 2	NE2
ORISSA TELECOM CIRCLE	OR
PUNJAB	PB
RAJASTHAN	RJ
TELANGANA	TG
TAMIL NADU	TN
UPEAST	UE
UTTARANCHAL	UL
UPWEST	UW
WEST BENGAL	WB

BSNL 4G SIM exchange process initiated by CSC / channel partner upon customer request

Step 1: The SIM card will be delivered by CSC / channel partner to the customer at BSNL CSC / channel partner.
Step 2: There will be a sales item in the Sancharsoft or Sanchar Aadhar application.
Step 3: The Sancharsoft or Sanchar Aadhar app will send a pre-formatted SMS to the customer to confirm the SIM exchange request made to the channel partner / store CSC
Step 4: The customer has to send this pre-formatted SMS received via the existing BSNL mobile number for which he searched for a 4G SIM grading to confirm the exchange activity.

RE4G (space) (19-digit SIM card number) (space) Circle the code up to 53734

Example:
RE4G 8991795123456123456 09
RE4G 8991795123456123456 09
RE4G 8991795123456123456 09
 

After sending this SMS, the Customer will receive a confirmation SMS from BA CYMN

Step 5: The exchange request received through Sancharsoft / SancharAadhar and confirmed by the customer through the SMS above will be enabled for the recovery of the zonal billing to complete the SIM replacement process
Step 6: After the call exchange is successful, the call services will be activated on the new SIM issued, excluding the SMS service for the next 24 hours.

Circle Name	Circle Code
MAHARASHTRA	1
CHHATTISGARH	3
MADHYA PRADESH	4
GUJARAT	10
CHENNAI	40
TELANGANA	41
KERALA	50
ANDHRA PRADESH	51
KARNATAKA	53
TAMIL NADU	54
HIMACHAL PRADESH	55
PUNJAB	56
RAJASTHAN	59
UPEAST	60
HARYANA	61
UPWEST	62
UTTARANCHAL	64
JAMMU AND KASHMIR	65
WEST BENGAL	70
ASSAM	71
ORISSA	72
BIHAR TELECOM CIRCLE	73
NORTH EAST 1	74
NORTH EAST 2	75
JHARKHAND	76
ANDAMAN TELECOM CIRCLE	77
CALCUTTA TELECOM DISTRICT	78

 
*Note* You need to backup all SIM contacts on your phone as it will erase all SIM data updates for a smoother process. Alternatively, you can back up your phone contacts to a Google account.
 

How to check the compatibility of the BSNL 4G device?

Users must have a Band3 / 1800 MHz compatible 4G phone. You can easily check BSNL 4G VoLTE compatibility by visiting their website.
 

How to activate 4G network settings?

Before you can start enjoying the 4G experience, you will need to do bsnl 4g settings by choosing "LTE" or "4G" as the "Network Mode" via the "Settings" menu of the 4G phone. Also, be sure to top up or opt for a suitable Best BSNL 4G tariff plans / STVs for Unlimited data and Unlimited voice calls to any network to take advantage of 4G speeds and upgrade your data package for 4G use.

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BSNL 4G Launch: Tech Mahindra is likely to bid on the BSNL 4G Tender

Telecom News India BSNL TARIFF   12:56:00 PM

Tech Mahindra is the fifth largest IT service company likely to participate in BSNL 4G Launch tender and makes half of its revenue by serving telecommunications companies.

India's fifth largest IT service company, Tech Mahindra, is participating into the tender reviewed by BSNL to supply BSNL 4G equipment.

Tech Mahindra will join ITI and other local companies that have experience in creating telecommunication software and services. As reported by ET Telecom in, C.P. Gurnani, who is CEO and Managing Director of Tech Mahindra, said the company is ready to build the digital highway for 4G or 5G.

He also added that the technology is mature and that the network transition can be done to create enough bandwidth.

Last week BSNL canceled the 4G launch tender

Since the Indian government has banned Chinese telecommunications manufacturers from supplying telecommunication equipment to state-owned BSNL and MTNL telcos, BSNL canceled the offer last week to update its existing networks at 47 network sites. Not only that, but the state-owned telecommunications company is also working on creating new features in Delhi and Mumbai for MTNL.

When the state-owned company Telco canceled the tender, the Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer ZTE joined Nokia to present an offer, which amounts to around Rs 9 billion.

C.P. Gurnani also noted that the Tech Mahindra-led business association would offer a virtual network. Tech Mahindra already earns half of its revenue by serving various telecommunications companies such as BT Plc, AT&T and many others.

Tech Mahindra is looking for a Global market

Tech Mahindra and ITI are planning to dive into the global market with their 4G and 5G equipment. The process will be based on the success of the BSNL 4G tender and the implementation of the solution.

