BSNL Subscribers Increase as India Prepares to Launch Its Own 4G Network, Says Minister Scindia

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that BSNL’s subscriber base is growing and a new 4G network built with Indian technology is ready. This move supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, aiming for self-reliance.

Key Points:

1. Homegrown 4G Network: Scindia stated that a 4G network using indigenous technology is prepared and will be available nationwide through BSNL in a few months.
   
2. No Foreign Equipment: Unlike Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone, BSNL’s network development avoids using equipment from China or other foreign countries, aligning with Prime Minister Modi’s vision for self-reliance.
   
3. Technological Milestone: India has become the fifth country to develop its own 4G technology, including core systems and radiation access networks (RAN).
   
4. Tower Installation: The installation of 80,000 towers will be completed by October, with an additional 21,000 towers by March next year, totaling one lakh 4G towers by March 2025.
   
5. 5G Transition: The new 4G network can be upgraded to 5G with some modifications, and work on this transition is ongoing.
   
6. Increasing Subscribers: Many telecom users are switching to BSNL, and the service is being improved to ensure prompt and reliable performance.

Minister Scindia shared these updates during his visit to Gwalior, where he also visited a temple in Morena.