In 2018 Tech Mahindra invested in the American company Altiostar, which develops software that offers virtual solutions for 4G and 5G networks. Telecommunications companies, with the help of Altiostar solutions, can build an end-to-end cloud network. C.P. Gurnani noted that Tech Mahindra is awaiting the new tender and association for the internal market.

In addition, the company will globalize the solution for international markets.

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BSNL 4G in India: Detailed Analysis report on Re-issue tender for 4G equipment

Telecom News India BSNL TARIFF   9:22:00 PM

State owned Telecommunications in India BSNL 4G may redraft tenders to Indian companies to design and manufacture 4G equipment after Niti Ayog's recommendations.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited - BSNL has been trying to scrape the idea of using Chinese equipment for the 4G services for some time in the backdrop of the violent India-china face off in Galwan. 

BSNL have faced many obstacles in the process. 

The biggest of these is the "Make in India" government initiative. When it was discovered that BSNL was awarding the tender to foreign companies, this move by the telecommunications company was contested. It was said that it was not in line with the "Make in India" government vision, which is true. 

So now, Niti Aayog has released that all equipment distributed for BSNL 4G network should only be made in India.

Huawei and ZTE could lose the BSNL tender

In the event that the government accepts the proposal made by Niti Aayog 'government of India, companies like Huawei and ZTE will lose the BSNL offer. In addition to them, European companies such as Nokia, Ericsson and the South Korean tech giant Samsung will also miss the opportunity to win the BSNL tender. (Trick to Check 4G compatibility of Your phone)

Despite the fact that Ericsson and Nokia manufacture telecommunication equipment in India, intellectual property rights (IPR) and product design and development take place only in a foreign country. The news is first reported by Financial Express.

BSNL and DoT must trust the Indian ecosystem

In a meeting recently held under the chairmanship of VK Saraswat, it was decided that BSNL and DoT should learn to trust the Indian technological ecosystem. The government-run telecommunications company must offer Indian companies and citizens the opportunity to design and manufacture 4G equipment. 

This ingenuously designed developed and manufactured (IDDM) model could become a solid foundation for the telecommunications company for the Future launch of 5G and will help BSNL keep up with market competition.

During the meeting, it was agreed that there are sufficient resources and skills in India that can provide BSNL with world-class quality equipment for its 4G implementation. If this is so, it will be the true testimony of the fact that the government supports what it says, which is an "Atma Nirbhar Bharat". India will stop relying on international equipment companies, which is definitely a good thing.

What are the adverse impact on Global telecom?

As per telecom latest news from business standard, the Niti Ayog move if executed the telecom gear manufacturers not only china companies Huawei and ZTE but also European majors Ericson and Nokia will loose BSNL's ensuing 4G tenders. (Improve BSNL 4G Internet speed within minutes)

In the first phase of 4G roll-out system integrator's should show proof of concept say in a location like the andaman with existing products. Third phase would be to scale up roll out across the country with dual feature 4G and potential upgrade to BSNL 5G network in India. 

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BSNL Offers Free 4G SIM card upgradation from 2G/3G across India

SIM OFFERS BSNL TARIFF   2:24:00 PM

BSNL gives big gift to gsm mobile customers to get Free 4G sim card upgradation from existing 2G / 3G network sim cards.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has given a big gift to its customers. BSNL has said that its 2G / 3G subscribers will be able to upgrade to 4G for free of cost, although this offer of BSNL is not for ever, but only for 4g sim promotional offers basis for a period of 90 days.

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Let's know about the BSNL 4G Free SIM Offer
First of all, let us tell you that this offer of BSNL is only for 90 days and the offer has started from April 1.

This offer of BSNL is available for all circles. You can give your old 2G or 3G SIM by visiting any bsnl channel partner or bsnl retailer or nearest bsnl customer services or bsnl outlet store and get a new 4G SIM card.

BSNL subscriber of existing sim card holding 2G / 3G can obtain information from bsnl customer care mobile services by dialing 1503 which is a bsnl customer care toll free number available for all users across India.

Trick to Check BSNL 4G Compatibility for Your Mobile phone?

With SIM, there is a condition that you have to recharge more than 100 rupees for the first time i.e bsnl recharge plan voucher it is also known as BSNL First recharge coupon (FRC) at the time of free  bsnl sim activation. BSNL Recharge 153 Prepaid tariff plan Offers extra Validity

How to Transfer BSNL Sim card Ownership to Other name with same number

Customer don't need inquiry about bsnl 4g sim price they need inquire only bsnl sim plans and need to recharge any bsnl recharge plan 4G available in telecom circles as per requirement, only then you will get 4G sim upgrade.

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Significantly, recently, DPIIT has given a big shock to BSNL. The department, under the Ministry of Commerce, has asked the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) and BSNL to stop the Rs 9,000 crore tender to be issued for 4G networks.

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According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the tender of BSNL is alleged to benefit foreign companies.

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The Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) has filed a complaint that the tender issued by BSNL in March seeks to benefit foreign companies by violating rules.

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